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

3. Testify of God’s Power

4. Acts 4:23-31 (NIV)

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

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

9. 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