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United Church, Atlanta, GA
Unleashing God's Power for Healing & Transformation
Acts is a book of renewal, calling us back to a church devoted to prayer, bold in evangelism, and united to Jesus. Join us as we continue The Jesus Revolution series.
Locations & Times
United Church
1775 Water Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
INTRODUCTION
Big Idea: Active faith, fueled by prayer and compassion, unleashes God's power through you, visibly transforming lives and leading others to Jesus.
Remember: When compassion meets prayer, God's power is present.
Big Idea: Active faith, fueled by prayer and compassion, unleashes God's power through you, visibly transforming lives and leading others to Jesus.
Remember: When compassion meets prayer, God's power is present.
1. The Longing for Impact
Key Point: This desire for transformation is a longing God has placed in your ______________.
Reflection: Consider where you long to see change in your life or community.
Truth: God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
Key Point: This desire for transformation is a longing God has placed in your ______________.
Reflection: Consider where you long to see change in your life or community.
Truth: God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
2. Feeling Limited, Longing for More
Challenge: Many feel inadequate when faced with overwhelming needs.
Question: Do you wonder if God's power can truly work through ________ people like you?
Solution: Acts 9 shows how God's power is unleashed through active faith.
Challenge: Many feel inadequate when faced with overwhelming needs.
Question: Do you wonder if God's power can truly work through ________ people like you?
Solution: Acts 9 shows how God's power is unleashed through active faith.
3. Compassion in Action
Example: Dorcas (Tabitha) was known for her good works and acts of charity.
Key Point: Her life was a tangible expression of Jesus' ___________.
Application: Identify the 'tunics' you are making in your daily life—acts of compassion and service.
Example: Dorcas (Tabitha) was known for her good works and acts of charity.
Key Point: Her life was a tangible expression of Jesus' ___________.
Application: Identify the 'tunics' you are making in your daily life—acts of compassion and service.
4. Power in Prayer
Example: Peter's reliance on prayer before performing miracles.
Key Point: Miracles happen through divine power unleashed in response to __________ and ___________.
Challenge: Trust the power of prayer and make it your first response.
Example: Peter's reliance on prayer before performing miracles.
Key Point: Miracles happen through divine power unleashed in response to __________ and ___________.
Challenge: Trust the power of prayer and make it your first response.
5. Visible Transformation & Community
Result: Aeneas's healing and Dorcas's resurrection led many to turn to the Lord.
Key Point: Your transformed life is a living ____________.
Application: How can you make your transformation visible to others?
Result: Aeneas's healing and Dorcas's resurrection led many to turn to the Lord.
Key Point: Your transformed life is a living ____________.
Application: How can you make your transformation visible to others?
CONCLUSION
Call to Action: Step out in compassion, lean into prayer, and be present in your community.
Invitation: Consider where God is calling you to show compassion and where you need to go to Him in prayer.
Encouragement: Watch God unleash His power through you to transform lives and draw many to Himself.
Call to Action: Step out in compassion, lean into prayer, and be present in your community.
Invitation: Consider where God is calling you to show compassion and where you need to go to Him in prayer.
Encouragement: Watch God unleash His power through you to transform lives and draw many to Himself.
This week, identify one person in your life who needs a 'tunic'—whether it's a listening ear, a helping hand, or a word of encouragement. Commit to praying for them and ask God to show you how you can be a channel of His love and power through you.
CLOSING PRAYER
Pray for active faith, compassion, boldness in prayer, and for God's power to flow through the congregation for His glory.
Pray for active faith, compassion, boldness in prayer, and for God's power to flow through the congregation for His glory.
21 Days of Prayer
Start your day with purpose and prayer. Join us for 21 Days of Prayer as we set aside time to seek God and align our hearts with His.
We’ll gather in the sanctuary Monday through Friday at 7AM, and Saturdays at 10AM. Let’s press in, lift up the needs of our church, our city, and our world, and expect God to move in incredible ways.
We’ll gather in the sanctuary Monday through Friday at 7AM, and Saturdays at 10AM. Let’s press in, lift up the needs of our church, our city, and our world, and expect God to move in incredible ways.
Join the Conversation
It's not too late to jump into our year-long Bible Reading Plan! if you have a desire to grow in your faith and dive deeper into God's Word with your church community, then we would love for you to join the conversation.
https://united.online/bibleplan
We All Scream for Ice Cream
August 17th is Ice Cream Sunday and we’re coming together to celebrate one last sweet summer memory together. Stay after service to enjoy ice cream, connect with your church community, and celebrate the
upcoming season.
upcoming season.
Growth Track Express
Whether you have partially completed Growth Track or have not attended yet, August 31st is your chance to complete all three steps in one day: have lunch with the Crumps, discover your purpose, make a difference by joining the Dream Team, and become a member of United Church.
https://renovationchurch.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/192819209
New Look, Same Heart
As we step into this new season with a new name, we're still the same church on mission to unite people to Jesus and each other. To learn more about the heart behind our rebrand and what’s ahead, visit our website.
https://united.online/visionConnect Card
New here? We'd love to connect with you! Fill out this quick form:
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Our prayer team is here to support you with compassion and confidentiality, whatever your needs may be.
https://renovationchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118409A Three-Year Discipleship Journey
See all that God has done at our church by exploring our Harvest Initiative.
https://united.online/harvestGive God Your First and Your Best
Your contributions make a difference in our community. Text "unitedgive" to 94000 or click the link below to learn more about our giving options:
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