What if helping someone grow in faith was simpler than you think? In this message, Pastor Chris Teien walks through Acts 8:26-35 and shows how ordinary believers can make a lasting spiritual impact. You don’t need all the answers or a perfect plan. You just need to be available, intentional, and grounded in God’s Word. Listen and discover a simple, biblical approach to discipleship that you can start living out right away.
Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/19041223
Key Points:
- Be Available to God’s Opportunities – Acts 8:26-27
Philip was willing to go where God sent him. Spiritual impact begins with availability. - Start with Where People Are – Acts 8:30
Philip listened, asked questions, and met the Ethiopian where he was. Discipleship begins with understanding. - Point People to Jesus Through Scripture – Acts 8:35
Philip used Isaiah 53 to explain the gospel. God’s Word is central. - Help People Take Their Next Step of Obedience – Acts 8:36
The Ethiopian responded through baptism. Discipleship leads to action. - Trust God to Do What You Cannot Do – 1 Corinthians 3:6
We plant and water, but God brings the growth.
Personal Story:
Pastor Chris shares a moment from his time in sales when he prayed to be used by God and experienced multiple unexpected opportunities to share Christ. Availability opened the door.
Notable Quotes:
God doesn’t expect you to reach everyone, but He does expect you to reach someone.
When you show up, the Holy Spirit shows up.
Discipleship doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to be intentional.
Action Steps:
Ask God each day to make you available
Identify one person to invest in
Use simple Scripture in conversations
Encourage a next step of obedience
Scripture:
Matthew 28:18-20
Acts 8:26-40
Isaiah 53
1 Corinthians 3:6
Proverbs 3:5-6
Romans 10:17
Keywords:
discipleship, evangelism, faith growth, Great Commission, Acts 8, sharing the gospel, spiritual growth, obedience, Christian living
Challenge:
Ask God this week to show you one person you can invest in and take a step of faith to begin that conversation.
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Chris Teien, Pastor of Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota, shares biblical preaching and practical encouragement through the WELL Faith Sermon Audio Podcast, along with occasional guest speakers.
New messages are shared every week to encourage you in your faith and help you apply God's Word to your life.
Learn more at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.church