Sermon Notes:· Are you living in the power of the Spirit?· As a church, are we living in the power of the Spirit?· Acts 8:4 - 4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.· The Spirit gives courage.· A Church of joy has courage.· Acts 8:5 -5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.· The Spirit leads us to break barriers.· A Church of joy breaks barriers.· Acts 8:6-7 - 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.· The Spirit is greater than evil and brings healing.· We came to believe a power greater than ourselves could deliver us.· Do you pray for God to heal you? Do you pray for God to drive out the evil in you?· A Church of joy drives out evil and brings healing.· Acts 8:8 - 8 So there was great joy in that city.· The Spirit brings joy. Having a deep and abiding sense that God is for us and is at work in our lives· “Faith is more like falling in love that it is like finding the answer to a complicated question.”· A Church of joy brings joy.· Pray.· Be humble.· God I can’t; You can. I will let you.· Be real· Confess.· Move.· What move do you need to make?LIFE Group Discussion QuestionsOpener: In our church, can you name a moment when God did what only God can do?Go Deeper1. Read Acts 8:4.a. Why do you think those scattered were not afraid to speak about Jesus?b. In your opinion, what keeps people from speaking about Jesus today?2. Read Acts 8:5a. Philip was breaking a barrier reaching out to Samaritans. What group of people do churches tend to exclude today? What can we do about that?3. Read Acts 8:6-7a. When someone talks about healing by the power of the Spirit, does it make you uncomfortable or comforted? Why?b. How can the church have an authentic healing ministry?c. What “dirty” spirits do you see present in people’s lives? What can we do to drive out evil?4. Read Acts 8:8a. Think of someone who brings joy to you. Why? What is it in their character that brings joy?b. Does our church bring joy to our communities? What could we do to increase the joy of our city?

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