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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…

Questions arise Is it good to ask questions? To seek counsel from others? In our study this morning we are looking at Paul, Barnabas, Silas along with others going to Jerusalem to seek counsel. Before this journey we have seen the open door to the Gentiles ( turn to Act14:27 ) 27 When they had arrived…

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…

Mission teams continues So the new mission team, Paul Silas and Timothy continue on their journey with what seems to be obstacles are really open doors as you will see tonight. (Insert Paul’s second missionary trip map here) Letter delivered from Jerusalem to several churches (Act16:1-5) Antioch of Syria,…

Why is it important we declare God's praise? When should we praise Him? What about when we do not feel like praising God? How does our response to suffering affect those around us? Take a close look at what Paul and Silas did in stocks in a jail and how others responded to them.

Opposition from the Jews in Corinth results in Paul turning exclusively to the Gentiles in preaching the Gospel.

Today we are going to see and hear Paul respond to the request of the Athenians. Their request was this, tell us about these ideas that you keep speaking of. Or better yet we could say it this way, tell us if the gospel is going to disrupt our lives. Paul addresses their question with preaching, and persuading, and in turn they respond with mixed responses to one part of the gospel in particular.

1. A quiet _exchange_ When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.” 1. A quiet exchange 2. A public _display_ But Paul said…

1. _Introduction to Timothy_ He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was a Jewess and a believer, but whose father was a Greek. The brothers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. 1. Introduction to Timothy I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to…

I know that a lot of people and churches in America are having conversations about the difficulty Christianity is having with lots of people leaving the church. It has been a trend for some time now, but it’s not the whole story for our churches, and it’s definitely not the whole story around the world.…

Please turn to Acts 15:22 . Acts 15:22 . Conflict…how many of you have ever experienced conflict…in relationships? this sermon will hopefully…help you. Last week, we looked at what is called the Jerusalem Council and conflict—but also major unity. Believers from these areas (see map) were meeting together…

We often view this story from the perspective that God can change our lives, even when we are in bondage. However, we also have to recognize that it is our responsibility to be the source of change even when we ourselves are oppressed, suppressed, and ostracized.

Today we move into the ministry of Paul and look at the things he went through to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. We find him in the city of Thessalonica with his missionary buddy Silas. They are met with both good and bad. On the one hand we see that some of the had faith in Jesus that day and…

Theme: Stress gives us a unique opportunity to see God’s glory manifested in our difficult situations.

Christ is for the hurting, Christ is for the helpless, Christ is for the hopeless.

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bonds were unfastened. When the jailer…

PRAY & INTRO: Coming right off the heels of a HUGE win for the church at large, where the leaders reach a clear consensus and communicate in a letter that guards the gospel, commands purity, and promotes fellowship among Gentile and Jewish Christians… Paul and Barnabas, close companions in ministry,…

First Thessalonians: Introduction-Authorship and Recipients

A Snapshot of the Storm to Come in Thessalonica

PRAY INTRO: In our journey through Acts, we are with Paul and Silas in Philippi (Timothy and Luke have also joined the missionary team in this phase). In Philippi they have encountered a group of God-fearing women who meet on the Sabbath by the river as their place of prayer. One of these women, Lydia…

The story of the Kingdom is the story of God’s people; living, loving, serving, and growing together.

Your Life in Christ is a story that should encourage encourage the church and give evidence to those who don’t know Jesus as Lord.

Introduction Every good deed does not have a positive outcome instantly. Sometimes the things you do in life will cause you to be in places that you do not deserve to be. Sometimes God has to put you in the prisons of life to free someone on the brink of ending their life, doing something detrimental…