Emulating The Christ Centered Church
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Women Emulating The Christ Centered Church.
Women Emulating The Christ Centered Church.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
To begin with Brothers and sisters, Christian friends well wishers saints of God and to the women’s Auxiliary Department of the 5th district.
To begin with Brothers and sisters, Christian friends well wishers saints of God and to the women’s Auxiliary Department of the 5th district.
I’m excited to have this per spacious, privileged, and prestigious opportunity to speak to this esteemed group of Christian Women Individuals. God wants us to emulate His Church, His Ekklesia, His House of Prayer and His Place of worship. And the church said Amen
I’m excited to have this per spacious, privileged, and prestigious opportunity to speak to this esteemed group of Christian Women Individuals. God wants us to emulate His Church, His Ekklesia, His House of Prayer and His Place of worship. And the church said Amen
Jesus told Peter Upon this Rock I’ll build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And when we fully learn fully that we are commissioned commanded and compelled to be disciples of Christ emulating a Christ Centered Church then we can move forward with Exousia with Authority and with Power.
Jesus told Peter Upon this Rock I’ll build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And when we fully learn fully that we are commissioned commanded and compelled to be disciples of Christ emulating a Christ Centered Church then we can move forward with Exousia with Authority and with Power.
And let me quickly say that The worse thing in the world to do is to try to move forward without authority. When we Emulate a Christ Centered Church, Brothers and sisters The Holy Spirit equips us for effective ministry.
And let me quickly say that The worse thing in the world to do is to try to move forward without authority. When we Emulate a Christ Centered Church, Brothers and sisters The Holy Spirit equips us for effective ministry.
Give me about ten minutes to interject a few key facts that got us to our theme Acts 2:46-47.
Give me about ten minutes to interject a few key facts that got us to our theme Acts 2:46-47.
1. The Historicity of the text tells us that the Early Christian Church probably started when Jesus got from a dusty grave Early Easter Sunday Morning and declared that He has All Power in His hands.
1. The Historicity of the text tells us that the Early Christian Church probably started when Jesus got from a dusty grave Early Easter Sunday Morning and declared that He has All Power in His hands.
2. Jesus told His disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait for the indwelling of the Holy Ghost so that they would be equipped with Power from on High. When we’ve got Christ’s authority we can do great things. The word of Power says that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. And the church said Amen.
2. Jesus told His disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait for the indwelling of the Holy Ghost so that they would be equipped with Power from on High. When we’ve got Christ’s authority we can do great things. The word of Power says that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. And the church said Amen.
3. They were filled with the Holy Ghost and started speaking in tongues and folk thought that Peter nem was drunk with wine at 9 o clock in the morning Peter said we’re not drunk but we are fill with the Spirit.
3. They were filled with the Holy Ghost and started speaking in tongues and folk thought that Peter nem was drunk with wine at 9 o clock in the morning Peter said we’re not drunk but we are fill with the Spirit.
4. It upset, astonished and even overwhelmed some people, because from different nationalities like Parthia, Media, Elam, Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, 10 Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the areas of Libya near Cyrene, Rome 11 (both Jews and those who had become Jews), Cretes, and Arabians heard the word in their own language. And here’s a quick pause. Church as we knew it has changed and we have to be pliable enough to be flexible enough to meet the need of the next generations coming through.
4. It upset, astonished and even overwhelmed some people, because from different nationalities like Parthia, Media, Elam, Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, 10 Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, the areas of Libya near Cyrene, Rome 11 (both Jews and those who had become Jews), Cretes, and Arabians heard the word in their own language. And here’s a quick pause. Church as we knew it has changed and we have to be pliable enough to be flexible enough to meet the need of the next generations coming through.
5. Peter preached with Power. First of all Peter said We are endowed with this unique power because of Jesus the Christ. Secondly Peter Peter Preached from the book of Joel and Joel the prophet 17 said And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. That’s the essence of the message Everybody who calls on the Name of Jesus will be saved.
5. Peter preached with Power. First of all Peter said We are endowed with this unique power because of Jesus the Christ. Secondly Peter Peter Preached from the book of Joel and Joel the prophet 17 said And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. That’s the essence of the message Everybody who calls on the Name of Jesus will be saved.
