It’s Time to Say Something

Sermon Notes for Small Group Leaders
It’s Time to Say Something
Jim Zippay
August 9/10, 2008
II Corinthians 6:1-2, Several Passages from Acts mentioned below

Outline

1. Heritage Christian Church’s Mission Statement: Bring, Build, Bless
   
   Blessing people in our community, across the country and around the globe, to bring them into a personal relationship with Jesus and to build them up to be dedicated followers, all to the glory of God.
   
   
2. God prompts an Inspired Interest (Acts 10:1-5, John 6:44, Acts 10:21-22, Acts 10:42-43)
   
   
3. God prompts a Divine Disturbance (Acts 16:26-33, Acts 16:22-25)
   
   
4. God provides an Ordained Opportunity (Acts 26:1-3, Acts 26:12-18, Acts 26:24-29)
   

Content

1. Cornelius was a religious man, generous and had a great reputation but did not know God.
2. Cornelius received a message from God through an angel, stirring up his interest in faith in God. (Acts 10:1-5)
3. Ho one comes to God or expresses a curiosity in Him without the Father drawing him or her.
4. Paul was in prison when an earthquake occurred. As a result of the earthquake and the prisoners’ obedience, the jailor asked Paul how he could be saves. (Acts 16:26-33)
5. God uses difficult times to draw people to himself. He uses his people in these times to share the gospel.
6. Paul is before King Agrippa sharing his testimony on how he came to know Jesus Christ as his savior. (Acts 26:1-3, 12-18)
7. Your conversion story is a testimony to God’s faithfulness and greatness. This is a powerful tool when sharing the gospel.
8. God calls His people to step up and share their faith in Christ. Every opportunity to speak of Christ is a God ordained opportunity.
   

Aim
It’s time to say something, step up and tell others what God has done for all.

Application Questions

1. When you came to know Christ, how did God spark your curiosity in Him?
2. Who stepped up and share the gospel with you?
3. Are there difficult times God had brought you through that could be used to help others com to know Him? What are they?
4. Do you know of anyone who does not know Christ that is going through a difficult time? How could God use you in their life?
5. How is sharing your testimony to non-believers a great tool in sharing the gospel?
6. What areas in our lives can we step up in faith and obedience in order to see others come to know him?