A Church That Pleases God wk 3
A Church That Pleases God wk 3
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SUMMARY :
A church that pleases God doesn’t ask God to make life easier; we ask God to make us bolder. It was bold faith that led the early church to radical obedience and miraculous events—and we can have that same boldness today as we grow our relationship with Jesus.
We’re all bold about something-our favorite team, our coffee order, our opinions. This week, we’re talking about what happens when ordinary people get bold about their faith in Jesus.
KEY SCRIPTURE :
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. …
Acts 4:13 NLT
HIGHLIGHTS :
•Are you bold about your faith in Jesus?
-Acts 1: God promises to send the Holy Spirit in power, unleashing an unshakable boldness to spread the gospel of Jesus.
-Acts 2: The Holy Spirit unites believers into a Church boldly devoted to God’s Word, God’s people, and God’s mission.
-Acts 4: Under threats, the Church prays for boldness; God fills them with power and releases radical generosity.
-Acts 5: Believers choose obedience over safety; the disciples preach Christ boldly in the face of suffering and persecution.
-Acts 17: Paul boldly preaches Jesus in hostile cultures, reasoning publicly without compromising the gospel.
-Acts 28: Even in chains, Paul proclaims the gospel with boldness and without hindrance.
•Boldness isn’t what the Church does when it feels strong; it’s what the Church does when it knows Jesus.
•On a scale of 1-10, how bold are you about your faith?
•Boldness isn’t a personality trait; it’s the overflow of a real relationship with Jesus.
•A church that pleases God doesn’t ask God to make life easier; we ask God to make us bolder.
•Boldness triggers spiritual opposition.
•Is your faith strong enough to believe in Jesus, but too timid to be bold for Him?
Win The Day!
Watch:
https://youtu.be/Hp99IXtn1IU?si=plNTLnjQnAzC2-rW
Discuss:
http://www.life.church/talkitover/
Join me in reading Reach the World, Care for the One :
https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/65163