“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

“Ready For The Call” Acts 13:1-12

Ephesians 6:10f

  1. K_______ TO THE WILL OF THE FATHER. (V. 1-3)
    1. The L__________ of the Antioch Church were men of prayer.
      1. These men were recognized for their S__________ Leadership.
      2. … not just the L_______ boys, but had a diverse background.
    2. They M______________ their focused relationship with God. Matthew 6:16-18
    3. These leaders were prepared to H_______ the Holy Spirit.
    4. These leaders F_______ and prayed for Barnabas and Paul.
  2. W______ IN THE PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. (V. 4-8)
    1. The island of Cyprus had a large J_________
    2. The team first preached in the S_______________ of the Jews.
    3. Traditional synagogue worship invited V___________ to share.
    4. Barnabas and Saul also shared the Gospel with G__________.
  3. R____ IN THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD. (V. 9-12)
    1. The mission team encountered a Jewish F_______
    2. Elymas stood in O______________ to the Gospel preaching.
    3. God’s Spirit moved Saul to pronounce a C_______on Elymas.
    4. God’s message C___________ the proconsul to believe in Jesus. John 16:7-8

PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR GOD’S TRUTH ARE STILL WAITING.

“Prayers of Belief” Acts 12

“Prayers of Belief” Acts 12

 

How do we respond when God fulfills our request?

  1. THE C__________ MUST BE IN PRAYER.
    1. We’re in a spiritual B_______ with evil. Our help is in the Lord. Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 32:6
    2. M__________ your relationship with the Father… through the blood… Psalm 121
    3. Those who L______ God will speak with Him.
    4. God’s S_________ persuades us to draw closer to Him.                      I Corinthians 2:10f
  2. WE MUST PRAY FOR GOD’S W______ TO BE DONE. Book of Job
    1. Put aside S_________ John 14:13
    2. Fervently and E_____________ pray for God’s will to be done. Genesis 37f; Romans 8:28
    3. God is fully able to P__________ for you.
    4. Trust that what God A_________ to happen is right.
  3. A________ GOD’S ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS.
    1. The early church was D___________ to prayer… Acts 2:42
    2. God did S______ the life of Peter by sending an angel.
    3. The church was A___________ at Peter’s deliverance.
    4. The God of P________ continued to work in the Church.

We are commanded to pray with belief, trusting in God to answer every prayer according to His plan.

 

“A Greater Opportunity” Acts 11:1-4, 17-26

“A Greater Opportunity” Acts 11:1-4, 17-26

  1. REALIZE THE B__________ OF CHRIST’S INVITATION TO LIFE.
    1. God makes every human in His I_______.         Genesis 1:26-27;         II Chronicles 16:9;                         Genesis 12:3;                                       Isaiah 9:2; 42:6, 9; 51:4; 56:6f; 60:1-3;                   Luke 2:32
    2. The ministry of Jesus included helping believing G________. Matthew 8:5f; 14:21f; John 4
    3. Jesus S________ about all people being eligible for salvation. Matthew 11:28; John 1:12; 3:16; 10:16
  2. THE FIRST CENTURY J______ HAD TO ADJUST THEIR FOCUS.
    1. P______ was the first to have his focus readjusted by God.
    2. The L__________ of the church had to readjust their focus.
    3. Church M_________ had to readjust their understanding. Matthew 7:21
  3. C_________ THOSE WHO RECEIVE CHRIST’S INVITATION.                Luke 15:1-7
    1. The church G___________ God upon hearing of salvation for Gentiles (v.18).
    2. The church sent help to new Gentile believers in A_________. Acts 9:15; 22:21
    3. Believers at Antioch were the first to be called C___________. First Peter 4:16What great opportunity from God might we be missing?

