1. THE OLD RUGGED CROSS In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see, For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.

2. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.

3. ACTS 10:23-48 NO FAVORITISM ALLOWED God’s Witnesses to the World (Growing, Glowing, Going )

4. The Ministry Trip (23-33) Almost all ministry in Acts is done in teams. (23) Almost all ministry in Acts is done in teams. (23) Christians should be working together to accomplish God’s tasks on earth more effectively than any one of them could do alone. (23) Christians should be working together to accomplish God’s tasks on earth more effectively than any one of them could do alone. (23) We must disclaim any power or authority in ourselves. (25-26) We must disclaim any power or authority in ourselves. (25-26)

5. We should not call any man impure or unclean. (28-29) We should not call any man impure or unclean. (28-29) We should pray for God-ordained ears and God-prepared hearts to whose owners the Holy Spirit can direct us without a misstep or confusion. (24, 27, 30-33) We should pray for God-ordained ears and God-prepared hearts to whose owners the Holy Spirit can direct us without a misstep or confusion. (24, 27, 30-33)

6. The Matchless Truth (34-43) God does not show favoritism. (34) God does not show favoritism. (34) Salvation does not rest in the works of some religious group. (35) Salvation does not rest in the works of some religious group. (35) God invites earnest seekers from every nation to trust in the Jesus Christ for eternal salvation. (36-42) God invites earnest seekers from every nation to trust in the Jesus Christ for eternal salvation. (36-42) The gospel is universal. (43) The gospel is universal. (43)

7. The Meaningful Transition (44-48) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the Holy Spirit. (44-46) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the Holy Spirit. (44-46) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the privilege of baptism. (47- 48) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the privilege of baptism. (47- 48) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the blessing of fellowship with other believers. (48) Anyone who trusts in the name of Jesus for salvation receives the blessing of fellowship with other believers. (48)

8. MY OWN LITTLE WORLD In my own little world it hardly ever rains I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet In my own little world Population me In my own little world it hardly ever rains I’ve never gone hungry, always felt safe I got some money in my pocket, shoes on my feet In my own little world Population me What if there’s a bigger picture what if I’m missing out What if there’s a greater purpose I could be living right now Outside my own little world

9. Stopped at the red light, looked out my window I saw a cardboard sign said “Help this homeless widow” Just above that sign was the face of a human I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?” So I rolled down the window and I looked her in the eye Oh how many times have I just passed her by I gave her some money then I drove on through In my own little world there’s population two Stopped at the red light, looked out my window I saw a cardboard sign said “Help this homeless widow” Just above that sign was the face of a human I thought to myself, “God, what have I been doing?” So I rolled down the window and I looked her in the eye Oh how many times have I just passed her by I gave her some money then I drove on through In my own little world there’s population two

10. Father break my heart for what breaks Yours Give me open hands and open doors Put Your light in my eyes and let me see That my own little world is not about me Father break my heart for what breaks Yours Give me open hands and open doors Put Your light in my eyes and let me see That my own little world is not about me I don't wanna miss what matters I wanna be reachin' out Show me the greater purpose So I can start livin' right now Outside my own little world, My own little world My own little world

11. CONCLUSION W alk closely with God. W alk closely with God. O bey God. O bey God. R each out to people outside your comfort zone. R each out to people outside your comfort zone. L ook for those whom God is reaching or softening. L ook for those whom God is reaching or softening. D isregard your prejudice or criticism of others. D isregard your prejudice or criticism of others.