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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.
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Title: Taking Root: Generous
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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Title: Taking Root: First Sermon
Speaker: Ronnie Robert
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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Title: Reliable Message (Confidence Part 2)
Speaker: Ronnie Roberts
Text: 2 Peter 1:12-21
We can have confidence in the message we've been given.
I. Peter records his message so that you will always remember.
II. The gospel is confirmed by eyewitnesses.
III. The gospel is firmly grounded in God's Old Testament prophecies.