Faithful Witnesses

FAITHFUL WITNESSES

Acts 1:1-26
9/1/2024
Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: God empowers us through the gift of the Holy Spirit and the certainty of the resurrection to be witnesses of the Kingdom and proclaimers of the gospel. The book of Acts is a historical account of the initial restoration of that Kingdom, but we are called to be on-going witnesses until Christ returns.

I. PREPARATION TO WITNESS
   A. Jesus’ Ministry – (Acts 1:1-2)
   B. Jesus’ Appearance – (Acts 1:3)
   C. Jesus’ Commands – (Acts 1:4-8)
      1. Promise of the Holy Spirit
      2. Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth
   D. Jesus’ Ascension – (Acts 1:9-11)

II. FOUNDATIONS TO WITNESS
   A. Prayer is Needed – (Acts 1:12-14)
   B. Witnesses are Required – (Acts 1:15-26)

III. APPLICATION TO WITNESS
   A. Gospel-Centered Clarity – (Acts 4:12)
   B. Gospel-Driven Life – (Matthew 28:18-20)
      1. Conviction – On the Great Commission
      2. Courage – To Send or To Go