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Welcome Intro Review Last Week We began a Series on the Book of Acts. Luke, the Author of Acts began by making sure his readers were, Certain of; Jesus’ Ministry His teaching and preaching His miracles His death burial and resurrection Jesus came to shed His blood for the forgiveness of sin This was…

An Extraordinary Turning Point in History Acts 2:12–21 (ESV) 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” 13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and…

Spirit of the Living God Acts 2:1–13 (ESV) 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and…

(S1) — Pinto/Camaro Disciples had Jesus…things were moving along, like the pinto…then Jesus commanded them to go... Matthew 28:19 “...and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Pentecost was Like going from a Ford Pinto to a Chevrolet…

Break up your fallow ground. It is time for a new season of growth spiritualy. Apologies for the audio quality. It somehow switch to the computer microphone instead of the line input. (Apologies about the audio this week. For some reason the laptop mic was being used instead of the input from the sound system.)

Review In Acts chapter one, the Lord designates His disciples to go throughout the world as His witnesses. But first, they had to wait. This they did, likely in the same upper room where they had celebrated the Passover with the Lord just before His death on the cross. They stayed where the Lord wanted…

This morning we are discussing my favorite gift to study and talk about. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at…

Dwells in Us Individually 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the…

1 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and…

Easter and Christmas are probably the most significant days in the Christian faith. The birth of Jesus and His resurrection, major components of the gospel. Instead of spending just one week focusing on the Easter event, I wanted us to spend a few weeks after Easter reflecting on the resurrection and…

What is the gift of tongues? Buenos días, le damos la bienvenida a nuestro servicio en la Iglesia Bautista Monte Carmelo. Nuestra oración es que recibas una bendición de Dios hoy. Salve, nos ad munus nostrum suscipimus in Ecclesia Baptistae Montis Carmeli. Oratio nostra est ut a Deo hodie recipiatis…

Is there a difference between a wound and a scar? I have physical scars on my body - and everyone of them comes with a story. Some I remember better than others, you know sometimes it depends on whether I hit my head against something or just how long ago it happened. These are physical scars. And there…

Last week we started a journey looking at spiritual gifts in the church. We specified those spiritual gifts centering on the miraculous spiritual gifts or sign gifts that Paul deals with in the church in Corinth. Last week I made the case for the belief system called cessation ism, which holds to the…

Intro: Theme/Topic (What’s the problem, the question, etc.) Have you ever felt like you were in over your head? Maybe it was a job you felt under qualified for and you hoped your boss wouldn’t find out. Or a relationship where you know you’re the lucky one and you hope the other person doesn’t figure…

1 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 5 Then Philip…

When I first gave my life to the Lord I was excited. I wanted to grow closer to the Lord, but I really didn’t know how. I began reading the Bible but I didn’t really understand what it was saying at the moment. Any one with me so far? So I would read a chapter ad then go back and read the chapter over…

A new era When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each…

Introduction Romans = Doctrine. This is the notion in the Christian world when they hear about the book of Romans. In other words, the belief in the Church today is that the book of Romans is full of doctrine. It is true that Romans teach us about doctrine. But it is not a book about doctrine itself.…

This morning we’re going to start a series studying the book of James. We’ll start in James 1 and work our way through the whole book. The book of James was written by James the half brother of Jesus (see Matthew 13:55 and Gal. 1:9 ). He was a firsthand witness of the sinless life of Jesus. It’s pretty…

And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Therefore, when they…

Acts 1-5 & John 15 JESUS’ FRIENDS AND HELPERS huddled together in a stuffy upstairs room. Even though it was sunny outside, the shutters were closed. The door was locked. “Wait in Jerusalem,” Jesus had told them, “I am going to send you a special present. God’s power is going to come into you. God’s…

The central thought of the text is that Jesus is the water of life that quenches spiritual thirst. THE GOAL of the sermon is that the hearers will continue to satisfy their spiritual thirst in using His Word and Sacraments. _____________________ Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and from our…

1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may…

4R Vision 4R Vision of the Church ++Restoration 49 “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized…

The next two Sundays we are going to look at two messages that Peter preached. One message takes place right after the upper room experience. We will look at that one in a second. The second message took place a few days later after Peter and John ministered to the beggar at gate beautiful. Both messages…