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The perfect time to make a difference is now. Acts 16:25-34 (V. 29 FELL…
The perfect time to make a difference is now.
Acts 16:25-34
ME :checkered_flag:
Beach ball game
What did you need?
PERFECT TIMING
I always waited too long (girls)
WE
We all struggle with waiting too long.
Projects, dating, college decisions
Sharing about Jesus
Church in ACTS vs US
ACTS
: Jesus is coming soon
US
: It's been 2K years. Plenty of time.
95% of young Americans grew up in church
Only 11% continued going in college
Church has become irrelevant (judgmental)
Look around.
Only 5 of you will continue going to church.
Time is at stake. Bible story will help us value time.
Context: Paul and Silas cast out a demon | They're beaten w/ rods and thrown in prison.
V. 25
: When we sing, ppl listen
People are listening to a "song" | STORY: McDonald's drive-thru
They didn't wait for the
PERFECT TIME
World teaches to escape discomfort
Question is: What song are you singing? (social media)
V. 26-27
HISTORY: Escaped prisoner = torture and death
Suicide: raise your hand if you knew someone or know someone's who been impacted.
Statistics
:check:
What goes on through their mind?
Jailer: no hope for me, I rather die now than to be tortured.
But there is hope!
V. 28
Paul didn't whisper.
HE CRIED OUT!
Problem: Many Xians are not crying out.
Instead of crying out, we'll
MAKE EXCUSES
:check:
John 10:9-10 | Satan wants to destroy :check:
V. 29
FELL DOWN
Appears 8 times in NT | What's the pattern? :check: (5 verses)
They were falling down before
JESUS!
:fire:
Fell down before the one who
Cast out demons, heal your sickness, provide for you, clothe you, forgive you, restore your relationships, gives you hope and joy
IT'S ALL JESUS!
Like Paul, I am telling you that
The perfect time to make a difference is now.
:check:
V. 30-34
We should desire to hear the jailer's question!
STORY: Old friend heard my song and called me.
Jesus oozed out of Paul and Silas!
Jesus should come up in convos | CIOCCA SUBARU!
:smiley:
PLAY GAME AGAIN
| SIMPLY walk up and toss the ball in
It won't look as cool, but you made a difference.
YOU
Who are you? :check:
Jailer
Sin will never give you a fulfilling life.
My past addictions affect my life now!
Seek help!
BIG IDEA
Paul
Seasoned Xian, but you're silent.
You can save a life.
BIG IDEA
Other prisoners
I promise you, nothing else works.
Respond to God's love now.
BIG IDEA
US
MINISTRY TIME
| What if we all choose to believe in BIG IDEA?
Just take the next step |
2 PRAYERS
Christians | Ephesians :check:
Non-Christians | Romans :check: :black_flag:
