Are We Showing our Signs?
Acts 4:33

Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

INTRO: Have you ever watched a ball game -- any ball game -- on TV and see someone holding up a sign????? How do you feel about that? Do we carry our sign? Do we share Christ's GOOD NEWS? Are we quick to let people see Him in us????? Let us look at some that carried their sign for the Lord!!!!!
 

  1. The disciples carried their signs - Mark 6:7-13
    1. They were following Christ's command
    2. They went together - unity exposed, expected, and encouraged.
    3. The were very successful

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  2. The seventy carried their signs - Lu. 10:1-?
    1. Continuation of what Christ set up for his inner circle
    2. Command for all workers to "carry their sign."

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  3. Peter and John carried their sign - Acts 3:6
    1. Our sign is worth more than silver or gold (although it may include how we give to the Lord)
    2. People are looking at the "sign" we "carry" - vs.3,4
    3. People are expecting something from us!! - vs. 5
    4. What sign are we carrying for them to see?????

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  4. Stephen carried his sign - Acts 7:59-60
    1. His Christian spirit shone through!
    2. His "sign" affected those around him!

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  5. Paul & Silas carried their sign - Acts 16:25-31
    1. Does our "sign" include self-pity?
    2. Does our "sign" include a blighted hope?
    3. Does our "sign" include bitterness?
    4. Does our "sign" include revenge?

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