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Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 5:1-11
Theme: Be Filled With God's Truth to Crowd Out Satan's Lies.
What truth crowds out the lies? Truth about...
One: ...the generosity that love produces – v.4:23-37
- Generosity is a love-motivated sharing.
- Generosity involves biblical discernment.
Two: ...the temptation that Satan designs – v.5:3
- Satan appeals to our desires.
- Satan desires our ruin.
Three: ...the holiness that God demands – v.4-5, 9-10
- God is holy.
- Therefore, sin is costly.
Four: ...the choices that you make – v.2-4
- Trust and obey.
- Confess and forsake.
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 4:23-37
Theme: The church's boldness must be anchored in the sovereignty of God.
God's sovereignty is revealed in...
One: ...the authority of the master over the servant – v.24ff
Two: ...His creation of all things – v.24
Three: ...His rule over rebel nations – v.25-26
Four: ...the death of Christ in the plan of God – v.27-28
Five: ...the boldness of the church to speak truth – v.29
Six: ...the resurrection of Jesus from the dead – v.33
Seven: ...the church's generosity at personal cost – v.32
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 4:1-22
Theme: We must be clear that Jesus - only Jesus - is the way to heaven.
"Jesus, Only Jesus" represents...
One: ...an irritation to unbelievers - v.1-3
Two: ...the power of God for salvation - v.4
Three: ...the Spirit-enabled answer for our hope - v.5-10
Four: ...the exclusive way to eternal life - v.11-12
Five: ...the testimony of life transformation - v.13-14
Six: ...the measure of true authority - v.15-22
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 3:1-26
Theme: Jesus can transform your life.
A Sign: from lame to leaping
(About Miraculous Gifts)
- God can do miracles.
- Miraculous gifts are observed in 4 primary eras: Moses; Elijah & Elisha; Jesus; Apostles.
- The purpose is to authenticate God's revelation.
A Sermon
- Sinners are trapped in sin's ruin.
- The gospel is the power of God for salvation.
- Salvation will culminate in the full restoration of a new creation.
Conclusion
- What did Peter have? ("what I do have I give to you")
- A: the gospel of the transforming power of Jesus Christ
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 2:41-47
Theme: As the family of God, we must commit to living our Christian lives together.
One: Commit to the Apostles' Teaching
- Jesus' commission
- Peter's example : Jesus is the risen Christ and the ruling Lord
- The written record (the canon of Scripture)
Two: Commit to Fellowship = something in common
- Celebrating our bond
- Sharing our needs
Three: Commit to Breaking of Bread
- The Lord's Supper
- The common meals
Four: Commit to Prayer
- For understanding and application of the Word
- For one another's needs
- For daily bread and love to share it
- For God's work among us: awe, favor, & fruit
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 2:22-41
Theme: Jesus Christ is Lord
Taking Notes on Peter's Sermon
Jesus of Nazareth - v.22
- God's agent of redemption
- Confirmed by signs
Crucified and Killed - v.23
- The sinful plan of men
- The definite plan on God
God Raised Him Up - v.24
- The death of death
- According to God's plan
Exalted at the right hand of God - v.33
- Jesus gave the Spirit
- For the advance of the Kingdom
God Has Made Him Both Lord and Christ - v.36
- Certainty of His rule
- Certainty of our guilt
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Theme: God gives the Spirit to empower his witnesses to advance the kingdom.
What Makes Pentecost So Significant?
One: The Building of God's Church
Two: The Wonder of God's Presence
Three: The Filling by God's Spirit
Four: The Certainty of God's Word
Five: The Invitation of God's Salvation
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts: The Advance of the Kingdom
Text: Acts 1:12-26
Theme: We must take steps of faith while waiting on God's plan.
One: Remember that Jesus is Lord.
- What he said we should do.
- What he said he would do.
Two: Find the value of unity in the family of God.
Three: Pray with other Christians.
Four: Seek to determine God's will.
- Know God's word.
- Pray for direction.
- Surrender your control.
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts
Text: Acts 1:6-11
One: You must understand the kingdom.
- Its nature: it is spiritual
- Its scope: it is universal
- Its time: now and then
Two: You must understand kingdom advance.
- How? The power of the Spirit
- What? Be witnesses
- Where? Everywhere
Three: You must understand the kingdom's King.
