Messages

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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A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” The Good News!
Acts 5:12-42

Main Point:
The Good News (Gospel) of God brings us forgiveness, healing, deliverance, and the indwelling gift of the Spirit!

(1) What is the Good News (Gospel)? *verses 30-32*

*Signs & Wonders accompany the Gospel, not lead us! Mark 16:1

(2) The apostles were preaching the Gospel at great cost (chp.3; 5:18; 5:40 – arrested 2x & flogged). Are we sharing the Gospel? List those you can prayer for and look for an opp. to share

(3) How did God rescue them from persecution? *verses 34-39* God used Gamaliel, one of the Pharisees, to defend them! Even though they were flogged, they went rejoicing to bear suffering!

*He will enable you to stand strong in the face of persecution.

(4) How were the apostles able to be effective? *verse 32* – The power of the indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit!

*God gives the Spirit to those who obey the Gospel (believe on & receive Jesus Christ)! Have you received the gift of the Spirit?!

A message from the series “Luke.” Bring Your Friends
Luke 14:15-24
Main Point:
Jesus calls us to our lives in other people so that they can become His friends, come to His Banquet!

Isaiah 25:6-8

1. __________ you are at the Banquet! (Don’t make excuses!)
verses 17-20

*Verse 21 The Master became angry at their excuses!

2. Bring a ! Develop a relationship so that the person knows how much you care (they don’t care how much you know) verse 21
II Corinthians 5:20

2. Build a ! Pray! Then look for an opening to share how Jesus Christ has impacted your life (testimony). verse 23

I Peter 3:15

My Story:
a. My life before Jesus Christ… (sin, emptiness, addictions)
b. How I came to Jesus…
c. My life since Jesus Christ came in…

3. your friend across the bridge. Walk with your friend thru this process of God drawing them and their discovery.

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

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Do We Fear God?
Acts 3:1-16

Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Main Point: If we will know and fear God then we will have understanding and wisdom in all of life!

‘Fear’ (phobos) = afraid, terror, dread – comes from the fact that He has the power to judge/discipline us. ‘Sovereign respect for God…makes us dread, above all things, to offend Him.’ Jesus… (Matthew 10:28)

1. Ananias & Sapphira conspired to test the LORD and to deceive the apostles to look generous/spiritual. verses 1-4

*They were not fearing God – the consequences from Him…

Hebrews 12:4-7

2. There were severe consequences for their conspiring & deception. verses 5-10

Psalm 119:137 “You are righteous LORD and your judgments are right.”

3. Great Fear of the LORD came upon all the believers. verse 11

*We must have proper respect and reverence for the LORD! Let us examine ourselves lest we come under judgment! I Cor 11:28

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

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Life in the Spirit
Acts 4:32-37
Main Point:
Let us long for the Spirit to work the ________________
through us in these ways:

1. The Spirit makes us ______ in heart & mind. verse 32

I Corinthians 12:12-13

2. The Spirit empowers us to to the reality of the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus! verse 33

I Peter 3:15 “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

3. The Spirit enabled them to what they owned so that none were needy among them! verses 34-35

James 2:15-16

I John 3:17-18

A message from the series “Acts of the Apostles.” Prayer that Prevails
Acts 4:23-31
Main Point:
We want to pray in a way that is effective, impacting-

1. Prayer that declares to our Sovereign Lord!
verse 24

Let your praying begin with declarations of praise!

2. Prayer that prays . verses 25-26

Pray the Scriptures – prophecies and promises!

3. Prayer that prays for ! verse 29

4. Prayer that prays for ! verse 30

Pray with Boldness, and to have the power of the Holy
Spirit to be a bold witness, and for God to work powerfully!

A message from the series “Luke.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” Believing without Seeing
John 20:19-31

Main Point: Jesus, the Christ, has overcome death for us: We must believe & embrace Him – we receive forgiveness of our sins and new life in Him.

1. What proof/evidence is there that He rose from the dead?

a. An empty tomb: verses 1-9

*Fake News – Matthew 28:12-15

b. Numerous eyewitnesses: verses 14-20

I Corinthians 15:3-6 Apostle Paul – 500 witnesses – many of whom were killed for their testimony

c. A convinced Skeptic: verses 24-29 Thomas –
Jesus accommodates him – He will prove himself to you!

2. There are those here today who have encountered the living, resurrected Christ whose lives have been transformed!

3. If Jesus is who He claimed to be – the ‘Risen Christ, the Son of God’,’ what must response be?

*We must receive Him into our lives as the living Christ, and live our lives for Him as our Lord, our Master. .

Romans 10:9-10