Lesson 2: Don't let your ________________ ______________ hinder your evangelism (1 Cor 1:17, 2:1; 2 Cor 11:6).
Lesson 3: Adjust your message, but don't __________ it ________ (Acts 17:22-31).
Lesson 4: Boast about ________ __________ (Acts 17:24-31).
Lesson 5: ________________ _________________ is a sovereign work of God (Heb 12:2).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verse: 1 Peter 3:15
Day 1: Read Acts 17:32-34 and 2 Chronicles 30:11-12 and discuss: What three groups do people typically fall into when they hear the Gospel? Should this encourage us or discourage us? Why? What is successful evangelism? What is unsuccessful evangelism?
Day 2: Read 1 Cor 1:17, 2:1, 2 Cor 11:6, and Heb 12:2 and discuss: What did people say about Paul's speaking ability? Does this encourage you? If so, why? Why does God want to use people who aren't gifted speakers?
Day 3: Read Acts 17:22-31 discuss: What verses show Paul boldly preaching the truth, while remaining respectful? How might Paul have been tempted to water down the message? Why should people boast about their God versus criticize others' religion? What have your conversations with people regarding religion looked like? Is there anything you wish you'd done differently?
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...