Be an-example
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The document discusses lessons that can be learned from Acts 8:1-12. It summarizes as follows: 1. Be faithful to Christ and continue preaching even during persecution. 2. Be active in evangelism by going everywhere preaching the word. 3. Be a willing vessel for Christ to use by having passion for souls and preaching Christ, and giving glory to God for the miracles rather than taking credit yourself.
Be an-example
- 1. Be an Example Acts 8:1-12
- 2. Acts 8:1-12 And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
- 3. Acts 8:1-12 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. 3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.
- 4. Acts 8:1-12 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
- 5. Acts 8:1-12 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.
- 6. Acts 8:1-12 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
- 7. Acts 8:1-12 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
- 8. God has permitted His chosen people to be persecuted and to go through several disturbances. God allows the Church to go through many difficulties with a greater purpose of His eternal plan.
- 9. I. Be Faithful To Christ
- 10. Vs.4, Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the Vs.1, And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
- 11. They did not just give up and went to their own houses when trouble came. They didn't hide away and whine because of the difficulty they faced! They pressed forward with the task that had been assigned to them!
- 12. II. Be Active In Evangelism Vs.4 (they)…. went every where preaching the word.
- 13. Evangelism is vital to the health of the local church.
- 14. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
- 15. We should be living testimonies of God's grace to everywhere we go. We are to be a walking witnesses for Jesus even in a difficult situation.
- 16. III. Be a Willing Vessel That Christ Could Use.
- 17. Vs.5-7 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
- 18. Vs.5-7 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
- 19. A. Have Passion for Souls and Preach Christ Vs.5, …. and preached Christ unto them.
- 20. B. Learn To Give Glory and Honour to Christ
- 21. Vs.9-12 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: 10 To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God.
- 22. 11 And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they baptized, both men and women.
- 23. Simon performed miracles by demonic power. Philip performed miracles by divine power. Simon boasted and welcomed acclaim to himself, but Philip proclaimed Christ. People were amazed at Simon’s magic. People were converted to Christ by Philip’s ministry.
- 24. We must not forget to acknowledge God in our lives. We must not take credit for the things God has done for us. When you succeed, don’t take credit for it, acknowledge that it is God who has brought you this far
- 25. Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD your God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish his covenant which he sware unto your fathers, as it is this day.
- 26. VI. Be Excited in the Work of God Vs.8, And there was great joy in that city.
- 27. There is always a great joy when we are always excited in the ministry!
- 28. Vs.6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake,…
- 29. V. Be a Part Of The Growth Of The Church
- 30. Vs.12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
- 31. Acts 2:47 the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
- 32. 1. Be Faithful to Christ 2. Be Active In Evangelism 3. Be a Willing Vessel That Christ Could Use. 4. Be Excited in The Work of God 5. Be a Part of the Growth of the Church
- 33. Joshua 24:15 “… Choose you this day whom you will serve…. But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.”