Intro I am glad to be back at Living Hope! We have been working through a year long series called “Back to the Basics: Knowing why you believe what you believe.” We are almost at the end now. I am hoping we will finish this series by the end of this month. We have been talking about the church of Jesus…

I believe in the Church evangelizing. I believe that, because our Savior gave His church a commission – a Great Commission. The dictionary defines a commission as the act of granting certain powers of authority to carry out a particular task or duty. Jesus has authorized us to preach the gospel and share…

How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

Jesus called His followers, Disciples, which is more than a student; it's someone who adheres completely to the teachings of another. In this series, Pastor Joe will outline the steps to embrace Our Call to Discipleship. Message #1 introduces how, as apprentices of Jesus, we can disciple others through the Great Commission.

Matthew 28:16-20 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples…

Acts 6:7 "God's message was preached in ever-widening circles. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too." (NLT) I like the phrase the New Living Translation uses in this passage: ever-widening circles. Today as our church cooperates in…

Holy Trinity Sunday The Great Commission is not only the mission of the Holy Trinity, but God’s mission for His people of whom He has commissioned to make disciiples.

I believe in the Church evangelizing. I believe that, because our Savior gave His church a commission – a Great Commission. The dictionary defines a commission as the act of granting certain powers of authority to carry out a particular task or duty. Jesus has authorized us to preach the gospel and share…

The focus on unbelief, the Great Commission, and the visible power of God , As we read through the fast-paced "long ending" of Mark,

Acts 1:1-26 (NIV) Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these…

Scripture Reading 9 When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. 10 She went and told those who had been with him and who were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they…

MARK 15:42-47, JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA The tomb "placed it in a tomb cut out of rock." Mk 15:46 "placed it in his own tomb" Mt 27:60 "At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid." John 19:41 "He was assigned a grave with the…

Fresh Sermon by Jim L. Wilson www.freshministry.org Believers' Response: Proclaimed Among the Nations Acts 1:8 "but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."…

Part 6 of a 6-week series Commissioned! A study of the Great Commission texts. Part 6 examines the Results of the Commission. What did the Apostles actually do after hearing Jesus' commission? Text: Survey of Acts, Romans 15 Spread of the Gospel Map: https://vimeo.com/113801439

Are You Stargazing? January 4, 2009 Acts 1:6-8 Introduction We come now to that time of year where our hearts and minds naturally do two things: First – we replay what has happened to us over the past 12 months and Second – we begin to seriously think about / / / / to plan for the next 12 months. As…

CT: Faithfulness to follow the Lord's will brings about God appointed meetings and evangelism opportunities.

Acts 1:8 "but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." At a recent speaking engagement, Pastor Jerry Falwell noted that believers are in very critical point…

The New Normal: No one really denies that we now live in a Post-Christian nation. The foundations of faith have been eroded. It is important to remember the words of Solomon, “there is nothing new under the sun.” By nature, humanity is inconsistent, because they are ruled by their own desires, and not by God. The worldview of Scripture is a constant continually in conflict with the inconsistencies of human culture. This series provides a significant advantage to people of faith when we live a countercultural life BUT only if we stand securely on a Christian Worldview revealed in Scripture.

Intro: Thanks for the opportunity to share God’s word with you this morning. Creston has done a good job setting up this series in the Gospel According to Acts last week and speaking of Christ Ascension and what it means to sit in power at the Right hand of the Father and his ministry to us, his followers.…

How to Become the Kind of Church God Desires: Part 5- Engaging the Lost in our Community and World INTRODUCTION: What we have covered: A— Five essential activities of the church and their core elements ( Acts 2:42-47 ) 1. Ministry (Working God’s Way) ( Acts 2:45 ). 1- Discovery of spiritual gifts 2-…

Casting Nets for Fishermen