Viral: A study in hte Book of Acts_Acts 10.17-33_Slides.pptx

One of the most important parts of our walk with God is the journey towards obedience. In this sermon we will look at Peter and Cornelius and their journey towards obedience that bring them closer to God and brings them together for God's kingdom purposes. We will also look at a less successful journey, the prophet Jonah's journey that stalled a "Reluctant Obedience" and left him without joy or true intimacy with God. We will find we have two positive examples and one cautionary tale.

1. “The Journey Towards Obedience” Acts 10:17-33

2. As God’s people we are all on a journey towards obedience.

3. First Point Peter: The journey from Reluctant Obedience to Yielded Obedience. Acts 10:17-23a

4. Peter had to overcome his perplexity

5. Peter had to overcome his hesitation

6. Peter had to overcome his prejudice

7. Second Point Jonah: The journey from Outright Disobedience to Reluctant Obedience. Jonah 1-4

8. From Joppa towards Tarshish

9. From the Belly of the Beast to the Beach

10. From Reluctant Obedience to a Dead End

11. Third Point Cornelius: The journey from Frustrated Obedience to Hopeful Obedience. Acts 10:23b- 33

12. The Journey from Frustrated Obedience…

13. Via Misplaced Obedience…

14. To Hopeful Obedience!

15. Our life’s journey is filled with hurdles to overcome. Run the race with endurance! Application

16. Application Our life’s journey also includes missteps. Nobody runs the race perfectly! Get right with God and get moving again!

17. Reluctant obedience is an inflexion point. It can lead to growth or a dead end. Swerve and get your attitude right! Application