OUR EXPANSION
God uses us to expand His Kingdom.
Acts 10:1-26
1. Divine Preferences
(2 Chronicles 16:9) The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His.
(Acts 10:2) He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.
A. Devoted to God.
B. Feared God.
C. Heart of God.
D. Prayed to God.
2. Divine Revelations
(Acts 10:30) Four days ago at this hour, at three in the afternoon, I was praying in my house. Just then a man in a dazzling robe stood before me…”
(Acts 10:9) The next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the housetop at about noon.
A. Divine revelations come during times of prayer.
B. Divine revelations come to us through Scripture.
(2 Timothy 3:16) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
3. Divine Appointments
A. With God, there is no such thing as coincidence.
B. With God, everyone we meet is a divine appointment.
Being a genuine follower of Christ is a costly life.
Acts 12:1-17
There is always an element of surprise in the spread of the Gospel.
Acts 10:27-48
God still does miracles – if we are willing to receive them.
Acts 9:32-43
God has given us this goal toward which to strive.
Acts 9:31
The beginning of our lives as Christ followers should share some common characteristics.
Acts 9:19-30
