"Wonderful Witness" (Acts 6:8-15) Pastor David Doster...May 15, 2016
/"Wonderful Witness" (Acts 6:8-15)
I. Substance of a witness
II. Truly captured
A. Seizes opportunity
B.Fabricated charges
III. Counting the cost
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"Stepping Up to Serve" (Acts 6:1-7)... Pastor David Doster... May 8, 2016
/"Stepping Up to Serve" (Acts 6:1-7)
I. God's toolbox
II. Growth pains
A. Presenting problem
B. Problem solving
C. Profit from problem
III. Meeting the moment
"Free, Arrested, Flogged and Full of Joy" (Acts 5:17-42)... Pastor David Doster May 1, 2016
/"Free, Arrested, Flogged and Full of Joy" (Acts 5:17-42)
I. Persecution will come
II. Withstanding the heat
A. Angelic rescue
B. Miraculous mystery
C. Obey God
D. Wise counsel
III. Worthy to worship
"Painful Pretense" (Acts 5:1-16)... Pastor David Doster...April 24 2016
/"Painful Pretense" (Acts 5:1-16)
I. Facing frailties in the church
II. Purging pride
A. Kept back
B. Satanic subterfuge
C. Fear of God
D. Power continues
III. Faith, fear and freedom
"Common Ground" (Acts 4:32-37)... Pastor David Doster...April 17 2016
/"Common Ground" (Acts 4:32-37)
I. From the heart
II. Emerging Christian Community
A. Comprehensive unity
B. Great grace
C. Compelling example
III. Authentic generosity
"Contending for God's Glorious Gifts" Pastor David Doster...April 10 2016
/"Contending for God's Glorious Gifts" (Selected Scriptures)
I. Framework for reality
II. Responsibility of every generation
A. Beautiful design
B. Blurring the boundaries
C. Contrasting and clarifying two views of marriage
1. Consent-based
2. Comprehensive
III. The long view
"Boldness in Sovereign Hands" Acts 4:23-31...Pastor David Doster, April 3 2016
/"Boldness in Sovereign Hands" (Acts 4:23-31)
I. Responding to threats
II. Praying for boldness (verses 23-31)
A. Come together in prayer
B. Source of their confidence
C. Speak with boldness
D.Spirit-filled power
III. Let us ask God to empower us
"In Light of the Resurrection" (Acts 4:1-22)... Pastor David Doster...March 27 2016
/"In Light of the Resurrection" (Acts 4:1-22)
I. Arrogance of Christianity
II. Resurrection Revolution
A. Hostility arises
B. Behind closed doors
C. Boldness of common folk
III. Never the same!
"Holy Momentum" (Acts 3:11-26)... Pastor David Doster...March 20 2016
/"Holy Momentum" (Acts 3:11-26)
I. How would you witness to a Jew?
II. Piercing proclamation
A. Seizes opportunity
B. Appeal and promise
C. Prophets tell the truth
III. The gospel is compelling, not coercive
"Beautiful Encounter" (Acts 3:1-10)... Pastor David Doster...March 13 2016
/"Beautiful Encounter" (Acts 3:1-10)
I. Take your local church seriously
II. The healing of a lame man
A. Team ministry
B. Beautiful gate
C. Walking, leaping and praising God
III. Power, praise and awe!