Taking Root: Incomplete Understanding
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 18:24-19:7
We should pursue a complete and true understanding of Jesus.
I. I don't want to fall short in my understanding of Jesus.
II. Recognize and address teaching that is lacking or incorrect about Jesus.
Taking Root: Church Planting
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 18:1-11
God has given us the task of growing the church.
Advantages for growth:
I. We work together.
II. We can think strategically.
III. We must be able to adapt.
IV. Seek encouragement.
Taking Root: GOD IS
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 17:22-31
God has made Himself known.
I. He is a sovereign God who created everything. (vs. 24-26)
II. If you seek God, He can easily be found. (vs. 27-29)
III. He is God who judges and demands repentance. (vs. 30-31)
Taking Root: Turning the World Upside Down
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 17:1-13
Everyone has a response to the gospel.
I. Some will receive the message and believe in Jesus.
II. There will be many who show interest in the message.
III. Some will reject the message of Jesus.
SEEK: Seek God for Empowerment
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 1:8, 9:31
I. We have His Word.
II. He has given us the gift of His Spirit.
III. He joins us together to make His church.
SEEK: Seek God for Provision
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. There is trouble with seeking things over God's Kingdom and righteousness. (6:22-24)
II. We seek Kingdom first and trust God for our simple provisions. (6:11, 25, 20-21)
III. This is simple verse must be applied individually and in how we operate as a church.
SEEK: Seeking Direction
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
I. Why doesn't God direct me like He did Abraham or Moses?
Psalm 25:12
Proverbs 3:5-6
II. God sent Jesus to give us direction.
John 14:6
Matthew 28:19
III. Congregations call for action to seek God.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
SEEK: Prayer and Fastinig
Text: Psalm 63:1-8
We Must Seek God
I. Because God has made Himself known to us.
II. Moment to consider: How well am I giving God my attention?
III. Congregations call for action to seek God.
The Practice of Solitude
Speaker: Kaleb Hansen
Text: Luke 4:1-2, Luke 5:14-16, Luke 22:39-46
Advent: The Arrival - Perfect Love
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 John 3:7-12
God defines love.
I. Love comes from God.
II. God sent His love into this world.
III. God's love is perfected within us as we love others.
Advent: The Arrival - Jesus=Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Luke 2:10
Joy comes in knowing Jesus.
I. Joy is not dependent on our circumstances.
II. Joy is a decision and a product of faith in God.
III. Joy is established on the promises we have in Jesus.
Advent: The Arrival - Prepare the Way
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Isaiah 40:3-4
We celebrate the preparation of Jesus coming.
I. God created the way. (vs. 3b-4)
II. John the Baptist was sent to prepare the way. (Matthew 3:1-13, 11)
III. We join in preparing the way.
Worship Service begins at 25:10
Sermon begins at 43:45
Advent: The Arrival - Hope
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Matthew 7:24-27
Jesus is our greatest hope.
I. Hope placed in the things of this world will fail.
II. Hope placed in Jesus is sound and secure.
III. We can face tomorrow with our hope placed in Jesus.
Taking Root: Destroying Strongholds
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 16:16-34
The gospel of Jesus has power to destroy strongholds.
I. The stronghold of condemning law.
II. The stronghold of evil.
III. The stronghold of human arrogance.
Taking Root: Sharing the Gospel
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 16:11-15
Every believer needs to take the first step in spreading the gospel.
I. Begin looking for those who will listen.
II. Depend on God to open hearts.
III. Every convert has connections to others who need to hear the gospel.
Taking Root: On the Road Again
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:36-16:10
Paul begins his second missionary journey.
Observations as the gospel is spread:
I. Conflicts will come even among believers.
II. Sacrifice will be needed to win the world.
III. Submission to GPS (God's Positioning System).
Taking Root: Protect the Word
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 15:1, 5
Keep the gospel message pure.
I. Address whatever distorts the gospel.
II. Discuss with those who attempt to change the message.
III. Decide according to God's leading. (vs. 7-17)
IV. Declare the pure message. (vs. 19)
Taking Root: Kingdom Tough
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 14:1-7
God's people are made to endure.
The means for strength: (vs. 21-23)
I. Strength is found in teaching.
A. Be faithful.
B. The way is difficult.
II. Strength is found in solid leadership.
Taking Root: Jealousy or Joy
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:23-52
Salvation belongs to God, take it or leave it.
I. God's salvation is exactly what is needed. (vs. 38-41)
II. There are many who find God's salvation unacceptable. (vs. 44-46)
III. Those who accept His salvation find joy. (vs. 52)
Taking Root: Equipped
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 13:4-12
God has equipped us to go.
Two essentials God has made available:
I. Holy Spirit
II. Truth
