Mar 3, 2024
GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
Neil McClendon, Lead Pastor
A Snapshot of Effective Ministry
Acts 14:19-28
1. It is human nature to make principle out of your own experience, v. 19-20
2. The goal of the Gospel is making disciplines, v. 21
Three things they did as they ministered to the disciples…
a) strengthening the souls of the disciples
b) encouraging them to continue in the faith
“Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.” -Jude 3-4
c) saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God
3. Leadership in the church is plural, v. 23
Paul established three things in every church he started...
a) gave doctrinal instruction
b) established spiritual authority- elders
c) pointed them to the faithfulness of God
4. A balance of hardship and fellowship, v. 27
Mental worship…
1. How often do you play relational red rover?
2. How is your soul these days?
3. Do you think of Christianity in terms of making a decision or being a disciple?
4. Do you feel comfortable contending for the faith when necessary?
5. Can God do with you whatever He pleases or for you to follow Him must he always do for you?
6. Who do you spend time with that strengthens your soul?