Olympic Evangelical Free Church

Guest Speaker Greg Griesemer Text: Acts 26:1-32 Main Point:   Resurrection hope is the assurance of future rewards because of our connection to the risen Christ. Sermon Outline: I.   __________________ is the Point: Keep the Message Consistent (26:1-8) II. Hope is ____________________ : Keep Your Story Ready (26:9-18) III. Hope is for _________________ : Keep the Call Clear (26:17-23) IV. Hope is...

Text: Acts 24:1-27 Sermon Outline: I.   God’s people are no threat to the common good and stability of their society ( Acts 24:1–21 ). II.  God’s purposes are not dependent upon his people’s sense of efficiency ( Acts 24:22–27 ). III. Application

Text: Acts 23:12-35 Main Point:   Christians can find comfort and courage in the truth that God is actively working in the negative and positive results of our faithful gospel witness. Sermon Outline: I. The Secret Plot ( Acts 23:12-15 ) II. The Surprising Discovery ( Acts 23:16-22 ) III. The Swift Response ( Acts 23:23-35 ) IV. The Security of God’s Providence

Text: Acts 22:30-23:11 Main Point:   Christians can endure the fiercest attacks when they are convinced that their adversaries are offended by their faithfulness to the gospel, not their sinfully offensive behavior. Sermon Outline: I. Who Represents God’s Work in the World? ( Acts 22:31-23:5 ) II. What Does God’s Word Really Say? ( Acts 23:6-10 ) III. Who Does God Really Approve? ( Acts 23:11 )

Text: Acts 21:27–22:24A Main Idea:   A Christian’s courage flows from their conviction that faithfulness to Christ is more important than the possibility of suffering for Christ. Sermon Outline: I.   The Irony of Paul’s Ordeal (21:27–40) II.  The Focus of Paul’s Defense (21:37–22:24a) III. The Source of Paul’s Courage

Text: Acts 21:17–26 Main Idea:   Gospel clarity and Christian unity are more important than our individual liberties. Sermon Outline: I. The Twofold Purpose of Paul’s Visit ( Acts 21:17–20a ) II. The Problem of Paul’s Arrival ( Acts 21:20b–22 ) III. The Proposal of the Elders ( Acts 21:23–26 ) IV. The Main Point

Text: Acts 20:28-38 Sermon Outline: I. Faithful ministers are called to watch over themselves as they watch over God’s flock ( Acts 20:28 ) II. Faithful ministers recognize the dangers that threaten their congregation ( Acts 20:29–31 ) III. Faithful ministers are emboldened by the promise that God always provides what he requires ( Acts 20:32 ) IV. Faithful ministers do not use their position as a...

Text: Acts 20:17–25 Sermon Outline: I. Faithful ministers endure every manner of suffering in their service to Christ. ( Acts 20:17–19 ) II. Faithful ministers do not shrink back from proclaiming the whole counsel of God. ( Acts 20:20–21 ) III. Faithful ministers choose God’s plan over their personal comfort. ( Acts 20:22–25 )

Text: Acts 19:21-41 Main Point:   The gospel transforms society from the inside-out, as individual people come to faith in Jesus and submit their lives to His sovereign Lordship. Sermon Outline: I. The Astonishing Impact of the Gospel II. The Subversive Message of the Gospel III. The Unexpected Exoneration of the Church

Text: Acts 18:24-19:7 Main Idea:   There is a significant difference between a gospel-misunderstanding and missing the gospel all together. Sermon Outline: I. A Gospel Misunderstanding ( Acts 18:24–28 ) II. Missing the Gospel Altogether ( Acts 19:1–7 ) III. A Call for Gospel-Discernment

Text: Acts 18:24-19:7 Main Idea:   There is a significant difference between a gospel-misunderstanding and missing the gospel all together. Sermon Outline: I. A Gospel Misunderstanding ( Acts 18:24–28 ) II. Missing the Gospel Altogether ( Acts 19:1–7 ) III. A Call for Gospel-Discernment

Text:  Philippians 3:1–11 Main Point:  Suffering for Jesus is temporary. Pleasure in Jesus is eternal. Sermon Outline: I. The Law and the Gospel: An Introduction II. Three Questions ( Philippians 3:10–11 ) III. Some Implications for Everyday Life

