23 Nov ACTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 9 – Discord (Acts 6:1-7)
1. Tension 2. Vision 3. Action 4. Unction...
1. Tension 2. Vision 3. Action 4. Unction...
1. POWER! (v12-16) a) The Church purged b) The world awed c) The lost saved d) The sick healed (John 14:12, 2 Cor 12:12) 2. PERIL! (v17-40) a) Imprisoned (v17-18) b) Empowered(v19) c) Defended (v33-39) d) Assaulted (v40) 3. PRAISE! (v41-42) a) They are rejoicing b) They are witnessing c) They are proclaiming...
1. ITS LIFE! Multitudes who believed A church pulsating with spiritual energy 2. ITS LORD! The risen Lord, Head of the Church 3. ITS LOVE! Unity, Community, Generosity & Ministry...
1. A THRONG! (v4) 5,000 men 2. A THREAT! (v1-22) Religious opposition answered 3. A THRONE! (v23-31) A throne of grace and government...
1. A SIGN! An amazing miracle – he clings to Peter & John 2. A SERMON! All about Jesus: a) A Servant b) The Holy One c) The Author of Life d) The Risen One e) The Powerful One f) The Ascended One g) The Judge 3. A SUMMONS! "Repent therefore...
1. ITS FOCUS! (v22-36) Jesus of Nazareth - His Condescension, Affirmation, Humiliation, Resurrection & Exaltation 2. ITS FORCE! (v37-41) A Holy Ghost conviction of sin. 3. ITS FRUIT! (v42-47) Salvation & Consecration The church born in power & pulsates in life & love...
1. ITS EVIDENCE! Sovereign supernatural signs to Ear, Eye, Heart & Tongue 2. ITS ELOQUENCE! "..we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God" (v11) 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! A fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy with Unity, Joy & Power...
1. THE AUTHOR! Luke the beloved physician 2. THE ANTHEM! The power of the risen Christ 3. THE AIM! To win the world for Jesus...
1. Rejoice in His Peace – (v36) - So Gracious 2. Rejoice in His Presence (v37-43) - So Tender 3. Rejoice in His Fulfillment of Prophecy (v44-45) - So Comforting 4. Rejoice in Proclaiming the Gospel (v46-48) - So Confirming 5. Rejoice in the Promise of Power (v49) - So Equipping 6. Rejoice in the...