2 Corinthians 8-9 1. Everyone can give (2 Corinthians 8:1-4). 2. The priority in giving involves giving yourself to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:5). 3. Excel in giving (2 Corinthians 8:7). 4. Giving shows the sincerity of our love (2 Corinthians 8:8). 5. Give according to your resources (2 Corinthians 8:12). 6. Give generously, cheerfully,…

1. God is the God of all comfort; He comforts us in all our troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). 2. All our present difficulties are light and brief compared to eternity in the presence of the Lord (2 Corinthians 4:7-8). 3. Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17) and are made…

1. Quarreling and division have no place in a church (1 Corinthians 1:10-13). 2. God uses seemingly insignificant people to accomplish His purpose (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). 3. The body of each believer is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 4. Don’t think that you are exempt from giving in to sinful temptations…

Acts 18:9-17 Whatever your particular fear or fears, the Lord declares: 1. “Don’t be afraid; I am with you” (Acts 18:9-10). 2. “Don’t be afraid; I will take care of you” (Acts 18:9-10, 12-17). 3. “Don’t be afraid to witness; there are other people who need to hear the gospel” (Acts 18:9-11). Our response to…

Acts 18:1-8 1. God brings together believers from different places to serve Him (Acts 18:1-3). 2. Find people who will listen and tell them that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 18:4-5). 3. Effective witnessing occurs in places other than regularly-scheduled religious meetings (Acts 18:6-8). Our response to the truth of the word of God: Use…

Acts 17:22-34 1. God can be known (Acts 17:22-23). 2. God is the Creator and does not need anything from anyone (Acts 17:24-25). 3. All people are related in the sight of God, who sovereignly rules over all (Acts 17:26). 4. God is near to everyone and wants them to seek Him (Acts 17:27-28). 5.…

Acts 17:16-23 1. Be grieved by the idolatry all around us (Acts 17:16). 2. Tell people about Jesus emphasizing His resurrection. Talk about Jesus not just at church, but also in daily life (Acts 17:17-18). 3. Find effective ways to take nonbelievers from where they are spiritually to the true and living God (Acts 17:19-23).…

Acts 17:10-15 1. The importance of studying the Scriptures to see if what you are being told is true (Acts 17:10-11). 2. The gospel of Christ is the power of God to salvation for everyone who puts their faith in Jesus (Acts 17:12). 3. Opposition never thwarts God’s purpose (Acts 17:13-15). Our response to the…

1. The Gospel brings conversion: dramatic changes in the lives of people who are saved (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10). 2. The Word of God works effectively in our lives, including times when we experience opposition and trouble (1 Thessalonians 1:6; 2:13). 3. The Lord Jesus Christ is coming again to take all those who have been…

1. Start with what people are familiar with and tell them about Jesus, emphasizing His death and resurrection (Acts 17:1-4). 2. Expect opposition from those who refuse to believe (Acts 17:5-9). Our response to the truth of the Word of God: Tell others that Jesus is the Christ and that He suffered and died for…