The Hand of the Lord: 1. is mighty. 2. is dangerous and deadly against His enemies. 3. empowers His servants. 4. can be heavy to discipline His people. 5. will help His people. 6. will always be with His people today.

Introduction: *We are told that every 20 minutes, a person in this nation loses his or her eyesight, going blind completely. Every year 50,000 Americans go blind. Some 20 million people have lost the sight. For most people the thought of going blind is a terrifying thought. A recent pole had been taken…

The God of the Impossible By Daniel D. Schreck Assimilation/Small Groups Pastor First Assembly of God Christian Center Fort Wayne, Indiana Text: Luke 18:27 He replied, “What is impossible from a human perspective is possible with God.” Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God.” Topic: How to go…

CHALLENGING SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS - There are forces of darkness described as spiritual wickedness that are warring against a believer to make him to live below divine expectation. - They have to be challenged, confronted and constrained through the power of the Holy Spirit. - The difference between deliverance…

Introduction: "When you experience disappointments in your life, how do you respond? Do you respond by blaming yourself or someone else? Well, often we face disappointments where we don’t know how to respond, and we find ourselves hindered in our walk with the Lord. Israel had fled the giant Goliath…

INTRODUCTION: 1. ((illus)) One day a local pastor friend came into my office with a funny grin on his face. a. I asked him what was new. b. He told me he had just preached his first sermon for a dog. c. I told him “that was a lame excuse for a sermon.” d. He told me that: i) A neighbor’s dog had died…

The Lessons for the Last Days Simeon’s Prophecy and Anna’s Testimony As I read through this account I want you to pick up on the character qualities of Simeon, Anna and the priest, they were looking for the 1st coming of Jesus, we are looking for the 2nd coming – ask yourself the question what is God…

Reading- Acts 2:42-47 Prayer Rapport- It is honor today to bring you a message from the word of God. Not only is it an honor to stand here in this pulpit and preach as the youth pastor, but it also an honor to preach in this pulpit after being one who sat in these seats as a child, teenager and now as…

Can Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? JOHN, the Book, the Man – Part 3 January 29, 2007 Dr. Rick Isbell READ – John 1: (40, 41,42a) 42b-51 1:42. When Jesus . . . looked at Simon (v.47), He knew the man’s character and destiny. - Jesus gave him the Aramaic name Cephas. - Peter is the Greek translation…

I. Understanding Authority. A. Every Christian, every disciple of Christ, has authority in this world. However, many believers either do not realize that they have this authority, or they simply do not operate and it. B. What is authority? 1. In Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, the word authority…

Introduction: Ephesians 6:18 Praying, what a powerful spiritual weapon prayer is. In the spiritual warfare, prayer is often the deciding factor in the spiritual battle. Praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, watching with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I. Prayer is…

In an Ugly Situation At a Beautiful Gate New Hope B.C. September 24, 2006 9:30 a.m. Text: Acts 3:1-8 Introduction: It is almost an oxymoron to use the words ugly and beautiful in the same sentence. Ugly is always ascribed to something unattractive, unsightly, repulsive and unpleasant. I remember in grade…

Matthew 8:14-17 Introduction Disease and death are man’s greatest enemies Our greatest fears are getting sick and dying. Ø We fear it for ourselves and for those we love. Ø In America we spend millions of dollars and hours each year combating disease and death. One thing is certain all of us will ultimately…

Introduction: Let’s Read Acts 3:1-11 to get the context:* At this point Peter began to preach his second sermon. When we compare Peter’s first sermon with this one, we find some differences. Yet there are similarities too, because regardless of the circumstances, Peter was trying to do the same thing…

Time with Abba - Bible Reading Schedule Jan l Feb l Mar l Apr l May l Jun l Jul l Aug l Sep l Oct l Nov l Dec Date Psalms OT NT Proverbs 1/1 Ps 1:1-6 Gen 1:1-2:25 Matt 1:1-2:12 Prov 1:1-6 1/2 Ps 2:1-6 Gen 3:1 - 4:26 Matt 2:13-3:6 Prov 1:7-9 1/3 Ps 2:7-12 Gen 5:1 - 7:24 Matt 3:7-4:11 Prov 1:10-19 1/4…

What About Tithes, Offerings, and Alms? Pastor Keith Hassell 1. What is the tithe? The very word tithe means "tenth.” The tithe is one-tenth of a person's increase through wages, production, sales, etc. It is the first tenth of a person's increase that is designated by God for Himself. 2. How old is…

Introduction Last week we looked at the healing of a lame man by Peter and John outside the temple in Jerusalem. We talked about the fact that this was a man who had been that way since birth. He had never taken a step in his entire life but once Peter took his hand and raised him to his feet he entered…

I. Introduction a. Setting - the Jewish time of prayer and the temple sacrifice was a time of the greatest audience. i. The time of the apostles’ visit was the “ninth” hour, three in the afternoon, i.e., the hour of prayer. It was also the time of the evening Tamid, one of the two sacrifices held daily…

We have been looking at the inception of the church. And as we have looked at the inception of the church we have examined the essential elements that make a healthy church and we have even looked at how God has broken down barriers within the church. Now that the church in the book of Acts has been…

Sermon I: The Need for Biblical Evangelism Introduction A. Introduction to Entire Series 1. Definition of Biblical, God-Centered Evangelism: “God’s Messenger, proclaiming God’s Message, to God’s World, for God’s Purpose, by God’s appointed means, through God’s Power.” B. What is the need for evangelism?…

Something Better Than Gold; NV 11/16/03 a.m. OS: A B C Text – Acts 3:1-11 I. D Like Peter and John, we probably pass men and women on our way to church every Sunday whose need for help is as real and urgent as the lame man in our text. A. Not necessarily Physical illness, or poverty stricken – far deeper…

Principles Of The Kingdom 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am…

A name represents authority, and authority represents power. The power of God for salvation is available by faith in the name of Jesus.

Text Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed to them the Christ. And the crowds with one accord paid attention to what was being said by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs that he did. For unclean spirits, crying out…

BBC MAY 6, 2007 IF MY PEOPLE - PRAY 2 CHRON 7:17 PRAYER SERIES NKJ 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 "IF MY PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY MY NAME WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE, AND TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN, AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND HEAL THEIR LAND. INTRO: FANNY CROSBY,…