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Chosen to Serve (Acts 6:1-7)

Introduction The church rapidly grew from a group of 120 (1:15) > 10,000+ within Jerusalem. Before it spread beyond (8:1), leadership and structure were established. Read Acts 6:1-7 The growth of the church is a good thing, but it brings new challenges. Prior to this passage, the church had withstood persecution and moral corruption. Now, we see how they fight the threat of division. The selection of these seven men will prove to be instrumental in the spread of the…

Number Our Days – Pt. 2 (Psalm 90)

Introduction Never resolved: “I hope to spend less time in prayer…” Hengstenberg There are scarcely ten in ten thousand moved by these things as they ought to be. Read Psalm 90 Our Shelter (1-2) God’s eternal affection despite our fickleness. The “dwelling place” all generations. Our Judge (3-11) Our Help (12-17) Teach Us and Have Pity On Us (12-13) Satisfy Us and Gladden Us (14-15) Illuminate Us and Favor Us (16-17) Our Judge (3-11) 3-4 Spurgeon, “God resolves and man…

Number Our Days – Pt. 1 (Psalm 90)

Introduction Historically preached at end of the year. Church of England (19c) read this at funerals. Moses probably prayed this for Israel near the end of his life. He looked out across the Dead Sea at the Promised Land that would be divided among the twelve tribes. Appreciating the hills, valleys, and vegetation, he meditated upon the sovereignty and justice of God. Read Psalm 90 He likely prayed this prayer before the people, warning and encouraging the next generation to…

The Word Became Flesh (John 1:14-18)

Introduction When decorations and trinkets trivialize the image of Jesus, it’s just as important now, as it ever was in history, that we seriously consider who this child truly was – and is. Read John 1:1-18 Dorothy Sayers We may call that doctrine exhilarating or we may call it devastating; we may call it revelation or we may call it rubbish; but if we call it dull then words have no meaning at all. Only those without a spiritual pulse…

Justified by Faith-Pt. 2 (Galatians 2:17-21)

We are continuing to make our way through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. This morning we saw that this passage is the transition point in the letter. After Paul opens with a stunning rebuke – instead of thanksgiving – he moved into a defense of his authority and calling as an apostle. This included his confrontation with Peter in Antioch when Peter was unwilling to eat with Gentiles. Keep that episode in mind because it sets up the main argument…