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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Explores the power of the Gospel, the purpose of preaching, and the passion for propagation, emphasizing the crucial role of the Holy Spirit.
Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the Lord's name. There's an undeniable energy in the air, a sense of expectancy and hope. It is the anticipation of the divine wisdom we are about to receive as we open the Holy Scriptures and let the Word of God speak to us. We are about to turn our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:14-21
Topics: Preaching, Gospel
To establish that the Corinthian’s conversion was consistent with the “pattern of conversions” outlined in the Book of Acts. Their conversion experience included hearing the gospel, believing it, and being baptized.
Outline. 1. The Corinthian’s Heard 2. The Corinthian’s Believed 3. The Corinthian’s Baptized Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the Corinthian Conversion. This lesson will clarify that their conversion experience followed the same “pattern of conversions” outlined in ...read more
Scripture: Acts 18:8-11
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Ephesians' conversion mirrors the “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. By their obedient faith: “God quickened them together with Christ; that, by grace, they might be saved through the faith.” This lesson dispels the notion of "salvation by grace only."
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Heard the Word of Truth 2. Believed in the Gospel of Salvation 3. Sealed with the Holy Spirit Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Ephesian’s Conversion.” Their conversion experience also aligns with others who obeyed the gospel of Christ. The ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 19:1-20, Acts 20:17-32, Ephesians 2:8-9
God definitely had a purpose in putting the story of the Philippian jailer in the scriptures.
It teaches many valuable lessons to those of us who are Christians. In every jail, you will find two kinds of people. • THE NOT GUILTY. Illus: We occasionally see on the news, that someone has spent years of his life behind bars for a crime he never committed. Even this very day, there are ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:27-34
Denomination: Baptist
“OUR ABILITY AND DESIRE TO VIEW OUR GOD, OURSELVES AND OTHERS DIFFERENTLY RESTS ON OUR ABILITY TO EMBRACE OUR PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST.”
THE DIFFERENCE CONVERSION SHOULD MAKE 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-20 SO FROM NOW ON WE REGARD NO ONE FROM A WORLDLY POINT OF VIEW. THOUGH WE ONCE REGARDED CHRIST IN THIS WAY, WE DO SO NO LONGER. 17 THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME! 18 ALL THIS IS ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.
Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:32-43
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.
The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-22
This lesson establishes that Peter's preaching on the Day of Pentecost resulted in 3000 souls becoming Christians. It addresses the false notion that “it doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as your heart is right.”
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Pentecostal’s Reprove 2. The Pentecostal’s Request 3. The Pentecostal’s Response Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Pentecostal’s Conversion.” This lesson is one of several that will deal with the Acts of Conversions, as seen ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:22-47
Here is the call/conversion story of Saul . From that story we understand: 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We need to be open for New Spiritual Revelations 3. We need to be ready to accept New Spiritual Assignments
Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 Title: Archenemy to Ambassador (Murderer turned Missionary) Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of Saul's call/conversion story. That story shares with us 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We must be open for New Spiritual ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-20
Denomination: Nazarene
To establish that the Ethiopian’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” outlined in the Book of Acts. This lesson speaks to the divine hand of God in conversion and illustrates the two components of the “new birth” in real-time.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Ethiopian’s Authority 2. The Ethiopian’s Ambassador 3. The Ethiopian’s Announcement Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “The Ethiopian’s Conversion.” We will focus on the man’s character, particularly his remarkable willingness to receive ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:26-39
To establish that the Samaritans were converted to the “gospel of Christ" through the preaching of Philip the Evangelist. This lesson and the “Pentecostal’s Conversion” allow seekers of truth to see the divine “pattern of conversion" in the Book of Acts.
INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Promise of Christ to Samaria 2. The Preaching of Christ in Samaria 3. The Pardon of Christ in Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Samaritan’s Conversion.” This is the second lesson in a series of messages regarding New ...read more
Scripture: Acts 8:1-24
I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.
Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-18
Second in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on Conversation with God (Prayer).
INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 58 is full of some deep things to say about prayer and fasting; a lot of good things that we aren’t going to talk about today. Why? We’re going back to SCHOOL; we want to emphasize the basic teachings or doctrines of our faith. Last week we began with “Salvation;” today we ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 58:9
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The fourth and final message in a series on the Apostles.
Ok, we got today’s very important birthday taken care of.... so let’s get started as we wrap up our series of messages today on what we have been calling the C-Team...or those guys that we have come to call apostles...the ones that followed Jesus around during the entire time he was on Earth...the ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11
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