Simon believed, he got baptized, he followed Philip around town and still he wasn’t saved. Why? How can we be saved and stay saved? Listen as we talk about the ultimate fruit that validates salvation. Discussion Questions – