Benjamin Murphy
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Benjamin Murphy
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Unstoppable Unity - Part 2

Review:

Prov 24:16

For the Love of Unity:

  1. Avoid offending people. (Acts 15:19-29)

    2. 1 Corinthians 10:32 - - Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God...


    Quick Test: If you answer NO, then NO, don’t do it, don’t say it, don’t post it on Facebook!

    1. Is this respectful towards their opinion?

      2. Romans 14:1 - - As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.


    2. Is this motivated by love?

      3. Romans 14:15 - - For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died.


    3. Will this bring peace and encouragement?

      4. Romans 14:19 - - So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.


  1. Celebrate Salvation. (Acts 15:30-31)


  2. Be an Encourager. (Acts 15:32-35)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 15:19-35

  1. If rules don’t save (Acts 15:1-18), why did the apostles give Gentiles these 4 rules?

  2. What are ways we as a church can ensure the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains our focal point?

  3. What are some ways Christians can be offensive with their freedom in Christ in our day? What would you say to a fellow believer who is offending someone with their freedom?

Breakout Questions:

Are there any areas where you tend to offend people and don’t care? What changes do you need to make?

Unstoppable Unity - Part 1

What must a person do to be saved?

Do I Need to Keep the Old Testament Law to Be Saved?

  1. NO! Because keeping the Law can't Change you! (Acts 15:7-9)


  2. NO! Because the Law Never Could save anyone! (Acts 15:10-11)


  3. NO! Because the New Covenant is here now! (Acts 15:12)

    4. Hebrews 2:4 - While God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

    Hebrews 8:13 - In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.

  4. NO! Because God's Word says so! (Acts 15:13-18)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 15:1-18

  1. Why did the men from Judea tell the church "you must be circumcised to be saved"? What rules do people try to push today?

  2. What is the purpose of the Old Testament Law?

  3. Are we required to keep the Old Testament Law (like the 10 Commandments) in order to be saved? Why or why not?

  4. What do you have to do in order to be saved, according to verses Acts 15:7, 11?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for someone you know who needs the Lord. What are you doing to be a witness?

Modern Day Miracles

Review: Mark 3:13-15

Follow along with Barnabas as he shares with us photos and stories of God's amazing work on the other side of the world!

The sometimes incomprehensible stories of the disciples in Acts has played out in Barnabas and Martha's life over the past thirty years by simply following God's guidance and not holding back when speaking God's gospel and truth to those in need of hearing it in Thailand and beyond.

Unstoppable Against Tribulation.

Review:

Prov 24:16

Get Up!

  1. You have lost people to Evangelize! (Acts 14:21)


  2. You have believers to Encourage! (Acts 14:22-23)

    3. Matt 16:24 | John 13:16 | John 15:20


  3. You have a testimony to Share! (Acts 14:24-28)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 14:19-28

  1. "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God" (Acts 14:22). Why isn't this message preached more often in churches in America? Why is this an important part of the message to encourage believers?

  2. How does giving testimony of the Lord's work encourage others (Acts 14:27)? How do your hardships make for an effective and powerful testimony?

Breakout Questions:

What, in your life, could have you "down and out", tempted to stay down? What motivates you to get up?

An Unstoppable Attitude.

Review:


3 Attitudes of Faithful Christians:

  1. Longevity: I'm In This for the Long Haul. (Acts 14:1-4)


  2. Tenacity: I'm In This No Matter What. (Acts 14:5-7)

    3. Review: 1 Cor 15:58


  3. Humility: I'm In This for God's Glory. (Acts 14:8-18)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 14:1-18

  1. In what ways are people’s minds "poisoned" (Acts 14:2)? How do we combat the poisoning of minds (Acts 14:3)?

  2. How do you know when to keep witnessing (Acts 14:3) and when to flee (Acts 14:6)

  3. How do you see ministers "worshiped" today? What are the dangers of exalting a "celebrity pastor"? How did Paul and Barnabas react when they were worshiped (Acts 14:14)? Why is humility such an important trait for people serving in church leadership

  4. (Bonus questions!) Break down Paul and Barnabas’ sermon in Acts 14:15-17. What subjects did they address? How is it different than Paul's sermon in Acts 13:16-41? Why did they take a completely different approach to the people of Lystra? What does this say about the way we should view evangelism?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for one another to have longevity, tenacity, and humility.