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'If you give Me your sin, I will give you My righteousness” Merry Christmas!

*Act 17:16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. Act 17:17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.* Sees something wrong and feels the need to change it *Act 17:18 Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also...

The Philippian Jailer Converted Act 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, Act 16:26 and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. Act 16:27 When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors w...

Luk 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. Luk 10:2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Luk 10:3 Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in th...

Act 10:17 Now while Peter was inwardly perplexed as to what the vision that he had seen might mean, behold, the men who were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood at the gate Act 10:18 and called out to ask whether Simon who was called Peter was lodging there. Act 10:19 And while Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are looking for yo...

Act 5:12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon's Portico. Act 5:13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. When God asked something of you there will always be risk. When with risk there is fear. (need boldness) Fear is overpowered by truth and love. Truth- fear is a lie...

Act 4:32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, Jesus Prayer and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. One problem was everyone’s problem NO one needed a ride No one needed money No one needed medicine No one needed someone to listen Act 4:33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimon...

Matt 16:18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Act 4:23 When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. Act 4:24 And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth...

Acts 4:1-22 *Salesman Story. “Confident“* If he didn't believe in what he is selling then more than likely you will not buy it. *Acts 4:1-4 - Practice it. * * Peter and John were proclaiming the gospel everywhere they went. They “practiced” their faith to anyone who would hear it. * Practice make you confident *Acts 4:5-7 - Intimidation - *Caiaphas - one of the Jewish leaders that handed Jesus ove...

Act 3:11 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s. Act 3:12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk? Wow what if we could do that? Jesus is attractive. Act 3:13 The God of Abraham, the...

Acts 3:1-10 Who were the first believers? / Blue collar every day people. Share the work, * Buddy System / Team work/Early Church * Luke 10:1 * No one can do EVERYTHING but EVERYONE can do SOMETHING See the wound, * What do you see? * It’s hard to look suffering in the face, isn’t it? Wouldn’t we rather turn away? Stare in a different direction? Fix our gaze on fairer objects? Wouldn’t we rather l...

*Act 1:6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” Act 1:7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. Act 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of...

Stewardship *1Pe 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:* Intro: Explain Stewardship (A king and his steward) Things We Steward: Children Money TIme Leadership (influence) Grace and Mercy Creation Resources *Dan 4:25 that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to e...

"Called Out to Speak Out" Last week, Called Out To Stand Out! Its not just enough to stand out! We must speak out! What are you doing to influence the life of those around you? *Power of Influence *John 1:33 - 37 * John had spent a large amount of time with these two men. Building a relationship with them. * Just by the testimony of John the Baptist, two men followed Christ. Those we influence thr...

"Called Out to Stand Out" *Joh 12:41 Isaiah said these things because he saw his glory and spoke of him.* *Joh 12:42 Nevertheless, many even of the authorities, believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; Joh 12:43 for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.* Real Faith (confes...

Neighbor *Luk 10:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luk 10:26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?”* *Luk 10:27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”*...

WAR IX “The Wisdom Weapon” Our goal is that everyone become mature in their faith. *Col 1:28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Col 1:29 For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.* Maturity affects many areas of life- Handling storms, decision making, direction of convictio...

"The Bump in the Night" *The Season we are in* * Things that we are faced with today in the world * -Covid-19 -Home School, on campus, or virtual learning -Flag or no Flag -Mask or no mask -Racial stance The enemy can NOT harm a hair on our head without the consent of our Father. (Luke 21:18) He has no authority. The tools the enemy tries to use -Fear -Anxiety -Depression -Division -Confusion -Iso...

WAR VIII “Counterfeit Faith III” WAR VIII “Counterfeit Faith” The Deception *Rom 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.* *Mat 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.* *Mat 7:22 On that day ma...