To see the gospel bear fruit in the Inner West and the World as we commit, grow, engage and send.
Sermons on Mission
Mission
- Commission (vs 1-4)
- Supported by the sending local church
- Opposition (vs 4-12)
- The Holy Spirit uses Saul to inflict punishment
- Proclamation (vs 13-41)
- Preparation (vs 16-25)
- Declaration (vs 25-37)
- Application & Response (vs 38-41)
- Reception (vs 42-52)
- Curiosity
- Conviction (v 43)
- Contrary – Opposed
Acts 12 We may be Shunned and Marginalized by Society, but the Gospel endures.
A time of Open Discussion with the Pastors, Elders and Congregation followed the above recording.
The AM Discussion is restricted to Church Members. A password, obtainable from our Pastors and Elders, is required to hear it here
- A summary of our series
- Responding wisely
What should our outward witness look like?
- We have a God to announce
- We have a kingdom to embody
- We have a World to influence
- We have a people to help and to love
- We will be the method of hearing for those who God has prepared.
- We need to be prayerful
- We need to act in love and good deeds.
- Refreshing our minds with stories of life’s challenges
- Paul becomes a prisoner for preaching God’s message in public
- Though imprisoned, Paul rejoices in the opportunity he still has to preach and encourage the church
- Those who tell the Gospel will always endure suffering, however the Gospel continues to bear fruit – even under persecution and suffering
- We too, need to regularly hear and read the Gospel in order to dispel all fears and doubts
Matthew 28:16-20; John 20:19-29
What does Jesus mean when He tells us to go and make disciples?
- Jesus wants us to go somewhere for Him
- Jesus want us to make something with Him
- How do I ‘make’ a disciple of Jesus?
- I help someone become a disciple of Jesus (symbolised by baptism)
- I help someone to grow as a disciple of Jesus (by teaching them how to live for Him)
- Who am I discipling now?
- Focus on the coming hope
- Don’t conform back
- Instead, be Holy & conduct yourself in light of the Father’s judgement
What happens when we believe the good news? (2:1)
True internal change will find visible outward expression
- Unified in our convictions about the Gospel (1:27)
- United in our efforts to proclaim the Gospel (1:27)
- Confident in the face of opposition to the Gospel (1:28-30)
- Selfless in service of our brethren in the Gospel (2:3-4)