Unleashed (Page 4)
Acts 4
Acts 4:23-31 When times got rough the First thing the Church did was Pray When they prayed, they prayed for the Right Things and with the Right Focus Less prayers for physical freedom and more prayers for spiritual freedom Less prayers for safety and security, and more prayers for salvation and sanctification Less prayers for free will and more prayers to be filled with the Holy Spirit Acts 4:32-37 They were Bold in their Generosity They understood that all their possessions and money, didn’t belong to them anyway; they belong to God They were one in heart and mind Other Scripture James 4:2-3 Psalms 24:1 Ephesians 4:3-6
The Cost of Helping
Acts 3:1-4:22 Sermon Big Idea: When great things happen, praise God. When moved by the Spirit, proclaim the Gospel. When persecution for the sake of Jesus comes, trust God. Acts 3:11-26 Acts 4:8-12 Acts 4:19-20 When great things happen, praise God. Psalm 150 When God brings a crowd, proclaim the Gospel. When persecution comes, listen to God. James 1:2-4 Matthew 5:11-12 Being unleashed is taking every opportunity to praise Him and proclaim Him, even when persecuted because of Him.
A Harvest of Boldness
Sermon Scripture: Acts 2 Sermon Big Idea: The Holy Spirit is a harvester of souls. We are filled with the Holy Spirit when we receive Jesus. Mark 4:3-9,13 Leviticus 23:15-16,21 At a celebration of harvest… Acts 2:1-13 the Holy Spirit sprouted. Acts 2:14-36 the Holy Spirit scattered new seed. Acts 2:37-41 the Holy Spirit harvested souls. Acts 2:42-47 the Holy Spirit tilled more soil. Leviticus 23:22 Acts 2:38 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 The power and presence of the Holy How COVID has affected us
A Sentimental Journey
Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:12-26 Sermon Big Idea: We need to place those in leadership who will lead us in the direction of God. And we need to be followers who will be faithful to the cause. Acts 1:12-14 Jesus’ followers stuck together. 2 sam 15:30 Prophecy, prayer, hope, victory Zech 14:4 Luke 22:39 Acts 1:15-22 A leader emerged to inspire and organize their actions. Matthew 27:3-10 Ps 69:25, 109:8 Acts 1:23-26 THE leader was called upon to direct them. As How COVID has affected us
What are you looking for?
Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Sermon Big Idea: Do you have enough proof that Jesus is alive? At some point we have to stop being in awe and get to work. Luke 24:38-43 Acts 1:1-3 The disciples were still looking for proof. Acts 1:4-5 Jesus gave them one more instruction for proof. Luke 3:16 John 16:7-11 John 16:12-15 Acts 1:6-8 Jesus sent the disciples to be proof of Him to the world. Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:9-11 The angels wanted to know How COVID has affected us