verse1 – this is the first political attack on the early church -the culture and political officials were against Christianity mistreat -and harass – this speaks of oppression…torment…do evil against v2 – James the apostle is murdered v3 – Peter is arrested for the 3rd time -do not allow a delay in receiving your breakthrough […]
HOW TO LIVE IN VICTORY IN UNCERTAIN TIMES ***There is a ton of UNCERTAINTY all around us today……. ***Paul lived during a time of uncertainty (1.) REALIZE THERE IS ONLY CERTAINTY IN JESUS AND HIS WORD – Phil 1:6,25 confidence – means to be convinced; strong; sure and stable; fearless; secure ***STAND FIRM – Phil […]
Cornelius, Peter & The Gentiles Acts 10 v1 – Cornelius was a gentile, a commander of 100 soldiers and saved v2 – Cornelius would not become Jewish or a Jewish citizen vs3-8 – Cornelius wants Peter brought to him vs9-16 – Peter has a vision -it is about accepting the gentiles to be a part […]
Philippians 1:27-30 v27 – STAND FAST – means to hold your ground/continue to be firm -it is a military term and holding ones ground and moving forward (1.) STAND FAST IN GOOD CONDUCT – v27 Only – means just one thing -this is an admonition of someone holding up their finger -we need to live […]
Chapter 9 vs23-31 – RADICAL CHANGE BRINGS RADICAL OPPOSITION -opposition makes the church stronger because it separates the nominal from the strong believers vs32-35 – AENEAS v32 – Peter went on a preaching tour We can learn some points from the scriptures on AENEAS……. 1. THE REASON FOR MIRACLES & SIGNS AND WONDERS IS TO […]
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST VS19-20 – “Earnest or eager expectation and hope” – this means to stretch out your head to see something in the distance *Paul saw the second coming of Jesus in the distance *Paul refers to the return of Jesus in Philippians: Phil 1:6 – “The day of Jesus Christ” […]
Acts 9 is about the conversion of Paul. All Paul knew was that Jesus touched him and transformed his life. Another example is the blind man in John 9……. Acts 9:17-19 – Paul is filled with the Holy Spirit -Paul now goes to the backside of the desert for 3 years to be taught by […]
The Return of the Lord ***Paul referred to the return of the Lord in Philippians -Phil 1:6 – the day of Jesus Christ -Phil 1:10 – the day of Christ -Phil 3:20 – eagerly wait for the Savior -Phil 1:19-20 – v20 “Earnest or Eager Expectation and Hope” -this means: It […]
Chapter 9 verse 10 – a certain disciple -disciple means disciplined one – 2 Tim 1:7 -Ananias was an ordinary available believer ***Ananaias was a servant – he would do anything for the Lord -his name means “God has given” -he laid down his gifts to do anything -he did not have to pray about everything -he […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS DON’T LOOK SO GOOD AND AREN’T DOING SO GOOD ***Things were not going so well for Paul – he is in jail and 2 Cor 11:22-33 ***Paul shares some Bible principles about […]
v1 – Saul – Paul’s Hebrew name to ask *breathing – means to take in *The name and person Saul represents everyone who is not saved ——-look at everyone as a person ——-prayer results in people being saved – 2 Cor 4:3-6 ——-Acts […]
When we Encounter Jesus big decisions can be made When we Encounter Jesus we are made aware of His LOVE and His faithfulness When we Encounter JESUS He revives Us Jesus exposes our need for Him and GO after the purpose for our life. We Need to Encounter God Exodus 3:1-14 He is in the […]