The Gospel Plants Churches

THE GOSPEL PLANTS CHURCHES
9/22/2024

Acts 11:19-26; 13:1-28:31

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
   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?