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Wheelersburg Baptist Church 11/24/02 Acts 16:1-10 "When We’re Serious about Our Mission" I. We must give attention to edification (1-5). A. It takes a team (1-3). 1. To be useful you must know how to follow (1). 2. To be useful you must have a good reputation (2). 3. To be useful you must be willing to sacrifice (3). B. It takes teaching (4). 1. People need to understand God’s Word. 2. People need to obey God’s Word. C. It takes time (5). 1. We must focus on spiritual growth. 2. God will take of numerical growth. II. We must give attention to evangelism (6-10). A. Sometimes we’ll face closed doors (6-8). 1. The Spirit said no to Asia (6). 2. The Spirit said no to Bithynia (7). 3. The Spirit didn’t say why He said no (8). B. In His time God will open the right door (9-10). 1. The Lord is sovereign. 2. The Lord has people He is preparing to reach. 3. The Lord uses available people to reach people. 4. The Lord usually gives only enough light for one step at a time. C. When God opens a ministry door, it’s time to move ahead. Response: If we are serious about our mission, three commitments follow… 1. I will do God’s work. 2. I will do it God’s way. 3. I will do it according to God’s timing.
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