The Gospel Takes a Stand

When the Gospel takes a stand, do not be afraid to stand with it.

1. THE EFFECTIVE PATTERN REPEATED

1. Strong word
2. Immediate impact
3. Intense opposition
4. Supernatural change

2. TWO EXAMPLES (Acts 14:1-21)

1. Iconium

1. Start at Synagogue
2. Strong reaction
3. Toughing it out
4. Time to go

2. Lystra

1. Start with the word in action
2. Satan's subtle twist
3. Preaching from creation
4. Talk about opposition

3. FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION YOU NEED (Acts 14:21-23)

1. Strengthening
2. Endurance
3. Tribulation
4. Establish reproduction

4. MISSION REPORT (Acts 14:24-28)

1. Return
2. God gets glory
3. God's active word
4. Debrief

What about you?

1. Get to know people that are not saved.
2. See the world as a place to invade not avoid.
3. Pray more to keep people out of Hell than to keep them out of Heaven.
4. Forget “Y'all come to church” and replace it with "I am coming to you."