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Writing History Writing History How blessed are we to have the book of Acts? We get a first hand account of the early church. There are great church histories and writings from believers throughout the centuries. As Christians we rightly focus on the Word of God because it is inspired by the Holy Spirit…

Paul

If you thought water to wine was good, think about turning stain to saint!

3rd Missionary Trip continues Without a doubt I think we can agree Paul was a man on the move with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was fulfilling his calling as the apostle to the Gentiles and in our passage tonight this continues. But first a quick look back before we look within the mission work in…

Culture Is culture good or bad? What are some good things in our culture? What are some bad things? How does God want us to interact with culture? Today’s message will focus on how we engage the world around us. How do we connect to the good in our culture? How do we draw out the light that has been…

Is Baptism really necessary? Sometimes a problem is more than what is on the surface. Our subject today has over the years, especially in 20-21’st century been raised, the necessity or lack of baptism. That is the key issue before us today but has underline issues too that we will address today. Common…

Setting up the series Paul’s life is drawing to an end. The times have changed and he knew what was coming. We have before us now his final instructions, final appeals to his young protege Timothy. (intro to 2nd Timothy slide here) Paul as certain of his death ( 2Tim4:6 ) and many of his contemporaries…

A changing missionary team From Barnabas, Paul and John Mark the team is changing now. Tonight we see new members. We are looking at what we can know about one of our new members. So, a reminder first. Paul and Barnabas split up the team, one team became two (Act15:36-40) Paul continued to strengthen…

God’s plan in action God’s grand plan has been given, empowered, sent, now it will expand as we continue our look in “Witness to the world: Book of Acts.” God’s plan delivered and empowered to apostles (Act1:8) 8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses…

A perplexing issue The third missionary trip has come to an end. Time to give the mission report to James, and the elders there in the church in Jerusalem. It was exciting but there was some issues too, that is what we are going to look at tonight. The Text (Act21:17-26) 17 After we arrived in Jerusalem,…

Remember the Corinthians had been arguing over who was greater according to their giftedness. Paul had corrected them, telling them that the loving each other was more important than their gifts. Some of the Corinthians questioned the Resurrection of Jesus. They listened to voices other than the Apostles.…

Romeward bound Paul had a heart for Rome and intended to go there, but first had to go to Jerusalem to deliver the love gift from the churches of Macedonia. Because of Prophesy he knew what awaited him and that is exactly what had happen. Tonight we look at another example of God’s protection and provision…

Paul’s appeal and defense The prisoner Paul continues to make his case, his defense. Previously before the Jewish mob (Act22:1-21) The Sanhedrin (Act23:1-10) Before Felix and Drusilla (Act24:1-27) Before Festus (Act25:1-12) The Jews wanted Paul back to Jerusalem so that they could ambush him and kill…

Intro Second week of three Last week we looked how we are to be unashamed of the gospel. We are called to share the gospel, the good news, with people and yet all too often we don’t. We act as if we are ashamed of the gospel The claims of the gospel death and resurrection The exclusivity of the gospel.…

More Troubles Ahead Paul talks about troubles in many of his writings. Heaven knows he had enough of them. As he continues the journey after the tumult and troubles in Thessalonica he comes to Berea. The setting of our passage tonight. Troubles reminded: unpersuaded Jews became envious of Paul’s preaching…

Definition of Testimony: * firsthand authentication of a fact: EVIDENCE * a solemn declaration usually made orally * an open acknowledgment * a public profession of religious experience The setting... Paul has made his way to Jerusalem Worked up the crowd to turn against him and said he was bringing…

As I was working on my message for this morning I was reminded in various ways of the invaluable lessons and path that God brought me through beginning in May of last year. He graciously walked with me and my family each step of the way teaching me a depth of grace, mercy, forgiveness, He showed me in…

Fulfilling Jesus words Jesus did not candy coat things, or mince words. Being a disciple was not going to be easy. It came with rewards but also came with tribulations and Paul was a great example of that. Persecuted for righteousness sake (Mt5:10-12) 10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for…

Two Churches 1. Church at Jerusalem - Aramaic-speaking Jewish Christians 2. Church at Antioch - Greek-speaking Jewish Christians After the death of Stephen believers fled for their safety. Antioch Third largest city in the Roman Empire. Next only to Rome and Alexandria. Had between half a million to…

A Grecian look Having a decent background and set up will help us to appreciate the sermon Paul is going to deliver in Athens. So, let’s call this sermon prep if you may. Paul had been sent away and came to Athens (Act17:13-15) 13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been…

Over the last few weeks, we have begun to explore Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. We have learned that Paul thought that the church needs to live a life that exhibits our belief that God is always in control. We learned that Paul believes, even when things are at their worst, that we need to…

27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, A Letter From a Disciple-Maker How does Paul view the Philippian…

Travelling man The 3rd missionary trip continues as Paul’s purpose, strengthen and encourage the brethren, and to be part of bringing the gift to the church at Jerusalem. 13 But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending from there to take Paul on board; for so he had arranged it, intending…

Mission trip continues Missionary trip with mission team (Paul, Barnabas and John Mark) continues from Cyprus. In our study this evening we will look at the setting, the sermon, and time permitting the response. (Pauls missionary trip 1 picture inserted here) Antioch of Syria to Seleucia (13:1, 4) Met…

Calling John the Baptist — From Birth Abram — Out of no where Moses — Late in life’s wanderings David — The least expected Stephen — From a willingness to serve For each of us, God’s call is personal. He has a purpose for our lives. We must trust in God in order to learn to walk in that purpose. Today’s…