Message Notes
Acts 1:6-8
- Jerusalem: A witness for Jesus where I live (MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Judea: A witness for Jesus where I go(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Samaria: A witness for Jesus where I don’t want to go(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- To the ends of the earth: A witness for Jesus
where I am afraid to go(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
Powered by the . to .
Step Up(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
Analyze Your Commitment to Summit Church(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Do you gather with us on a regular basis?
- Are you in a Discipleship Group?
- Are you giving financially?
- Are you serving faithfully?
- Are you following our church leadership?
- Are you sharing your faith with others—anyone?
In 2026(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Two Services
- Opening our café to the community,
- Being a destination for city events
- For example: city’s basketball tournament for children
In 2025(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Trunk Around the Block
- Merced Christmas Tree Lighting (end of November)
- Advent Season
- Christmas Eve
- Year End Giving
- Next Sunday (every Sunday is a good Sunday!)
Praying Together
Praise the Lord
- for the gift of faith to trust Him with our financial futures, including our ongoing giving to the Lord through the ministry here.
- for using us to be part of bringing Jesus to our city, region, state, nation, and world.
- for the goal of enriching our city and county.
- for the physical and emotional healing of those in and connected to our church community.
- for all the new people the Lord is sending to join with us who are experiencing hope in Jesus.
- What are you praising the Lord for this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
Ask the Lord
- to bless, expand, and protect our brothers and sisters of the persecuted Church, especially in Comoros.
- to bless, provide, and empower our brothers and sisters of the Church of Merced.
- for the healing of physical and emotional illness of those in and connected to our church community.
- for our military member of the week: Jake Jung, Army.
- for the blessing and success of our missionary of the week: Saan Saesin and Cheng Saelee, Mein Ministry.
- What are you asking the Lord about this week?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
Discussion Guide
CHECKING IN
Think about a time when you were excited to share good news with someone — what was it, and how did you share it?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
CONVERSATION
What is one thing that stood out to you from Sunday’s message?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
CONSIDERATION
- As part of your S.I.P.S. (Sing, Investigate, Pray, Stay) for today, read Matthew 28:18-20 and then answer the following questions.
- Explain this in your own words.(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Why do you think Jesus gave these orders?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What did Jesus expect the disciples (and early church) to do with these commands?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What does it mean that “all authority in heaven and on earth has been given” to Jesus — and how should that shape our confidence in sharing the gospel?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- How have you personally experienced God calling you to make disciples?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What fears or obstacles tend to hold you back from sharing your faith?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- Who in your life might God be calling you to intentionally invest in spiritually right now?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- How can obedience to the Great Commission look different in various life stages (students, parents, retirees, etc.)?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
CONNECTION
- How can we live as missionaries right where we are — in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and schools?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What are some creative, non-threatening ways to build relationships that open doors for gospel conversations?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
ADDENDUM:
MARRIAGE GROUPS
How does your marriage reflect the Lord’s love and truth to the world around you?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
CONSIDERATION
- How are you currently growing together spiritually — in prayer, Scripture, or service?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What practices could help you strengthen your shared walk with Jesus so that you can better live out His mission? (MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
CONNECTION
- How can you encourage each other to be bold and faithful in living out the Great Commission?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)
- What distractions or fears tend to pull you away from focusing on God’s mission together?(MULTILINE REVEAL TINY)