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“MULTIPLE MINISTRIES” Acts 6:1-8

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“Multiple Ministries” Acts 6:1-8

The church has multiple ministries, defined and voluntary.

  1. P___________ WILL RISE UP IN EVERY CONGREGATION.
    1. The church is composed of P_________ with different needs.
    2. Every individual is uniquely D____________ in many ways.
    3. All believers must pay A____________ to the needs of others.
    4. Christians are at different levels of spiritual M____________.
  2. GOD’S W_______ MUST BE SOUGHT IN SOLVING PROBLEMS. James 1:5
    1. Christians have put God in C_______ of all parts of their lives.
    2. The first century church sought the wisdom of the A_______.
    3. The modern church is directed to have Godly E_________.
    4. Don’t turn to non-believers for worldly C___________.
  3. MEMBERS MUST WORK TOGETHER TO S____ THE PROBLEMS.
    1. A problem must be clearly I_____________.
    2. Trust in the S______________ guidance of your elders.
    3. All church members must D___ their part in helping. Galatians 6:1f; Matthew 18:15f; Romans 12
    4. Don’t force someone to N___________ their ministry to do yours.

God has multiple ministries for church members to fill. Please don’t put the brakes on helping spread the Gospel to our city and world.

“SAVED TO TELL OTHERS” Acts 5:17f

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“SAVED TO TELL OTHERS” Acts 5:17f

  1. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS OPPORTUNITIES TO S_______.
    1. Large C________ of people had been gathering to hear Gospel.
    2. Many miracles had been performed by the A____________.
    3. The apostles preached in the T__________ courtyard …
    4. Apostles considered all non-believers to be
  2. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS O_____________.
    1. The High Priest and his associates remained E___________ …
    2. J_____________ ruled the hearts of these men.
    3. Sadducee priests had all of the apostles thrown in J_____.
    4. Council was convened to put the apostles on T_______.
  3. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS S______________.
    1. Apostles had already S______________ their lives to Jesus.
    2. Apostles were S_______________ for their service to Christ.
    3. Apostles believed that physical trials are T_____________.
  4. SALVATION IN JESUS BRINGS D_______________.
    1. Jesus removes the burden of S____ from those who obey Him.
    2. God sometimes intervenes with M_____________ to help.
    3. Living in Christ enables believers to see P______ hardships.

“YOU CAN’T FOOL GOD” Acts 5:1-16

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“YOU CAN’T FOOL GOD” Acts 5:1-16

You might fool some people, but NOONE can fool God.

  1. ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA P___________
    1. … numerous G____ from many people, including Barnabas.
    2. Ananias and Sapphira C____________ the attention …
    3. This couple sold some property, but T_________ the facts.
  2. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA C____________ IN SIN TOGETHER.
    1. This couple was U____________ in their conspiracy.
    2. Ananias P__________ the gift, laying it before the apostles.
    3. Ananias and Sapphira tried to LIE to G___ in this deception.
    4. Be T_____________ about what you are giving to God.
  3. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA P_______________ TOGETHER.
    1. They did not recognize that C______ is Head of the church. Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18
    2. God reads a person’s H_________.
    3. Both Ananias & Sapphira were struck dead I____________. Revelation 21:5-9; Galatians 5:19-21
    4. God hates those who habitually L___ and commit other sin. John 8:44

A LIAR STANDS IN OPPOSITION TO TRUTH. GOD IS TRUTH. Be careful that you are not opposing God with lies in your life.

WE CAN NOT FOOL GOD IN ANY AREA OF OUR LIFE.

“SON OF ENCOURAGEMENT” Acts 4:32-37

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“SON OF ENCOURAGEMENT” Acts 4:32-37

  1. A FAITHFUL B_____________ SERVING THE LORD.
    1. Barnabas was a L_________, descended from Aaron.
    2. Barnabas rejected his status as a P_________ to follow Jesus.
    3. Barnabas did not F_________ his ancestry or privileges.
    4. Every member of the Church was U________ in living for Jesus.
    5. The Spirit blessed Barnabas with the gift of E________________.
  2. GOD’S LOVE IN BARNABAS LED HIM TO SACRIFICIALLY G_____. Luke 6:36-38
    1. Jesus was the M________ of the heart of Barnabas.
    2. Barnabas knew that he was one part of the B_______ of Christ. First Corinthians 12:12-26
    3. He considered his possessions as a R__________ to help others.
    4. The greatest love is to give your L_____ for the good of others. John 15:13; Acts 13
  3. BARNABAS SUBMITTED TO THE GUIDANCE OF GOD’S S_______. Acts 2:38
    1. The Holy Spirit grows the nature of G____ with fruit in believers. Galatians 5:22-23
    2. Barnabas was a G_______ man because he reflected Jesus. Luke 18:19; 3rd John 1:11
    3. Barnabas was a great W_________ for Jesus.
    4. Barnabas was enabled to see the P__________ in other people.                                        Acts 9:26-27; 11:20f; 15:1f

I Thessalonians 5:11           Are we a discourager or an encourager?

