People come up with many ideas for church growth, but the Bible says that the best idea is to let Jesus be the head of His body. Also, each member of the body must contribute what they can for the good of the body. Ephesians 4:11-16 April 5, 2009
Our greatest need is to be forgiven by God. This lesson shows how to get and accept God’s forgiveness. (The speaker is bothered by allergies). Isaiah 59:1-2 March 22, 2009
The views of Jesus completely shaped the beliefs and actions of the first disciples. They took this view into all the world and changed the lives of people wherever they went. (The speaker obviously has a allergy problem). Acts 1:8 March 22, 2009
We often fail and when we do we need to get up and go again. The real question is “Why not Succeed in the first place? Ephesians 1:3 March 15, 2009
On the way to Rome, Paul is shipwrecked. He arrives in the capitol of the Empire after a side trip to Malta. Paul’s life is summarized by his statement, “I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told.” Acts 27:21-26 March 15, 2009
After Paul has been in prison for two years, Felix is replaced by Festus. Paul is forced to appeal to Caesar in order to receive justice. During the wait to go to Rome King Agrippa comes to town and Paul has the opportunity to preach to him. Acts 26:1-32 March 1, 2009
Paul had the opportunity to preach the good news to Felix the Roman governor. Felix was not likely to be in a place where he would hear the gospel, so God brought Paul to him. Acts 24:1-27 February 22, 2009
Paul wanted to get to Jerusalem before Pentecost. In order not to spend a lot of time at Ephesus, he called for the elders to meet him in Miletus. His instructions to them should still be followed today. Acts 20:17-38 February 15, 2009
Paul visits Troas on several occasion on his final missionary trip. We only remember one thing about his last sermon there and that’s the length. He preached until midnight with potentially disasterous results. Acts 20:1-12 February 8, 2009
Paul had a very fruitful ministry at Ephesus. From there the gospel was preached to everyone in the Province of Asia. Extraordinary miracles took place and idolatry and the occult were overcome. Acts 19:1-41 February 1, 2009