Messages

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” A Trustworthy Message
II Peter 1:16-21
Main Point:
The message of God is true: based on accounts of Jesus’ disciples, and prophetic fulfillment.

1. The disciples were eyewitnesses to Christ, His teachings
and His transfiguration, and these were for us. verses 16-18

Acts 1:21-22 Replacing Judas as an apostle

Matthew 17:1-8

2. Events prophesied beforehand by prophets who were _____ by the Holy Spirit, not by their own interpretation. verses 19-21

‘Carried’ = to (a load or a burden) – literally and figuratively.

*The Holy Spirit illuminated their minds, gave them supra-natural knowledge of divine matters, gave them foresight of future events, and moved them to what they should speak and write.
>The Holy Spirit illumines our minds – leads and guides us into the truth of the Word! (John 16:13-15)

Let us embrace the Word of God as true and authoritative in our lives! v.19 “…pay attention to it.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Defending Your Faith!
Acts 6:8 – 7:60
Main Point:
Like Stephen, we can share & defend our faith effectively by being full of and the wisdom of His Spirit!

We receive God’s grace & power by receiving Christ Eph.2:8-9

1. Stephen’s – Full of God’s grace and power. v.8
-We can be full! Acts 1:8 > 2:38

They could not stand up to the wisdom the Spirit gave Him.

2. The – They do to him what they did to Jesus
verses 13 & 14
*Israel – living faith was replaced by reliance on the externals of the Law, and the Temple becomes an idol.

*We must not fall into this error! Galatians 3:1-6

3. The of the Gospel. verses 7:1-60

A. Jesus’ sacrifice fulfills the Law and makes the Temple obsolete. >Hebrews 8:13

4. Stephen’s of them: verses 51-53
-Don’t be stiff-necked – stubborn and not submitted to God.
-Worship with a true heart – Don’t just go thru the motions.
-listen to the Spirit and be surrendered – have ears to hear.
*God will be with us wherever we go, the Holy Spirit will give us the words to speak. Luke 12:11-12

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” No material is available for posting related to the Missions Report

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Living Amongst Scoffers
II Peter 3:1-18
Main Point:
We must be ready for Jesus’ return – living holy, Godly lives, sharing the hope of Christ and that coming day!

‘Day of the Lord’ – Acts 2:20 > Isaiah 13:9-13

1. ! The Day of the Lord will come like a thief bringing judgment and destruction of the unsaved & unGodly – we must be ready! verses 7-10

Scoffers – then and now… verses 3-4.

Luke 12:38-40

2. ! Guard against being deceived or led astray!
verses 16-17
Enemy – tries to keep you from being saved, or if get saved, try to keep you confused, deceived, ineffective, paralyzed…

Matthew 24:4-5

3. ! We are called to live holy, Godly lives; and look for opportunities to share His hope. verses 11-14

Verse 18 – Grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and savior Jesus Christ!

Luke 21:34-36

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Is God Really Who You Think He Is??
James 1:2-4; 12-18

Main Point: It is up to __you__ to struggle in relationship and in His Word to understand who He is.

1. Our Relationship is forever!

A. Salvation — __Immediate__
B. Sanctification — __Lifetime__
C. Glorification — __Last Breath. Enter into Eternity__

2. Sanctification — The Here and Now

A. Isaiah 43:7 Our Purpose is to __Glorify__ Him!
B. Rabbi’s Blessing….. May you be covered by the dust of your Rabbi!

3. Rabbi Jesus — How did he teach His Disciples (Sanctification)

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Armed and Dangerous
1 Peter 4:1-11

1Peter4:1-11 – “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, …”

Main Point: It is our responsibility to _________________ _ the truth of Jesus Christ in what we say and how we live.

1. Purposed to suffer in the flesh – We must make _____________ choices being able to discern the greater good.

Matt. 26:41 – “Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into
temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

2. Purposed to live in the Spirit – Our behaviors and actions must be
_____________ of the Spirit.

1Peter 4:11 – “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

3. Purposed to pray – We must ____________ our prayers with God’s purpose.

James 4 :3 – “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong
motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.”

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Called to Serve!
Acts 6:1-7
Main Point:
God has created a plan of for the Body of Christ and we each have a part to play.

Diakonoi (deacon) = attendant, one who ministers through
___________________________ in a practical way.

IAC (CMA) – We have Deacons & Deaconesses who serve…

1. They were called to serve; we are . verses 1-4

I Peter 4:10-11

2. – full of the Spirit and wisdom, full of faith. vss. 3, 4

(Unsung heroes – Stephen & Philip only ones we read about chp

We are qualified by:
Live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1
*Where do I need to step up?

3. – Needs were met; the word of God spread; number of disciples increased (even some Jewish priests!). verse 7

Ephesians 4:11-16

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