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StoneBridge Community Church

To the Ends of the Earth: "Simon and Simon" - Acts 8:9-25

Senior Pastor Jon Saur

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4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA

Saturday 5:15 PM

Sunday 5:20 PM

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Acts 8:9-25 NRSV

The Text in Context, Part 1

"In other words, Acts 8:14-17 is probably an invitation to cross-cultural discipleship models. Considering the long history of hostility between Jews and Samaritans, the delay of the Holy Spirit is indeed a literary device meant to summon believers to recognize the role of the Spirit in opening worship doors to..." Click link to read more.

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The Text in Context, Part 2

"Simon was a man who once practiced magic, but who never seemed to fully give it up. He was thus plagues with a..." Click link to read more.

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Sermon Outline:

1. Acts 1:8

2. Samaria

3. Simon

4. Power

5. Evangelizing

Next Steps

1. Read Peter's response in Acts 8:20-23.

2. Reflect on what you may need to repent of. Repent to God.

3. Accept God's forgiveness.

4. Go evangelize.

GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. What's one thing in this weekend's message that you connected with? Why? What's one thing in this weekend's message that you didn't connect with? Why?

2. In Acts 8:14-17, Peter and John lay hands on the Samaritans and they receive the Holy Spirit. Throughout the book of Acts, though, the message is clear: We don't control the Holy Spirit. In what ways have you seen Christians try to control the Holy Spirit?

3. Simon the sorcerer's attempt to purchase the ability to impart the Holy Spirit is rebuked by Peter. How does this event highlight the importance of spiritual discernment and the dangers of improper motives in seeking greatness?

4. What is "greatness" in the church?

5. How do you define "Evangelize?"

6. How can you spread the good news of Jesus' resurrection, just like Peter and John and Philip were doing in Samaria?

Breaking Down Barriers

Read Plan

Join us on Saturday, July 13th for Kickball Cookout. Come to service at 5:30pm and afterwards enjoy a friendly game of kickball and a (free) BBQ dinner! Rather not play? That's ok too! You're welcome to stay for dinner and cheer on the participants! RSVP below.

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