Messages

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A message from the series “Romans.”

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)