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Acts 9:15 ESV

15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.

- But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel."

Acts 9:15

1)Our purpose as a church

Who am I – chosen instrument

Why am I here – to carry my name

What should I do – go and suffer

2)Four Hindrances to Becoming a Multiplying Church

1. Failure to take seriously Jesus’ promises about the Holy Spirit

2. Failure to understand how much most people in our culture must be reached today - 40 miracles in Acts, 39 outside the church

3. My Own Idolatry - James 4:2-3

4. Unbelief - the seed must die

3)Speak Up!

1. Get the word out with urgency v1-5

2. With Simplicity v6

3. With Boldness v13

4. With Passion v14-20

5. With Prayer v23-31

4)Relational Imperatives

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

1. Greetings must occur

2. Gratitude must overflow

3. Love must increase

4. Endurance must continue