Acts 6
In chapter 6 of the Pentecostal handbook we learn about the apostles appointing deacons in the church to help grow and manage the church; especially the charitable outreaches. Then we learn how God worked with Stephen, one of the new deacons, in a mighty way and that he was the first martyr in the Christian…
Read MoreThe Ways of the World vs. The Ways of God
God made us for His noble purpose in the Garden of Eden, however, since the fall of Adam and Eve humanity has been easily deceived by the tricks of the ole’ serpent, the devil. Jesus came to set us free from the work of the devil; along with the sinful ways of the world. Let…
Read MoreBorn Dead vs. Made Alive in Christ
Paul was a great preacher because he was a grace preacher! The grace message starts with the truth of God’s wrath against sinners but ends with sinners being made alive in Christ. What happens in the middle is the cross- God’s love manifested in forgiveness and redemption! Ephesians 2:1-10, “1 As for you, you were…
Read MoreActs 5
In chapter five of the Pentecostal handbook we learn that the disciples not only benefited from the Spirit’s power but also received His judgment and garnered the Jewish leaders wrath. However, God grew the church and continued to do miracles among the people. Acts 5:1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira,…
Read MoreFills Everything in Every Way
The Church has such an important role in today’s culture and in the age to come that the Son of God became a man to redeem it and be it’s head. The Church is and will forever be the means to which Jesus establishes the Kingdom of God. There is not one thing in the…
Read MoreNuggies About Being Around People
After over 15 years of pastoring here are five kinds of people that I’ve noticed others always have a hard time being around and getting close to… so if you wanna grow in life don’t be like this: Those who take themselves too serious: Lighten up- learn to laugh at yourself; you’re not that deep.…
Read MoreActs 4
In chapter four of the Pentecostal handbook we see how the first disciples were persecuted by the Jewish leaders because of preaching with power in Jesus’ name. However, the gospel continued to spread and more disciples were made. Plus, the church gives generously to help those in need. Acts 4:1 The priests and the captain…
Read MoreJesus, Head of the Church
The author of Hebrews gave two important reasons to take the church serious, first in Hebrews 10:23-27, he relates gathering and being spurred by the church as essential to not being led into sin and heresy, “23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let…
Read MoreActs 3
Chapter three in the Pentecostal handbook teaches how to be ready in season and out of season to preach God’s Word and let the Holy Spirit perform signs through us! (Mark 16:15-20 & 2 Timothy 4:2) Acts 3:1-26, “1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at…
Read MoreJesus, Name Above Every Name
There is no one like Jesus. From His preexistence as the eternal Logos, virgin birth, sinless life, miraculous works, revolutionary teachings, substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of the world, His verified resurrection to His ascension… He is and forever will be, “God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God.” Ephesians 1:15-23, “15 For…
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