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! The Risk to Help Help People - Acts 16:11-15
!! Introduction
Q: What could have happened if Paul’s team didn’t take a risk to witness in Europe?
Personal Q: When is the last time you took a risk to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
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I. Paul’s Team Arrived In Philippi.
- L- v.12,13
!! *A*.
Philippi was a *Roman* colony.
- L- v.12
!! *B.*
The Philippians were proud of City.
- L – Phil.
3:20
*Philippians 3:20* /“For our citizenship is in heaven from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”/
!! *C.*
The Jewish believers *worshipped* by a river.
– L- v.13a
!! *D.*
There were only *women* present that day.
– L- v.13b
*I Peter 3:15* /“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”/
*Galatians 3:28* /“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”/
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II.
Lydia Was A Professional Woman.
- L- v. 14
!! *A.*
She was a businesswoman.
– L- v.14a
!! *B.*
She worshipped *God*.
- L- v.14b
!! *C.*
She heard Paul speak about Jesus Christ.
– L- v. 14c
*Lesson:* /No person is ever *converted* to Christianity who has not *heard* the Gospel./
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III.
The Lord Opened Lydia’s Heart To The Truth.
– L- v.14c; L- John 6:44; L- John 6:44; L- John 14:6
*Romans 10:17* /“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”/
!! *A.* Lydia was seeking God.
- L- v. 14b
!! *B.* Lydia received Jesus Christ.
- L- v.14c
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IV.
Lydia Obeyed Christ’s Commands.
!! *A.*
She was baptized.
*Matthew 28:19* /Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”/
!! *B.* Lydia wanted her *household* saved.
– L- v.15a
!! *C.* Lydia wanted to be *discipled*.
-L.15b
*Matthew 28:20* /Jesus said, “Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you…”/
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Conclusion: Four Points of Interest:
!! *1.* Don’t be afraid to witness in different *locations*.
- L- v.12
!! *2.* Don’t be afraid to witness to different religious people.
– L- v.13
!! *3.* Taking a risk can produce *salvations*.
- L- v.14,15
!! *4.* Paul’s team took a risk staying at Lydia’s home.
– L- v.15
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Question: When was the last time you took a risk to help someone find salvation from Hell’s fire?
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