- Taken to heaven
- Coming again
You will receive power...you will be my witnesses... ~ Acts 1:8
Series: Acts
Text: Acts 1:1-5
The Story Continues
- Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke.
- Luke traveled with Paul.
- The apostles, the church, and the Holy Spirit all glorify the work of Jesus Christ.
3 Realities that Enable that Continuing Gospel Story
- The hope of the resurrection
- The victory of the Kingdom
- The presence of the Holy Spirit
Theme of the Continuing Story
- The advancement of the Kingdom
In the first book...all that Jesus began to do and teach... ~ Acts 1:1
Series: Haggai: Consider Your Ways
Text: Haggai 2:20-23
God's reign is seen in two promised events:
- The judgment of the nations
- The triumph of the Messiah.
Reasons for our hope in God's reign:
- Because our God is the Lord of Hosts
- Because our God is faithful to his covenant promises
- Because the gospel is the power of God
- Because Christ is King
Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways. ~ Haggai 1:5
Series: Haggai: Consider Your Ways
Text: Haggai 2:10-19
The Hope of Holiness
One: Holiness doesn't just happen.
Two: Sin never ultimately satisfies.
Three: Mercy makes for new beginnings.
Four: Grace gives blessing for nothing.
Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. ~ Haggai 1:5
Series: Haggai: Consider Your Ways
Text: Haggai 2:1-9
Finding Your Significance in God's Plan
Discouragement: A longing for obvious significance.
Encouragement: An understanding of present significance.
- God's presence with us
- God's purpose for us
- Be strong
- Work
- Fear not
Encouragement: A hope in future significance.
- God will receive glory through Christ in the church.
Conclusions:
- Don't search for significance in shallow comparisons.
- Invest in God's agenda.
- Rest in the victory that will be fully revealed.
Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. ~ Haggai 1:5
Series: Consider Your Ways
Text: Haggai 1:1-15
What does it look like to consider our ways?
One: Stop trying to justify your apathy.
Two: Examine closely the evidence of your priorities.
Three: Recognize the cause of your dissatisfaction.
Four: Take practical steps of worshipful obedience.
Four: Renew your mind with what God says.
Six: Yield to the Spirit's leading to do kingdom work.
Series: Haggai: Consider Your Ways
Text: Haggai
All Scripture is Profitable.
The Role of the Prophet: to reveal God's truth to the people by the Spirit.
Two Challenges:
- Prophetic fog - intentional ambiguity; we don't get all the details
- Prophetic form - the use of figurative language and a sense of imminence
The Big Question: What did the prophets say that stirred these people to do God's work?
The Theme of Haggai: Consider your ways!
Lessons for us:
- Trust God's control.
- Receive God's grace.
- Believe God's word.
Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways. ~ Haggai 1:5
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview 4 of 4
Text: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
The New Testament
One: The Gospels: the introduction to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Two: The Acts: the proclamation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Three: The Letters: the explanation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Four: Revelation: the consummation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Conclusion:
- The Old Testament is the preparation for a person.
- The New Testament is the manifestation of that person.
- The whole Bible is the revelation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview 3 of 4
Text: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
The Books of the Prophecy
One: The Content of the Books of Prophecy.
- Preaching
- Predictions
Two: The Issue of the Books of Prophecy.
- The issue is loyalty.
Three: The Function of the Books of Prophecy
- To prepare us for a perfect Prophet with a perfect message.
Conclusion: The Old Testament is unsatisfying.
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20
Series: Beginning with Moses: Bible Overview 2 of 4
Text: Luke 24:27 And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
The Books of History
One: The Content of the Books of History
- Hope
- Disappointment
Two: The Issue of the Books of History
- The issue is Leadership
Three: The Function of the Books of History
- To prepare us for a perfect King with a perfect kingdom.
The Books of Poetry
(Wisdom Literature)
One: The Content of the Books of Poetry
- Psalms = the will of the perfect Leader
- Proverbs = the wisdom of the perfect Leader
- Ecclesiastes = the values of the perfect Leader
- Song of Solomon = the heart of the perfect Leader
Two: The Issue of the Books of Poetry
- The issue is character
Three: The Function of the Books of Poetry
- To create a longing for the perfect Leader.
For all the promises of God find their Yes in Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:20