“SPEAK WITH POWER” Acts 4:1-12

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“SPEAK WITH POWER” Acts 4:1-12

  1. GOD SPEAKS THROUGH PEOPLE FROM E________ WALK OF LIFE
    1. Peter and John were F______________ by trade.
    2. The man healed from lameness had no F__________
    3. God empowers B_____________from all areas of life.
    4. The message about Jesus Christ is S__________, yet profound.
    5. The message about Jesus is T________.
  2. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS THE D__________ OF THE MESSAGE. Luke 12:11-12
    1. (v.8) Peter was F_________ with the Holy Spirit … given the words…
    2. The same Spirit I____________ and guided the authors of the Bible.    II Timothy 3:16-17; John 20:31
    3. The same Spirit is given to every B______________ who obeys Jesus. Acts 2:38; Romans 8:9-11
    4. Jesus will judge every person by their W_________. Matthew 12:37
  3. CHRISTIANS SPEAK BY THE A______________ OF THE KING. John 14:6
    1. The apostles were acting under O___________. Matthew 28:18
    2. The apostles obeyed the command of G______, not that of men.
    3. The apostles refused to S_____ telling others. Acts 4:12; Jn. 10:7-9
    4. The apostles were C_____________ to tell others. I Corinthians 9:16
  4. CHRISTIANS ARE EMPOWERED TO FACE ALL O__________________.
    1. Jesus promised that we W_____ face resistance, persecution & death. John 16:1-4
    2. The Lord of L_____ will always be with you. Matthew 28:20
    3. “G________ is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” I John 4:4

“THE BASIS OF FAITH” Acts 3:16

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“THE BASIS OF FAITH” Acts 3:16

Matthew 7:24f

John 3:16-18

Hebrews 11:6

Do we limit our faith in the power of Jesus and His name, or do we live in the center of faith, walking hand in hand with the Creator?

  1. FAITH IN THE NAME OF J______ PROVIDED THE HEALING.12
    1. The F_______ of Peter and John in Jesus was well established. John 21:25
    2. Jesus had T_________ the disciples to believe in Him.
    3. The apostles are filled with the Holy S_______, walking in His power and guidance.
    4. God was G____________ through this miracle of faith. Acts 4:22
  2. FAITH IS STILL THE BASIS OF L_________
    1. Faith is D____________ in Hebrews 11:1.
    2. By faith, we accept the B_____ as truth and as the word of God. Psalm 119; II Timothy 3:16-17
    3. Faith requires us to take appropriate A________ on our part. James 2:17
    4. The faith of J_______ never failed Him…     Philippians 4:13

Faith in Jesus is the basis for us to live each day to His glory.

“WORLD OF BEGGARS” Acts 3:1-16

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“WORLD OF BEGGARS” Acts 3:1-16

Psalm 104; Job 41; Matthew 6:11, 26f

What are you begging for? From whom are you begging?

  1. POVERTY HAS BEEN PART OF OUR H_________
    1. The curse of S_____ on Adam and Eve brought difficulties to all. Genesis 3:17-19; 4:12
    2. Some poverty results from personal    Proverbs 23:21
    3. God warned King S_________, some troubles are from Heaven.                 II Chronicles 7:13f.
    4. We can learn C____________ through poverty. Philippians 4:11f
  2. POVERTY AND NEED PLAGUED THE FIRST C__________
    1. M___________ knowledge and treatments were very limited.     Matthew 4:23
    2. Most people were financially P______. Matthew 17:24f
    3. Roman occupation and T________________ plagued the people.
    4. There was no P________ sponsored relief system.
    5. P_____________ and need continue even today.
  3. GOD SENDS R___________ FROM ALL THAT DESTROYS US.
    1. God separated Adam and Eve from the two T_________ in Eden.
    2. God provided His perfect L_______ through Moses.
    3. Sending a R_____________ was God’s greatest gift for people. Romans 8:12-16

Christians are no longer beggars, but are made children of the Living God through Jesus, Lord of Life.

