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In 2019 a Barna research report came out highlighting beliefs regarding evangelism among the millennial generation. There were a couple of interesting discoveries that came from this research. First, 96% of millennials consider being a witness about Jesus is part of their faith. 94% agreed that the best…

At Pentecost, the first sign visible to people outside that upper room was the sound of the disciples speaking in their own languages. God's purposes have never been limited to a select few, although he has always selected a few to serve him. But his goal has always been to reach the whole world. To reach a world riven by differences, we need to engage with those differences. Listen on to find out how God helps us do that.

Matt takes us through Acts 17:16-34, encouraging us to engage more thoughtfully with those around us.

Introduction We have all seen those stores in movies that have the false fronts on them. Some may have seen them in real life. These stores show that they are large and amazing on the front but once you get inside they are small and usually musty. Some may even be nothing more than a false setup all…

Subtitle: The fortifying power of true comfort Scripture: Isa. 35:2 (starting with, “They shall see”) - 6 (stop with “the dumb sing”), 8-10 This month’s Spiritual Discipline is Evangelism. You might ask, “what does love and comfort from the title and 2 Cor. 1 have to do with evangelism?” If you would…

We started this journey seeking for this series, simply seeking answers, seeking truth. The Scriptures tell us: But from there you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. And God Himself said through the prophet Jeremiah,…

We have gone over what those who creep into the church are like lately. We have seen that their beliefs are based on feelings and emotions and what they want. These people will twist and turn truth to fit the mold they want. They do this through slow movements and some through abrupt and bold movements.…

The book of Acts opens with a recounting of Jesus’ resurrection appearances and his ascension into heaven. Over forty days Jesus presented himself alive to his disciples, commanding them not to leave Jerusalem until they receive the Holy Spirit as promised. He ascends into heaven after assuring his disciples…

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you…

Love God. Love people. Make disciples. Ever heard that? Bringing In the Sheaves? Remember that old song. None of us knew what it meant. As we saw on Wednesday, it is a reference to the Jewish Festival of Weeks (or Pentecost), which was a celebration of the harvest in Old Testament times. A sheaf of wheat…

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and…

There was a young couple getting married and they did the usual things a couple getting married does. They sent out save the date cards, booked the venue, got the preacher, chose bridesmaid dresses, ordered the tuxes, sent out the invitations, everything. The RSVPs started coming back and the guest list…

Introduction This morning we will continue our walk through the book of Romans into chapter 9. Chapters 9-11 are a little bit different. We do not want to skip them, there are things here that we have to understand. We need to have a working knowledge of the doctrines presented here, if we are going…

Introduction We have all seen, had told to us, or given speeches to encourage and fire up people to go into battle, a sporting event, or many other things in life. We know they have great power to encourage and fire up people to go and do. Let me give a couple from movies. This speech from Aragorn in…

One of the great needs of our day is to simply get people lost. Everyone is a Christian, everyone is righteous, everyone is good. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: According…

SOUL WINNING MUSTS A discouraged preacher once dreamed that he was standing on top of a huge granite rock, trying to break it with a pickaxe. Hour after hour, he worked seeing no results. Finally, he said, “That’s it, I’ve tried, but it is useless.” Suddenly a man stood by him and asked, “Were you not…

The Promises to the Seed Thrower When anyone before God, seeks any godly thing according to the will of God, and will follow God’s Word, he can also trust in God’s promises. Here in Psalm 126 we have a very straightforward promise from God if we will heed it. I. The Conditions A. YOU MUST GO ! "He that…

According to the U.S. census and other reporting data, Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the United States. The estimated population in Texas this year is 29.2 million people. Texas averages an addition of 1,000 people every day. Houston overtook New York as the most diverse city in the nation…

Introduction: Charles Spurgeon said, Truly wise men are never above asking questions, because they are wise men. Christ’s Incarnation , Page 98 Charles Spurgeon Well, tonight we are going to look at some questions the wise men asked. God was working in their lives and drawing them to Himself. God does…

1 Peter 2:11-17 Have you ever felt like you wore a target on your back? Like wherever you go at school, work, etc., your classmates, coworkers, teachers, or managers were suspicious of you, waiting for you to misbehave and finding ways to criticize and make your life miserable? It’s not easy to live…

Main Idea Build intentional bridges that support the weight of truth. Outline and Core Passage I - What Relational Evangelism Is II - Why we do evangelism III - It is what Jesus modeled for us IV - How You can live this out 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are…

Introduction: I want to take a moment and welcome all of you back home to Bethlehem. We are excited to be celebrating our 201st birthday as a church and it’s always a blessing to have everyone back home. That’s what a lot of us love about holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, isn’t it? We love to…

In 2 Cor. 5:1-4 the Apostle Paul reminds his readers that like all of creation, in the earthly tents of our mortal physical existence, we all groan for something better, something fulfilling, something immortal. That groaning is experienced physically, emotionally, and spiritually as we walk through…

Our Focus Tonight (see slide on screen) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, We are looking at pages 26-28 in the workbook, then will try, Lord willing to pull answers for the questions on pg. 29. Someone look at pg. 26, what is the definition of evangelist…

A couple of years back, my senior year at Frontier, a couple of my friends and I went to the Nebraska vs. Northern Illinois Game. It was a great time, and we won believe it or not! I think it was like half time of the game and the marching band came out to play. They are doing there thing out there and…