The Ascension

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The Ascension

May 12, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 1:9–11

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1. Lifted up (v. 9).

2. Sitting down.

*Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords.

*Jesus Christ is vindicated.

*Jesus Christ accomplished His mission.

3. Coming back (vv. 10-11)

Why is the Ascension significant:

*He presides over everything.

*Your salvation is complete in Jesus Christ.

*You have a High Priest in Jesus Christ.

*You have an intercessor in Jesus Christ.

*You have an advocated in Jesus Christ.

*He is preparing a home for you.

*You will experience glorification through Jesus Christ.

Facing Persecution

July 21, 2024 • Jason Soward • Acts 4:23–31

Respond to persecution by offering our commitment to God A. By Recognizing God’s Sovereign plan i. God’s plan leads us into persecution ii. God’s plan brings us through persecution for his Glory and our good B. By Relying on God’s mighty power i. Persecution reveals our great need for God ii. Persecution reveals God’s power in our weakness C. By Relaying God’s word with boldness i. Boldness speaking God’s Word is a proper response to persecution ii. Boldness speaking God’s word advances the Gospel amid persecution

No Other Name

July 14, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 4:1–22

1. Preach the Gospel no matter the cost. (vv. 1-4) 2. Trust the Holy Spirit to empower you with boldness. (vv. 5-11) 3. Let the presence of God radiate in your life. (vv. 13-22) 4. There is no other name. (v. 12)

Focus

July 7, 2024 • Travis Markes • Acts 3:11–26

1. Christ is the focus of scripture. 2. Christ is the focus of preaching. 3. Christ is the focus of salvation.