“OUR STEADFAST WALK” Acts 2:41-47

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“OUR STEADFAST WALK” Acts 2:41-47

  1. DEVOTION TO THE TEACHING OF THE A____________.
    1. Jesus C_______________ the apostles to preach His words of life.
    2. Jesus had promised them heavenly P__________; they had received it.
    3. There is no other M__________ as important … we must tell others!
    4. The Bible is our main G________, especially the New Testament. II Tim. 3:16f
  2. DEVOTION TO F_______________. (Gr) koinonia: sharer/participant.
    1. Studying scripture T_____________ is the primary way of learning.
    2. Sharing in the Lord’s S____________.
    3. Combining our O_____________.
    4. Paul and Barnabas shared in P______________ the Gospel.
  3. DEVOTION TO THE B______________ OF BREAD.
    1. The church enjoyed S____________ meals with each other.
    2. The church shared meals with G____________ and sincerity. V. 46f
    3. The Breaking of Bread also refers to C_______________.
  4. DEVOTION TO P_____________.
    1. The first century church was D____________ upon God’s input.
    2. J_______ taught and lived a lifestyle of prayer.
    3. We are to pray for God’s G______________ in all things. Acts 1:14, 24
    4. A praying C____________ is a God powered and blessed church.
  5. DEVOTION TO B____________________.
    1. Compassion, concern and A____________ flowed between the people.
    2. They trusted in God’s P_____________.
    3. Believers gave L____________, willingly & generously…
  6. DEVOTION TO U__________ IN THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST JESUS.
    1. The first century church worked to E_________ only Christ.
    2. Jesus prayed for the church to be united in H___. John 17
    3. The New Testament was W_________ as God’s truth.
  7. DEVOTION TO J____ IN CHRIST.
    1. Obeying the C__________ of Jesus brings His joy. John 15:8-11
    2. The church working T____________ for the glory of Christ.
    3. Holy Spirit is able to develop His F____________ (Joy). Gal. 5:22f; Phil.4:4

“THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” Acts 1:8 – 2:38

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“THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” Acts 1:8 – 2:38

“THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” Acts 1:8 – 2:38

  1. The Characteristics of the Holy Spirit T____________ our Nature.      Galatians 5:22-23
    1. L______ is necessary, for God is Love. I Corinthians 13:4-8.
    2. J____ flows from your life because of God’s plan for you.
    3. The P______ of God comforts our soul. Psalm 23
    4. God’s P___________ helps us to perceiver.
    5. K_________ to others is vital as we reflect our Father. 7:12
    6. G____________ reigns as we copy the example of our Father.
    7. F________________ sustains believers in keeping true to Christ.
    8. G_____________ prevails in our words, attitudes and actions …
    9. S_____-C__________ from our Father who has all control.
  2. God’s Spirit Gives Differing G_____ of Talents & Abilities to Every Servant of God.      Psalm 139
    1. Exodus 31 speaks of two M___ given spiritual gifts …
    2. T______ differing lists of Spiritual Gifts in the New Testament …                      12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11f; I Corinthians 12:4-11
    3. Spiritual gifts: classified in three different G_______ by Dr. Larry Gilbert. 1. Miraculous; 2. Enabling; and, 3. Team.
  3. Spiritual Gifts Are G___________ By the Holy Spirit To People.          I Corinthians 12-14
    1. There are M______ Spiritual Gifts given by the Spirit. (12:4-6)
    2. All spiritual gifts are for the common G____ of the church. (12:7)
    3. The Spirit D_________ who gets which gifts. I Corinthians 12:11
    4. Use your gifts to help the church B_____.  I Corinthians 12:12-27

“THE NEW COVENANT BEGINS” Acts 2:1-36

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“THE NEW COVENANT BEGINS” Acts 2:1-36

“THE NEW COVENANT BEGINS” Acts 2:1-36

God opened the doors of salvation to all people who accept Jesus.

  1. The Message of G_____ News Begins. Acts 2:1-8
    1. Jesus had strengthened the apostles for ___
    2. Pentecost was a S_______ 50 days after Passover at the
    3. God began to F______Joel 2:28-32 through the twelve
    4. The arrival of the Holy Spirit was the P_______ from the
  2. The Message of Good News Focused on J_______. Acts 2:22-25
    1. The ministry and M________ of Jesus were known by the
    2. Peter quotes Psalm 16:8-11, a prophecy of King D_______.
    3. Peter… the apostles are eye W________ of the resurrected Lord. I Corinthians 15:1-8
    4. These Jews have crucified their M___________ (V. 36).
    5. Many in the crowd believed and accepted their G____. V.37-42.
  3. Salvation From Sin Through Jesus Is For E_____________.
    1. All H______flesh … influenced by the Spirit. 17-21; Joel 2:28f
    2. Abraham: every N________ would be blessed through His seed. Genesis 22:18
    3. Nicodemus: God’s love for the W________. John 3:16-18
    4. Jesus: all who C____________ Him as Lord would be saved. Matthew 10:32f

Galatians 3:27-29