The Church that changed the worldThe Church that changed the worldActs 11:19-30; 13:1-3Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3

1. Grass-roots evangelism – 11:19-211. Grass-roots evangelism – 11:19-212. The importance of encouragement -11:22-242. The importance of encouragement -11:22-24 a. Seeing God’s worka. Seeing God’s work b. Spurring others to keep growingb. Spurring others to keep growing3. Learning the truth – 11:25,263. Learning the truth – 11:25,26 a. Disciples called Christiansa. Disciples called Christians b. Paul’s letters are full of “the Lord Jesus b. Paul’s letters are full of “the Lord Jesus

Christ”Christ”

The Lord Jesus ChristThe Lord Jesus Christ

Phil.2:5-11 The humility & exaltation Phil.2:5-11 The humility & exaltation Col.1:15-20 He is Lord of creation & churchCol.1:15-20 He is Lord of creation & church1 Cor.1:18-2:5 The wisdom & power of the 1 Cor.1:18-2:5 The wisdom & power of the CrossCross1 Cor.15 The truth & wonder of the 1 Cor.15 The truth & wonder of the resurrectionresurrectionEph.2 He brings peace with God & othersEph.2 He brings peace with God & othersEph.1:3-14; Rom.3:21-8:39 The Christians’ Eph.1:3-14; Rom.3:21-8:39 The Christians’ blessings in Christblessings in ChristEtc etc etc Paul’s eagerness to know him –Phil.3:7-14Etc etc etc Paul’s eagerness to know him –Phil.3:7-14

4. Generous giving – 11:27-304. Generous giving – 11:27-30

5. A worshipping Church – 13:1-35. A worshipping Church – 13:1-3

a. Mixed leadership team –v.1a. Mixed leadership team –v.1

b. Seeking God – fasting – v.2b. Seeking God – fasting – v.2

c. Listening to God – v.2c. Listening to God – v.2

d. Obedience – serving God – v.2,3d. Obedience – serving God – v.2,3

6. What about Argyle Community 6. What about Argyle Community Church?Church?

a.a. Eagerness to spread the Good News of Eagerness to spread the Good News of JesusJesus

b.b. Encouraging of one anotherEncouraging of one anotherc.c. Appreciation & love of JesusAppreciation & love of Jesusd.d. Eagerness to prayEagerness to pray Missionary prayer – world missionMissionary prayer – world mission Monthly prayer – local missionMonthly prayer – local mission House groups – personal evangelismHouse groups – personal evangelism