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Paul A Man on A MISSION Scripture: Acts 20 through ch 28 Topic: Endurance GOAL: encourage saints that are ready to quit 1. To Know: Where their strength comes from 2. To Feel: Empowered 3. To Do: Get up INTRO: Main Idea --> Pauls Heartbeat We are going to look at a few chapters that comprises the end…

As we have been studying our way through Acts, we have been seeing the theme which is spelled out in the very beginning of the book. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This…

8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in…

The book of Acts moves fairly quickly from one place to the next and it is easy to get the impression that all the events happened in a very short period of time. But in reality this book covers a span of 32 years from the ascention of Jesus to Paul’s imprisonment in Rome in about AD 62. And his third…

Thegospel is opposed byboth Wolves and Wolvs masquerading as sheep.

We've come to the end of Acts and we summarised it from the perspective that it's a Spirit-empowered, boundary-crossing GROWTH story. It encourages us in our faith journey of growth, and as we boldly share the gospel.

We left off last time with the promise that if we are in Christ we have been reconciled with Him and can stay that way, reconciled if we continue in our faith. Lets begin reading our reading today at Colossians 1:24 - 2:5 24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what…

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1. Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem . (1) A. Paul was received gladly… at first . (1) B. Paul gave a good report. 2. The elder’s response to Paul. (2) A. The elders glorified God. (2) B. The elders were less than happy with Paul. (2) C. The elders had a plan ready. We have four men that have take the vow…

Acts 29 We spent the last 37 weeks traveling through the book of Acts. It has been a joy and a journey for me and I’m sure for you as well. What I want to do this morning is highlight some key insights into the book and then I want to give you all the opportunity to speak up and out about how we can…

15 And after those days we packed and went up to Jerusalem. 16 Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge. 17 And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 On the following…

God Honoring Witness Intro .Acts 21:17-22:21 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther confronted the Catholic Church by nailing his 95 theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. These theses were a list of problems that he saw within the teaching of the Catholic Church. Including- Indulgences…

GOOD MORNING CHURCH! LET’S PRAY In Acts 21–23, therefore, to which we have now come, Luke depicts the reaction to the gospel of two communities—of the Jews who were increasingly hostile to it, and of the Romans who were consistently friendly to it. The two themes of Jewish opposition and Roman justice…

May I speak to the people Prophesy fulfilled Paul is in chains (bound). Still in chains he is polite and particular. Where we are at: Paul had been accused of defiling temple (Act21:28-29) Accused of saying not to adhere to the law of Moses Teach not to circumcise Teach not to follow the traditions of…

Paul’s intention and knowledge Paul had been heading to Jerusalem for Pentecost and with purpose too. Here is what we know. Paul’s intentions , be in Jerusalem by Pentecost (Act20:16) 16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to…

A perplexing issue The third missionary trip has come to an end. Time to give the mission report to James, and the elders there in the church in Jerusalem. It was exciting but there was some issues too, that is what we are going to look at tonight. The Text (Act21:17-26) 17 After we arrived in Jerusalem,…

Philippians 4:6-9 · Decision making is a process that includes making a choice or judgment about an attitude or action. · Decisions are an act of the will, and they are always influenced by either the mind or the emotions. · Ultimately every decision we make ought to be based upon this question: What…

Coming Home Familiar, Comfortable . . . It feels like you belong. This is where we find Paul. He is in Jerusalem. He is in the temple. He is participating in the customs of his people. He is enjoying what feels familiar and for years spoke to his heart and his devotion to God. Now imagine if your family…

To be winsome 1: generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence 〈a winsome smile〉 In our family we have a running joke amongst our older three kids. When they were little, James was adorable, he had big blue eyes that melted his mom’s heart. His older sisters were cunning.…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

I Will Build My Church… these are the words promised by Jesus Christ in Matthew 16:18 … and the gates of Hell will not overpower it!!! Christ when He left gave a mandate… Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the…

Humility Humility is a cornerstone in our relationship with Christ. Why is that? 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another,…

Those entrusted with the task of preaching must ensure that their lives are in line with their message. They must be of good character and conduct, be consistent in all they teach and do and be accountable to others.

IRL Who here that is over 50 know what the three letters IRL stands for? In Real Life Now, I should perhaps mention I’m the type of person that writes all my words out in full, even in text messages, but my understanding is that when young people use IRL, it’s essentially an admission that the online…