The Gospel Plants Churches

The Gospel Plants Churches 
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 1/1/2022

Sermon Theme: Christ calls us to proclaim the good news of the gospel and to teach all that Christ commanded. This happens in the context of a local church. But it also means we must be willing to serve, sacrifice, and send out our best so that other churches might be planted!

I. Gospel-Driven Church - (Acts 11:19-30)

    A. Effective Evangelism - (Acts 11:19-21)

        1. Passion for God

        2. Clarity on the Gospel

        3. Good Hand of the Lord was on them 

    B. Dynamic Discipleship - (Acts 11:22-26)

        1. Culture of Encouragement 

        2. Culture of Biblical Instruction

        3. Culture of Gospel-Created Fruit

II. Gospel-Sending Church - (Acts 13:1-28:31)

    A. Multi-Cultural Leadership - (Acts 13:1)

    B. Spirit-Driven Membership - (Acts 13:2-3)

    C. Gospel-Focused Missions - (Acts 13:4-28:31)

III. Gospel-Centered Church - (Application)

    A. Who are you: Consumer or Committed?

    B. What does it cost: Token or Sacrificial?

    C. What do you do: Go or Send?