How The World Changes

Aug 27, 2023  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorActs 8:1-13How The World Changes1. God is at work in all of life’s circumstances, v. 1-4Three ways we see God at work…a) God’s promise is being fulfilled, v. 1"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all   Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”              -Acts 1:8b) God uses ordinary people, v. 1c) God uses people with a past, v. 32. We have to get the Gospel into its native environment, v. 4-8Two things to notice in this section…a) people pay attention when they see and hear the Gospel, v. 6b) the city responds with joy, v. 83. Keep it simple, v. 9-13The Good News is focused on two things…a) the Kingdom of Godb) the name of Jesus Christ Mental worship…When you look around who do you see that could use some good news?Do people around you most need to hear the Gospel or see the Gospel?When is the last time you were surprised spiritually? Is your life more oriented around one tree or the entire forest?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube