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Life Truths From The Chief Of Sinners
Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. Discern True Hope
Contributed on May 6, 2022
We know much about the life of the man from Tarsus who went on to write more than half of our New Testament. As we look into Paul’s life, we will be looking for life truths - lessons that will help us to walk closely to Christ.
Life Truths from the Chief of Sinners DISCERN TRUE HOPE Acts 7:54-8:3 Introduction First message in a series: Life Truths From the Chief of Sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save ...read more
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2. Accept The Truth
Contributed on May 12, 2022
Saul’s encounter with Jesus is an iconic turning point for him. Saul, who thought his eyes were wide open to the threat of the Jesus people, is now blinded and led into Damascus.
Life Lessons From the Chief of Sinners Accept the Truth Acts 9:1-19 Introduction Last week we talked about the brutal and vicious persecution of the man from Tarsus. His hatred for followers of Jesus was frightening to the believers of that day. In spite of his great familiarity with the Hebrew ...read more
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3. Open Your Heart
Contributed on May 26, 2022
Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners Open Your Heart Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” It is amazing ...read more
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4. Decide Now!
Contributed on Jun 2, 2022
Many people live under the spell of procrastination - especially of things that they would rather not do. It always seems there is something more important now that keeps me from the thing I do not want to do.
-Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners- Decide Now Acts 16:16-34 Introduction Many people live under the spell of procrastination - especially of things that they would rather not do. It always seems there is something more important now that keeps me from the thing I do not want to do. ...read more
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5. Love Your Faith Family
Contributed on Jun 8, 2022
If Paul was obsessive about teaching the gospel of Christ, he was just as devoted to encouraging the church to love one another.
Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Love Your Faith Family Acts 20:17-38 Introduction The amazing transformation of Saul the Persecutor to Paul the Apostle has so much to teach us about following Jesus. The Chief of Sinners teaches us: -Discern the hope found in Jesus -Accept the Truth when ...read more
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6. Don't Stop At Almost
Contributed on Jun 14, 2022
However you read it, in such a short time Agrippa was given opportunity to be a Christian - but he did not.
Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Don’t Stop At Almost Acts 26:1-29 Introduction “The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word, almost.” - Nikita Gill Today’s text has a wealthy ruler saying, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (KJV) “Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do ...read more
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7. Experience The Beauty Of Redemption
Contributed on Jun 23, 2022
The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.
Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners The Beauty of Redemption Introduction The Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more