Witnesses of Christ’s Ascension (Acts 1:6-11)
Christ’s commission and ascension is a call to look beyond ourselves to take up a mission that is much greater than the immediate concerns of our community.
The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-5)
The mission of God begins with the command to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit. What Jesus has done & taught in the past & how he will in the Future.
Introduction to Acts (Chronological)
In sum, a sermon on the overview of Acts, has one application: Go and advance the gospel.
Introduction to Acts (part 1)
Acts teaches us that church growth is the result of faithful preaching. 1) Understanding the Gospel. 2) Preaching the Gospel. 3) Responding to the Gospel.
God Meant It For Good (Genesis 50)
The giving and receiving of forgiveness requires inward humility, upward faith, and outward compassion.
Fruitfulness & Faithfulness (Genesis 49:19-33)
How to be fruitful & faithful in a corrupt world. The Context of Fruitfulness (19–26). The Context of Worldliness (27). The Context of Faithfulness (28–33).
Destined to Make History (Genesis 49:1-18)
In this passage we see that there are consequences for sin, but God can turn them into blessings.
No simplified division. Sovereign, Savior, Supplier.
Passing On Our Faith (Genesis 48)
Are you passing your confession of faith on or is your confession of faith passing away with you? First, we will look at Past Supplication (1-12). Second, we’ll see Present Invocation (13-20). And third, we will note Future Benediction (21-22).
Gratitude (Genesis 46:31-47:31)
Gratitude is the expression of a dependent person who has received what he cannot earn. 1. Three Significant Requests. 2. Three Gracious Approvals. 3. Three Grateful Responses.
Prone to Wander (Genesis 45:16-46:31)
We are prone to wander, but God is faithful to guide us back to Himself. First, we will look at The Preparation for Jacob (45:16-28). Second, we’ll see The Migration of Jacob (46:1-27). And third, we will note The Reconciliation to Jacob (46:28-30).