Acts 11:1-18 How does Peter’s report convince the Church that God was at work? Confronts Religious and Prejudicial Oppositions How should we counter objections? Encourages Submission to the Mercy and Grace of God What is at the heart of our resistance to God? Points to the Shared Gift of the Holy Spirit How does God overcome all our objections?…

Matthew 7:1-6 Are you a critical person? Judge Not What is at the heart of the matter? Be Not Judged Why do we need heart corrections? Do Not Lack Judgment When is a discerning heart not a judgmental heart?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 10:1-48 Why is this story a turning point in Christian history? The Preparation Who prepares those who proclaim and receive the gospel? The Preaching What is the “sum of saving knowledge”? The Pouring Out How does God make the gospel effectual?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:25-34 What do you worry about most in your life? Do Not Be Anxious What particular kind of anxiety is Jesus addressing? Consider the Birds and Lilies Why is this kind of anxiety wrong? Seek First the Kingdom How can we overcome this kind of anxiety in our lives?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 9:32-43 When have you seen yourself in your kids? The Priorities of Christ What are the priorities of gospel ministry? The Power of Christ By what power is gospel ministry made effective? The Glory of Christ Who does gospel ministry glorify?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:19-24 Stories of buried treasure are common around the world . . . Heaven or Earth Where is your treasure? Healthy or Bad How is your eye? God or Money Who is your master?By greaterhopemulberry

AN APOSTLE’S FIRST STEPS Acts 9:19-31 Why do parents remember their kids’ first steps? Confessing Christ before the World Why is it important to confess Christ openly? Suffering with Christ in the World What is the cost of confessing Christ openly? Blessed in Christ in Spite of the World How is it blessed to confess Christ openly?…

FASTING Matthew 6:16-18 How did the public ministry of Jesus begin? The Practice of Fasting What is fasting? When should we fast? The Purpose of Fasting Why are we called to fast? The Profit of Fasting How does fasting bring a reward?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 9:1-19 What comes to mind when you hear the word conversion? The Saul Who Was Why did Saul need to be converted? The Lord Who Appeared How did God work to convert him? The Brother Who Rose What was the result of his conversion?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 6:5-15 Many point out the power of prayer, but what makes it so? When You Pray Why should we pray? Don’t Be Like Them How do we get prayer wrong? Pray Then Like This To whom do we pray—and why does it matter?By greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 8:1-25 This week we marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day . . . The Scattered Church How should we view crises in our lives? The Good Fruit What are the marks of the Church’s mission? The Almost Christian Why is the story of Simon important?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:38-48 What’s the greatest challenge you’ve ever been given? Love Necessarily Why is love required to be moral? Love Actually How is love challenged—and changed—by evil? Love Heavenly Who can cause love to triumph in the world?By greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 5:12-42 Scripture speaks of the “schemes” of Satan (Ephesians 6:11) but ... God’s power rests on the Church God’s power protects the Church God’s power distinguishes the ChurchBy greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:13-16 What things are truly necessary for life? A Christian’s Influence What kind of relationship do Christians have with the world? A Christian’s Distinctiveness How can this relationship be developed? A Christian’s Aim Why is this relationship important?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 5:1-11 Have you ever had to make an unexpected stop on a trip? The Importance of Holiness Why is holiness of life important to the Church’s witness? The Breach of Holiness What happens when holiness of life is breached? The Restoration of Holiness How can holiness of life be restored?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:10-12 Examples of persecution fill the records of history . . . A Cruel Pursuit What is persecution? An Expected Pursuit Why shouldn’t we be surprised by it? A Blessed Pursuit How should we respond to it?By greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 4:13-22 When have you struggled to be bold? Astonishing Boldness Where does holy boldness come from? Conscientious Boldness What is holy boldness based on? Contagious Boldness How does holy boldness impact others?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:6 Why is satisfaction so difficult to find and maintain? Defining Righteousness What is righteousness? Desiring Righteousness Why should we hunger and thirst for righteousness? Discovering Righteousness How is a hunger and thirst for righteousness satisfied?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 4:1-12 How important to you is your name? The Offense of the Name Why does Jesus provoke opposition? The Defense of the Name How should we respond to opposition? The Singularity of the Name What should we never do in response to opposition?By greaterhopemulberry

