Sermons on Acts
ACTS Church On Fire Part 8: Extraordinary Community: Extravagant Generosity
The Believers Share Their Possessions Acts 4v32-37 A Tale Of 2 Temples Herod’s temple: an imposing cathedral. Jesus’ temple: His people. The early church Jesus approached life in a radical new way. John 15v12-14 The Way of Jesus is to lay down your life. John 13v34-35 The Way of Jesus is to live by the law of love. 1 John 4v10-12 The Way of Jesus is to love the way God loves. Matthew 20v28 The church’s mission is to introduce…
ACTS COF Part 7: Get Back in the Ring!
Knocked Down! How would YOU respond if someone criticized you for witnessing for Jesus? What if you got knocked down or threatened for your zeal for God? Acts 4v23-31 – The Believers Pray How would you respond if someone accused you of witnessing to Christ “too strongly?” Defensive? Shrink Back? Pray for more boldness? Peter and John Return Home After Facing Opposition. Like Jesus, these apostles boldly preached a gospel of repentance (Acts 2v14-36), healed the lame (Acts 3v1-10), and…
Acts Church On Fire Part 6: Holy Boldness!
Scripture: Acts 4 v1-22. Boldness… When I say the word, “boldness”, what comes to your mind? In this week’s passage, Peter demonstrates a Holy Spirit-produced boldness. Peter Shows His Boldness. Boldness to do something that only could be done with God’s help. Are there any areas in your life where you are stepping out in faith and unless God intervenes, it will not work? Boldness to speak the truth to the Sanhedrin: “Jesus, the one YOU killed and…
Acts Church On Fire Part 5: “Get Up!”
When God Delays… (READ Acts 3 Vv1-10) Have you ever called on the Lord to move in your life, but He did not respond when or how you wanted Him to? The Man In Our Story Was Lame From Birth… Because of his condition, he was not even permitted into the Temple to worship God. The temple gate “beautiful” was a cruel, constant reminder that he was not one of the “beautiful” people. What Happens When We Feel Like God…
ACTS: Church on Fire Part 4 – Repentance and Responsibility
Scripture: Acts 2 v37-41 Acts 2v38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” What is Repentance? Devout Jewish people believed in God, but still needed to repent! -More than just believing in God. (James 2v19) -More than sorrow for sin. (Judas- Matthew 27v1-5) -More than a resolve to “do better.” (Wages of sin =…
Acts Part 2: Holy Spirit FIRE
Ac 2:1-13 Holy Spirit Fire Falls “Have a prayer meeting in Jerusalem and wait there.” Jesus kept His word! Why Were There Tongues Of Fire When The Believers Received The Holy Spirit? Fire symbolizes God’s presence. When the right things are present – you get God’s fire. Fire Falls in the temple: Moses: Leviticus 9v24, Solomon: 2 Chronicles 7v1 YOU are the temple of the Holy Spirit! 1 Corinthians 6v19, Romans 8v9 Fire symbolizes God’s passion. Acts 4v31 “After…
Acts: Church On Fire Part 1: Acts 1v1-11
Have you ever wondered how the church began? What happened to Jesus after he rose from the dead? Why did He leave and send the Holy Spirit? Who is the Holy Spirit and why is He so important? Why does it matter to the church today? Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven – Acts 1v1-11 -Verses 1 &2. The Book of Acts was written by Luke as commissioned by a man named Theophilus to research and report on the life of…
How We Worship: Music
Some lyrics which are uncomfortable Some verses which are unavoidable Some stories worth remembering Some imagery worth appreciating Some songs worth introducing One challenge worth accepting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynMukh0V5GY&t=9s
5 Things God NEVER Said
Part 1: “If you don’t know the date you were saved, then you are not saved.” Who are you __________ right now? (John 3 v16) The Biggest Event In Your Life The Ethiopian Eunuch’s big event! (Acts 8 v26-39) As long as you’re trusting in Christ alone, you are saved, regardless of ________ you crossed that line. Sometimes We Don’t “Feel” Saved. The fact that you are ___________against your sin is a very good sign that you are very much…
Corinthian Commands Part 1: Be Alert
Corinthian Chaos = Be Alert! (1 Corinthians 16 v13-14, 1 Thessalonians 5 v5-6) 1Co 16 v13,14 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love. Be Alert Against The _________. (1 Peter 5 v8) Be Alert Against The Threat Of _____. (Heb 3 v12-13, John 14 v15,23-24)) The less we trust, the more we disobey. The more we disobey, the less we trust. The more we trust Him, the more…
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