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Acts 17:1-15, Though opposition is certain and varies in degree, let the church resiliently persevere in her efforts to persuasively proclaim the Gospel so as to turn the world upside down.

Simply, the message of Jesus agitates and attracts.

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Acts 16:11-40, God uses the Spirit in both the ordinary and extraordinary events of life to open hearts to receive the good news of Jesus with a reverberating effect on a person’s household.

Simply, the Gospel can spread through a house quicker than the stomach bug.

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Simply, God regularly uses the Spirit to redirect our paths and untangle messes for the sake of Gospel advancement.

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Acts 16:1-10, If God has called the church to reach outsiders and insiders, let us be committed to the proclamation of the Gospel to everyone as we look to the Spirit to give discernment in all matters, including those of ministry direction and obstacles.

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Simply, the mission of the Gospel is more important than personal differences.

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Acts 15:36-41, If unresolved conflicts can disrupt or discontinue a movement, let the church see the principle of ‘agree to disagree’ and Gospel separation as a biblical solution at times to advance ministry instead of stifling it.

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Simply, Jesus moves shepherds to communicate winsomely and wisely with their sheep.

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Acts 15:22-35, Because this fallen world often distorts, confuses, and rejects the message of the Gospel, let church leaders regularly bring clarity, comfort, and conviction from Scripture to God’s people.

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Acts 15:1-22, If salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, let the church proclaim and live in the freedom of the Gospel so as not to burden hearts with the yoke of religion.

Simply, if Jesus sets you free, you are free indeed.

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evangelism strategies.” Simply, God loves you enough to bring disappointment in order to ultimately give eternal delight.

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Acts 14:1-23, “If humanity was created with in intense and undeniable desire to worship something, then exposing the disappointment and emptiness of idols through a proclamation of the joy and fullness of the Gospel is perhaps one of the oldest and most effective

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outsiders.

Or, the resurrection of Jesus has only two responses: rejection or rejoicing.

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Acts 13:13-52, If God’s sovereign and blatant victory march of bringing salvation to the ends of the earth continues throughout history, then today let the church be unfazed by opposition as they unwaveringly yet winsomely proclaim the resurrection of Jesus to insiders and

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Acts 13:1-12, “If the Christian life at times calls for confrontation, then exposing deception and speaking the uncomfortable truth might be the most loving gift you ever give to someone.”

Simply, care and contention are not antithetical.

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Simply - Prayer often humbles the proud while magnifying Jesus.

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Acts 12 - “The Spirit regularly uses the prayers of God’s people to break the many forms of bondage that exist in this present, evil age in order to magnify the power and presence of Jesus to the embarrassment of earthly rulers and institutions.”

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Simply, God’s hand steadies the heart and drives us towards devotion.

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Acts 11:19-30, If God’s hand is upon us through Jesus Christ, let the church be steadfast in her Gospel purpose by seeking divine empowerment and direction through the storms of persecution and unexpected crises in a broken world.

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Simply - Through Jesus God is making outsiders insiders on His terms.

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Acts 10:1-48, If God is breaking down cultural barriers that people from all nations by faith alone find union together in Jesus, let the Church look to Him not social trends to determine the parts of the Gospel call which are inclusive and those that are exclusive.