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Acts 13: 6-16 ; 26-39 As we continue our study this morning, I want to remind us of our theme verse: Acts 17:6 – ...These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also. Paul, Barnabas, and the others who traveled with them were literally turning the world upside down for the cause of Christ.…

On February 26 the Portland Trail Blazers played and defeated the Houston Rockets by a score of 131-114. The remarkable part of this game was the all-star player for the Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, scored 71 points in a single game without overtime. This is an impressive feat that you could boast…

“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.” ― Mark Twain “Procrastination always gives you something to look forward to.” ― Joan Konner “Procrastination is the thief of time” ― Edward Young We are all guilty of some procrastination. However, the Gospel should be…

The Power of the Church The power of the church is its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline Spiritual Warfare 3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but…

The ministry of Jesus was marked by: Astonishing Authority Abject Alarm Authentic Amazement In the past couple of weeks, we have looked at how Jesus’ hometown reacted to his teaching in the temple. What began with people having a favorable impression from the people who knew him very quickly devolved…

The ministry of Jesus was marked by: Astonishing Authority Abject Alarm Authentic Amazement In the past couple of weeks, we have looked at how Jesus’ hometown reacted to his teaching in the temple. What began with people having a favorable impression from the people who knew him very quickly devolved…

Intro: (“Pray” Video) As we have gone through our study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, I’ve mentioned that the Thessalonian believers were confused and upset… Because, some angry Jews had forced Paul out of town… and then they even forged a letter, with Paul’s signature, that was full of false information.…

I Timothy 1:12-20 Scripture Reader: A.J. Katzberg Introduction Good morning once again to you. We are in the second week of our exploration of the first letter of Paul to the young pastor Timothy at the church in Ephesus. Each time I get into this letter I get more and more excited about what God has…

The authority of Christ and that of Scripture are one. R. C. Sproul Mark 1:21–28 This morning we are brought to Capernaum by Mark. Capernaum is where most of Jesus’s earthly ministry will take place from. Now, we must understand the Lord wasn’t random when he did things, he wasn’t random when he moved…

just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace. Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or…

Mark 3:13-19 William Barclay gives a very informative introduction to the choosing of the 12 apostles and I want to share it with you. He says, “JESUS had come to a very important moment in his life and work. He had emerged with his message; he had chosen his method; he had gone throughout Galilee preaching…

I was a collector of blades in my early twenties. I thought I was going to collect swords and knives and have a room full of swords on display all over the walls. I wasn’t always looking for something functional. I saw them as art. I wanted the displays to make a statement. I would see a sword in a movie…

The ministry of Jesus was marked by: Astonishing Authority Abject Alarm Authentic Amazement In the past couple of weeks, we have looked at how Jesus’ hometown reacted to his teaching in the temple. What began with people having a favorable impression from the people who knew him very quickly devolved…

The Gospel of Jesus When I was thinking about switching gears for Easter and doing a short sermon series, I immediately had an idea to do a Birth Story, a story that highlighted Jesus’ life, and then obviously the resurrection story. But I didn’t know which stories I wanted to cover. Like if you were…

John 14:1 0 -14 Proposition: God wants us to know that we will see the power of prayer when we pray in submission to His will, and to both the power and purpose of God. Read the text John 14:1-14 . Proposition: God wants us to know that we will see the power of prayer when we submit to His will to both…

What is your mission? Do you know your mission? Do you have a mission statement (read yours) God’s mission was to save sinful man Jesus mission was to reconcile sinful man to God Paul’s mission is laid out before us in the passage we have to look at today. Again I ask, do you know your mission? Can your…

Today is the last week of this series, “Hooked”. My prayer is that each week you have more of a desire to reach the lost than ever before. Our time on this earth is short and we need to do what we can to be disciple makers. God is wanting to use each of you to go into the world and that is what our text…

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable…

The Scandal of the Gospel Isaiah 53:7–9 (ESV) 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 13, Session 3 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Nov. 2022. Summary and Goal Elijah was called to anoint Elisha as a prophet in Elijah’s place by the Lord…

Our Scripture lesson today is taken from Luke 4:14-15 : And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. May God bless this, the reading of His holy and infallible…

Introduction If you had to tell someone in 1-3 words what the life, teaching, and ministry of Jesus Christ meant, what would you say? Some might say love. Jesus certainly talked about love, but when looking at the gospels I don’t think you’ll find love as the dominant theme. Some might say forgiveness.…

Evening 15 October 23

Mark 16:19-20 An American Dictionary of the English Language (IMPLICATION) IMPLIC̵A´TION An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; a tacit inference, or something fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; ASCEN´SION, n. [L. ascensio.] 1. The act of ascending; a rising. It…