Sunday, October 20th at 5:00 PM Conference Room @ CWP

Testify of God’s Power

Acts 4:23-31 (NIV)

Important Elements of Acts 4:23-31 A believer testified of what God had done The church was all of one mind No division They responded with praise to God The focus was not on the person rather on God God responded To the praises lifted to Him To their acknowledgement that it was HIS power that made this happen To their request for boldness and power

It should be our natural reaction to want to share the amazing moves of God in our lives or the move of God we have witnessed. Luke 8:39 “Return to your house and describe what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

DECLARE Your Testimony Displays – God’s power Encourages – Those who are struggling Convicts – Those who need God Lifts – God’s name Advances – God’s Kingdom Reveals – God’s power to all who hear Energizes – Those who hear

Response God’s Hi-light Reel Testimony Prayer Worship (Repeat)

Giving a Public Testimony Make sure it is appropriate – nothing too personal Make sure it is your story to tell Always put the focus on God, not yourself If others are involved make sure you have their permission to mention their names Give enough detail that the context can be understood but don’t give too much Don’t try to ‘teach’ your testimony Ask God to speak through you