Declaring and Demonstrating God’s Deliverance

Declaring and Demonstrating God’s Deliverance

Declaring and Demonstrating God’s Deliverance
Text:
1 Peter 2:9-12

Sermon Outline:

1) Declare God’s Power to Deliver

A) Speak from ______________________

a. ___________ Change: God has transformed our thinking & actions

b. ___________ Change: We are now God’s beloved children

c. ___________ Change: We are now fully forgiven

B) Advertise __________ Awesomeness

a. Look for opportunities

b. Testify to how God has changed you

2) Demonstrate God’s Power to Deliver

A) Live out your faith ____________________ of unbelievers

a. Hold a high moral standard consistently over time

b. Let your good deeds be observed over time

B) Let God use your testimony as _______ wills

a. You glorify God

b. Fools are silenced

c. They glorify God, follow Jesus, and experience His life changing power for themselves

Testimony Bites

Before I became a Christian I ________________________________________________________.

Jesus changed me! Now I ___________________________________________________________.

Challenge 1) Which long-term observer is overdue for a fresh conversation?

(Family, Friends, Neighbors, Co-workers)

Name ____________________________________________

Challenge 2) What complimentary activity will you couple with your conversation?

A) Offering to pray for their needs

B) Inviting them to church or another Christian event

C) Sharing your personal testimony of conversion

Activity ____________________________________________