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The sermon centers on the declaration that Jesus is both Lord and Christ, emphasizing this as the core of the gospel message. Drawing from Peter's Pentecostal sermon and examining the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, the message asserts that these events definitively establish Jesus' dual role as both divine authority and the promised Messiah. The preacher challenges listeners to confront this truth, acknowledging that claiming Jesus as Lord requires submission to His authority and a recognition of His supremacy over all creation, while also highlighting the historical context of Jewish and Roman rejection of this claim and calling for a personal commitment to acknowledging Jesus as Lord and Savior.
The sermon centers on the profound declaration that Jesus is both Lord and Christ, emphasizing His divine nature and the significance of His crucifixion and resurrection. Drawing from Acts 1 and 2, the message highlights how these events, including the sending of the Holy Spirit, definitively prove Jesus's identity as God. The preacher challenges listeners to confront the implications of this truth, urging them to acknowledge Jesus's authority over their lives and to recognize Him as the ultimate regulator, king, and savior, ultimately calling for a personal commitment to faith and obedience to His divine will.
Welcome back to, Wednesday Night Bible Study Let's open the Bible and dive in! This week's study explores the profound transformation of Paul—from a fierce persecutor of the early church to a devoted apostle of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Galatians and Acts, we'll reflect on the divine origin of the gospel and its independence from human influence. Paul's dramatic encounter on the road to Damascus reveals the power of God's grace to radically change lives. His ministry, born from divine revelation, stands as a bold testimony of truth, courage, and unwavering faith. Join us as we uncover how God calls and commissions ordinary people for extraordinary purpose.
The sermon focuses on proving the resurrection of Jesus Christ, building upon previous discussions of prophecy to now highlight eyewitness accounts and the subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Old Testament passages like Psalm 110, the preacher establishes Jesus's divine authority and ascension, emphasizing that His resurrection and the sending of the Spirit are tangible proofs of God's actions. The message culminates in a call to acknowledge Jesus as both Lord and Christ, urging listeners to embrace Him as the cornerstone of their faith and to live as witnesses to His transformative power.
The sermon focuses on proving the resurrection of Jesus Christ, building upon previous discussions of prophecy to now highlight eyewitness accounts and the subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Old Testament passages like Psalm 110, the preacher establishes Jesus's divine authority and ascension, emphasizing that His resurrection and the sending of the Spirit are tangible proofs of God's actions. The message culminates in a call to acknowledge Jesus as both Lord and Christ, urging listeners to embrace Him as the cornerstone of their faith and to live as witnesses to His transformative power.
Welcome back to Wednesday night Bible study as we dive into one of the most transformative moments in the New Testament—the dramatic conversion of Saul into Paul. Drawing from Acts 9, this lesson traces Saul's encounter with the resurrected Christ on the road to Damascus. Blinded by divine light and baptized into new life, Paul's transformation wasn't just personal—it reshaped the trajectory of the early church. Once a fierce persecutor, Paul became a passionate proclaimer of the Gospel, empowered by the Holy Spirit and unwavering in the face of opposition. His journey reminds us that no one is beyond redemption, and God often uses the most unlikely vessels to carry His truth. This message challenges us to trust divine revelation over human reasoning, to embrace the Holy Spirit's power, and to live with the same bold commitment that defined Paul's ministry.
The sermon centers on establishing the resurrection of Christ as a cornerstone of faith, drawing heavily from Psalm 16 as interpreted by David and later affirmed by Peter. It emphasizes that the prophetic nature of David's words, particularly concerning a descendant who would not be abandoned in the grave nor experience corruption, serves as powerful evidence for Christ's resurrection. The message underscores the significance of prophecy, eyewitness testimony, and the sending of the Holy Spirit as irrefutable proof of Christ's victory over death, offering believers hope for eternal life and a future reign with Him.
