Victory Baptist Church - Hope Mills

Acts 19:1-7 John's Disciples This passage shows us a common misunderstanding about Baptism. - The gospel is about Jesus, not behavior modification. - Baptism is in response to faith in the gospel. Application - Know Jesus because the gospel is about Jesus. - Be intentional about studying the Bible. - Do: get baptized.

Acts 18:24-28 Spiritual Parents This passage shows us the importance of spiritual parents - Spiritual parents are needed - Spiritual parents promote maturity - Spiritual parents send their children out on mission Application - Know Jesus as your savior. - Be in relationships for spiritual maturity. - Do: share the gospel.

Acts 18:18-23 Oscar Mike This passage shows us 3 ways that disciples are “Oscar Mike” - A disciple is Oscar Mike wherever they go - A disciple cannot always be Oscar Mike - When we are On Mission, we need some support and extra teaching. Application - Know Jesus as your savior. - Be transformed by God in sabbath. - Do: share the gospel.

Acts 18:9-17 God's Faithfulness This passage shows 3 aspects of God’s faithfulness - According to Google, faithful means loyal, constant and steadfast. - Jesus is constant in His command to make disciples - Jesus steadfast in His protection of His disciples - God is loyal to His promises and can use anyone to fulfil His will Application - Know God is faithful. - Be comforted. - Do: make disciples.

Acts 18:1-8 Marketplace Ministry Making disciples where you work Making disciples through perseverance Become a disciple by Trusting in Jesus Application Know your calling. Be relentless about making disciples. Do: believe in Jesus for salvation.

Acts 17:16-34 The Unknown God Made Known 3 Elements of Gospel Conversations - Correct Motivation for Gospel Conversations - Factors of a Gospel Conversation - Responses to a Gospel Conversation Application - Know your idols. - Be heartbroken over lostness. - Do: have gospel conversations.

Acts 17:10-14 Search the Scriptures This passage shows us 3 must haves for disciple making - - Have a pan for making disciples - Have a system for studying the Bible - Have relationships for making disciples Application - Know the gospel; believe the gospel. - Be an intentional disciple maker. - Do: Study the Bible.

Matthew 28:1-20 - The Greatest Moment in History This text gives us three historical truths about Jesus’ Resurrection - Jews could not stop the resurrection, no matter how hard they tried. - Jesus predicted His resurrection throughout His ministry. - His resurrection is cause for worship. Application: - Know Jesus was literally, physically raised from the dead. - Be saved. - Do: Make disciples.

Mark 15:22-39 - The Day God Died This text gives us three historical truths about Jesus’ death - Jesus is Crucified - Jesus is Ridiculed - Jesus is God Application: - Know Jesus is the Son of God. - Be awestruck. Be amazed. - Do: Believe the gospel.

Acts 16:16-40 Witnessing and Persecution This passage shows Jesus power: - Over Demons - In Dads - Over Disparagement Application - Know the Christian life is not always easy. - Be at peace. - Do: Share the gospel.

Acts 16:1-15 Difficult Obedience This passage shows 3 truths about obedience - Obedience brings strength - Obedience means continual surrender - Obedience is a heart matter Application - Know God is wise and loving. - Be obedient. - Do: Pray.

Acts 15:36-41 - Paul and Barnabas Part Ways This passage shows 3 realities of the Christian life - The importance of disciple-making relationships - We are all affected by sin - God can still accomplish His will Application - Know start with the gospel. - Be in disciple-making relationships. - Do: Make disciples.

Acts 15:1-35 The Jerusalem Council This passage shows the difference between the gospel and legalism - Gospel + x = legalism - Gospel + 0 = salvation - True gospel brings joy Application - Know that Jesus' sacrifice is sufficient for your salvation. - Be joyous. - Do: Analyze our expectations.

Acts 14:20b-28 Finishing Paul's First Missionary Journey This passage shows 3 realities of the Christian life - Christians need ongoing relationships - Christians are utensils God’s hands - Christians have hope that is eternal Application - Know hard times will come. - Be a tool in God's hands. - Do: Pray for God's guidance in your life and our church.

Acts 14:8-20 Misunderstanding the Gospel This passage shows 3 effects of the gospel (this is not a complete list) - The gospel brings healing to humanity - The gospel brings glory to God - The gospel brings enemies from the world Application - Know enemies will come. - Be surrendered to the Holy Spirit. - Do: give the glory to God.

Acts 14:1-7 Mixed Reception of the Gospel This passage shows 3 truths about Paul’s evangelistic efforts - Paul had a system for sharing the gospel - Paul was bold in the face of opposition - Paul never stopped Application - Know Jesus. - Be in love with Jesus. - Do: put your faith in Jesus, then let Jesus' love flow out of you.

Acts 13:13-52 Paul Brings the Gospel to Asia Minor This passage shows a 3 part model for sharing the gospel - Meet the people where they are, - Show why the gospel is good news, and - Whenever possible, seek the opportunity to follow up with them. Application - Know your community. - Be available to them. - Do: pray for God to work in the hearts of lost people around you.

Acts 13:4-12 The Island of Cyprus This passage shows 3 things that we can expect as we share the gospel: - There will be Opposition - There will be Protection - There will be Fruit Application - Know the Holy Spirit is the one who works in the heart of unbelievers to save them, through the gospel, not us. - Be surrendered to the Holy Spirit. - Do: share the gospel.

Acts 13:1-3 What the Future Holds This passage shows us 3 ways VBC can prepare for the future - Plurality in Leadership - Preparing to Hear from God - Prayerfully Obeying Application - Know God has a plan for the future of this church. - Be a person of prayer: a prayer warrior. - Do: Fast.

Go Tell it on the Mountain What is “it” that we are supposed to tell? Why are we to tell it “on the mountain”? Go? When, where, how? Application Know Jesus is our Messiah. Be courageous. Make disciples “as you are going” and wherever you go.

What Child is This? - Luke 2:21-38 I’m going to answer the question in 3 parts. - This child is Jewish - This child is salvation - This child is redemption Application - Know Jesus was born in a manger on Christmas morning to be a savior to all, all people around the world if they would just call on Him for salvation. - Be saved. - Act like Simeon and Anna.

Silent Night/O Holy Night - Luke 2 and Matthew 2 - Who really thinks it was silent? - Who is to fall on their knees? - What is this about love and peace? Application - Know Jesus is coming back to reign, and all will bow to worship Him. - Be saved through the gospel. - Reconcile Relationships.

Angels We have Heard on High/Angels from the Realms of Glory What are angels? What did we hear them saying? (Angels we have heard on high) What does “Gloria in excelsis deo” mean, and what does it have to do with Christmas. Application Know the message that the angels proclaimed. Be obedient like Joseph. Act like the angels.

Joy to the World - What’s with all the Joy? - Main passage today is Luke 2:1-20 - This song brings up 2 questions about joy:    + Why is Jesus’ birth a joy to us?    + Is Jesus’ birth a joy to the whole world as the song implies or just joy for humanity? Application - Know Jesus’ birth is a joy because he came to save you from the penalty of your sin and to reconcile...

Acts 11:19-30 The Church in Antioch This passage shows us 3 traits of healthy church growth - Healthy church growth is from the Lord - Healthy church growth is centered on the gospel - Healthy church growth emphasizes missional giving Appication - Know healthy church growth will only happen through emphasizing and sharing the gospel. - Be in prayer for how much God wants you to give in this year’s...