March 8, 2020
Message Notes
March 8, 2020 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
UNHINDERED:
THE GOSPEL TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
Before Agrippa: Carpe Deim
(Acts 25:13-26:32)
Message Slides - click here
Message Resource - Paul as Defendant and Witness - click here
Message Resource - The Limits of the Gospel - click here
Message Resource - Paul, Peter, John, and James - click here
Agrippa, Bernice and Festus
Sometimes a gospel witness will not fade away.
(25:13-22)
Festus and Agrippa
The powerful and wise of the world
may not know what to do with the gospel.
(25:23-27)
Paul’s Presentation to Agrippa
Clearly present the news of Christ’s redemptive work.
(26:1-23)
• Respect your audience (26:1-3).
• Keep the resurrection central (26:4-8).
• Talk about your personal encounter with Christ (26:9-18).
• Conclude with Christ’s death and resurrection bringing light to everyone (26:19-23).
Paul’s Interaction with Agrippa
Make your presentation of the gospel bold and personal.
(26:24-29)
The Verdict
The gospel is true, though not everyone will accept it.
(26:30-32)
Lessons for Witnesses:
A committed witness shares the gospel
with clarity and boldness.
Next Steps
• Practice presenting the gospel with someone who is safe and honest.
• Pray for opportunities and boldness to present the gospel.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Ephesians 2:1-10
• Tuesday - John 3:1-21
• Wednesday - Romans 3:21-31
• Thursday - Romans 5:1-11
• Friday - Acts 27:1-28:16
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Acts 25:13-26:32.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message?
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• Share an experience when you have shared the gospel and did not get the response you were thinking you would get?
• Why is the gospel especially hard to accept for powerful people?
• What is the best motivation you have for presenting the gospel?
• There are many ways to present the gospel as long as it includes some basics (sin, separation from God, the gracious provision of Christ as a substitute, and faith). Which part of this is most difficult to communicate?
• Read Colossians 4:2-6 (one of my favorite and most convicting verses). What lessons are found here about sharing the gospel?
• Who can you pray for God to provide an open door, clarity, and boldness as you share the gospel?
Pancake Fundraiser | March 15 | 8-1:00 p.m. | Stobys
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missions and the advancement of God’s Kingdom worldwide,
join us at Stobys March 15 for breakfast!
Purchase a $5 ticket from an indiviual going on the trip, the Fellowship Ministry Office,
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Conway Mobile Pack | March 12-14 | Conway Expo | Tacos4life
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