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ACTS Church On Fire FINALE Part 13: “They Turned The World Upside Down!”
Reading: Acts 17v1-9 -Thessalonica was an important, strategic city for the Gospel. -Paul proclaimed and explained the Gospel. (Unfolded/opened) -Paul and Silas had a BIG impact, across cultural and class boundaries. -Persecution arose – People again paid off to “protect God”. -The people of God and power of the Gospel turns the world of the wicked upside down. Inventions And Events That Have Turned The World Upside Down… They are drastic – no middle ground – They change “everything.” Change…
ACTS COF Part 12: Devotion and DirectionReading: ACTS 13 v1-3
Reading: ACTS 13 v1-3 Lessons From Antioch. -Spiritual unity encourages unity in obedience. -They fasted and prayed with focus – to hear from God and receive direction to fulfill their purpose. -Their devotion to God and one another was way more than skin deep. For the church at Antioch, obeying God’s direction meant sacrifice. Are We Missing Something? As we seek God’s will and direction for Grace Church, we must understand that to follow God means sacrifice. How do we…
ACTS CHURCH ON FIRE Part 10: A Good Death
Acts: Recap (Acts Chs. 6 & 7) Different Jobs, Same Power (Acts 6v8) While Stephen was not an apostle, he was a Spirit Filled disciple of Jesus, filled with grace and wisdom. The same powerful Spirit is available to you, wherever you serve the Lord. Religion, Religion Everywhere! (Acts 6 v9-14) Throughout the Roman era, thousands of diaspora Jews returned to Jerusalem. Jerusalem had over 480 synagogues! These groups of returned Jews were particularly strict and full of bigotry. They…
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 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 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 =…