Friday, June 29, 2012

An Amazing God...An Amazing People 5


Hello Everyone,
The Spirit-filled disciples were an amazing people … they show us that —
Amazing People Are People With An — Experience
Amazing People Are People With An — Explanation!
Amazing People Are People With An — Exhortation!

Exhortation is an old word that means — words that encourage or inspire!

Amazing people want to see others become amazing people so they look for the ways and words to inspire others to become all they were created to be!

Words that change lives are — relevant!

Peter was answering the question the crowd was asking … now there's a novel communication approach!
Verse 12: 'What does this mean?'
Verse 14: 'Let me explain this to you!'

Life-changing communication doesn't begin with the question — what am I going to say?
Life-changing communication begins with the question — Who am I trying to talk to … what are the real needs and issues that they're wrestling with?

Spirit-enabled words that encourage or inspire … meets people where they are!

Words that change lives are — Christ-centered!

The theme of Peter's exhortation … was Christ!

If we really want to help people live amazing lives … it won't happen with indoctrination … it will happen with an introduction to Jesus!

Do you want to be —an amazing people?
Do you want to live such an amazing life that people will wonder what happened to you … and if it can happen to them?

Acts 2 gives us the key characteristics of a truly amazing life!
Amazing People Are People With An — Experience!
Amazing People Are People With An — Explanation!
Amazing People Are People With An — Exhortation!

Greater Things Are Still To Come!
Pastor Phil                                                            

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