Big Idea: A dedicated child begins with a dedicated parent
1. Dedicated in pain (1:1-8)
2. Dedicated in prayer (1:9-20)
3. Dedicated in purpose (1:21-28)
Pursued For Ministry
Big Idea: Men and women are to be pursued, not just permitted, for ministry in the church
Christian Risk and Reward (Acts 21:1-16)
Big Idea: Christians know that the reward of following Jesus outweighs the risk of following Jesus
Why would a Christian risk it all for Jesus?
They know that...
1. Suffering today cannot be compared with the glory of tomorrow
2. The bigger risk is to not put it all on the line for Jesus
3. Nothing can separate them from the love of God
A Legacy of Leading (Acts 20:17-38)
Big Idea: The greatest legacy we can have is leading others to follow Jesus
Paul exemplified...
1. Focus
2. Faithfulness
3. Fortitude
4. Fondness
God Raises the Dead (Acts 20:1-12)
Big Idea: Courage for Christians comes from remembering that God raises the dead
1. Living for Jesus can feel complicated (Acts 20:1-6)
2. Living for Jesus can feel tedious (Acts 20:7-9)
3. But, God raises the dead (Acts 20:10-12)