1. I am the vine; you are the branches. John 15:5

2. Christ-centered Ministry Acts 9:32-43

3. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

4. As Acts unfolds… Chapters 1 – 7 Jerusalem Chapters 8 – 12 Judea and Samaria Chapters 13 – 28 Ends of the earth

5. Peter Chapters 1 – 7 Jerusalem Chapters 8 – 12 Judea and Samaria Paul Chapters 13 – 28 Ends of the earth

6. Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to man by which we must be saved.

7. Christ-centered Ministry Acts 9:32-43

9. Saints

11. “holy ones” Latin – “sanctus” – sanctuary …………saints

12. Saints “holy ones” Latin – “sanctus” – sanctuary …………saints “You are to be my holy people…” Exodus 22:31 Set apart

14. Mark 2:11-12 “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all.

15. Christ-centered ministry Christ’s example is followed To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. I Peter 2:21 Follow my example, as I follow Christ. I Corinthians 11:1

16. Christ-centered ministry Christ’s example is followed Ministry done in Christ’s power

17. Christ-centered ministry Christ’s example is followed Ministry done in Christ’s power All for Christ’s glory

20. Mark 5:35-42

21. Mark 5 “Talitha, koum” – Little girl, get up Acts 9 “Tabitha, koum” – Tabitha, get up

22. Christ-centered ministry Christ’s example is followed Ministry done in Christ’s power All for Christ’s glory

23. I am the vine; you are the branches. John 15:5