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United Church, Atlanta, GA

Divine Interruptions

Divine Interruptions

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United Church

1775 Water Pl SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

INTRODUCTION
Story of the Flight: Sometimes, God ________ our plans to connect us with someone who needs exactly what we have to offer.
GOD ORCHESTRATES THE UNEXPECTED
Philip's Calling: An angel tells Philip to leave successful ministry in Samaria and travel into the middle of nowhere

Philip's Response: "So he ________ out." No argument with the angel. No questions about strategy. God says 'go' and off Philip goes.

The Ethiopian Factor: This man is wealthy but spiritually ________, powerful but religiously ________, reading Scripture but lacking __________.
GOD BREAKS THROUGH BARRIERS WE DIDN'T EVEN SEE
Philip's Action: When the Holy Spirit tells Philip to walk alongside the chariot, Philip doesn't just walk - he ________.

The Key Question: Philip asks, "Do you ________ what you are reading?" His focus isn't on differences but on the spiritual hunger he hears.

Philip's Focus: Our eyes as Jesus' people always look for the ________ hunger embedded in every human heart.

Philip's Message: Jesus was excluded, so ________ ________ else has to be. Because of Jesus, no one and nothing can separate you from God.
GOD CREATES IMMEDIATE INCLUSION
The Baptism Question: "What ________ me from being baptized?" Look at the answer: Nothing. Not his race, social status, nationality, past, or questions.

The Result: "He went on his way ________." This is the joy of discovering that you're not an outsider anymore - you're family.
THREE PRACTICAL COMMITMENTS
1. Cultivate ________ Over Agenda
2. Practice ________ Over Prejudice
3. Embrace ________ Over Quick Answers
APPLICATION
Personal Reflection: Jesus is the Saving King who was ________ so you could be included. There's a place for you in his kingdom.

For Those Seeking: You don't need answers to all the questions, and you don't need to ________ up your life first.
CONCLUSION
The Invitation: Respond to God’s invitation to save you, teach you and guide you. Take your next step into new life.

The Ongoing Reality: God is still in the business of interrupting our plans to accomplish his purpose.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Philip's availability to God's direction led to a life-changing encounter.

Jesus demolishes the barriers that keep people from Himself.

True inclusion means immediate welcome, not gradual acceptance.

Divine appointments often come disguised as interruptions to our plans.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
As you listen to the sermon, fill in the blanks with the key words and phrases.

Notice how Philip's simple obedience led to radical inclusion.

Consider who God might be calling you to approach rather than avoid.

Reflect on how you can be more available to divine interruptions this week.
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