Viral: A Study in Acts_Acts 8.1-8_Slides.pptx
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In this sermon we will observe the birth of the global Missions movement. We will see that the first missionary was not Philip the evangelist but actually a large group of non-professionals - the Christian believers who, while fleeing for their lives took the gospel seed with them and shared their faith with those they ran into. It's a powerful reminder to us that we are all called to be evangelists and missionaries, sharing the gospel with the people next door and actively supporting the global mission of the church. We will also see how God remains active despite the brutal persecution. He scatters His church like seed leading to a harvest of souls. Pastor Steve will ask the hard question, "Do we need a scattering today?"
Viral: A Study in Acts_Acts 8.1-8_Slides.pptx
- 2. The scattering of the Church leads to the spread of the gospel!
- 3. First Point Satan often overplays his hand! Acts 8:1-4
- 4. Key Events following Stephen’s martyrdom: •A great persecution. •A bold act of respect. •A vicious attack. •A blessed scattering.
- 5. Second Point The beginning of the Missions Movement Acts 8:4-8
- 6. Key Insights Concerning The Samaritan Mission: •The witness of “the scattered” •The witness of Philip. •The history between the Jews and Samaritans. •More “signs and wonders”. •Much joy.
- 7. 1. Sometimes we need to be shaken out of our comfortable state before we do what God wants us to do. (Guzik) Application
- 8. Application 2. We need bridge builders like Philip today!
- 9. 3. Most people don’t come to Jesus through a professional preacher or an evangelist; they come through people just like us! (Guzik) Application
- 10. 4. God is working behind the scenes where least expected! (Barton) Application