Sermon Details
Growing Pains
Growing church: Acts 4:31; 6:1,7; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20
A. Internal Conflict. v. 1
1. ______________ in church is normal.
2. We must keep our eyes on the ________________. Hebr. 12
3. _________________ must prayerfully address challenges.
B. Organizational Adjustment. v. 2-5
Requirements:
1. Good ________________.
2. Full of the ________________. (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 4:8; 4:31; Eph. 5:18)
3. Full of __________________.
Results?
1. Widows got served.
2. Word continued to ________________.
3. Disciples ________________________.
4. ______________ got saved.
C. Anointed Deacon: __________________. v. 5-15
1. Full of __________. v. 5
2. Full of ___________________. v. 5
3. Full of _______________ and power. v. 8
4. Doing _____________ and wonders. v. 8
5. Speaking with wisdom and the ______________. v. 10
6. Demonstrating __________ - control. v. 11-7:1
7. Displaying the _________________ of Christ. v. 15
From Pastor David:
God has led my family and me to start a new church in Athens, Georgia. Living Hope Church is located in East Athens. We are right in the middle of an incredible and diverse community of people. We are thrilled to be a part of what is happening here and hope you will visit! For more information go to Living Hope Church's website.
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