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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do…

What miracle would Jesus have to do to motivate you to tell someone else about him?

31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; 33 they will flog him and kill him. On the…

1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men…

1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? 3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent,…

1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave…

14 The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. 15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine…

13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they…

Introduction Read Isaiah 66:15-16 , 24 Tonight, we are going to talk about the judgement of God. Pastors no longer talk about hell, but it is a reality that we must address. God’s judgement should motivate us in several ways. It should motivate us to know God. It should motivate us to make sure that…

For All Families and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” Now the promises were made to Abraham and to his offspring. It does not say, “And to offsprings,” referring to many, but referring to one, “And to your offspring,” who is Christ. Joy…

Even though his own people don't receive him, Jesus knows that the Kingdom is for "others" too.

Great catch of fish, but Peter is called to fish for people.

The gospel was intended to be a message and a deliverance for all people of all nations and backgrounds.

Controversy in the early church, some set aside for service. Stephen forgives and is martyred.

Triumphal entry, Jesus weeps over the city that does not know peace.

Parable of the Good Samaritan

Transfiguration, healing a boy with a demon, and the prediction of the Passion.

The visit of the Magi, and their subsequent worship of the Christ-Child displays the unique wonder of the Christmas story. The promise of the Jewish Messiah is for all people. The initial motive of their seeking may or may not have been pure, but they announced the birth of the Jewish King in Jerusalem, were pointed to Bethlehem by the scriptures, and seeing the Christ-child, they crumbled to the ground and worshipped.

God's Kingdom is present tense, and it's bigger than you think it is.

Paul demonstrated humanities guilt under the law in Romans 1:18-3:20. This leaves us with dilemma. How can I stand right with God? How can I obtain eternal life if I can’t obtain righteousness through the law? Paul explains that the promise of righteousness apart from the law has now been revealed. Whether Gentile or Jew, righteousness can be obtained by faith in Christ.

Paul demonstrated humanities guilt under the law in Romans 1:18-3:20. This leaves us with dilemma. How can I stand right with God? How can I obtain eternal life if I can’t obtain righteousness through the law? Paul explains that the promise of righteousness apart from the law has now been revealed. Whether Gentile or Jew, righteousness can be obtained by faith in Christ.

Start - GratitudeThanks / Thank you for being here, and for letting me be here. Thank you 1. for listening, for your time and ears for helping me grow and learn. 2. For this chance to apply your earlier comments - today. In the Spirit, we are all parts of His Body and we need each other - so thank you.…