The Bridge Church
To The Ends of the Earth
February 6, 2022
Locations & Times
Englewood SKY Academy
871 S River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
The church is a movement gathered around the mission of Jesus Christ.
HOW THE CHURCH IS AN UNSTOPPABLE MOVEMENT
1. Unstoppable Proof - Jesus’s resurrection
1. Unstoppable Proof - Jesus’s resurrection
2. Unstoppable Power - The Holy Spirit
3. Unstoppable Purpose – Be Witnesses
A witness is somebody who tells what they have seen and heard.
· Jerusalem - My City
· Judea and Samaria - My Nation
· The ends of the Earth - My World
· Jerusalem - My City
· Judea and Samaria - My Nation
· The ends of the Earth - My World
We have the privilege of being witnesses of the good news.
The “FORWARD” Initiative Is more than a building!
Reach more people for Christ
Build Healthy Families
Serve the World
Reach more people for Christ
Build Healthy Families
Serve the World
MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to receive Jesus Christ as my personal Savior for the first time
I need to be baptized
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/baptism
I need to attend Starting Point
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
I need to join a small group
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/small-groups
I need to join a serve team
https://www.thebridgevenice.com/starting-point
Dig Deeper
1. What are some ways people react to the idea of studying history? How should we study Acts?
2. What were some of Luke’s purposes for writing Acts?
3. Read John 16:7. What reason did Jesus give for saying it would be better to send the Holy Spirit in His place?
4. We have all had different experiences and influences that affect our view of how God’s Spirit works. How would you describe your understanding of the Holy Spirit? Has it changed over time? If so, explain.
5. How can we grow in our walking “in step with the Spirit?” What is at stake if we do not grow in our walking “in step with the Spirit?”
6. Is there anything specific you sense the Holy Spirit wanting you to grow in, guide you toward or people you hope to reach? I
7. At The Bridge Church, we value kingdom multiplication. What about Acts 1:8 encourages you the most? Why?
8. What does Acts 1:8 suggest about ethnic diversity and the value of people groups around the world?
9. How does Jesus’s ministry continue in the church today? Who should bear witness to Jesus? Why should they?
10. As we celebrate our 21st anniversary at The Bridge Church, how can our church continue this movement gathered around the mission of Jesus? How can you be a part of this?
11. If you have already been a part of the Forward Initiative, how have you seen God move in and through you as a result of your sacrificial giving? In what ways can you “stay-in,” or even “step-up,” now?
12. If you are new to The Bridge Church, spend some time reading the first section of this guide and pray about how God is calling you to fully participate in this next season as a church and “start-up” with us!
13. As we begin our one-year anniversary of Forward, regardless of whether you are new to The Bridge Church or have been around for a while, what forward movement are you considering as you spend time with God? How does the Holy Spirit play a part in this?
Reading Plan
Monday – Galatians 5:13-26
Tuesday – John 16:12-15
Wednesday – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11-13
Thursday – 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Friday – Acts 9:31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, Psalm 139:23-24
Saturday – John 20:17; Ephesians 1:18-23
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe
1. What are some ways people react to the idea of studying history? How should we study Acts?
2. What were some of Luke’s purposes for writing Acts?
3. Read John 16:7. What reason did Jesus give for saying it would be better to send the Holy Spirit in His place?
4. We have all had different experiences and influences that affect our view of how God’s Spirit works. How would you describe your understanding of the Holy Spirit? Has it changed over time? If so, explain.
5. How can we grow in our walking “in step with the Spirit?” What is at stake if we do not grow in our walking “in step with the Spirit?”
6. Is there anything specific you sense the Holy Spirit wanting you to grow in, guide you toward or people you hope to reach? I
7. At The Bridge Church, we value kingdom multiplication. What about Acts 1:8 encourages you the most? Why?
8. What does Acts 1:8 suggest about ethnic diversity and the value of people groups around the world?
9. How does Jesus’s ministry continue in the church today? Who should bear witness to Jesus? Why should they?
10. As we celebrate our 21st anniversary at The Bridge Church, how can our church continue this movement gathered around the mission of Jesus? How can you be a part of this?
11. If you have already been a part of the Forward Initiative, how have you seen God move in and through you as a result of your sacrificial giving? In what ways can you “stay-in,” or even “step-up,” now?
12. If you are new to The Bridge Church, spend some time reading the first section of this guide and pray about how God is calling you to fully participate in this next season as a church and “start-up” with us!
13. As we begin our one-year anniversary of Forward, regardless of whether you are new to The Bridge Church or have been around for a while, what forward movement are you considering as you spend time with God? How does the Holy Spirit play a part in this?
Reading Plan
Monday – Galatians 5:13-26
Tuesday – John 16:12-15
Wednesday – 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11-13
Thursday – 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Friday – Acts 9:31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, Psalm 139:23-24
Saturday – John 20:17; Ephesians 1:18-23
Suggested Resources
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Acts,” Tony Merida
“The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is,” Warren W. Wiersbe