Word and Spirit: The Sermon Series
Principles of Effective Ministry
MORE part 31: “Principles of Effective Ministry”
Acts 18; Pastor David Holt
Sermon Notes: PDF Notes
- Minister ________________________ you are. v. 5, 18-19, 23 (2 Cor. 5; Eph. 1:23)
- ___________________ the leading of the Holy Spirit. v. 9-11, 21
- Use the ____________ and sound reasoning. v. 4-5, 11, 19, 24, 28
(Ps. 119:105; Jn. 8:32; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pe. 1:21; 1 Pe. 1:25; Rom. 10:17
2 Tim. 3:1-7; 4:1-4) - “reasoned with them from the Scriptures” = Isa. 7:14,
Micah 5:2, Isa. 40:3;Zech. 9:9; 11:12; Ps. 22; Isa. 53
- Don’t let opposition __________________ you. v. 6 (Mt. 10:14; Jn. 15:20)
- ____________ those who believe. v. 8
Why is baptism important?
- Baptism is _________________ by Jesus. Mt. 28:18-20
- Baptism displays the _______________. Rom. 6
- Baptism testifies to ________________. Rom. 10
- __________________ believers to go deeper. v. 11, 23, 26 (2 Pe. 3:18; Hebr. 5;
1 Jn. 2:12-14;
Questions for Discussion: Do you see yourself as a “minister”? If not,
what needs to change? How might God want you to minister more effectively?