It's Time To Help Yourself
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Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John went to the Temple at three o’clock, the time set each day for the afternoon prayer service. 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 of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John went to the Temple at three o’clock, the time set each day for the afternoon prayer service. 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 of them that entered into the temple; 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms.
To begin with Brothers and sisters, it’s time to help yourself. You’ve been waiting for other people to be your savior, you’ve been waiting for other people to validate you. You’ve been waiting for other people to approve of you but you can start today by helping yourself. and this man in this text is waiting for people’s validation .
To begin with Brothers and sisters, it’s time to help yourself. You’ve been waiting for other people to be your savior, you’ve been waiting for other people to validate you. You’ve been waiting for other people to approve of you but you can start today by helping yourself. and this man in this text is waiting for people’s validation .
In 2022 it’s high time that you activate your own faith.
In 2022 it’s high time that you activate your own faith.
Tell your neighbor: You’ve got to help yourself.
Tell your neighbor: You’ve got to help yourself.
Let me tell the story, The bible says that Peter and John are now bonifided Apostles, Preachers, Teachers Leaders and avid prayers. We always say that the deacons and deaconesses ought to be able to pray, that’s right but the Preachers Pastors Elders and Bishops ought to be powerful prayers too.You should never have a weak pastor that won’t come and pray for you. I saw a nurse at the Hospital while seeing about Ryan, Pastor I see you coming and praying all the time. And then serving communion too. I said that’s what I’m called to do. This is a vocational calling from God!!!And the idea of the 4th district president calling for prayer was a good idea because the Bible says that Men ought to always Pray. Look at the text In Act 3 Peter and John have established a godly routine. They are going to church to Pray. I come to church to Pray Preach Praise and Worship. And now look Acts 3:2 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 of them that entered into the temple; The man was lame from birth… and that means that he was accustomed to disappointments, disrespect, and a disjointed lifestyle. And as a advocate for Special needs individuals I have a soft spot for them. I taught Special Education for 15 years and I’ve sen great results good results and unfavorable results. But the bottom line is they need assistance. And the lame man’s kinfolk was helping him, because the bible say they carried him and laid him at the gate of the temple. In other words there were no federal programs no disability act passed in congress no no no. If you had a child that had grown up and the load is too heavy for your family, then the only thing you could do was beg. His family put the lame man in a prime position to beg. And obviously the lame man had gotten good at begging because he caught the attention of Peter and John.
Let me tell the story, The bible says that Peter and John are now bonifided Apostles, Preachers, Teachers Leaders and avid prayers. We always say that the deacons and deaconesses ought to be able to pray, that’s right but the Preachers Pastors Elders and Bishops ought to be powerful prayers too.You should never have a weak pastor that won’t come and pray for you. I saw a nurse at the Hospital while seeing about Ryan, Pastor I see you coming and praying all the time. And then serving communion too. I said that’s what I’m called to do. This is a vocational calling from God!!!And the idea of the 4th district president calling for prayer was a good idea because the Bible says that Men ought to always Pray. Look at the text In Act 3 Peter and John have established a godly routine. They are going to church to Pray. I come to church to Pray Preach Praise and Worship. And now look Acts 3:2 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 of them that entered into the temple; The man was lame from birth… and that means that he was accustomed to disappointments, disrespect, and a disjointed lifestyle. And as a advocate for Special needs individuals I have a soft spot for them. I taught Special Education for 15 years and I’ve sen great results good results and unfavorable results. But the bottom line is they need assistance. And the lame man’s kinfolk was helping him, because the bible say they carried him and laid him at the gate of the temple. In other words there were no federal programs no disability act passed in congress no no no. If you had a child that had grown up and the load is too heavy for your family, then the only thing you could do was beg. His family put the lame man in a prime position to beg. And obviously the lame man had gotten good at begging because he caught the attention of Peter and John.
This man was compelled to beg everyday.He was in bad shape. He needed help. He needed something more than the few coins thrown in his tin can. So here is Peter and John and the bible says in Acts 3: 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. I’ve always said you never know when God is going to allow to you to meet the right people. God will fix it so you meet people with power influence and ability. When you meet the right people it will change your life forever. And I like Peter and John’s response in Act 3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. In other words we see your routine. We’ve watched you beg. We see your problem. And we’re here to help you.
This man was compelled to beg everyday.He was in bad shape. He needed help. He needed something more than the few coins thrown in his tin can. So here is Peter and John and the bible says in Acts 3: 3 Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. I’ve always said you never know when God is going to allow to you to meet the right people. God will fix it so you meet people with power influence and ability. When you meet the right people it will change your life forever. And I like Peter and John’s response in Act 3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. In other words we see your routine. We’ve watched you beg. We see your problem. And we’re here to help you.
