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Presentation - Unsung Heroes in Acts

The book of Acts of the Apostles is a thrilling tale filled with iconic figures like Peter and Paul, recounting the explosive growth of the early church. But behind the scenes, a network of unsung heroes played critical roles in this remarkable journey. This presentation delves into the lives of these lesser-known characters and explore how their contributions were vital to the success of the early Christian movement.

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Presentation - Unsung Heroes in Acts

The book of Acts of the Apostles is a thrilling tale filled with iconic figures like Peter and Paul, recounting the explosive growth of the early church. But behind the scenes, a network of unsung heroes played critical roles in this remarkable journey. This presentation delves into the lives of these lesser-known characters and explore how their contributions were vital to the success of the early Christian movement.

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UNSUNG HEROES IN ACTS

ADAPTED FROM THE LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE


INTRODUCTION
• WHEN WE THINK OF THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLY CHURCH, WE OFTEN THINK
OF THE WORK OF THE APOSTLES. BUT THE CHURCH COULD HAVE DIED IF IT
HADN’T BEEN FOR THE UNSUNG HEROES—THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO
THROUGH SOME SMALL BUT COMMITTED ACT MOVED THE CHURCH FORWARD.
CRIPPLED MAN.

• TEXT: ACTS 3:9-12


• AFTER HIS HEALING, HE PRAISED GOD. AS THE CROWDS GATHERED TO SEE
WHAT HAD HAPPENED, PETER USED THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL MANY ABOUT
JESUS.
FIVE DEACONS

• TEXT: ACTS 6:2-5


• EVERYONE FAMILIAR WITH THE BIBLE HAS HEARD OF STEPHEN, AND MANY
KNOW OF PHILIP, BUT THERE WERE ALSO FIVE OTHER MEN CHOSEN TO BE
DEACONS.
• NOT ONLY DID THEY LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR SERVICE IN THE CHURCH, BUT
THEIR HARD WORK ALSO GAVE THE APOSTLES THE TIME THEY NEEDED TO
PREACH THE GOSPEL.
ANANIAS

• TEXT: ACTS 9:10-19


• HE HAD THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE FIRST TO DEMONSTRATE
CHRIST’S LOVE TO SAUL (PAUL) AFTER HIS ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ON THE
WAY TO DAMASCUS.
CORNELIUS

• TEXT: ACTS 10:30-35


• GOD USED HIS EXAMPLE TO SHOW PETER THAT THE GOSPEL IS FOR ALL
PEOPLE, BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES.
RHODA

• TEXT: ACTS 12:13-15


• HER PERSISTENCE BROUGHT PETER INSIDE MARY’S HOME, WHERE HE
WOULD BE SAFE.
JAMES

• TEXT: ACTS 15:13-21


• HE TOOK COMMAND OF THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL AND HAD THE COURAGE
AND DISCERNMENT TO HELP MAKE A DECISION THAT WOULD AFFECT MILLIONS
OF CHRISTIANS OVER MANY GENERATIONS.
LYDIA

• TEXT: ACTS 16:13-15


• SHE OPENED HER HOME TO PAUL, FROM WHICH HE LED MANY TO CHRIST AND
FOUNDED A CHURCH IN PHILIPPI.
JASON

• TEXT: ACTS 17:5-9


• HE RISKED HIS LIFE FOR THE GOSPEL BY ALLOWING PAUL TO STAY IN HIS
HOME. HE STOOD UP FOR WHAT WAS TRUE AND RIGHT EVEN THOUGH HE
FACED PERSECUTION FOR IT.
PAUL’S NEPHEW

• TEXT: ACTS 23:16-24


• HE SAVED PAUL’S LIFE BY TELLING OFFICIALS ABOUT A MURDER PLOT.
JULIUS

• TEXT: ACTS 27:1, 43


• HIS DESIRE TO SPARE PAUL WHEN THE OTHER SOLDIERS WANTED TO KILL ALL
THE PRISONERS SAVED NOT ONLY PAUL BUT ALSO THE OTHER PRISONERS.
FINAL THOUGHTS
• THERE ARE UNSUNG HEROES EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING YOUR CHURCH.
• YOUR NAME MAY NOT BE ANNOUNCED BUT WHAT IMPACT ARE YOU
MAKING? YOUR PURPOSE MAY NOT TO BE AN APOSTLE BUT TO HELP THE
WORK OF AN APOSTLE; OR TO PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR AND HIS FAMILY;
SHOW UP FOR THE PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD; PICK A MINISTRY (A JOB)
AND BE FAITHFUL; OBEY THE LORD IN YOUR STEWARDSHIP; ENVISION A
GREAT FUTURE FOR YOUR CHURCH; INCREASE YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR
CHURCH FAMILY; BE FAITHFUL IN PRAYER FOR ONE ANOTHER; BE AWARE
OF THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING AND LOOK FOR WAYS TO HELP; EXTEND
PERSONAL CARE TO EACH OTHER—FUNCTION AS THE BODY OF CHRIST;
KEEP A POSITIVE SPIRIT.
THANK YOU!

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