Censoring Truth Acts 5:40-42 Intro: In our text tonight, we find the apostles in the early church forbidden from preaching the gospel. They were commanded not to speak in the name of Jesus. A. Their Command – vs. 40 “…they were commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus…” B.…
Renew Sermon Series Part 3 The Promise of Renewal Isaiah 40:31 They that wait upon the Lord SHALL RENEW their strength. Intro: In this series, we have looked at the PREREQUISITES of Renewal. Then we looked at the PREMISE for Renewal. The key is letting God do it; not trying to do it yourself. WAIT…
The Downsides of Doubt Matthew 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief. Intro: They were astonished at: A. His Words – 54 he taught them…insomuch that they were astonished… Matthew 7 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at…
Renew Sermon Series Part 1 The Premise of Renewal Intro: Last week, we looked at the things that happen that bring about fainting and weariness in our hearts. Today, more than in a long time, Christians are experiencing faintness; weariness. Even the youths. Even the young men. There is a specific group of people that…
The Atrocity of Apathy Philippians 2:20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. Alternate title: Nobody Cares Intro: Paul revealed that there was a serious lack of concern and care for the spiritual state of the church. A. Paul’s Concern – vs. 19 “…that I may know your…
Watch this message here: Renew Sermon Series Part 1 The Prerequisites of Renewal Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. 41:1 Keep silence before me, O islands;…
Watch this message here: Going Forward Exodus 14:15 And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: Intro: As we gather together for the last service of 2020, let’s turn our hearts to going forward. God is pleased when His people go forward.…
Watch this message here: God’s Prototype of the Local Church Part 7 A Generous Church Acts 2:45 Intro: Generosity is a characteristic of true Christianity. God set the ultimate example when He sent His son to die for the sins of the world. Jesus set the example by living a life of selfless sacrifice to…
Watch this message here: Lessons Learned in the Last Year Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Intro: We see God…
Watch Part 1 here Watch Part 2 here There Came Wise Men Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Intro: There are many references to wisdom in the Scriptures. A. The Significance of…