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Peter’s First Sermon
Acts 2:1-47 It is so good to be right with God. The day that Peter preached his first sermon under the power of the Holy Spirit, 3000 devout men heard the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own heart language as Peter and the other disciples spoke to them in languages they didn’t know. God made that happen, they were saved, and it changed their lives. Scriptures Referenced Joel 2:28 Exodus 32:1-35
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1:1-26 With the death of Jesus on the cross, the apostles were left in mourning and confusion, but Jesus spent His time preparing them to serve Him. When Jesus died, was buried, then resurrected and He ascended into heaven, it was all pre-planned. It was God’s plan. But that wasn’t the end of it. God planned to use the people who chose Jesus to be a light to the world so that He and His Son Jesus would be…
Where is our Hope?
Mark 16:1-13 We celebrate the birth of the baby, but that baby grew to be a man, perfect and sinless. He became the sacrifice that saved us from our sins. He did something for us that none of us can do for ourselves, purely out of His love for us. Enjoy the holidays that God gives you. Enjoy the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but always remember, the baby coming was just the first step He took…
The Man on a Tree
Mark 15:20-40 It’s one of the saddest moments in the history of mankind, but one of the most necessary moments at the same time. Jesus, died on a cross so that we could have the hope of eternal life with Him because He has been raised from the dead and we can trust in His grace to save us. Scriptures Referenced Isaiah 52:14 Psalm 22:18 Matthew 27:51-53 Isaiah 53:9 Psalm 69:21 Psalm 22:14-15 Psalm 34:20 Psalm 22:7-8 Psalm 22:1 John…
The Long Road to the Cross
Mark 15:1-21 Do you struggle with the brutality of the world around you? Jesus was brutalized so badly that the word says He was hard to recognize as a man. But He went through it all for us. His love for us is beyond our comprehension and His love for us never fails. Scriptures Referenced Matthew 27:12-14 Matthew 27:27-31 Luke 23:2 1 Peter 2:24 Luke 23:4
Denial, Chaos and Conviction
Mark 14:66-72 So we are taking some time here to circle back to Peter’s denial of his knowledge or relationship with Jesus. You can be sure that all the disciples fell away as Jesus said they would. Peter’s denial and ultimate restoration serve as an aid to us, not because he was the only one that failed Jesus here, but because he is the strongest example of that failure and the grace that Jesus offered when He restored him. Scriptures…
The Trial or the Travesty
Mark 14:53-65 The trial the Jesus endured was truly a travesty. A true miscarriage of justice where a completely innocent man was condemned to death. It is sad that this happened, but it shows the condition of man’s heart and our need for the grace that Jesus purchased for us on the cross. Scriptures Referenced John 18:12-14 Matthew 26:57-68 Luke 23:8-12 John 18:19-23 John 18:28-38 Luke 23:13-25 John 11:48-52 Luke 23:1-5
Prayer
Mark 14:32-41a Prayer, conversation with God. What an insightful thing to do, to ask Jesus, the Son of God how to pray. And what a gift, that Jesus would share with His disciples, the concepts we need to understand to have effective prayers with our God. Scriptures Referenced Luke 5:15-16 Matthew 6:9-13 Mark 1:35 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Dinner With Jesus
Mark 14:12-26 Do you wonder if the disciples were surprised when Jesus told them He had been longing to have supper with them? It was a special evening and a special meal that Jesus shared with them in the upper room. Scriptures Referenced Romans 10:9-13 Deuteronomy 16:5-6 John 13:21-30 Luke 22:8 Luke 22:21-23 John 13:31-35 Exodus 12:1-13 Matthew 26:20-25
Doing for Jesus?
Mark 14:1-11 Even though Jesus wasn’t well regarded by the religious authorities, He was loved by many people and many cared for Him. Some even made huge sacrifices to meet His needs, not even realizing the sacrifice He would make for them was beyond anything they could imagine. Scriptures Referenced Matthew 26:1-13 John 12:1-8 Luke 22:1-2 Luke 7:36–50 John 11:45-53
What’s Your Problem Jonah
Jonah 4:1-11 Just because God uses you to accomplish His purposes, doesn’t mean that you are going to like it. Jonah did what God called him to do, but he didn’t like the results. It seems kind of foolish, but God’s will, will be done. And that’s a good thing, like it or not. Scriptures Referenced Genesis 22:15-18 Matthew 12:39-41 Esther 4:13-14 Luke 11:29-32 Matthew 22:37-39
It Seems Fishy to Me (Part 2)
Jonah 2:1-10, 3:1-10 After dining with a big fish for a few days, Jonah is energized and prays to God because he is ready to do the work that God has prepared for him. After landing on a beach and taking a little walk, Jonah travels through the streets of Ninevah preaching a message of repentance. The funny thing is, it worked! The people repented and God didn’t destroy Ninevah, at least not then. Scriptures Referenced Jonah 1:17 1 Samuel…