1. The Church that changed the world Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 1. Grass-roots evangelism – 11:19-21 2. The importance of encouragement -11:22-24 a. Seeing God’s work a. Seeing God’s work b. Spurring others to keep growing b. Spurring others to keep growing 3. Learning the truth – 11:25,26 a. Disciples called Christians a. Disciples called Christians b. Paul’s letters are full of “the Lord Jesus Christ” b. Paul’s letters are full of “the Lord Jesus Christ”

2. The Lord Jesus Christ Phil.2:5-11 The humility & exaltation Col.1:15-20 He is Lord of creation & church 1 Cor.1:18-2:5 The wisdom & power of the Cross Cross 1 Cor.15 The truth & wonder of the resurrection resurrection Eph.2 He brings peace with God & others Eph.1:3-14; Rom.3:21-8:39 The Christians’ blessings in Christ blessings in Christ Etc etc etc Paul’s eagerness to know him –Phil.3:7-14

3. 4. Generous giving – 11:27-30 5. A worshipping Church – 13:1-3 a. Mixed leadership team –v.1 a. Mixed leadership team –v.1 b. Seeking God – fasting – v.2 b. Seeking God – fasting – v.2 c. Listening to God – v.2 c. Listening to God – v.2 d. Obedience – serving God – v.2,3 d. Obedience – serving God – v.2,3

4. 6. What about Argyle Community Church? a. Eagerness to spread the Good News of Jesus b. Encouraging of one another c. Appreciation & love of Jesus d. Eagerness to pray Missionary prayer – world mission Missionary prayer – world mission Monthly prayer – local mission Monthly prayer – local mission House groups – personal evangelism House groups – personal evangelism