Wherever We Go
“The world is broken. Most people, Christian or not, have at least some degree of consensus that
the human condition is not heading in the right direction. People can see that clearly, and often
feel that brokenness tangibly in their own lives. If we desire to reach these up and coming
generations with the gospel, we must actively and passionately prioritize evangelism. But, the
tools and methods do change, so it must be an evangelism with timely methods, carrying the
timeless message that God’s redemptive plan, through the death and resurrection of Jesus the
Messiah, is to take this human brokenness and make it whole once more.”
(Ed Stetzer)
Acts 8:1-3 (CSB)
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the
apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria. 2 Devout men buried Stephen
and mourned deeply over him. 3 Saul, however, was ravaging the church. He would enter house
after house, drag off men and women, and put them in prison.
Acts 8:4 (NLT)
But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went.
BELIEF #1 – Every believer is a preacher.
Acts 8:4
But the believers who were scattered preached politics wherever they went.
Acts 8:4
But the believers who were scattered preached the American dream wherever they went.
Acts 8:4
But the believers who were scattered preached good works wherever they went.
Acts 8:4 (NLT)
But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went.
BELIEF #2 – Jesus does not discriminate.
Acts 8:5 (CSB)
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them.
BELIEF #3 – Showing and sharing the love of Jesus work together.
Acts 8:6-7 (CSB)
6 The crowds were all paying attention to what Philip said, as they listened and saw the signs he
was performing. 7 For unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many who were
possessed, and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.
BELIEF #4 – Jesus changes lives.
Acts 8:8 (CSB)
So there was great joy in that city.
Luke 24:46-48 (NLT)
46 And he [Jesus] said, “Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and
rise from the dead on the third day. 47 It was also written that this message would be proclaimed
in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of
sins for all who repent.’ 48 You are witnesses of all these things.”
