Scripture/Text: Acts 1:1-14; In the second message of our new series, "Acts: Church HIStory," Pastor Phill explores Acts 1:1-14. He emphasizes that the book of Acts exists to glorify Jesus Christ by making disciples of all nations through unified prayer. This sermon unpacks the opening verses of Acts, setting the stage for how our church's history is truly HIS story, centered on Jesus and His mission.

Sermon Outline:

1. Acts 1:1-2: The book of Acts exists to GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST.
2. Acts 1:3-5: The book of Acts exists to glorify Christ BY MAKING DISCIPLES.
3. Acts 1:6-11: The book of Acts exists to glorify Christ by making disciples OF ALL NATIONS.
4. Acts 1:12-14: The book of Acts exists to glorify Christ by making disciples of all nations THROUGH UNIFIED PRAYER.

Discussion Questions
1. What does it look like to make disciples through prayer?
2. How does Jesus continue to make disciples while sitting at the right hand of the Father?
3. How does Acts 6:8 help us further understand how Jesus is ruling and reigning over all things?
4. How do we see and know Jesus is working through suffering and death?
5. How does the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives impact our daily lives?
6. How does Acts 19:1-7 help us further understand the Holy Spirit coming down on them when they heard of Jesus?
7. What does it look like to trust God with the future?
8. What does it look like for the church to be a part of Jesus' story and build his kingdom?