Acts 2
Introduction: Last week…Scattered. Primarily we spoke about the disciples and what they did or didn’t do when the shepherd was struck…This week I want to look at not only what the disciples did, but a whole community of believers who were missing their shepherded. What did they do? The gathered.
Before I look at text, I want to talk about why, potentially, people don’t come together.
Why individuals don’t gather?
Why individuals don’t gather in church context?
Why did they Gather in upper room?
They remembered what Jesus said as stated in Acts 1. Luke sets up Pentecost
What happens at Pentecost?
Conclusion
: We need to gather…especially when we’ve been scattered.
It’s the enemy’s intention to divide and isolate…and he will use any and every possible method!
The Double-Minded
James 1:5-8 Introduction: I’d like to speak to you today aboutFaith, Expectations & Stability. Read text: James 5:1-8 Wisdom in the Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7 ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NKJ) NKJ Proverbs 2:6 ‘For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and…
Faith Without Works
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. Many verses say that true saving faith will…
Pearls for Wise Living – Week 1
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. There are many verses that say that true…
The Pool of Blessing
John 5 Let’s look at ‘The Pool of Blessing.’ Introduction:Question: If there was one thing that you’d like to see God do for you in 2026, what would that be? The Pool of Bethesda was the focus of a local legend about healing. The Pool of Bethesda was “in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate”…
Finishing Strong
Introduction: Introduction — The Difference Between Starting and Finishing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing strong is one of Scripture’s recurring themes — not just starting well, but ending with faith, endurance, and obedience. The Bible consistently frames the Christian life as a race, a fight, or a journey that requires perseverance. Question: What are some of…
It Shall Come to Pass
Introduction: Christmas is here! Wow! Isiah 9:6-7 Application: Depending…there are between 300 and 400 OT prophesies about a coming Messiah. Examples of Prophesied Events & Locations Origin: Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15), Virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), Descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:3), From the line of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Life & Ministry: Born in Bethlehem…
It Shall Come to Pass
Introduction: Christmas is here! Wow! Isiah 9:6-7 Application: Depending…there are between 300 and 400 OT prophesies about a coming Messiah. Examples of Prophesied Events & Locations Origin: Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15), Virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), Descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:3), From the line of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Life & Ministry: Born in Bethlehem…
