ACTS 7:54-60 – THE MARTYRDOM OF STEPHEN -Stephen was the first martyr for the cause of Christ -Stephens preaching cut to their heart – means to cut through with a saw. ***this was a violent reaction of anger and rejection toward the gospel -gnashing – means to grind their teeth…snarl like a pack of dogs […]
Truth #1 :The Holy Spirit will empower us. John 14:15 A. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to me B. the Holy Spirit is another helper C. Jesus is God and the Holy Spirit is also God D. The Holy Spirit is invisible but always with us Matthew 3:11 E. Jesus is the Baptizer of the […]
Galatians 5:16 But I say WALK by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh This message is not about your effort to stop sinning it is about your effort to walk in the Spirit. The best way to get rid of the tares is to fill the bushel full of […]
Paul prays for the Philippian church because he knew that God answers prayer ***What did Paul pray for? Paul prayed for the Philippians’ lives and lips – Phil 1:7-11 v7 – the confirmation of the gospel – means to establish people which produces stability and spiritual growth -this is bringing spiritual maturity and discipleship to believers […]
ACTS 6:8-15 vs8-15 – Stephen & Opposition v8 – full of grace and power ***full of power – to do the works of the Lord ***full of grace – the presence & glory of God for every trial vs9-10 – Opposition rises up against Stephen v10 – the Holy Spirit gave wisdom to Stephen vs11 […]
Freedom In the same way patriots shed their blood so we can have freedom in the US Jesus shed His blood so we can be set FREE from SIN) John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends (Thank you Jesus) There is a spiritual WAR […]
As Christ Followers we need the Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the Key to living a life for Christ!! Ephesians 5:15-18 Paul is giving an urgent message to us!! “The days are Evil” Time is Precious don’t waste it! Dont be filled with temporary BE FILLED STAY FILLED!! The Holy Spirit […]
Philippians 1:6-9 v7b – partners -the Philippian church were partners with Paul in spreading the gospel -Partnering with Paul was 2-fold: -the defense of the gospel -the confirmation of the gospel Defense of the gospel – is a judicial term referring to giving a verbal defense Confirmation of the gospel – means to make stable […]
CHAPTER 6 THE DISCIPLES WERE INCREASING IN NUMBERS – Acts 6:1, 7 Disciple – means learner…apprentice…student…follower & disciplined one Follow – means to be on the same road that Jesus is on a. Disciples must be truth based b. John 14:6 & John 8:32-33 ***The Bible is Absolute Truth ***2 Peter 1:21 – God wrote […]
Chapter One vs1-8 v7 – In My Chains – Paul was under house arrest for around 20-30% of his life 2 Corinthians 11:22-28 – many other things happened to Paul -Paul did not sign up for this kind of life REMEMBER: 1. being saved does not stop hard times from happening 2. we cannot predict […]
Acts 6:1-7 Acts 6:1 – the disciples were increasing in number -the Great Commission – Matthew 28:18-20 -the word Christian has become watered down in our culture -disciples found 269 times in the NT…Christian 3 times in the NT ***Disciple – means learner…student…apprentice…a follower & disciplined one (1.) DISCIPLES ARE TRUTH BASED – 2 Timothy […]
I AM CONFIDENT Confident – means to be settled & fully persuaded/to be completely sure & relied upon -this confidence enters into us @ salvation and grows through intimacy -intimacy produces identity -this is not self-confidence, but God confidence ***OUR CONFIDENCE IS IN THE LORD – Phil 1:6…Jeremiah 17:7 & Prov 3:26 Phil 1:6 – He […]