Theme: Defending the faith Objectives: Know: The church leaders at Jerusalem confirmed that Gentiles did not have to be circumcised and keep the ceremonial Law of Moses in order to be saved. Think: Live with the understanding that salvation is by grace through faith for all people. Do: Defend the truth of the gospel,…
Theme: Spreading the Gospel Objectives: Know: Under the direction of the Spirit, the church at Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas to take the gospel to the Gentiles. Think: Be conscious that is has always been God’s plan that the gospel be taken to all people. Do: Share the gospel at every opportunity, realizing that…
If I was a pastor, what would be the first, four messages (sermons) that I would preach? The next 4 posts are those messages. B1 My testimony B2 The Gospel C1 Read Romans 1:1-7 C2 Read Romans 1:17-18 D1 Am I ashamed? D2 Are you ashamed? C3 Read Romans 3:10-18 D1 No one seeks…
Theme: Power of the Gospel Objectives: Know: The gospel connected the worst sinners to God and transformed their lives. Think: Interact with others understanding that the gospel saves people from sin and transforms their lives. Do: Share the gospel, trusting God to change people’s lives. Scripture: Acts 9:1-43 Notes and questions B1 What is…
“Jesus doesn’t exist,” claim some scholars. Here is a link to an article that has a summary of their argument and further references. 5 good reasons to think Jesus never existed Is this argument without a satisfying challenge? Is their view even true? It seems to me that they are very selective in what…
When People Drive You Crazy Theme: Loving Problem People Objectives Know: The Scriptures indicate that the marks of a Christian include the ability to deal effectively with problem people. Think: Our daily interactions with others should be guided by the mindset that we are all problem people in need of a Savior. Do: Follow…
The Cleansing Power of Christ’s Blood I’m not much of a fan of Charles Finney, but this story is great. I have used it before in my previous blog. The Cleansing Power of Christ’s Blood Charles G. Finney told this story. He was holding a revival in Detroit. One night as he started to…
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A1 Objectives B1 Explain how Lydia came to faith in Jesus. B2 Describe how God used Paul and Silas even though they were in prison. A2 Scriptures B1 Acts 15:39-16:15 B2 Acts 16:22-34 A3 Notes B1 “…Sharp disagreement…” Acts 15:39 C1 What are we supposed to do in a situation like this? C2 Both to pray. D1…