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Intentional Jesus was very intentional in the things he did. John was very intentional in the things he wrote, recorded about what Jesus said and did. In this chapter, this is part I and we will focus on setting the stage so you can see the intentionality John used to make some important points about…

Conversion of Samaritans Oftentimes growth happens in the midst of, or as a result of, difficult times. From a local church to a persecuted church in which God uses to disburse the believers to carry the message out. Controversy brought persecution (Act4:1-3) Persecution increased and got personal (Act4:21;…

The Expansion of the Gospel The idea of this chapter is that the early believers were scattered after Stephen’s death. However, this does not mean that God is done with His program. This does not mean that the Holy Spirit God is done with the expansion of the Gospel mission. But THIS is the beginning…

Called Disciples Let me preface this week and this month with a few things before I start. Pastor Steve has been very generous to allow me preach this month and I appreciate that tremendously. He is your pastor and I am not. With that said, I am not here to passify you until Pastor comes back. I am here…

Last week we started a series called bridge builders. We learned that it takes the right blueprints to build a bridge and that bridge be successful. Today we want to look at the next process and that is having the right tools for the project. During the American Revolution, a man in civilian clothes…

The unusual God we serve Does God do weird stuff? Yes. He sets up rules that govern our lives and then he breaks those rules to get our attention. The Flood The tower of Babel The plagues of Egypt Speaks through a Donkey David and Goliath Elijah taken by a fiery Chariot Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego…

Matthew 28:18-20 States for us the passage we like to title “the great commission” it reads... And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the…

Impact of conversion The gospel is being carried out, from Jerusalem and all of Judea now to Samaria and we have seen the results. Philip preached Christ, people were convinced (Act8:5-6) So the scattered church because of persecution brings Philip one of the 7 to Samaria and there Philip preaches Jesus.…

What things in life delight you? What do you live for? What is it in this life that fills you with satisfaction? A freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning, sitting down in the quiet of the early morning, reading my bible and letting the Word of Christ dwell in my heart richly. Walking out to my garden,…

Luke… our writer of a two part narrative. It is narrative in nature, NOT to be dismissed as “just stories” but God unfolding for us His plan for the progression of the Gospel! These narratives demonstrated for the early church and the church over the ages the TRUTH ! Luke 1:4 “ so that you may KNOW the…

It was thanksgiving break of my freshman year of college. God had done a marvelous work in my heart that first semester of Bible college. For the first time I was really walking with Christ and I had a desire to share this amazing personal relationship with other people. I wanted others to know how incredible…

Have you ever wondered how you could change the world? Some think changing the world only comes through politics while others believe it comes through religious devotion. Pastor Barry walks us through the encounter Jesus had with the Samaritan woman. Notice how Jesus engages with this woman, tells her the truth and points to the way. Simple conversations have the ability to change peoples' lives if we would slow down and pay attention.

Think about a town nearby. If you were to send someone to evangelize that town, who would you choose? What education and experience should they have? What about their background and character? Would you choose a broken woman with a shady past? Not likely, but Jesus did. Today we unpack John 4 and Jesus' encounter with an unlikely candidate to evangelize a local town.

Think about a town nearby. If you were to send someone to evangelize that town, who would you choose? What education and experience should they have? What about their background and character? Would you choose a broken woman with a shady past? Not likely, but Jesus did. Today we unpack John 4 and Jesus' encounter with an unlikely candidate to evangelize a local town.

Learn the back story to the conflict between the Samaritans and the Jews in Jesus' day. When you understand the history of the conflict, you will see more clearly the Gospel accounts of Jesus' ministry in the land of Samaria. Jesus constantly demonstrated care for those the world had rejected. And He still does today! Check it out further, watch for free "The Chosen" Season 1, Episode 8 & Season 2, Episode 1 at https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen. These two episodes go into detail Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman and His ministry to Samaria.

The Church tends to huddle together, enjoying each other's company, & sharing life. But the Holy Spirit wants to spread the good news of the Kingdom and Christ. When persecution hit the Church in Jerusalem, the disciples were forced to flee outward throughout Judea and Samaria. Philip brought the good news to the Samaritans, healing, delivering, and baptizing them. However, they did not receive the Spirit till Peter & John laid hands on them. The Spirit always works outside our neat boxes.

God Open Our Eyes to See Oconee Duct Tape was the greatest invention created for humanity. With it MacGyver could fix anything and save the world. Almost every American owns at least one role. Its uses and purpose seem endless, but duct tape doesn’t even do what it was designed to do - seal ducts - no…

It's okay to be sad. Jesus and His Kingdom message are true even if you don't feel anything. Jesus speaks the truth without all the modern hype. We're deceived by trying to live from dopamine rush to dopamine rush and calling that 'spiritual life'. The Father is seeking those who will worhip Him in Spirit and truth. Worship is not a type of song. It is not necessarily singing songs at all. Workship is bowing yourself down to something. Bowing down, in your heart, to someone or something, is workship. Jesus is able to save the sick, yes, but when should He stop? When would it be okay for Him to let someone you love die. Does death matter? Does life matter? If there is eternal life, if there is resurrection, then it matters more than we seem to think. These thoughts shared by Jason Stuart Percy at Refuge TLH in Tallahassee, FL on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well and brings down a 900 year old wall that kept her from worshipping God. True worship begins with Jesus.

There was great joy in the city.