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Guidance, Goodness & Guts - Acts 21:1-16

This is a sermon by Scott McKay from the morning service on 7th December 2025.

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Acts 21:1-16 – Guidance, Goodness and Guts

Introduction

God’s Will

Special Communication and Special Conditions

Decreed Will
Desired Will
Directive Will

Goodwill

Seeking Opportunities

Guts Will

Bound up and handed over

Concern for Paul and commitment to the Gospel

Conclusion

Questions:

1) Walking in God’s Revealed Will: In which areas of your life are you waiting for special guidance when God has already spoken clearly in His Word, and obedience—not more information—is what He desires?

2) The advice of others: Whose opinions or concerns might be influencing your decisions right now, and am I evaluating them through Scripture rather than emotion or pressure?

3) Pushing Doors vs. Waiting for Signs: Do I approach decisions passively, waiting for a “sign,” or actively, like Paul, by pushing doors, evaluating opportunities, and trusting God to open and close them?

4) Using time well: Paul sought out believers immediately in Tyre. How intentional are you about using your time, talent, and treasure to bless others—even when you’re tired or busy?

5) Counting the cost: In what area is God calling me to show “guts will” — courageous obedience — even though others might misunderstand, discourage, or warn me against it?

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