Part 6: Welcome to the Front Lines

ACTS: THE ACTIONS OF A CHRISTIAN

PART 6

Acts 8:1-8

Backstory: 

1. HOW WAS GOD’S FRONTLINE STRATEGY DISCOVERED?

“On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.” Acts 8:1-3 (NIV)

“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.” Acts 8:4-5 (NIV)

• You are here on assignment and not by accident.

2. WHAT IS GOD’S STRATEGY FOR US?

“Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:5-8 (NIV)

“But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12 (NIV)

“When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said.” Acts 8:6 (NIV)

• Every Christian has a frontline ministry.  

3. WHAT IS THE RESULT OF GOD’S STRATEGY?

“So there was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:8 (NIV)

“The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed…”  Proverbs 11:10a (NLT)

• Crestview’s mission is to reach and help the people of our city.

“For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 (NIV)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This Week’s Reading Plan:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “How to Share Your Faith” (7 Days)