Pastor Darrell Wenzek
Acts 13:13-41

I.  GOD HAS GUIDED ISRAEL IN THE PAST.

     A. He has chosen them. (Acts 13:17)

     B. He has worked through special appointments. (Acts 13:17-23)


II.  GOD HAS GIVEN PROMISES TO ISRAEL.

     A. He has promised a Savior. (Acts 13:24-25)

     B. He has promised salvation. (Acts 13:26)


III.  GOD HAS KEPT HIS PROMISES.

     A. He has worked in spite of those rejecting Him. (Acts 13:27-29)

     B. He has proven over-ruling those rejecting Him by the Resurrection. (Acts 13:30-37)

     C. He has provided a new way for believers. (Acts 13:38-41)

Pastor Darrell Wenzek
Acts 13:4-12

I. IT MUST BE CARRIED OUT IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

     A. It is available for every believer.

     B. It is risky not to operate in the ....

     C. It is the means for effective ministry.


II. IT MUST BE TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE.

     A. Find those with spiritual awareness.

     B. Find those with opposing views.

     C. Find those who are receptive.


III. IT MUST INVOLVE PROVEN METHODS.

     A. Proclaim the Word.

     B. Confront falsehood.

     C. Minister in the name of Jesus.

Daniel Jensen
Genesis 2:4-25

Richard Dawkins: 

• Man's origin comes from a common ancestor who lived 6 million years ago.

I.  Learn it: 7 Specifics

1. Specific God - Yahweh Elohim
2. Specific Creation - Man
3. Specific Place - Garden of Eden
4. Specific Purpose - Work & care for the garden
5. Specific Command - Eat freely from any tree, except the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
6. Specific Helper - Woman (later named Eve)
7. Specific Union - Marriage between one Man and one Woman

II.  The Gospel: God formed and filled His creation.

• We are not the first character.
• We are not the only character.
• We are the supporting character.

III.  Application: Be faithful to

• The person of God
• His work of creation
• His goodwill.

What do you need to do differently this week?

Pastor Darrell Wenzek
Acts 13:1-3

I. THERE IS A HISTORICAL ELEMENT.

     A. There is a new direction with the church.

     B. There are godly men in leadership.


II. THERE IS A PRACTICAL ELEMENT.
Concentrate on ministering to the Lord and ministering for the Lord.

     A. What can I do for the Lord?

          - We can spend time in prayer.
          - We can fast.
          - We can worship the Lord.
          - We can pursue personal holiness.
          - We can exercise church discipline.

     B. What does God want to do through me?

          - We can use our spiritual gifts.
          - We can act as ambassadors.
          - We can do deeds of kindness.
          - We can offer others encouragement.