Stones Hill Community Church

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Some perspectives Paul always kept in mind (with help from Tim Keller):

1. Life is a struggle.

Paul says, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith...

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A pastor described Agrippa with the phrase "the curse of casualness." He seemed to be relaxed and unconcerned. Indifferent. Apathetic. Contrast this with Paul. Paul had a sense of urgency. What is urgency? Something requiring immediate action or attention.

A key verse is Acts 26:28. It says: "Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” (NIV)...

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This passage highlights the lasting legacies of Paul’s ministry in Ephesus and indeed, can be a model for those of us who would follow in Paul’s steps. The legacies were and are: (1) a personal example, (2) a preached Word, (3) a present surrender, (4) a prepared leadership, and (5) a powerful closing...

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“Lord, I can’t do this anymore.” That's how Paul felt in Acts 18. He faced several challenges. We'll note those challenges today.

But allow me to encourage: Do what you are called to do. Not everyone will understand. Not everyone will approve. Not everyone will applaud. Not everyone will affirm. Not everyone will celebrate. Not everyone will support. Not everyone will stay. Not everyone will encourage. Do what you are called to do...

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Despite what we are seeing in the culture, revolution is NOT the answer. It’s revelation. It’s understanding what our gods are, what is behind our idolatry, and how Jesus corrects our faulty view of God and shows us His beauty instead.

Question then? How do you move people from revolution to revelation? Relationship. Paul builds a bridge so Jesus can eventually walk over it into your life...

Sometimes "sent" people make mistakes on this Gospel-oriented life adventure. Mark made a mistake; he wasn’t ready for pioneer missions. Paul made a mistake; he was too harsh. Barnabas made a mistake; he separated from his close friend. We all make mistakes! How can we make the most of them? .

Step Back: Mark went back to Jerusalem. Mark needed some space to sort this out if he was going to be a team player...

You’re not Peter or Paul or Barnabas. But you can be "you". You are SENT with a message. Don’t hold on to what God is calling you to give away.

1. Do not automatically remove any possibility. He may have you going to the strangest of places like Antioch to do his work.

2. Do not allow lots of activity to dull your senses from hearing God’s new course for your life.

3. Do not require others to do what you are being selected by God to do...

Sunday Service 7.12.2020

Restart My Heart 7/5/2020

So, we’re wrapping up the series today: Hidden Figures. We’re looking at some people who aren’t as well known in the Bible, yet they fulfill a vital calling; they’re hidden figures who do an incredible work. The Bible is full of stories about such people who took considerable risks to lead boldly in their time. This series will focus on how some of these biblical figures used their influence to advance God’s purposes...