6. Peter’s sermon was extensive but necessary because Peter made sure that the crowd knew that ancient prophecy in Psalm 16:8 said that God would not leave Jesus’ soul in hell, or his body to rot or see corruption. Peter’s sermon had sacred, solid, sound doctrine and if we want to emulate a Christ Centered Church we must have a real ready righteous Word for God’s people so they can grow. And the church said Amen.
6. Peter’s sermon was extensive but necessary because Peter made sure that the crowd knew that ancient prophecy in Psalm 16:8 said that God would not leave Jesus’ soul in hell, or his body to rot or see corruption. Peter’s sermon had sacred, solid, sound doctrine and if we want to emulate a Christ Centered Church we must have a real ready righteous Word for God’s people so they can grow. And the church said Amen.
7. Peter even preached about the eternal isness of Jesus that Jesus is the same today yesterday and forevermore and the verse that gives proof to Jesus’ Ubiquitous Nature is when Peter quoted Psalms 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. And church you know what that tells me. That teaches talks and tells me that The Authority of Christ in not just an OT Power, Not Just a NT Power but and everlasting Power that existed before the beginning ever began. And the church said Amen.
7. Peter even preached about the eternal isness of Jesus that Jesus is the same today yesterday and forevermore and the verse that gives proof to Jesus’ Ubiquitous Nature is when Peter quoted Psalms 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. And church you know what that tells me. That teaches talks and tells me that The Authority of Christ in not just an OT Power, Not Just a NT Power but and everlasting Power that existed before the beginning ever began. And the church said Amen.
8. In Acts 2:36 “So, all the people of Israel should know this truly: God has made Jesus—the man you nailed to the cross—both Lord and Christ.”37 When the people heard this, they felt guilty and asked Peter and the other apostles, “What shall we do?” And 5th district women’s department This is where mankind makes the choice. And we’ve got too present Jesus in such a profound way that some asked what shall I do now? How do I change now, what kind of adjustments must I do to be in right standing with God?
8. In Acts 2:36 “So, all the people of Israel should know this truly: God has made Jesus—the man you nailed to the cross—both Lord and Christ.”37 When the people heard this, they felt guilty and asked Peter and the other apostles, “What shall we do?” And 5th district women’s department This is where mankind makes the choice. And we’ve got too present Jesus in such a profound way that some asked what shall I do now? How do I change now, what kind of adjustments must I do to be in right standing with God?
9. Peter said Repent. And because of time Repentance is a Change of Mind. Tell your neighbor Change Your Mind Baby. Folk have to have the space to repent. I don’t mind letting people say I’m sorry I was wrong. Because the last time I checked the scriptures, the bible said in Romans 3:23 For all have sinned , and come short of the glory of God. Everybody mess up sometimes. tell your neighbor: Give me a break. and that brings me to #
9. Peter said Repent. And because of time Repentance is a Change of Mind. Tell your neighbor Change Your Mind Baby. Folk have to have the space to repent. I don’t mind letting people say I’m sorry I was wrong. Because the last time I checked the scriptures, the bible said in Romans 3:23 For all have sinned , and come short of the glory of God. Everybody mess up sometimes. tell your neighbor: Give me a break. and that brings me to #
10.Then Peter said in Act 2:38 Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
10.Then Peter said in Act 2:38 Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
We just Baptized 8 children Sunday gone and I’m so proud to be the Pastor for Pilgrim BC doing God’s work. Peter was doing God’s work and as a result the bible says that after that Potent powerful passionate Sermon, Three Thousand souls were saved.
We just Baptized 8 children Sunday gone and I’m so proud to be the Pastor for Pilgrim BC doing God’s work. Peter was doing God’s work and as a result the bible says that after that Potent powerful passionate Sermon, Three Thousand souls were saved.
Church Our message have got to be passionate about Jesus. Our Lifestyles have got to align with what we’re saying about Jesus. and Our attitudes with each other has to reflect Christ Centered Characteristics that emulate our risen. And the church said Amen savior. Now as we see the simplicity of the text after Peter’s sermon we get to see Love in action we see Christian discipleship in action and we get to celebrate the feeling of accomplishment after you’ve done what God told you to do.