And listen to me why take advice from somebody who has never done what you’re trying to do.Stop listening to those Monday morning quarterbacks who have so much to say about how they would have done things, when in reality they haven’t succeeded at nothing. You can’t tell me how to win if you’ve never been a winner.Peter and John are proven winners. Because when Jesus sent the disciples out into the ministry field they came back saying Master we cast out demons in your name and we healed folk in your name. So Peter and John have had experience with this before. Peter and John saw Jesus make the lame to walk the dumb to talk the deaf to hear the blind to see and raised the dead. Peter and John saw the Power of God in the name of Jesus. And we know this to be true because Acts 3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. WE KNOW WHAT TO DO
And listen to me why take advice from somebody who has never done what you’re trying to do.Stop listening to those Monday morning quarterbacks who have so much to say about how they would have done things, when in reality they haven’t succeeded at nothing. You can’t tell me how to win if you’ve never been a winner.Peter and John are proven winners. Because when Jesus sent the disciples out into the ministry field they came back saying Master we cast out demons in your name and we healed folk in your name. So Peter and John have had experience with this before. Peter and John saw Jesus make the lame to walk the dumb to talk the deaf to hear the blind to see and raised the dead. Peter and John saw the Power of God in the name of Jesus. And we know this to be true because Acts 3:4 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. WE KNOW WHAT TO DO
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. THE LAME MAN WAS EXPECTING MONEY BUT GOD HAS GOT SOMETHING BETTER FOR US THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY.
5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. THE LAME MAN WAS EXPECTING MONEY BUT GOD HAS GOT SOMETHING BETTER FOR US THAT MONEY CAN’T BUY.
MONEY CAN’T FIX THE BONDAGE I’M IN MONEY CAN’T PROVIDE GODLY ASSISTANCE. MONEY CAN’T SAVE MONEY CAN’T HEAL YOU. MONEY CAN’T BRING YOU INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
MONEY CAN’T FIX THE BONDAGE I’M IN MONEY CAN’T PROVIDE GODLY ASSISTANCE. MONEY CAN’T SAVE MONEY CAN’T HEAL YOU. MONEY CAN’T BRING YOU INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD.
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS.
MONEY CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS.
MONEY CAN’T TRUE FAMILY
MONEY CAN’T TRUE FAMILY
AND PETER !!! SPEAKS MATTER OF FACTLY AND SAYS IN VERSE
AND PETER !!! SPEAKS MATTER OF FACTLY AND SAYS IN VERSE
6. Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. I’ve got a Sunday morning feeling when I say “In the name of Jesus”Yes Sir. Yes Sir Yes Sir because The name ame ame ame of Jesus soothes all of my sorrows Oh Lord .The name of Jesus causes miraculous things to occur. Yes it’ll make the lame to walk the dumb to talk the deaf to hear and it’ll raise the dead. Oh yes it will because the bible says in verse 7 And Peter took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8 And the lame man leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. If the lord have healed your body why don’t you stand up and tell your neighbor that God’s been good to me . Oh Lord He’s been better to me tan I’ve been to myself.
6. Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. I’ve got a Sunday morning feeling when I say “In the name of Jesus”Yes Sir. Yes Sir Yes Sir because The name ame ame ame of Jesus soothes all of my sorrows Oh Lord .The name of Jesus causes miraculous things to occur. Yes it’ll make the lame to walk the dumb to talk the deaf to hear and it’ll raise the dead. Oh yes it will because the bible says in verse 7 And Peter took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 8 And the lame man leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. If the lord have healed your body why don’t you stand up and tell your neighbor that God’s been good to me . Oh Lord He’s been better to me tan I’ve been to myself.
And the bible says that the lame man He went into the Temple with Peter and John yes, walking and jumping and praising God. 9–10 All the people recognized him as the crippled man who always sat by the Beautiful Gate begging for money.
And the bible says that the lame man He went into the Temple with Peter and John yes, walking and jumping and praising God. 9–10 All the people recognized him as the crippled man who always sat by the Beautiful Gate begging for money.
Oh but now he’s got a new walk now he had a new talk now he has a new way. The lame man is now saying “Ain’t GOD Alright Ain’t He Alright .And the people in the temple were amazed at how God had healed this cripple man. They all wondered how this could happen. And if you need a healing today try My God Yes Jehovah Ralpha the God that heals
Oh but now he’s got a new walk now he had a new talk now he has a new way. The lame man is now saying “Ain’t GOD Alright Ain’t He Alright .And the people in the temple were amazed at how God had healed this cripple man. They all wondered how this could happen. And if you need a healing today try My God Yes Jehovah Ralpha the God that heals
The Everyday Bible: New Century Version (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2005), Ac 3:8–10.
The Holy Bible: King James Version, Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version. (Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 2009), Ac 3:6–8. that
