Route 66: The Sermon Series

Growing church:  Acts 4:31; 6:1,7; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20

A.  Internal Conflict.  v. 1

1.       ______________ in church is normal.

2.       We must keep our eyes on the ________________.  Hebr. 12

3.       _________________ must prayerfully address challenges.

B.  Organizational Adjustment.  v. 2-5

Requirements:

1.       Good ________________.

2.       Full of the ________________.  (Acts 1:8; 2:4; 4:8; 4:31; Eph. 5:18)

3.       Full of __________________.

Results?

1.       Widows got served.

2.       Word continued to ________________.

3.       Disciples ________________________.

4.       ______________ got saved.

C.   Anointed Deacon:  __________________.  v. 5-15

1.       Full of __________.  v. 5

2.       Full of ___________________.  v. 5

3.       Full of _______________ and power.  v. 8

4.       Doing _____________ and wonders.  v. 8

5.       Speaking with wisdom and the ______________. v. 10

6.       Demonstrating __________ - control.  v. 11-7:1

7.       Displaying the _________________ of Christ.  v. 15