Power of Jesus' Name

Power of Jesus’ Name

Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” 5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

A Lame Man Healed

3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.”

5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10 Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Introduction

1.Peter’s act of helping the lame man was done by the healing power only found “In the Name and Person of Jesus Christ.”

1.Peter’s act of helping the lame man was done by the healing power only found “In the Name and Person of Jesus Christ.” 2.As Believers today we are the instruments that Jesus Christ can use to reveal His healing power to those who are lame spiritually. 3.PURPOSE: a)Devotional b)Reveal the Actions needed for Spiritual Healing in the life of sinners. 4.KEY WORD: “The Name of Jesus” I.PURPOSE AT THE TEMPLE (1-2) A.Intentions of Peter and John (1) Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 1.They walked to the temple (mode). 2.They went together to the temple (fellowship – common interest and purpose). 3.They wanted to go to the temple (seeking God). 4.They worshipped at the temple (prayerful). B.Intentions of the Lame Man (2) And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 1.He was carried & laid daily (mode). 2.He was waiting daily (forlorn - saddened and dejected by being alone). 3.He was watching daily (seeking gain). 4.He was wanting daily (pleading). C.When we gather in the house of God what is our intention? 1.Intention ... walk in spirit ... to worship ... God or ... lame man ... being carried? 2.Intention ... come together in worship of God and fellowship with others ... or waiting for 12 o’clock? 3.Intention ... seeking God ... or watching people? 4.Intention ... wanting to worship and serve God ... or wanting God to bless you? II.PERCEPTION AT THE TEMPLE (3-4a) A.Impression of Peter and John (3) who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 1.His assumption of Peter and John's identities. 2.His assumption of Peter and John's charity. 3.His assumption of Peter and John would change. B.Impression of the Lame Man (4a) And fixing his eyes on him, with John, 1.They surveyed his physical condition. a)Their comprehension of his appearance. b)Their Comprehension of his poverty. c)Their comprehension of his hunger. d)Their comprehension of his shame. 2.They studied his spiritual condition. a)Their conclusion of his need is apparent. b)Their conclusion of his possessing an Impoverished Soul. c)Their conclusion of his having a hungry heart. d)"Conclusion" of his need for the Savior, Jesus Christ. e)He was unable, unhealthy, unclean, unworthy, unsaved. C.What are you assuming today? 1.Are you seeing God work in others lives... or looking to God to work in yours? 2.Are you fastening your eyes upon God to seek His will. III.PETITION AT THE TEMPLE (4b-5) A.Peter Desires the Lame Man to Look (4b) Peter said, "Look at us." 1.Peter wanted the man to give him the one and only thing he could give. 2.Peter wanted the man's attention. 3.Peter was about to give the man Jesus. B.Man's Desire to Look and Listen (5) So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 1.He was only able to give that one thing. 2.He was giving them his attention. 3.He was expecting money. 4.He wasn't expecting to receive Jesus. C.What are you expecting from God 1.Expecting to receive something from God ... or thanking Him for what you have? 2.Giving heed (attention) to what God wants for your life and for His service? IV.PROVIDENCE AT THE TEMPLE (6-7) A.Peter Gave the Man the Gift (6) Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." 1."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was all they had to give. 2."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was all they needed to give. 3."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was the Power to raise him. 4."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was the Power to save him. B.Peter Gave the Man a Lift (7) And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 1.He received the Right Hand of Help. a)He was raised from a being a cripple. b)He was raised to a standing position. c)He was renewed and made whole physically. 2.He received the Redeemer of Hope. a)He was also raised from a spiritual cripple. b)He was raised to the believer's position. c)He was reborn and made whole spiritually. 3.The healing was not . . . a). . . not a temporary but a permanent healing. b). . . not after a period of time but Immediately. c). . . no rehabilitation necessary. d). . . no physical or spiritual therapy required. 4.Do you realize the only thing you need? a)Do you realize the gospel of Jesus Christ is all you need? b)Are you reborn (born again), trusting in Jesus Christ alone as your Savior and Lord? c)Have you received the free gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ? d)Immediately not later!! Not temporary but permanent? V.POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AT THE TEMPLE v.6 "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk." A.Power of God's Healing In The Name Of Jesus. 1. Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation." 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour. B.Power of God Unto Salvation In the Name of Jesus 1. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 2. Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 3.1 Co 6:11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 4.2 Th 1:11-12 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. C.Power of God and Lordship of Jesus 1. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. D.Power of God For Eternal Security In The Name of Jesus 1.1 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. VI.PRAISE AT THE TEMPLE (8) A.The Lame Man's Deliverance So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them — walking, leaping, and praising God. 1.He leaped up before he stood. 2.He stood up for the first time. a) Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. 3.He walked into the temple. B.The Lame Man's Devotion 1.He went with them into the temple. 2.He wanted to go into the temple. 3.He worshipped and praised God outside and inside the temple. CONCLUSION: C.ARE YOU TRULY . . . 1.. . . walking - in the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus." 2.. . . leaping" - filled with the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus." 3.. . . praising God - in the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus."

