Benjamin Murphy
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Benjamin Murphy
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Sermon Series Highlights

Unstoppable Witness - Part 2

Intro / Review:

Witnessing for Christ: 3 Things You Should Never Assume:


  1. Don't assume Religious people are saved. (Acts 19:1-7)

    2. Review:

    • 1 Cor 3:16
    • 1 Cor 6:19
    • Rom 8:9

5 Clear Evidences for Biblical Transformation:

  1. You have a new love for God's Word. (1 Pet 2:2)

  2. You have a new awareness of right and wrong. (Heb 5:13-14)

  3. You have a new desire to be like Jesus Christ. (Rom 8:29)

  4. You have a new desire to proclaim Christ to others. (Col 1:28-29 | Acts 1:8)

  5. You have a new love for other Christians. (1 John 3:14)

  1. Don't assume you can win Everybody. (Acts 19:8-9)


  2. Don't assume you can see All God is doing through you. (Acts 19:10)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 19:1-10

  1. What questions did Paul ask in Acts 19:2-3? What do you think prompted him to ask those questions?

  2. Do you think these disciples (Acts 19:1-7) were saved before Paul ministered to them? Why or why not?

  3. How do you know if you received the Holy Spirit? How can you tell if another person has received the Holy Spirit?

  4. What are the evidences that someone is hardening their heart (Acts 19:9)? How did Paul respond? How should WE respond?

Breakout Questions:

Discuss: Have you held any of the assumptions discussed in the message (religious
people are saved, you can convince anyone into the kingdom, you know all that
God is doing through you)?

Pray: To become a Spirit-powered, God-glorifying witness. 

Unstoppable Fellowship.

Intro / Review:

Because we are ALL a Work in Progress:


  1. Accept others' convictions. (Acts 18:18-23)


  2. Assist those who need to grow. (Acts 18:24-26)

    3. Three Myths About Confrontation

    1. I must confront everything
    2. Confrontation is not loving
    3. Confrontation equals judging

Three Tips for Confronting

  1. Do it informed
  2. Do it privately
  3. Do it biblicly
  1. Always be teachable. (Acts 18:27-28)

    2. Are You Teachable? (Mark YES or NO for each statement below)

    1. I am aware of my weaknesses
    2. I am not afraid to seek help
    3. I try to learn from criticism
    4. I admit when I am wrong
    5. I am aware I don't know everything
    6. I am always looking to learn new things
    7. I invite others to give me feedback

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 18:18-28

  1. Was Paul right or wrong to take a vow (Acts 18:18), in your opinion? Do you think it's appropriate for Christians to take vows today?

  2. What is the right approach to handling someone teaching error (Acts 18:26)?

  3. Do you think Apollos was saved before his encounter with Priscilla and Aquila? Support your answer.

  4. What does this passage teach about when it is appropriate to confront someone? 

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

Unstoppable Over Burnout.

Review / Intro:


  • What is burnout?

  • What causes the stress?

  • What are the signs?

  • Why does it happen to some people and not others?

  • How can I keep it from happening to me?

1 Corinthians 2:3 - And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling...

Am I Preventing Burnout in My Own Life?


  1. Am I nurturing the Relationships God has brought into my life? (Acts 18:1-6)

  2. Am I recognizing how God is Working in my life? (Acts 18:7-8)

  3. Am I personally Seeking God? (Acts 18:9-11)

  4. Am I Trusting God with what I can't control? (Acts 18:12-17)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 18:1-17

  1. Have you ever felt burnout, or felt like you were close? Describe how that felt. What did you do?

  2. How do we know Paul was experiencing burnout in this part of his ministry? (Hint: Acts 18:9)

  3. How do healthy relationships prevent burnout?

  4. How do God's commands and promises bring encouragement? (See Psalm 119:35)

Breakout Questions:

Go around the group (or breakout group), take turns answering the 4 sermon point questions with a YES or NO. 

  1. Am I Nurturing the Relationships God Has Brought Into My Life? (Acts 18:1-6)
  2. Am I Recognizing How God is Working in My Life? (Acts 18:7-8)
  3. Am I Personally Seeking God? (Acts 18:9-11)
  4. Am I Trusting God with What I Can’t Control? (Acts 18:12-17)

Do you feel on the way to burnout? How can you use these principles to prevent burnout in your own life?

Heaven

The Eternal State

Review
  1. When do believers go there? Immediately! (Philippians 1:23 | 2 Corinthians 5:8)

  2. What’s so great about heaven? Everything! (Revelation 21:1-8)

    1. Everything is New. (Rev 21:1-2,5)

    2. Everything is in God's perfect Presence. (Rev 21:3,7)

    3. Everything that Hurts is gone. (Rev 21:4)

    4. Everything Satisfies. (Rev 21:6)


  3. What's the Alternative? (Rev 21:8)

    4. Matthew 25:46 | Luke 16:24


  4. How do we Get there? (John 14:1-6)

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Revelation 21:1-8

  1. Prior to this study, what was your idea of heaven? What have you learned? Why are there so many weird ideas about heaven?

  2. Some people have said, "Heaven sounds boring." Agree or disagree? How would you respond to this statement?

  3. C.S. Lewis said "The gates to hell are locked on the inside." What does that mean? Agree or disagree?

  4. What are you looking forward to the most about heaven?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

2nd Advent

The King is Coming!

Review
  1. What's Next on God's calendar?

    1. Revelation 2-3

    2. Revelation 3:10

      • The Return of Jesus Christ is Promised (Acts 1:11)

      • The Return of Jesus Christ is Imminent (Luke 12:40 | 1 Thessalonians 5:2 | Revelation 16:15)

  2. What happens when Jesus Returns? (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)

    1. Jesus will come with the saints in heaven. (1 Thes 4:14-15)

    2. Jesus will gather His church. (1 Thes 4:16-17)

      3. John 14:2-3 | Philippians 3:20-21

    3. Jesus will judge the world. (Revelation 6-20)
  1. What do we Do with the truth that Christ is returning? (Matthew 24:36-49)

    1. Word to the Wise: Work and Watch! (Matt 24:46-47)

    2. Word to the Wicked: Be Warned! (Matt 24:48-50)

      3. Matthew 26:29 - I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 and Matthew 24:36-49

  1.  From this message, what new information did you learn about the return of Christ?

  2. How often do you think about the return of Jesus Christ? How does knowing Christ will return affect you?

  3. What aspects of Christ's return do you believe every Christian should agree upon? Why? What aspects do you think we don’t need to agree on? Why?

  4. What Biblical evidence is there for the rapture to take place before the Tribulation? 

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.