General Topics: The Sermon Series

MORE part 23:  “Ups and Downs”

Acts 14; Pastor David Holt

1. Handling Praise. v. 14-15

Accurate view of _______.  Rom. 12:8

Accurate view of _______.  v. 15-18

2. Handling Criticism.  v. 2-3, 19 (Jn. 16:33; Mt. 24)

Remain faithful to the _______________.  v. 3, 5-6 (1 Cor. 15:58)

Know when to ________ away.  v. 6-7

Be _____________________ with others.  v. 19-20

3. Handling church.
   1. Reaching _______. v. 3, 21, 25
   2. Making ______________.  v. 21-22
   3. Experiencing signs and wonders.  v. 3
   4. Meeting practical __________.  v. 8f
   5. Enduring _________________.  v. 22
   6. Appointing ________________.  v. 23
   7. Praying.  v. 20, 23
   8. Abiding in the ________.  v. 25
   9. Praising God.  v. 27

Questions for family and small group discussion:  How do you respond to

praise/criticism?  What qualities of a vibrant church are strong and weak in your life?