Taking Root: Servant Leaders
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 6:1-7
The church needs servant leaders.
I. As the church grows so does its need for servant leaders.
II. The needs of the church must not take away from our mission to spread and teach the gospel.
III. Servant leaders are selected from within the church and by the church.
Taking Root: Immovable Root
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 5:17-42
The gospel is a threat that cannot be removed.
I. The gospel threatens the status quo.
II. The gospel cannot be silenced.
Title: Taking Root: Mission Unhindered
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Acts 5:12-16
The disciples' mission was unhindered.
Three keys to an unhindered mission
We must be willing to :
Holiness - Express God's hatred for Sin.
Identification - Meet people at their point of need.
Power - Minister in the power of the Spirit.
Title: Taking Root: Healthy Fear
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 5:1-11
We must have a healthy fear of God.
Be aware:
I. God is Holy and cannot tolerate sin.
II. Satan is actively enticing.
III. Live honestly before God.
Title: Taking Root: Generous
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 4:32-37; 2:44-46
Jesus transforms our view of this world.
I. In Jesus there is nothing that divides us.
II. What unites us began with God's generosity.
III. No one should be needy among us.
Title: Taking Root: Boldness
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 4:23-31
We need courage to take the gospel to the lost.
I. The threat is real.
II. We find help in our friends.
III. Strength and courage comes through trusting God.
Title: Taking Root: Trouble
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 4:1-4
There will be trouble if you follow after Jesus.
I. Conflict will come when you tell the truth about Jesus. (vs. 5-12)
II. Many religious leaders avoid conflict by not teaching Jesus. (vs. 13-18)
III. Should I listen to men or God? You decide. (vs. 19-20)
Title: Taking Root: Give Them Jesus
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 3:13-21
The gospel message needs repeating.
I. Whenever possible team up.
II. Share what God has done through Jesus.
III. Lead them to repentance or a warning.
Title: Taking Root: Resurrection
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 2:22-24; 32
The root of our faith is the resurrection of Jesus.
I. It's a fact, Jesus rose from the dead.
II. Jesus is the giver of life.
III. Jesus is judge of mankind.
Title: Taking Root: Response
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 2:37-41
God creates a people for Himself through Jesus.
Gains of becoming God's people:
I. God graciously forgives.
II. God gifts them with His Holy Spirit.
III. God joins them together as a community. (vs. 42-47)
Title: Taking Root: First Sermon
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 2:22-36
In the first sermon Peter revealed undeniable evidence that Jesus is Lord.
I. Proof was in the miracles, wonders, and signs.
II. This was a fulfillment of God's definite plan.
III. Jesus was exalted and is seated at God's right hand.
Title: The Day the Church Began
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 2:1-4
The Church began with Power
I. The power of God came upon His people.
II. Through power they caught the attention of thousands. (vs. 5-13)
III. This powerful beginning was prophesied. (vs. 14-21)
Title: Taking Root: Wait
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 1:12-20
Waiting is not a waste of time.
I. God's timing is better than ours.
II. Tho who wait commit to prayer.
III. Good use of time is seeking the scriptures.
Title: Taking Root: Planting God's Kingdom
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Acts 1:1-8
The Church exists because of God's actions.
I. The beginning of the church is historically recorded.
II. Jesus and the Holy Spirit were sent to begin and grow the church.
III. The roots are to spread to all the earth.
Title: Beautiful Design: Created to Complement
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
Text: Ephesians 5:22-27
I. God designed wives to submit.
II. God designed husbands to lead.
III. The beauty of God's design is hidden by sin.
Title: Beautiful Design
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Genesis 2:18-25
I. Marriage without God is not marriage.
II. Marriage with God is:
a. Equal
b. Loyal
c. Intimate
III. Marriage is about more than marriage.
Title: Living Ready
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Peter 3:10-18
"You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming." (vs. 11-12)
I. Live holy and godly lives.
II. We are to actively wait for that day.
III. Let's do what we can to speed up the day of the Lord.
Title: Truth Stands
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Peter 3:1-9
Through all the lies that are told truth will always stand.
I. The truth stands today.
II. As the truth has stood in the past.
III. So the truth will stand in the future.
Title: The Content of Their Character (False Teachers Part 2)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Peter 2:10-22
We must steer clear of false teachers.
I. They are bold and arrogant in their ignorance. (vs. 11-14)
II. They are empty and have no message for you. (vs. 15-19)
III. They are like dogs that return to their vomit. (vs. 20-22)
Title: False Teachers
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3
The truth is constantly under attack.
I. False teachers distort the truth.
II. False teachers lead people away and use them.
III. False teachers face destruction and will take the people they lead with them.
