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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon:    October 4, 2026

Title: Belong

​Main Idea:  Belong to God’s people by serving alongside others in the power and unity of the Holy Spirit.
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Primary Passage:  Acts 10:37-38 & 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
 
Sermon Outline:

• A disciple serves alongside others in the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • Acts 10:34-41 (ESV)
  • Acts 10:42 (ESV)
  • Acts 1:8 (ESV)
• A disciple serves alongside others in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
  • Acts 10:43 (ESV)
  • Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV)
  • Titus 3:10-11 (ESV)
  • Acts 10:44-48 (ESV)
• Main Idea: Belong to God’s people by serving alongside others in the power and unity of the Holy Spirit.
  • 1 John 2:18-19 (NIV)
  • 1 Corinthians 12:4-13 (ESV)
  • Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)

 

• For next week’s message: Read and reflect on 2 Corinthians 5:16-20.

Things to Consider: (Feel free to read Scripture passages that God brings to mind as you work through these questions)

1. What about the sermon challenged, encouraged, or confused you? What, if anything, would you like further clarification on?
2. In what types of activities do you experience a sense of personal fulfillment, God’s power, and Kingdom impact?
3. Given your answer above, what spiritual gift(s) do/might you have? See the handout titled “Spiritual Gifts, Offices, and Roles.”
4. Where are you intentionally and actively using your spiritual gift and how have you recently seen God use it for His Kingdom?
5. When you practice what you believe is your spiritual gift, does it result in greater unity of spirit, heart, mind, and purpose within the church? Provide evidence for your answer.
6. Would you say you “belong” to Steamboat Bible Church? Explain your answer.
7. ​How might you and/or the church foster a greater sense of belongingness.

As always, feel free to contact Charles if you have questions or concerns regarding the message; its content, meaning, or application to your life. The easiest way to do that is by submitting a Bridge Card at steamboatbiblechurch.com/bridgecard. 
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