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!
May 7, 2017 – Fruit vs Flesh – Part 3 – Sowing
Introduction : Last week: Fruit of Spirit Galatians 6:7-8 NKJ Galatians 6:7 “ Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the…
April 30, 2017 – Fruit and Flesh Part 2
Works of Flesh vs. Fruit of Spirit – Week 2 Galatians 5:1, 16-26 Introduction : Last week: Works of the Flesh Romans 7:14-25 Only one side of the coin! But…….The Fruit of the Spirit Fruit of the Spirit – Visible Growth in Jesus Christ “Fruit of the Spirit” is a biblical term that sums up…
April 23, 2017- Fruit or Works – Fruit vs Flesh – Part 1
Works of Flesh vs. Fruit of Spirit Galatians 5:1, 16-26 Introduction : I begin a new series today that I have had in mind and heart for a few months now. Galatians 5:1 “So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery…
April 16 – Easter Sunday 2017 – “But What About You?”
Easter Sunday – Matthew 16:13-17 Introduction : Metempsychosis or transmigration of souls, was a pretty common known and recognized Pharisaical doctrine. John The Baptist – In Isaiah 40:3, the prophet writes about a person in the desert who prepares the way for the Lord. This prophecy foreshadowed the life of John the Baptist, who played…
April 9 – Palm Sunday 2017 – Destiny, Difficulty and Purpose
Luke 11:1-11 Read Text: Introduction: Palm Sunday is the day we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, one week before His resurrection. Palm Sunday began with Jesus and His disciples traveling over the Mount of Olives . The Lord sent two disciples ahead into the village of Bethphage to find an animal…
April 2 – Good Indeed
Romans 1:1-17 Introduction: One of my more recently developed habits is to turn on the news the moment I wake up. I have a channel that I turn to and off we go (sometimes right back to sleep). My motivation I guess is to be caught-up. What happened while I was asleep. Usually, the ‘headlines’…
March 26 – Being a Missions Church
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March 12 – Missions Month – Good Samaritan
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February 26 – Overcoming Addictions
Proverbs 23 Introduction: This morning I conclude a long series about “Wising Up,” a series of wisdom instructions from the Proverbs. This morning I look to Proverbs 23 for the talking point of my message this morning. I use the term “talking point” rather than sermon today for a reason. I would prefer that we…