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Stages of God’s Sovereign Hand in Converting the Saint and Sinner
April 26, 2026

Stages of God’s Sovereign Hand in Converting the Saint and Sinner

April 26, 2026   /   Hope Point Church

Stages of God’s Sovereign Hand in Converting the Saint and Sinner

By Phud Chambers

April 26, 2026

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

  1. Does anyone have a testimony to share with the group of how you applied last week’s “Respond” section?

Read and Reflect on Acts 10:1-8 in light of Sunday’s preached sermon, and then answer the following:

  1. Cornelius was devout, generous, prayerful, and well-respected, yet still needed to hear the gospel. Who in your life might fit this description, and how does this change your approach to evangelism?

 

Read and Reflect on Acts 10:9-33 in light of Sunday’s preached sermon, and then answer the following:

  1. How does the text point to a “conversion” taking place in the heart of the apostle Peter?

 

  1. How does the truth that reaching all ethnic groups with the gospel will usher in the end times and our eternal union with Christ motivate or challenge your current involvement in missions?

 

  1. Peter’s preparation involved both prayer and being in God’s word. How intentionally are you preparing your heart to be a messenger of the gospel to those God is placing in your path?

 

Read and Reflect on Acts 10:34-48 in light of Sunday’s preached sermon, and then answer the following:

  1. The sermon states that God chooses to use human instruments rather than angels to proclaim the gospel. How does understanding this divine design affect your sense of responsibility in evangelism?

 

  1. What does it mean practically to expect the Holy Spirit to fall every time we share the gospel, and how would this expectation change our evangelistic efforts?

 

Respond: Choose one or two of the following applications of Sunday’s message to put in practice this week.

  1. Prayer Walking: Schedule a time this week to prayer walk your neighborhood or a specific area of your city, asking God to prepare hearts and give you opportunities to share the gospel.
  2. Gospel Clarity: Practice sharing the gospel with each other using Peter’s outline (Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, call to believe). Time yourselves—can you share it clearly in 3-5 minutes?
  3. Identify Your “Gentiles”: Each person write down one person or people group you’ve been avoiding or never considered reaching. Commit to praying for them daily this week and ask God to prepare both their hearts and yours.
  4. Hospitality for Mission:  Plan a meal or gathering where you intentionally invite someone who doesn’t know Jesus. Pray for an opportunity to share the gospel.
  5. Holy Spirit Expectation: Before your next evangelistic conversation, pray specifically: “Holy Spirit, fall. Move in power. Open eyes and hearts.” Then share the gospel expecting God to work.

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