Unstoppable and Blameless.

Intro / Review:

Proverbs 22:1 - A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.

A Good Name -> Riches.

1. The love of money brings Destruction (Acts 19:21-29)

1 Timothy 6:10 - For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

Three Signs Money has Become Your God:

1. You view Jesus/the Church as an Obstacle to your financial goals. (Acts 19:25)
2. You religious Beliefs are based on your financial well-being. (Acts 19:26).
3. You get Anxiety over the thought of losing money. (Acts 19:27).

2. A good name brings Protection. (Acts 19:30-41)

Titus 2:7-8 - Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 19:21-41

1. How can you tell if YOU YOURSELF have made money an idol in your life? What are the signs? What should you do if you have the signs?
    
2. What are ways the church today gets involved with idols? How can we be done with them?
    
3. The town clerk, or "mayor" (Acts 19:35-41) stopped the riot. Should Christians use the government for protection / advancing the kingdom? To what extent?
    
4. "I don't care what other people think about me!" Is this a Christian attitude? Why or why not?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for your witness and testimony to reflect Christ.
Pray for favor from even your non-believing friends who see Christ in you.
Pray that any persecution that comes is because of the Gospel, not your personality.
 

Dedication

Introduction

A Prayer for Harvest Bible Chapel: May Our New Home Be...

1. A place where we Recognize God's goodness. (1 Kings 8:22-23)


2. A place where we Study the Bible. (1 Kings 8:24-26)


3. A place where we Say Our Prayers. (1 Kings 8:27-30)


4. A place where Grace is valued. (1 Kings 8:30)

A Prayer for Harvest Bible Chapel: May Our New Home Be...

1. A place where we Worship God from the heart.


2. A place where we embrace God's Promises.


3. A place where we Pray with Expectation.


4. A place where grace is Lived and Proclaimed.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read 1 Kings 8:22-30

1. How do you know God is active in a church? What are the signs?
    
2. What is the significance of Solomon’s repeated use of the name "God of Israel"?
    
3. What's the difference between "saying your prayers" and "praying"? How do you know which you are doing? How can you become a better "pray-er"?

Breakout Questions:

Pray for our church to be Christ-glorifying in our new place. Like Solomon prayed for the Temple: a place where the Word of God is believed and embraced (1 Kings 8:26) and where the people of God pray passionately (1 Kings 8:28). 

Unstoppable Authenticity.

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Am I Using God, or is God Using Me?

1. Am I using God...? (Acts 19:11-16)



2. ...Or is God using me? (Acts 19:17-20)

Four Truths You Must Embrace for True Repentance:

• Repentance isn’t Partial.
• Repentance isn’t Procrastinating.
• Repentance is Pricey.
• Repentance is Permanent.

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Acts 19:11-20

1. Why do you think God used the handkerchiefs and aprons of Paul to heal people?
    
2. Why didn't the "exorcism" work for the sons of Sceva (Acts 19:13-16), even though they used the name of Jesus? What does this tell you about how the power of Jesus "works"?
    
3. Do you think Satan can work miracles today? Discuss 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10. How do you know if a miracle is from God?
    
4. Why is it better that God uses you, than you using God? 
    

Breakout Questions:

Have you ever tried to use God for your own selfish reasons? What got your attention that it wouldn’t work out how you want?
Pray for one another.
 

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)



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)

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



3. 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)

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

3. Always be teachable. (Acts 18:27-28)

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.