~ Local Sermon Notes by Writer Tonja Condray Klein ~

02/07/16 = Sunday PM = POWER WITNESS OF THE CHURCH
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Acts 4:33
Power, Witness, Resurrection, Grace

1) Great Purpose
– They knew who they were in Christ, what they had to do,
and how they would do it by the Power of the Holy Ghost
– Luke 24:49 = Jesus tells us to seek His power to serve
– John 14 = God’s abode is in each believer’s heart
– Acts 1:38 = Witnesses for Jesus to ALL the world

2) Great Preaching
– Exalted the Savior
– Edified the saints
– Exposed the sinners
– We need to keep telling everyone about Jesus Christ

3) Great Power
– You can get as close to God as you want to by Jesus
– You have to understand that the Word gives us power
– Acts 1 = Receive the Power of God to do His Will
– Being faithful will give more opportunities in time

4) Great Persecution
– Stay the course in the midst of trials and problems
– Empowerment with the Purpose will keep you at peace
– John 16:13 = We are going to face resistance in life
– 2 Timothy 3:12 = Living right brings pressure and attacks but
focus on sharing Jesus no matter what is necessary

5) Great Praise
– Great people who honestly give God great praise
– Snakes and wolves will always try to interfere
– With a Great Calling is a Great Equipping
– Acts 2:47 = Praising God and having favor with others

~~ UNITY NEEDS TO BE IN THE CHURCH BY US BEING IN ONE ACCORD WITH ONE ANOTHER BY HIS GRACE AND MERCY ~~