Sermon Title: Let's Live Up to the Name

Sermon Text: Acts 11:19-30

Preparation Question: How has your faith been strengthened by the faithfulness of someone else?

Three questions for gauging the sincerity and quality of our Christian witness:

1. Who are you going to? (v. 19-20)

2. What are you known for? (v. 21-24, 26b)

3. Are you looking for and responding to what God is doing around you? (v. 19, 25-30)

Response Questions
1. According to Acts 11:19, how did God use the persecution of the early Church for good?
2. How has God used a difficult situation in your life for good?
3. How can we ensure that our evangelistic efforts reach diverse groups, as demonstrated in Acts 11:20?
4. How does our reputation impact our ministry and evangelism?
5. In what ways can we ensure that our faith and actions align, reflecting true Christian sincerity in our daily lives?