Acts: 7 Key Words - Principles of Ministry (A)

I. Love (v. 1)
A. Paul embrased fellow believers
B. Paul demonstrated genuine love
C. Express love by:
1. Taking time to be with believers
2. Taking a meal to those in need
3. Sending a card of encouragement
II. Share (financially) (v. 2)
A. Paul picked up church donations
B. Paul took them to Jerusalem
1. Jerusalem under severe famine
2. Christians lost their jobs due to their
faith (I Corinthians 8-9)
C. Lay up treasures in heaven
III. Exhortation (v. 2)
A. from Word of God
B. Bible is:
1. Word of God
2. authoritative
3. final authority
C. sort out Biblical principles verses personal
preferences
IV. Time (v. 3)
A. Paul stayed 3 months in Greece
B. Paul used this time wisely
1. Paul wrote book of Romans
C. How do you use your time?
1. Use your time in light of eternity (prepare
for eternity)
V. Be Flexible (v. 3)
A. Paul learns of plot to kill him
B. Paul changes his plans
C. Learn to be flexible in your service to
the Lord
VI. Co-Laborers (v. 4)
A. They labored together for Christ
B. Part of this church family? There is a
job for you
VII. Persistence (v. 5-6)
A. Normal boat crossing time was 2 days
B. Paul took 5 days
C. Our enemy (Satan) will try to stop you
from laboring for Christ
D. Be Persistent
E. Don't quit