Supernatural Power

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Acts 9:32–43 ESV
32 Now as Peter went here and there among them all, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose. 35 And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord. 36 Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. 42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.

The Power

Peter comes to Lydda, a town 23 miles northeast of Jerusalem, to see believers.
Aeneas was sick, paralyzed for 8 yrs.
Peter tells Aeneas to be healed in the name of Jesus. He arose and was healed.
This name is like no other name.
Philippians
Philippians 2:10–11 ESV
10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The purpose behind the healing. The power to raise the dead to life, the lost is found.
V. 35 All the people in Saron, where Lydda was located turned unto the Lord. This healing took place to bring honor and glory to God. Jesus heals today.
Isaiah 53:5 ESV
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 53:5
1 Peter 2:24 ESV
24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.
1 Peter 2:24
The greatest healing we all receive is salvation.

Another Problem

vv. 36-41
Acts 9:36–41 ESV
36 Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. 37 In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.” 39 So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. 41 And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then, calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
Person-Dorcas who lived in Joppa was filled with good works.
Problem-She Becomes ill and dies.
People-Two men visit Peter and ask him to come Joppa. Peter goes.
Prayer-Peter stays alone in the room with Dorcas, praying for her.
Power-Dorcas comes to life through Peter’s prayer.

The Publicity

vv. 42-43
Acts
Acts 9:42–43 ESV
42 And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. 43 And he stayed in Joppa for many days with one Simon, a tanner.
Results-Dorcas went back to the work of helping ppl after she came to life. Many ppl saw it, and many believed.
Sermon Outlines from Acts 14. Supernatural Power (Acts 9:32–43)

1. God’s power convicts men of their sin.

2. God’s power convinces men to give up their sin.

3. God’s power converts men from their sin.

God’s power convicts men of their sin.
God’s power convinces men to give up their sin.
God’s power converts men from their sin.
Peter remained in the city for many days with Simon, the tanner.
Sermon Outlines from Acts 14. Supernatural Power (Acts 9:32–43)

God gives His power to man for a purpose. His power is given that it may be used to bring honor and glory unto the Lord. There are those whom God blesses who misuse His power, and even become proud of the works they perform. As the result of this, they lose God’s power from their lives. We should pray and expect God to do great things through our lives—Jeremiah 33:3, Ephesians 3:20.

Jeremiah 33:3 ESV
3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
Ephesians 3:20 ESV
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
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