Text: Philippians 3:1–11 Main Point:   The cost of following Christ is incomparable to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ our Lord. Sermon Outline: I. The Danger of Self-Confidence ( Philippians 3:1–8 ) II. The Infinite Worth of Jesus Christ ( Philippians 3:8–9 ) III. The Apostle’s Aim in all Things ( Philippians 3:10–11 )

Text: Acts 18:1-23  Main Idea:   God never leaves us to accomplish his purposes in our own power. Sermon Outline: I. The Sustaining Power of Ordinary Grace ( Acts 18:1–8 ) II. The Unexpected Promise of Protecting Grace ( Acts 18:9–11 ) III. The Undeniable Manifestation of God’s Protection ( Acts 18:12–17 )

Text: Acts 17:16-34 Main Point:  Effective evangelism is not a matter of repeating simple formulas but demonstrating how the gospel answers the most basic questions of life. Sermon Outline: I. The Nature of Paul’s Ministry in Athens ( Acts 17:16–21 ) II. The Framework of Paul’s Address ( Acts 17:22–34 ) III. Two Implication for Christians Today

Text: Acts 17:1-15 Main Point:   The gospel of Jesus Christ upends the status quo wherever it takes root because it demands that we submit every belief to light of God’s revealed Word. Sermon Outline: I. The Unifying Themes II. The Notable Contrast III. The Main Point

Text: Acts 16:16-34 Main Idea:   “God’s will” is not a promise of protection and prosperity BUT a promise that he will sustain and empower his people to accomplish his purposes in the world. Sermon Outline: I. The Ploy of the Devil ( Acts 16:16–18 ) II. The Duplicity of Man ( Acts 16:19–24 ) III. The Purposes of God ( Acts 16:25–34 )

Text: Acts 15:36-41   Main Point:   God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission. Sermon Outline: I. The Separation of Paul and Barnabas ( Acts 15:36–41 ) II. The Providence of God III. Two Implications

Text: Acts 15:36-41   Main Point:   God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission. Sermon Outline: I. The Separation of Paul and Barnabas ( Acts 15:36–41 ) II. The Providence of God III. Two Implications

Text: Acts 15:1-35 Main Point:   The gospel of grace alone through faith alone is the singular source of our salvation and our fellowship with the people of God. Sermon Outline: I. The Conflict ( Acts 15:1–5 ) II. The Council ( Acts 15:6–18 ) III. The Consensus ( Acts 15:19–35 )

Text: Acts 14:19-28 Main Point:   Our call to gospel perseverance is lived out in the context of the local church. Sermon Outline: I.   Paul’s Experience of Tribulation ( Acts 14:19–20 ) II.  Paul’s Pattern of Leadership ( Acts 14:21–23 ) III. Luke’s Message for the Church Today ( Acts 14:24–28 )

Text: Acts 14:8-18 Main Point:   The “best way” to share the gospel is to tailor it to the preexisting beliefs of your audience. Sermon Outline: I. The Misunderstanding ( Acts 14:8-13 ) II. The Message ( Acts 14:14-18 ) III. The Implication

Text: Acts 13:42-52 Main Point:   Our gospel privileges in Jesus Christ are the product of God’s purposeful work on our behalf. Sermon Outline: I. A Quick Review ( Acts 13:15–41 ) II. A Two Fold Response ( Acts 13:42–45 ) III. A Devastating Rebuttal ( Acts 13:46–47 ) IV. A Surprising Conclusion ( Acts 13:48–52 )

Text:   Acts 13:13-43 Main Point:   The law of Moses could never secure what God freely offers through faith in Jesus Christ. Sermon Outline: I. God’s purpose in the election of Israel ( Acts 13:16–25 ) II. God’s plan in a rejected and resurrected Savior ( Acts 13:26–37 ) III. God’s provision of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ ( Acts 13:38–43 )

Text: Acts 13:1-12 Main Idea:    The mission of the church is wholly dependent upon the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Sermon Outline: I.   The Holy Spirit Calls Saul and Barnabas to Gospel Ministry (Acts:13:1-2) II.  The Holy Spirit Confirms His Appointed Ministers ( Acts 13:3 ) III.   The Holy Spirit Confirms the Gospel Message ( Acts 13:4-12 )