The Beginning of the Church
The Multiplication by the Holy Spirit
Sunday June 3rd, 2018 - Pastor Wungreiso Valui
Acts 6
"Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
"Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith."(Acts 6:3, 4,7)
The Holy Spirit uses Godly leadership with Godly character and Godly men and women to multiply the church locally and globally.
THREE REASONS WHY THE BELIEVERS MULTIPLIED IN ACTS CHAPTER SIX
- 1. Godly Leadership
- 2. Godly Church (Men And Women)
- 3. Godly Character
The Holy Spirit Uses Godly Leadership To Multiply The Church Locally And Globally
Understanding The Context
"Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution." (Acts 6:1)
- Godly Leaders Listen Patiently
- Godly Leaders Discern Wisely
- Godly Leaders Direct Impartially
Implementation And Impact
"Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, 'It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.'" (Acts 6:2-3)
The Holy Spirit Uses A Godly Church (Men And Women)To Multiply Believers Locally And Globally
Understanding The Context
"Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business." (Acts 6:3)
- A Godly Church (men and women) Listens to Godly Instructions
- A Godly Church (men and women) Discerns God's Direction
- A Godly Church (men and women) Prays for Godly Decision
Implementation And Impact
"Whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them." (Acts 6:6)
The Holy Spirit Uses Godly Character To Multiply Believers Locally and Globally
Understanding The Context
"And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch." (Acts 6:5)
- Godly Character Full of Faith
- Godly Character Full of the Spirit
- Godly Character Full of Wisdom
Implementation And Impact
"Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7)