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Nov 04, 2018

You Will Be My Witnesses

Passage: Acts 16:11-40

Preacher: Kevin O'Brien

Series:Unstoppable

Detail:

1.  The pattern of witness
       A.  Encourage the spiritually open with the challenge of the good
            news.
       B.  Encounter the spiritually oppressed and confront spiritual
            darkness.
       C.  Endure unjust treatment for the Lord and show compassion.

 2.  The people we encounter
       A.  The Good — Lydia
              •  Spiritually open
              •  Materially secure
              •  Culturally suspect
              •  Responsive to God
              •  Engaging in hospitality
       B.  The Bad — the enslaved oracle
              •  Spiritually oppressed
              •  Physically and economically enslaved
              •  Religiously powerful
              •  Unknown spiritual response
              •  Catalyst for turmoil
       C  The Ugly — the jailer
              •  Spiritually indifferent
              •  Physically intimidating
              •  Politically dependent
              •  From fear to wonder to belief
              •  Showing compassion

 3.  The perception of the Kingdom
       A.  Our concern is for God’s work, not ourselves
       B.  Attitude is everything
       C.  The message is for everyone
       D.  Stand firm against spiritual oppression and injustice
       E.  Remain grounded in the community of faith