Distracted By Jesus
1. How are we like Martha? 2. How can we become more like Mary?

1. How are we like Martha? 2. How can we become more like Mary?
1. New Places of Empowerment (28:11-16) 2. New People to Evangelize (28:17-27) 3. New Approach to Witness (28:28-31)
I. Paul's Message: Demands of the Gospel A. Repent B. Turn to God, Your Father C. Prove your Repentance D. Shift Your Focus to Jesus II. Pauls Challenge: Responses to the Gospel
Missions is the continuation of Christ’s work to establish his Kingdom on earth through the preaching of the gospel and is the central task his church must engage through the power of his Spirit in obedience to his command. “Missions” can be summed up by the phrase in v. 8: “You will be my witnesses”. 1. Witnesses for Christ tell the truth about Him to others. 2. We witness because Jesus commanded us to do so. 3. We witness through the power of the Holy Spirit. a. By believing the promise of the...
Encouragement provides spiritual endurance The power of the Word provides spiritual endurance Testimony provides spiritual endurance
I. No need to be afraid - God is faithful to the end (vs. 19-22) II. An effective servant of Christ A. Apollos was an educated man (vs. 24) B. Apollos was biblically knowledgeable (vs. 24-25) C. Apollos was zealous for the truth (vs. 25) D. Apollos was bold in his speech (vs. 26) E. Apollos was a teachable, humble servant (vs. 26) F. Apollos had the commendation of others (vs. 27) G. Apollos had a fruitful ministry (vs. 28 )
I. Unity is Good and Pleasing ~ 133:1 A. Self-Awareness Check/Exercise Regarding Unity 1. In What Ways Do I Promote Unity? 2. In What Ways Do I Suppress Unity? B. Reasons to be a Unity-Seeker 1. First and Foremost: He Reconciled with You ~ Rom. 5:8; II Cor. 5:18-20 2. He Re-Created You for Unity ~ Rom. 15:5-7 3. Jesus’ Desire for His Bride ~ John 17:11 4. The Example of the Early Church ~ Acts 2:42-45 5. Seek What Is Good and Pleasing ~ Psalm 133:1 II. Unity is a Lavish Gift From God ~ Ps. 133:2...
I. The Purpose of Tears II. Types of Tears A. Tears of Death B. Tears of Anticipation III. The End of Tears