Sermon Recap: Acts 4:1-22

The Spirit of Boldness

Acts 4:1-22

In this week’s sermon, The Spirit of Boldness, we were reminded that the Holy Spirit empowers us to proclaim the gospel with courage, even in the face of opposition. Like the apostles, we should expect resistance when we speak about Jesus, but we can trust that the Spirit will give us the words and strength we need to make Him known. Salvation is found in Christ alone—by grace alone through faith alone—and this truth compels us to speak, not out of obligation, but because of our own life-changing experience of Jesus. When we know Him personally, we cannot remain silent; His Spirit fills us with boldness to testify to the good news no matter the cost.

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Reflection Questions:

1. When have you recently experienced opposition or hesitation in sharing your faith? How did you respond?

2. What does it look like for you to rely on the Spirit’s power rather than your own strength in proclaiming the gospel?

3. How has your personal experience with Jesus compelled you to speak about Him to others?

4. Who in your life needs to hear the good news of Christ, and how can you pray for boldness to share with them this week?

Resources:

• “A Coward’s Guide to Evangelism” by J. Mack Stiles

• “Evangelize out of Joy, not Guilt” by Keelan Cook

• “Five Ways to BLESS Your Neighbors” by Dave Ferguson

• Jesus, Continued...: Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better than Jesus Beside You by J.D. Greear

Songs from Sunday:

• It Was Finished Upon That Cross

• Great is Thy Faithfulness

• In Christ Alone

• What a Beautiful Name