1 Chronicles 12:32 understood – means to have insight and act with prudence and wisdom -this is a skillful analysis of what is going on -Saul, King of Israel, is dead -the tribe of Benjamin had their own thoughts about who should be King -the sons of Issachar wanted David to be King and took […]
Ultimate Freedom is spiritual freedom…….To be free….. (1) YOU HAVE TO WANT TO BE FREE – Luke 9:23 -we have to want to be from our issues -not everyone desires to be free -don’t allow something difficult in your life to occur to drive you to be free -this freedom must include Jesus Christ -3 […]
The Holy Spirit Speaks 2 Samuel 23:2 & Matthew 17:5 1. THE HOLY SPIRIT TALKS TODAY – Dt 5:24 -we must listen because of all of the voices in our society -the voice of the Spirit rises above all other voices -to hear the voice of the Spirit we must be quiet – Psalm 46:10 […]
The Paralytic Mark 2:1-12 Jesus – Jesus is the Healer – no one else can heal thats why the 4 men brought the man to Jesus these men rip open the roof The Lord wants people healed and saved The Lord is God – v7- God alone can forgive What brought about this man’s healing? […]
The Holy Spirit in the OT 1. The Holy Spirit’s Favorite Word – Leviticus 11:44-45 -HOLY……. -He is the Holy Spirit -1 Peter 1:14-16 – the theme of holiness is throughout the Bible Holy ——- Sanctify ——- Saint – all come from the same Greek word speaking of being separate/set apart holiness – means to […]
James 5:13-20 2 QUESTIONS: (1) IS ANYONE AMONG YOU SUFFERING? suffering – means to endure hardship, persecution or trouble…difficult circumstances a. suffering will be a part of our lives b. Paul is an example – 2 Cor 11:23-28 c. it is continual ion the original language What do we as believers do when we are […]
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament (1) THE HOLY SPIRIT REST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT – Numbers 11:26 -in the OT, the Holy Spirit only rested upon people Ex: King David…….Samson -in the NT, the Holy Spirit dwells within people -Romans 8:9-11……..1 Corinthians 6:19-20……….John 14:16-18 (2) THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ORGANIZED – Exodus 3:7-10 […]
The 9 Spirituals 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 1 Cor 12:4 – gifts – charisma – means a gracious spiritual endowment leading to miraculous results………. The Nine Spirituals Can Be Classified Into Three Groups: 1. gifts of revelation – those spirituals that reveal something -discernment of spirits…words of wisdom and knowledge 2. gifts of power – those […]
HEALING Acts 3:1-26 v1 – verse 1 reveals 2 ways we can receive healing 1. prayer -unless believers pray, nothing much happens -the Lord limits Himself to working through human beings to accomplish His will on earth 2. the cross – 3pm is the same time that jesus Christ died. Jesus […]
Graduate Pastor Tony Salerno May 21, 2015 Ephesians 6:16 Above all taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one In context the Apostle Paul is talking about spiritual warfare Above all = stresses the importance of faith in the life […]
The Cross 5/24 John 19:30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine He said, “IT IS FINISHED” And bowing His head He GAVE UP HIS SPIRIT (Introduction) Like the electric chair or lethal injection The Cross was the Roman form of execution for those deserving the death penalty After being whipped and beaten our Lord was nailed […]