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Sermons on Acts
John 19:31-37
1. Request to hasten death
2. Reasons for these details
3. That you may believe
The one big idea: At the cross Jesus crushed the rebellion and now reigns from heaven to bring glory to his Father through the Spirit empowered work of his people to bring all nations into his kingdom to reign with him forever.
1. The baptism of Jesus put the powers of darkness on notice that God had come down to take back what was rightfully his.
2. Jesus began his destruction of the gates of hell and setting the captives free with Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the Living God.
3. The cross was the beginning of an unstoppable march across the known world that will result in a global Eden just as God planned.
John 16:4-11
The Spirit’s Ministry to the World
a. Concerning Sin Rom 3:23, 6:23
b. Concerning Righteousness Acts 2:22, Rom 3:21-22
c. Concerning Judgement Col 2:13-15, James 4:7, Eph 6:11
Is Church Membership Biblical?
1. Keeping track of members Acts 6:2-3
2. Instructions given to church leaders Acts 20:28-31, Heb 13:17, 1Pet 5:1-2
3. Instructions on church discipline Matt 18:15-17
4. Instructions to love and care for our members John 13: 34-35, Gal 6:10, Eph 2:19-20 1Tim 3:14-15
Acts 1:8
1. You will receive power
2. You will be My witnesses
Share the Good News!
Acts 2:22-39
The Reality of Jesus’ Life
The Reality of God’s Plan
The Reality of Jesus Death
The Reality of the Resurrection
The Reality of Our Need
1. Office of Elders
2. Qualifications for Elders
3. Duties of Elders
4. Set Apart for Ministry
Acts 6:1-7
Leadership Structure
Elders
Deacons
Members
Today’s message was from Acts 1:1-11 We have a great high Priest, a King of kings and Lord of lords alive and reigning over His kingdom. When Christ ascended into heaven He took up His throne given to Him by His Father.
What were the distinctives of the early church and what can we learn from them today? This message presents the biblical basis for serving in the church.