“Remember to Serve God” Deuteronomy 8:1f

“Remember to Serve God” Deuteronomy 8:1f

  1. KEEP GOD’S C___________________. God expects obedience.
    1. God’s Law directed the Israelites in living R______________.
    2. All of the law could be summed up in T____ commands. Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18
    3. Israel had been living by these rules for F_______ years.
    4. Every Israelite was to R________ each other of God’s rules.
    5. The teachings of J_________ are now our standard of living. Matthew 28:18                                    John 14
  2. MOSES URGED THE ISRAELITES TO REMEMBER GOD’S W____.
    1. Moses reminded the Israelites of God’s constant P__________.
    2. Both good and bad circumstances served God’s P__________. Romans 8:28 James 1:2-4
    3. Jesus calls for all to take up our C______ of burdens… John 15:20
    4. We have M_________ lapses just as Israel did. I Peter 1:12-13; Jude 17; Hebrews 13:7; Revelation 2:4-5
  3. BEWARE OF F_____________ GOD.
    1. Moses solemnly W__________ Israel to not forget the source.
    2. To forget God brings D_________________.
    3. Jesus came to earth the 1st time as the suffering S___________. Matthew 7:15f; John 3:18-21; Hebrews 2:1; 3:6, 12-14; 4:1f
    4. Jesus established the Lord’s Supper to R______________ Him.                                                               John 3:16

Beware of forgetting God, our Redeemer.

II Peter 3:8-18

“Good News for the Duke City” Luke 2:8-17

“Good News for the Duke City” Luke 2:8-17

We need to give others the true message about Jesus.

  1. THE MESSAGE OF THE ANGELS WAS P____________: Unto YOU.
    1. S____________ were not the most welcomed people in society.
    2. Shepherds were terrified by the appearance of the A_______.
    3. The shepherds carefully L__________ to this message.
    4. After 20 C___________, the message is still personal. John 10:10
  2. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS U___________: For ALL the PEOPLE.
    1. The G_________ has both a personal and universal impact.
    2. The Savior destroys our E_________
    3. Salvation for all makes us H_______. Ephesians 2:8-10; Luke 13:3
    4. Salvation for all makes us E__________________.
  3. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS T________: A Savior born TODAY.
    1. We retell the Christmas story to draw our soul to the M_______.
    2. The burdens of Israel were L________ as God kept His promise.
    3. The S_____________ of God touches us today.
    4. Every uncommitted S_________ is invited to accept Jesus now.
  4. THE ANGEL’S MESSAGE WAS T___________: A Savior for ALL!
    1. People have needed a Savior ever since the first H___________.
    2. God’s chosen nation, Israel, was suffering from their S___.
    3. N________ continue struggling for influence and power today.
    4. There can only be one S_______ that provides for all.  John 14:21

“God’s Countdown to Life” Luke 1:5-25

“God’s Countdown to Life” Luke 1:5-25

 

  1. God Had P____________ for the People and the Place. (V. 5-10)
    1. God C____________ with His plans… presented in ages past.
    2. After @450 years of S________ from God, He calls to attention…
    3. People have handicaps and W____________… God is not limited.
    4. Anticipation for the long-awaited M__________ was in the air.
    5. Malachi 4:5-6 had to be F____________.
    6. Zacharias was chosen by G_____ from thousands of priests.
  2. God R____________ His Plan To These Participants. (V. 11-17)
    1. God’s choice of Zacharias & Elizabeth was not R_________.
    2. The appearance of G________ startled and frightened Zacharias.
    3. An innermost S_________ request of Zacharias is revealed.
    4. ___________ to God’s work while still in the womb.
  3. God Fulfills His Plan in Spite of D_______ or Unwillingness. (V.18f)
    1. Zacharias D___________ this divine message.
    2. Zacharias was D_____________ for his failure to believe Gabriel.
    3. Jerusalem is S__________ to alertness when Zacharias returns.
    4. The P____________ of Elizabeth would also raise eyebrows.

Be a willing participant in God’s Countdown to Eternal Life.

“GUIDEPOSTS TO THE SAVIOR” Hebrews 1:1-4

“GUIDEPOSTS TO THE SAVIOR” Hebrews 1:1-4

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Genesis 3:15 Satan would bruise Him. He will C_______ Satan.

