Are you a "Christian?"
Series: Hearts Aflame: The Book of Acts Scripture: Acts 11:19–12:25
Introduction
Locations:
Antioch Cyprus Cyrene Jerusalem Tarsus Tyre Sidon
People Involved:
Barnabas Saul Agabus Claudius Herod James Peter Rhoda Mary John-Mark Blastus
Definition:
The word “Christian” occurs _______________ in the Bible.
______________ __________________ _______________
“one who _________ belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ”
Overview of the Text
8 Characteristics of being a “Christian”
• God’s ______________________ is evident 11:21, 23
• ________________ for people without Christ 11:21
• Persistent, faithful ____________ with Christ 11:23
• ______________ to be under the Word of God 11:26
• ____________ according to _________________ 11:29
• _____________ love for _____________ of God 11:29
• ____________ to suffer ____________________ 12:1,2
• Gathering to earnestly __________________ 12:5, 12
NEXT STEPS:
• _____________ answer the _____________ in your heart.
• _________ in such a way there is no doubt to whom you __________________.
• We live in time when we must __________________ the ______________________ with our words, attitudes and actions.
• We face opportunities every day to _________ ourselves with Jesus Christ. At _________ occasion I __________ answer the question…
“What will I _________________ to do?”
other sermons in this series
Feb 21
2010
Romeward Bound!: pt3 His grace is sufficient!
Scripture: Acts 27:1–28:31 Series: Hearts Aflame: The Book of Acts
Feb 14
2010
Romeward Bound!: pt 2 Who, or what, CONTROLS your heart?
Scripture: Acts 25:1–26:32 Series: Hearts Aflame: The Book of Acts
Feb 7
2010
Romeward Bound!: pt1 Learning to trust God in all circumstances!
Scripture: Acts 23:12–24:27 Series: Hearts Aflame: The Book of Acts