Icebreaker: What are examples of places where excitement is contagious? How do people respond to the excitement? Overview: Excitement is contagious. Sales organizations use the excitement of rewarding a few superstars with plaques and trips as a way to motivate all the sales team. When surrounded by cheering, successful sales people, everyone catches the vision of what is possible. When we are living a life set on fire for Christ, it is impossible for the flame not to spread to those around us. Discussion: Read Acts 4:1-22. Formula for Fire What were Peter and John doing that got them thrown in jail? What gave Peter the boldness to speak so plainly to the rulers? Fueled by Boldness How did the fire of the Holy Spirit help spread the gospel? Why were the religious rulers in such a difficult position? What did they command Peter and John NOT to do? You can’t stop it! What was Peter’s response to the command? How is the gospel spread? When hav...
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