Taking Root: Defense
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 22:1-21
The Gospel is solid and worth defending.
I. The gospel is evident through its transforming work.
II. The gospel stands because Jesus lives.
III. The gospel continues as the focused work of the church.
Taking Root: Trouble Among Believers
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 21:17-30
Believers cannot be zealous for the wrong things.
I. Be careful of what you are zealous for.
II. Zeal for the wrong things will create trouble among believers.
III. Our greatest zeal should be focused on Jesus and His gospel.
God is in the Business of Transformation
Speaker: Matthew Johnson
Text: Ezekial 36:22-27
1. Transformation is begins with admission
2. Transformation is obvious and continuous.
Taking Root: Doing God's Will No Matter What
Speaker: Jonah Stiltner
Text: Acts 21:1-16
He Is Risen (extra)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34
There's more to say about believing in resurrection.
I. Resurrection begins with Jesus.
II. Resurrection will be completed at the end.
III. Resurrection impacts the life of those who believe.
He Is Risen
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundational to our belief.
I. The resurrection of Jesus is our message.
II. The resurrection of Jesus has been verified. (1 Cor. 15:5-11)
III. The resurrection of Jesus is significant. (1 Cor. 15:12-20)
Taking Root: We Can Do This
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 20:18-27
The church will survive and thrive in this world.
I. Living well for Jesus helps establish the truth of the gospel before others.
II. God is in control. (20:28-32)
III. God rewards those who give of themselves for the Kingdom. (20: 33-35)
Taking Root: Never See Eye to Eye
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 19:23-27
The gospel we live will be in conflict with this world.
I. The Gospel is a threat to the world.
II. The Gospel is threatened by the world. (19:28-34)
III. The Gospel finds protection in the world. (19:35-41)
Taking Root: No Comparison
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: Acts 19:11-20
Nothing compares to the power of God.
I. God's power is over the seen and the unseen.
II. God's power cannot be mimicked.
III. The right response to God's power is submission.
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.
