| What is God Doing Through Our Prayers? |
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| The account of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 reflects the miraculous works of Jesus and the testifying power of His name through the church. |
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| Acts 2 describes the arrival of the Spirit at Pentecost as the affirmation of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, and the arrival of the last days of salvation. |
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| The narrative of Acts 1 describes the apostles as united by prayer and their commission as witnesses of Jesus' resurrection. |
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| The Gospels tell the story of Jesus and the coming of the kingdom of God, and it is fitting that the NT include the story of the Spirit at work through the apostles in founding local churches--the standard-bearing institution of the kingdom. |
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| In their first sermons in Acts both Peter and Paul cite Psalm 16 to help their audiences understand the prophecy that Messiah would rise from the dead (Acts 2 and 13). |
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| In 1 Corinthians 15 Paul argues that Jesus’ resurrection signifies that the end of the ages has arrived and compels sacrificial Christian service unto death. |
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| Jesus’ wisdom and miraculous power fulfilled many expectations of the Jewish Messiah, but His self-determined suffering and death set Him apart (John 18-19). |
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| Jesus final message to the disciples begins with a symbol of forgiveness and the command for brotherly love (John 13)-- themes carried through the New Testament |
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| On Palm Sunday we often consider the Triumphal Entry. In 1 Corinthians Paul argues that Christian triumph looks different than worldly success and exaltation. |
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| In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul argues that clear spiritual communication of the Gospel is the ultimate goal of the church. |
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| In 1 Corinthians 13 Paul argues that spiritual gifting is only beneficial if it is employed in loving endurance for the good of the church. |
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| In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul argues that the Holy Spirit commonly gives individual believers special abilities to contribute to the edification of the body in love. |
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| In 1 Corinthians 11 Paul argues that concern for the Godhead, not personal status, should regulate believers attitudes as they gather for worship.
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| In 1 Cor. 10:1-11:1 Paul surveys Israel’s history to warn those who think that they are strong enough in the Lord to resist the temptations associated with idolatrous, greedy business practices. |
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| 1 John 2, 4. |
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| This week we will conclude our two-part series for Valentine’s Day, thinking about the Christian wife’s opportunity to show love to her husband (1 Peter 2-3 and Song of Songs 8).
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| In the first of a two-part series for Valentine’s Day, this Sunday we will think about the Christian husband’s opportunity to show love to his wife (Colossians 3 and Song of Songs 4). |
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| Pastor Victor Clay of Dynamic Life Baptist Ministries preaches on the theme of our testimony (1 Peter 2:11-12). |
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| Paul’s argument in 1 Cor. 9 indicates that as we follow the example of Christ—and have a higher regard for our testimony than our own socioeconomic status—our business advances our boast in the Lord. |
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| Reviewing 1 Cor. 1-7 on the first Sunday of 2013 reminds us of what God generously provides His people that we would glory much in Him. |
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| The Gospel writers give relatively brief reports of Jesus' birth but emphasize with one accord the testimony of John the Baptist concerning Jesus the adult Son of God. |
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| Luke 2:41-52 records Jesus’ dialectic with the temple leadership following the Passover—an event underscoring the war-like power of His word. |
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| Those who reject God’s revelation of Christ oppose Christmas because if God becomes a human King they are forced to submit to Him (Matthew 2).
Holiday Application...What of Christmas for those who receive His revelation? |
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| The announcements of Jesus’ birth set a pattern for universal proclamation of the gospel (Luke 2). |
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| Matthew’s record of Jesus’ birth is couched in historical promises informing us even 2,000 years later (Matthew 1).
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| God demonstrates His grace and faithfulness despite the lack of faith and obedience among His people
(Isaiah 9 and selected Scriptures).
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