THE WITNESS

ACTS 1:8, 5:17-18

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. THE CONSISTENT WITNESS

1. Must Have a Consistent Message [v. 17-20, Rm. 1:16]

2. Must Have a Consistent Method [v. 18-21, 25] “Speak”
Lifestyle evangelism is only valid as the life backs up the lips

3. Must Have a Consistent Ministry [Mt. 28:18-20 no quitters in this group, no retirement from the will of God]

II. THE COURAGEOUS WITNESS

1. Has a Courage made of Conviction [v. 19-20, 29] God Had Spoken!

2. Has a Courage Rooted in Consecration [v. 29]

3. Has a Courage Based on Cooperation [v. 32]

III. THE CHRIST CENTERED WITNESS

1. Has a Message of Death [v. 30, 28]

2. Has a Message of Life [v. 31, Rm. 4:25]

3. Has a Message of Opportunity [v. 31-33]