Can God Use Someone Like Me? | Acts 6:1-7 | Mike Kelsey

Main message: The early church in Acts 6 shows that gospel-driven growth is good but brings messy, real-world problems that must be handled biblically; leaders should recognize limits, appoint trustworthy servants, and every believer is necessary to the mission. A simple, willing "yes" to serve can lead to unexpected kingdom fruit.

Key points:

• Growth is healthy and expected — Luke repeatedly records increasing numbers as evidence of the gospel’s unstoppable power.
• Growth surfaces organizational and cultural problems (here, a complaint by Hellenist Jews that their widows were neglected), showing the church must deal with both logistics and underlying tensions.
• Ministry is messy; healthy churches are not problem-free but address conflicts in godly ways.
• The apostles acknowledged their limits and delegated practical service so they could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word, appointing seven men characterized by good reputation, being full of the Spirit, and wisdom.
• God uses people’s backgrounds, gifts, and simple acts of service (e.g., Stephen and Philip) for the broader mission — you are necessary to what God wants to accomplish.

Scriptures mentioned: Acts 6:1–7, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:41, Acts 2:47, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:14, Luke 15, Ephesians 2