“We came With A Straight Course”
Acts 16:10-24 “Losing from Taros we came with a straight course.” I: The World of Macedonia, (A Roman Colony). 1. The Center of Greek Culture would be found in Macedonia. 2. Rome, the Mighty Power of the World. 3. Phillippi was a place where roads from East and West crossed. (Paul sought such places to preach). 4. Phillippi was a miniature colony of Rome. II: The People of Macedonia. 1. The town of Phillippi was named about Phillip of Macedonia, father of Alexander. 2. Romans, Greeks, and Barbarians. 3. Science, Medicine, Merchants and Roman Law. 4. Here Paul could feel the heart heat of new worlds. 5. Here there were not enough Jews for a synagogue. 6. Here Paul would confront 2 different types of women with the Power of the Gospel. III: The Power of...
Whosoever
Acts 2:14-21 This great message was addressed to Jews gathered from over the Roman Empire. Jew designated 1 as a member of the Nation or an Inhabitant of Judea. Israelite designated 1 as religiously the “chosen people.” I: No Longer just the “Chosen People.” 1. The 1st message of the empowered church was an appeal to all mankind. 2. This was the part of the Gospel Message that was the hardest for the early Church to accept. 3. The Jews Persecution of the Church was based on the Universal Appeal. 4. The Bonds of Tradition were strong and their National Pride was deep rooted. 5. Stephen saw Christianity as a world wide religion. a. The Jews were confronted with their National Pride and Racial Prejudice and preferring to cling to it they...
Finished Work
For Me to Live is Christ. Acts 20:17-27, Tim. 2 4:1-7 I fought, ran, wrestled, compelled, and pressed. I: “I Could Bound in the Spirit.” 1. The Compelling Spirit was upon him. 2. The Spirit moved him to finish the course. 3. He was sure of the job to be done but didn’t know the price to be paid. 4. If we will not grieve Him, the Spirit will lead us to finish our work. II: “None of These Things Move Me.” 1. The rattle of the Roman Chains didn’t cause him to falter. 2. Afflictions didn’t make him quit. 3. Shipwreck, hunger, cold, heat, wild beasts, forsaken friends, etc… III: “Neither Count in My Life Dear.” 1. Satan said: “All that a man has he will give for his life.” 2. There are more...
Hard Hearts, Deaf Ears, Blind Eyes
Acts 28:11-31, Issiah 6: I: Hospitality and its Reward on Malta. 1. Paul was at his best in storm or adversity. 2. He soon made himself useful on Malta. 3. God honored the Gospel preaching and worked Miricles. 4. The Hospitality of the Barbarians was rewarded. 5. They entertained angels unawares. II: The Last Miles to Rome. 1. After 3 months they sailed again for Rome. (182 miles). 2. The Boy of Naples and the Island of Capra. a. The Imperial Fleet anchored there. b. Here the Admiral of the Fleet would be buried by a Volcano a few years hence. c. The Jewish Princess wife of Felix, and her child would be intoned. 3. Putolia, the place of departure for Roman legions, and the landing place of Ambassador from Carthage. III: The Apian Way: 1. The most traveled and...
Holy Spirit and Spirit
“There are 2 ways of testing a religion: one is to investigate its views, the other is to examine its power.” I: The Gospel is Power: 1. Power to save. 2. “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” 3. “Ye shall be witnesses unto me.” 4. “In Jerusalem, and in all of Judea, and in Samaria.” 5. “And unto the uttermost part of the Earth.” 6. Tho they had spent years with the Master Teacher, they needed more that they had to perform the task set before them. II: “Christ in You the Hope of Glory.” 1. “He shall be with you and shall be in you.” John 14:15 a. “In all man-made religions, God is on the outside of the individual a being to appeased.” b....
“It is I”
Acts 23:1-11, Matthew 14:22-33 “We speak our not to Communisim, when we say our yes to Christ.” Hemmingway: “It is time America realized that we are in a battle for the eharts and minds of men and that this is a Spiritual battle.” “One-third of our Church Members contradict the teachings of the Church by their very lives.” Dr. Criswell: “When the World is at its worst we must be at our best.” Dr. R.G. Lee “We hear the Gospel by bucket-fulls and live it by the drop.” I: We Must Realize the danger We Face. 1. The Disciples were in danger of accepting the Spirit of the Crowd, (They would make Jesus King). 2. They were in danger of the Sea where they were familiar. 3. They were in danger because their...