2.As Believers today we are the instruments that Jesus Christ can use to reveal His healing power to those who are lame spiritually.

3.PURPOSE:

a)Devotional

b)Reveal the Actions needed for Spiritual Healing in the life of sinners.

4.KEY WORD or PHRASE: “The Name of Jesus”

ase: “The Name of Jesus”

I.PURPOSE AT THE TEMPLE (1-2)

A.Intentions of Peter and John (1)

(1)

Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.

1.They walked to the temple (mode).

2.They went together to the temple (fellowship – common interest and purpose).

3.They wanted to go to the temple (seeking God).

4.They worshipped at the temple (prayerful).

B.Intentions of the Lame Man (2)

And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;

1.He was carried & laid daily (mode).

2.He was waiting daily (forlorn - saddened and dejected by being alone).

3.He was watching daily (seeking gain).

4.He was wanting daily (pleading).

C.What is our intention?

1.Intention ... walk in spirit ... to worship ... God or ... lame man ... being carried?

2.Intention ... come together in worship of God and fellowship with others ... or waiting for 12 o’clock?

3.Intention ... seeking God ... or watching people?

4.Intention ... wanting to worship and serve God ... or wanting God to bless you?

4.Intention ... wanting to worship and serve God ... or wanting God to bless you?

4.Intention ... wanting to worship and serve God ... or wanting God to bless you?

II.PERCEPTION AT THE TEMPLE (3-4a)

A.Impression of Peter and John (3)

who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms.

1.His assumption of Peter and John's identities.

2.His assumption of Peter and John's charity.

3.His assumption of Peter and John would change.

B.Impression of the Lame Man (4a)

And fixing his eyes on him, with John,

1.They surveyed his physical condition.

a)Their comprehension of his appearance.

b)Their Comprehension of his poverty.

c)Their comprehension of his hunger.

d)Their comprehension of his shame.

2.They studied his spiritual condition.

a)Their conclusion of his need is apparent.

b)Their conclusion of his possessing an Impoverished Soul.

c)Their conclusion of his having a hungry heart.

d)"Conclusion" of his need for the Savior, Jesus Christ.

e)He was unable, unhealthy, unclean, unworthy, unsaved.

C.What are you assuming today?

1.Are you seeing God work in others lives... or looking to God to work in yours?

2.Are you fastening your eyes upon God to seek His will.

III.PETITION AT THE TEMPLE (4b-5)

A.Peter Desires the Lame Man to Look (4b)

Peter said, "Look at us."

1.Peter wanted the man to give him the one and only thing he could give.

2.Peter wanted the man's attention.

3.Peter was about to give the man Jesus.

B.Man's Desire to Look and Listen (5)

So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

1.He was only able to give that one thing.

2.He was giving them his attention.

3.He was expecting money.

4.He wasn't expecting to receive Jesus.

C.What are you expecting from God

1.Expecting to receive something from God ... or thanking Him for what you have?

2.Giving heed (attention) to what God wants for your life and for His service?

IV.PROVIDENCE AT THE TEMPLE (6-7)

A.Peter Gave the Man the Gift (6)

Then Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."

1."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was all they had to give.

2."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was all they needed to give.

3."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was the Power to raise him.

4."In The Name of Jesus Christ" was the Power to save him.

B.Peter Gave the Man a Lift (7)

And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

1.He received the Right Hand of Help.

a)He was raised from a being a cripple.

b)He was raised to a standing position.

c)He was renewed and made whole physically.

2.He received the Redeemer of Hope.

a)He was also raised from a spiritual cripple.

b)He was raised to the believer's position.

c)He was reborn and made whole spiritually.

3.The healing was not . . .

a). . . not a temporary but a permanent healing.

b). . . not after a period of time but Immediately.

c). . . no rehabilitation necessary.

d). . . no physical or spiritual therapy required.

C.Do you realize the only thing you need?

1.Do you realize the gospel of Jesus Christ is all you need?

2.Are you reborn (born again), trusting in Jesus Christ alone as your Savior and Lord?

3.Have you received the free gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ?

4.Immediately not later!! Not temporary but permanent?

V.POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AT THE TEMPLE (6)

"In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."

A.Power of God's Healing in The Jesus’ Name

Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation." 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour.

B.Power of God’s Salvation in Jesus’ Name

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

Then Peter said to them, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

1 Co 6:11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Th 1:11-12 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

C.Power of God and Lordship of Jesus and His Name

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

D.Power of God For Eternal Security in Jesus’ Name

1 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

1 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

1 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

VI.PRAISE AT THE TEMPLE (8)

A.The Lame Man's Deliverance

So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them — walking, leaping, and praising God.

1.He leaped up before he stood.

2.He stood up for the first time.

Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

3.He walked into the temple.

B.The Lame Man's Devotion

1.He went with them into the temple.

2.He wanted to go into the temple.

3.He worshipped and praised God outside and inside the temple.

CONCLUSION: ARE YOU TRULY . . .

1.. . . walking - in the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus."

2.. . . leaping" - filled with the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus."

3.. . . praising God - in the Spirit "In the Name of Jesus."