Cahaba Park Church Podcast

Missions is the continuation of Christ's work to establish his Kingdom on earththrough the preaching of the gospel and is the central task his church mustengage through the power of his Spirit in obedience to his command.“Missions” can be summed up by the phrase in v. 8: “You will be my witnesses”.1. Witnesses for Christ tell the truth about Him to others.2. We witness because Jesus commanded us to do so.3. We witness through the power of the Holy Spirit.a. By believing the promise of the Spiritb. By expectantly praying for the Spiritc. By submitting to the Spirit's plan for our witness4. We witness everywhere to everyone, from our home base out to all nations.

Encouragement provides spiritual enduranceThe power of the Word provides spiritual endurance Testimony provides spiritual endurance

I. No need to be afraid - God is faithful to the end (vs. 19-22)II. An effective servant of ChristA. Apollos was an educated man (vs. 24)B. Apollos was biblically knowledgeable (vs. 24-25)C. Apollos was zealous for the truth (vs. 25)D. Apollos was bold in his speech (vs. 26)E. Apollos was a teachable, humble servant (vs. 26)F. Apollos had the commendation of others (vs. 27)G. Apollos had a fruitful ministry (vs. 28 )

I. Unity is Good and Pleasing ~ 133:1A. Self-Awareness Check/Exercise Regarding Unity1. In What Ways Do I Promote Unity?2. In What Ways Do I Suppress Unity?B. Reasons to be a Unity-Seeker1. First and Foremost: He Reconciled with You ~ Rom. 5:8; II Cor. 5:18-202. He Re-Created You for Unity ~ Rom. 15:5-73. Jesus' Desire for His Bride ~ John 17:114. The Example of the Early Church ~ Acts 2:42-455. Seek What Is Good and Pleasing ~ Psalm 133:1II. Unity is a Lavish Gift From God ~ Ps. 133:2-3aA. The Lavishness of the BlessingB. The Path of the BlessingC. The Scope of the BlessingIII. Unity is an Absolute Command of God ~ Ps. 133:3bA. Christ Will Build His Church ~ Matt. 16:18B. God the Father Will Answer the Pleas of God the Son ~ John 17:20-23C. The Lord Will Answer the Call: Life Forevermore! ~ Ps. 133:3b

I. The Purpose of TearsII. Types of TearsA. Tears of DeathB. Tears of AnticipationIII. The End of Tears

The Child's NameThe Child's RuleThe Child's Zeal

The Wonderful Jesus- His wonderful birth - His wonderful life- His wonderful death - His wonderful resurrection and ascensionThe Wonderful Counselor

I. The Leading and Guiding of the Holy Spirit A. His Word B. Prayer C. Fasting D. Patience E. Following F. Closed Doors G. InterruptionsII. The Reason and Motive for Following the Holy Spirit A. We are happiest when we are found in God's will. B. We want to be God's man or woman in God's place at God's time. C. Jesus is the Head of the Church, and He commands it. D. Someone is crying. E. The love of Jesus compels us.

I. The Letter II. The Disagreement III. The Embarking Closing lesson

I. Paul's Aim: Make Disciples and establish churchesII. Paul's Reward: Going home to Antioch

I. The healing of a man born crippledII. The pagan superstition of the people of LystraIII. The urgent, revival preaching of the work by Paul IV. The faithful servant resists the flattery of the world

I. A multitude believesII. Iconium is dividedIII. A flight from persecution

I. The initial reaction on the first sabbathII. Rejection on the next sabbathIII. The reaction of Paul and BarnabasIV. Gentile faith and gentile joy

I. The Church at the Antioch - A Model for Missions A. A Sound Church in every respect B. A multi-staffed, well- taught church C. A diverse yet unified D. A worshipping, fasting, and praying churchII. The Model: God calls, the church confirmsIII. The Task of the church: Evangelism and missions

I. Thankful for the hand of the Lord ON my life. II. Thankful for the Barnabas' IN my life.III. Thankful for the title UPON my life.

Westminster Shorter Catechism question #26: How doth Christ execute the office of a king?Answer: Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies. I. Christ's power over earthly kingdomsII. Christ's authority over earthly kingsIII. Christ's immutable decrees

I. God delivers us from our oppressorsII. God delivers us in improbable waysIII. God's deliverance through prayer

I. Giving is a personal decisionII. Giving is a joyful duty A. There is an element in giving that is joyful. B. It is joyful and rewarding to give to the body of Christ. C. It is joyful to meet a need. D. It s is joyful when we know the cause is worthy E. It is joyful when we know we are trusting God. F. It is joyful when there is sacrifice included.

I. The Gentiles receive the same messageII. The Gentiles receive the same spiritIII. The Jewish-Christians "back home" must concede the same conviction

I. Cornelius and His VisionII. Peter and His VisionIII. Peter and Messengers

I. A law-driven life & ministry centers around your record.II. A gospel-driven life & ministry clings to Christ's record. III. Clinging to Jesus' record will energize a life & ministry of Love

I. Peter in Lydda: Healing AeneasII. Peter in Joppa: Raising Tabitha

"Prayer si the autograph of the Holy Ghost upon the renewed heart." - SpurgeonI. A Change in Sauls' HeartII. A New Direction for Paul III. A Behavioral Change in Paul

I. Hostile hearts are seeking heartsII. God reveals himself to seeking heartsIII. God reveals himself through restriction