Gen. 3:21- 4:4 Sacrifice animals were from the F___________

Gen. 12:3 (Abraham) all N________ would be blessed through him.

Gen. 22:1-19 – blood sacrifice of the promised son; the mountain;         “… the Lord will P_________;” a male sheep to redeem…

Exodus 12 – Passover required their B_____ young lamb. The blood protected from the Death Angel. John 1:29

Exodus 16 – God consistently provided M_______ … John 6

Ex. 23:20f – Israel was to follow the A______ sent by God. John 14:6

Leviticus 16 the Day of Atonement sacrifice… O___year.                Hebrews 10:4; Colossians 2:9-15

Numbers 21 Jews L_________ to a bronze serpent. John 3:14f.

Num. 24:17-19 “…star out of Jacob… S________ in Israel.” Rev. 22:16

Deuteronomy 18:15-19 a greater prophet was coming with words of L_____.  John 7:15f; 14:10f

Deuteronomy 32:18 “the R_______ that beget thee…,” the Creator.                Matthew 16:18; I Corinthians 10:4

II Samuel 7:16 – One heir of David would reign F_______. Mat.28:18

Psalm 2 is all about God appointing His S_____ as the Anointed One.

Ps. 16:10 The promised Holy One would not suffer D______.   Jonah

Psalm 21 and many more Psalms.

Isaiah 7:14 a V_______ would conceive a boy; His name reflects God.

Isaiah 11:1; 53:4 – His home was to be Nazareth.

Micah 5:2 – Was to be born in Bethlehem

“Life-Giving Power” Acts 9:32f-10:1f

“Life-Giving Power” Acts 9:32f-10:1f

Jesus gives everlasting life, for He has life-giving Power!

  1. JESUS PROVIDED POWER TO R_____ THE SICK & THE DEAD.
    1. The Apostles had been T_______ by Jesus for over 3 years.
    2. Jesus enabled the Apostles to perform powerful M_______
    3. Jesus C__________ providing power … when it served God. First Corinthians 12-13; Romans 12:6-8
    4. Our H_______ continues in the life-giving power of Jesus. John 11:25-26
  2. JESUS GIVES LIFE TO THE W__________ DEAD.
    1. People without J_______ are the real walking dead.             John 10:10; 6:35; 14:6
    2. Jesus R_________ the barrier between God and all people. Ephesians 2:13-16
    3. Dead Gentiles were eagerly W_______ to hear the Gospel.
    4. The eyes of the Jews had to be O________ to God’s plan. Matthew 16:19
    5. The outpouring of the S____ of God on the Gentiles proved their acceptance into Christ’s body.

John 3:16

Jesus still has life-giving power.

“The Cost of Discipleship” Acts 9:22-31

“The Cost of Discipleship” Acts 9:22-31

  1. YOUR S__________ IS IN JEOPARDY WHEN LIVING FOR CHRIST.
    1. The S__________ battle with Satan also effects our physical life.
    2. Every person must C______ between good or evil: God or Satan. Matthew 6:24
    3. Christians must live in the sinful W________ but not be of it. John 15:18-19
    4. Disciples of Jesus are at O_____ with the society of Satan. Ephesians 5:10f; II Corinthians 11:23f
  2. YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS WILL BE S____________.
    1. God cleans up the L__________ of His children.    I Peter 3:8-12; James 3:5-12
    2. Christians are to speak T_______ in love. Ephesians 4:15f
    3. Christians are changed to communicate E_____________.                        I Corinthians 9:19-23
  3. CHRISTIANS WILL DEVELOP NEW R_______________ IN CHRIST.
    1. Saul’s conversion forced him A_______ from the old crowd.
    2. The local C__________ took Saul under their wing of protection.
    3. The Christian family is to be U_________ in all places.
    4. The Christian Family continued to E________ into more lands.
    5. Saul carried the good news of salvation to his home T_______.

Psalm 18:30

Let’s do our part in bringing in the rest of the family of God.