Church Our message have got to be passionate about Jesus. Our Lifestyles have got to align with what we’re saying about Jesus. and Our attitudes with each other has to reflect Christ Centered Characteristics that emulate our risen. And the church said Amen savior. Now as we see the simplicity of the text after Peter’s sermon we get to see Love in action we see Christian discipleship in action and we get to celebrate the feeling of accomplishment after you’ve done what God told you to do.
1. The Simplicity of the message of Love in Action is found in verses 39&40 Where God promised that you and your children will be saved and that they need saving from this untowards generation. And if you think things were bad then just look around at our world right now in 2024. And the church said Amen.
1. The Simplicity of the message of Love in Action is found in verses 39&40 Where God promised that you and your children will be saved and that they need saving from this untowards generation. And if you think things were bad then just look around at our world right now in 2024. And the church said Amen.
2. We see Christian Discipleship in verse 41. The bible say that they recieved the word of God and got baptized… There was a teaching component to the message from Rev Peter And and they added 3,000 souls to the fold. I ain’t gon pick on nobody but they didn’t subtract from the church. They didn’t run them away. Let’s make sure in our efforts to do effective ministry that we focus on addition and multiplication into the body of Christ.
2. We see Christian Discipleship in verse 41. The bible say that they recieved the word of God and got baptized… There was a teaching component to the message from Rev Peter And and they added 3,000 souls to the fold. I ain’t gon pick on nobody but they didn’t subtract from the church. They didn’t run them away. Let’s make sure in our efforts to do effective ministry that we focus on addition and multiplication into the body of Christ.
3. They stay consistently with sacred solid sound doctrine, and teaching fellowship Kionia because the bible says How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. In Fellowship and then in Prayer. Because prayer changes things Prayer changes conditions and Prayer changes the circumstances in our lives. Well I’ve held you’ll long enough and da I’ve got to close here um um yes Thank you women Department of this great 5th district for letting me share a brief word from the Lord,. um Um Because the bible says that the apostles of Jesus Christ were doing miracles and signs and wonders And the congregation had great respect for God um um .
3. They stay consistently with sacred solid sound doctrine, and teaching fellowship Kionia because the bible says How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. In Fellowship and then in Prayer. Because prayer changes things Prayer changes conditions and Prayer changes the circumstances in our lives. Well I’ve held you’ll long enough and da I’ve got to close here um um yes Thank you women Department of this great 5th district for letting me share a brief word from the Lord,. um Um Because the bible says that the apostles of Jesus Christ were doing miracles and signs and wonders And the congregation had great respect for God um um .
And if it ever was a time that Christians should restore genuine respect for the House of God that time is now. Because the early Christian Church that was emulating Christ made sure that every other member that the things that they were in need of. um um um. Back in the day Black used to take care of one another but somewhere along the way we lost our way. Oh Lordy.
And if it ever was a time that Christians should restore genuine respect for the House of God that time is now. Because the early Christian Church that was emulating Christ made sure that every other member that the things that they were in need of. um um um. Back in the day Black used to take care of one another but somewhere along the way we lost our way. Oh Lordy.
And the bible says that the true believers didn’t mind going to church each and every day. And they share a meal and ate their food with joy and singleness of heart. In toehr words there wasn’t no big Iss and little yousss they were all on one accord. And as I close here today the last thing Acts chapter 2 says is they Praised the Lord Yes. If you don’t hear another word I say I just want to tell the Lord Thank you. Because You don’t know like I know what the Lord have done for me.. He brought me out.... Did He bring you out?… He made a way out of no way.... Because He’s a Way maker… Thank you Lord.. II’ll praise my God because He’s a Healer. Anybody been healed anybody been set free anybody been redeem . Did He pick you up Turn you around put your feet on solid ground .. Ain’t He Alright!
And the bible says that the true believers didn’t mind going to church each and every day. And they share a meal and ate their food with joy and singleness of heart. In toehr words there wasn’t no big Iss and little yousss they were all on one accord. And as I close here today the last thing Acts chapter 2 says is they Praised the Lord Yes. If you don’t hear another word I say I just want to tell the Lord Thank you. Because You don’t know like I know what the Lord have done for me.. He brought me out.... Did He bring you out?… He made a way out of no way.... Because He’s a Way maker… Thank you Lord.. II’ll praise my God because He’s a Healer. Anybody been healed anybody been set free anybody been redeem . Did He pick you up Turn you around put your feet on solid ground .. Ain’t He Alright!