General Topics: The Sermon Series

MORE part 31:  “Principles of Effective Ministry”

Acts 18; Pastor David Holt

Sermon Notes: PDF Notes

1. Minister ________________________ you are. v. 5, 18-19, 23 (2 Cor. 5; Eph. 1:23)

2. ___________________ the leading of the Holy Spirit.  v. 9-11, 21

3. Use the ____________ and sound reasoning.  v. 4-5, 11, 19, 24, 28

(Ps. 119:105; Jn. 8:32; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pe. 1:21; 1 Pe. 1:25; Rom. 10:17

2 Tim. 3:1-7; 4:1-4) - “reasoned with them from the Scriptures” = Isa. 7:14,

Micah 5:2, Isa. 40:3;Zech. 9:9; 11:12; Ps. 22; Isa. 53

4. Don’t let opposition __________________ you.  v. 6 (Mt. 10:14; Jn. 15:20)

5. ____________ those who believe.  v. 8

Why is baptism important?

1. Baptism is _________________ by Jesus. Mt. 28:18-20
2. Baptism displays the _______________.  Rom. 6
3. Baptism testifies to ________________. Rom. 10

6. __________________ believers to go deeper.  v. 11, 23, 26 (2 Pe. 3:18; Hebr. 5;

1 Jn. 2:12-14;

Questions for Discussion:  Do you see yourself as a “minister”?  If not,

what needs to change?  How might God want you to minister more effectively?