Vision Sunday

God’s Vision
Acts 20.17-38
Allen Hunt Mount Pisgah 6/3/07

Shakespeare – sweet sorrow
Paul – mission – 3 years – farewell – only one to Christians in Acts
Last words – really important

1) The apostle Paul: “I’m doing what God is calling me to do” (vv.18-24)
Romans 15.17-21
Do not count my life of any value to myself
Radio – call from pastor to missionary


2) A Final Message in two parts (TODAY vv.25-32 and NEXT WEEK vv. 33-35)

A) Keep watch, be alert for savage wolves
(Mt. 7.15; 10.16; John 10.11-18; 1 Tim. 1.3-7; 4.1-3; 2 Tim. 2.14-18)
Matthew 7.15-16 – Jesus is warning – this is a real danger
Know them by their fruit

B) What they do: Mislead and devour the flock
Come from outside – Lord’s prayer in Grand Rapids, atheism best-sellers – culture of death
But also from within – BBQ restaurant in TN
Galatians 5.16-21 – 8 out of 15 deal with dissension, gossip, and division

C) Disciples follow the Truth, found in Jesus Christ alone
Key word – disciples (v.30)
Disciples follow a teacher – Truth, He is the Truth
Not Allen Hunt, not anyone else
Follow anything or anyone less than Jesus - DANGER

3) How do we ensure we follow the Truth?
Embrace the Mission

And Live the Vision


How to do that in Fall 2007: 5 Ways
Leadership: Steve Wood Pray and Encourage
Compassion: Here to Serve Pray and Serve
Community: Growth Pray and Develop
Mission Capital: Strengthen Pray and Give
Global Family: Expand Pray, Give and Go