Sermons on Acts

Sermons on Acts

ARTICLE 8. The Church of Christ

ARTICLE 8. The Church of ChristEphesians 4:1-16 What is the Church?The “Universal” Church What is the “Local” Church?And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 Why do we minimize church?-We are independent-We are indifferent-We are immature-We are consumers “It must not content us to take our bodies to church if we leave our hearts at home.” J.C. Ryle What is church supposed to be? Ephesians 4:1-16…beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling,…

ARTICLE 7. The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life

ARTICLE 7. The Holy Spirit and the Christian LifeGalatians 5:16-26 God’s presence as seen in the old testament-Moses and the burning bush-Abraham and the 3 that visited him on the way to Sodom and Gomorrah-Prophets-The Lord’s Temple Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things,I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.Your old men will dream dreams,and your young men will see visions.In those days I will pour out my Spiriteven on servants—men and…

Article 1: God the Holy Spirit (Part 3)

God and His Attributes “6 But for us,There is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live.And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live.”1 Corinthians 8:6 (NLT) God the Father Covenant New Covenant 31 “The day is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah.”33 “But this is the new covenant I will…

What’s God’s Will for Your Life?

Faith Foundations: What’s God’s Will for Your Life? Life’s Biggest Decisions?Career, Education, Family, Finances, Relationships, Relocation, Other Will I obey God’s Will for my life? “God is still in the business of eliminating our excuses. An excuse is nothing more than a lie packaged to look like an explanation” -Ed Hinson (from Courageous Faith) God what is your will in the world and how can I align my life with it? Act 13:1-4a God’s calling in our lives-Call to Salvation-Call…

The Story of God’s Word

Faith Foundations: The Story of God’s Word Genesis 12:1-2a,3bExodus 14:4 What do these events have in common?-Nebuchadnezzar’s Gold Statue (Daniel 3:28-30)-Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:25-28)    Praise & Worship God-Korah’s Rebellion (Numbers 16)-Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5)    DEATH    Separation from God Our lives are part of the Story.Birth — DeathLead others to Praise & Worship God — Death (Separation from God)Proverbs 16:2 “One of the dangers of having a lot of money is that you may…

Questions: What are the Results of the Faith?

Questions: What are the results of the faith? “The unexamined life is not worth living” -Socrates“A good, but unexamined life will be high on duty and not likely to celebrate the odd paradoxes, the ironic coincidences, and the humor of being dirt.” -C.S. LewisActs 17:10-12 The parable of the farmer scattering seeds Mathew 13:1-23James 1:21-25“Some people can be so disoriented to God that when he begins to work around them, they actually become annoyed at the interruption!” -Henry T. Blackaby…

Is Jesus Enough?

Is His ____ enough throughout  every aspect of my life? Colossians 3:23 Romans 12:11 Genesis 2:18 Luke 10:38-42 Acts 4:1-20; Acts 5:40-42 Philippians 3:1-11 Is Jesus enough in every aspect of your life? If not, what needs to change in your life to get to that point?