Matthew 5:1-5 Have you ever read a manifesto? Otherworldly Authority Why does humility make sense? Otherworldly Humility What is true humility? Otherworldly Blessing How does humility lead to blessing?By greaterhopemulberry

Luke 24:13-35 What is the basis of true assurance? The Fulfillment of the Resurrection Why do we struggle with true assurance? The Flame of the Resurrection How do we know we have true assurance? When have you been uncertain? The Fact of the ResurrectionBy greaterhopemulberry

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Acts 3:1-26 What is evangelistic preaching? The Miracle of Preaching Christ Centered Preaching Gospel PreachingBy greaterhopemulberry

Luke 19:28-40 How can we be right and wrong at the same time? The Christ We Want How do our expectations affect life? The Christ Who Is What do our responses reveal about us?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 2:42-47 What does a devoted Spirit filled church look like? Learning Church Loving Church Worshipping Church Evangelical ChurchBy greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 24:1-25 Why do we struggle with God’s sovereignty? God is Holy and Righteous Why does God still get angry with us? God is Perfectly Just How should we consider God’s judgment? God is Merciful and Gracious What assurance do we have that God will hear our plea?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 2:1-13 How does it feel to be under-equipped for a job? The Power How does the Spirit empower us for witness? The Director How does the Spirit direct our witness? The Seeker How does the Spirit make our witness effective?By greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 19:9-39 Why can it be harder to win the peace than to win the war? The Challenge of Peace Why is peace difficult to achieve? The Work of Peace How is peace achieved? The Results of Peace What are the results of peace once it is achieved?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 1:12-26 How do you decide what to do while you wait? Persistant Prayer Why is prayer necessary to the church’s witness? Faithful Ministry of the Word Why do we need to prioritize the ministry of the Word?By greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 18:1-18, 31-33; 19:1-8 What can we learn from battle stories like this one? The Persistent Dilemma Why is there a dilemma between justice and mercy? The Human Solutions How do we try to deal with this dilemma? The Divine Answer What does God do to solve this dilemma forever?By greaterhopemulberry

Acts 1:1-11 What happens when an organization forgets its identity? The Foundations of the Mission What is the basis of the church’s mission? The Power for the Mission Where does the power for the mission come from? The Method of the Mission How is the mission to be carried out?By greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 15:13-37 How do you find out how strong you are? Faith humbles itself under God’s mighty hand Faith rests itself in God’s gracious favor Faith trusts itself to God’s sovereign willBy greaterhopemulberry

2 Peter 3:3-18 When have you experienced a delay to be a good thing? God Is Patient What is God’s patience? Toward You Who benefits from God’s patience? That All Should Reach Repentance How can we benefit from God’s patience?By greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 14:1-33 Why is maintenance such hard work? The Need for Reconciliation When is reconciliation needed? The Counterfeit of Reconciliation What are the characteristics of false reconciliation? The Heart of Reconciliation How can true reconciliation be achieved?By greaterhopemulberry

1 John 4:7-13 When have you seen the stars shining the brightest? Love from the Father Where does love come from? Love in the Son How does God demonstrate His love to us? Love by the Spirit How does God perfect His love in us?By greaterhopemulberry

2 Samuel 13:1-22 What happens when you throw a rock into a pool of water? The Sinful Heart Why is it important to guard our hearts? The Crafty Destroyer How does sin seek to capture our hearts? The Needed Response What kind of response to sin do we need?By greaterhopemulberry

Romans 1:18 What happens when laws are not enforced? The Reality of Wrath What is God’s wrath? The Revelation of Wrath How is God’s wrath revealed? The Reason for Wrath Why does God express His wrath? The Rescue from Wrath How can we be saved from God’s wrath?By greaterhopemulberry