The sermon explores the profound significance of Christ's resurrection, grounding its argument in Old Testament prophecy, specifically Psalm 16, which David foretold concerning the Messiah. It emphasizes that David, acting as a prophet, spoke not of himself but of Christ, whose resurrection proved impossible to hold by death, and whose ascension paved the way for the sending of the Holy Spirit. The message conveys a pastoral tone, offering hope and assurance of eternal life through faith in Christ, while also highlighting the importance of understanding the scriptural foundations of the gospel and passing on that knowledge to future generations.
"Welcome back to our Wednesday night Bible study! Tonight, we're digging into Galatians 1:11–12—two verses that pack a powerful punch. – Lesson 4: This message explores how the gospel is not a human invention but a divine revelation, received directly from Jesus Christ. Drawing from Galatians 1:11–12 and Acts 9, the pastor emphasized that salvation is by grace alone—unearned and unaltered by human traditions or reasoning. Paul's experience on the road to Damascus is used to illustrate the dramatic shift from blindness to divine insight. Believers are challenged to reject the temptation to reshape the gospel through personal systems or intellect, and instead to rest fully in Christ—the true altar of atonement. Like the unhoned stones prescribed for God's altar, scripture must be embraced in its raw truth. The sermon urges hearts to surrender reason at the feet of revelation and trust entirely in the transformative power of grace.
The sermon centers on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of faith, emphasizing that these events are integral to God's plan for salvation. Drawing from Acts 2, the message highlights Jesus's ministry marked by miraculous works and ultimately culminating in his sacrificial death and subsequent resurrection, demonstrating God's power over death and offering hope for believers. The preacher underscores the importance of understanding these events as a call to repentance and faith, asserting that Jesus's resurrection guarantees eternal life for those who embrace him, and ultimately, the church's mission is to proclaim this truth and gather people into God's kingdom.
"Welcome back to our Wednesday night Bible study! Tonight, we're diving into the first ten verses of Galatians chapter 1—where Paul wastes no time getting to the heart of the gospel. He opens by affirming his apostleship—not from men, but through Jesus Christ—and reminds us that Christ gave Himself to rescue us from this present evil age. That's grace in action. But by verse 6, Paul's tone shifts. He's astonished that the Galatians are turning to a different gospel—a distortion that threatens the very foundation of their faith. He doesn't sugarcoat it: even if an angel preaches another gospel, let him be accursed. This passage is a wake-up call. It's about staying anchored in the true gospel and recognizing how easily we can drift when we lose sight of grace. Let's open our Bibles and walk through these verses together."
Lesson 2: Galatians 1: 5- "Welcome back to our Wednesday night Bible study! Last time, we ended with Paul's powerful reminder that Jesus gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age—all according to the will of our God and Father. Tonight, we pick up with verse 5, where Paul gives glory to God forever and ever. But right after that, he shifts gears—there's no warm greeting, no small talk. He's deeply concerned that the Galatians are turning to a different gospel. This lesson is about recognizing how easily we can drift from grace—and how urgently Paul calls us back to the true gospel that transforms lives. Let's open our Bibles and dive in."
"Welcome to our Wednesday night Bible study! Tonight, we begin our journey through Galatians—a letter where Paul passionately defends the gospel of grace. This book reminds us that salvation isn't earned; it's a gift received by faith in Christ alone. Paul dives right into the message, skipping formalities, because what's at stake is too important to ignore. So, grab your Bible, and let's get started."
Beginning with Peter's sermon at Pentecost and continuing through Act 5: 42, the witness of the Christians is confined to city of Jerusalem and restricted to Jews
Beginning with Peter's sermon at Pentecost and continuing through Act 5: 42, the witness of the Christians is confined to city of Jerusalem and restricted to Jews
Mother's Day sermon, Mothers are to be Humble Servants of God. Raising children to be Godly offspring and giving them to God.
Mother's Day sermon, Mothers are to be Humble Servants of God. Raising children to be Godly offspring and giving them to God.