A More Convenient Time
Acts 24:22-27, James 4:13-14 Felix the Govenor was curious about Paul. I: Felix Disturbed: 1. Felix wanted to hear more about Faith in Jesus Christ. 2. Paul was reasoning from Scripture. 3. Goodness — (Felix cruel and heartless). 4. Self-control (Felix and his lust). 5. Judgment (Felix knew judgment). 6. Felix trembled — fear came upon him as conscience awoke. II: Felix Sought A Better Time – Procrastinated. 1. Felix was counting on tomorrow. 2. Tomorrow unlocked a dungeon of despair for Felix. 3. Felix failed to realize that now was important. 4. For Felix the convenient time never came. III: Felix Had A Secret Hope of Gain and Favor. 1. The possibility of money meant more than a living Christ. 2. The favor of the Jews was more important...
Ye Shall Be Witnesses
Acts 1:1-11, 2:22-33, John 20:30-31, and 21:25 If you were being tried for being a Christian. I: What is A Witness? 1. “One who gives his Testimony to the truth at the expense of his life.” 2. Witness comes from “Mart Us!” Myrter. 3. Jewish Law condemned false witness as well as one that held back part of the truth. 4. One that was there when it happened. “Ye are witnesses of these things.” II: They Witnessed to: 1. Immortality of the soul, Resurrection. 2. Vanity of material things. 3. The satisfying nature of Christianity. 4. Guilt and danger of sinners. 5. Love of Christ. 6. Necessity of the New Birth. III: Every Christian is A Witness. “My business.” 1. We are witnesses for good or bad. 2. If the Courts...
What is Repentance?
Acts 17:30, Luke 13:3, Matt. 3:8, and Heb. 6:1-3 No matter how much one may desire to repent, nor how often he may resolve to repent, unless he actually repents. He is lost because God has made repentance of Prerequisite to Eternal Life. I: Repentance is the Foundation. Heb. 6:1 1. Paul complained at having to preach again the foundation of Repentance. 2. A large house cannot be built on a small weak foundation. 3. Men may repent of many things toward others, but true repentance is toward God. II: Repentance Brings Conviction into Focus. 1. Without Repentance, it is “Pioneers Promise. She is a Drunkards promise to quit next time.” 2. A sick man must know he is sick before he feels his need for a Doctor. 3. Repentance is as Universal as Sin....
“What doth Hinder Me”
Acts 8:26- I: “The Angel of the Lord.” 1. Right in the midst of a revival. 2. When his success might have ruined him. 3. He was asked to leave for a desert place. 4. The eagerness of Philip in preaching to the Eunuch was in contrast to the reluctance of Peter to preach to Cornelius. 5. Philip was not discouraged when Preaching or studying with one! II: “A Man of Ethiopia.” 1. May have been a Jew, a Greek, or Black. 2. Was a man of great power. 3. Was searching for the truth in the word of God. 4. Had failed to find salvation in Jerusalem. a. Where was the teachers of the word of God? b. Where were the Christians? 5. He was willing to be taught! III: “Then the Spirit Said unto Phillip.” 1. The ear must be tuned to the Spirit of...
“Wait for the Promise”
Acts 1:4-8, Romans 8:14-16, and Simon 2 1:7 2 ways to test a religion: One is to investigate it’s views, the other is to examine the power. I: Why Wait? 1. Didn’t 3 years with Jesus as their teacher qualify them to preach and witness? 2. Were they not prepared by past blessings? 3. With all they had experienced, there was still something they needed. 4. In their present condition they would not be able to do what he had commanded. II: “Not by Might, nor by Power, but by My Spirit Saith the Lord of Host.” 1. The task was too much for them for it was too much for them, since it was divine work. Diametrically to Pagan. 2. The weak must be made strong. 3. The discouraged given hope. 4. The Backslider turned to a powerful witness. 5....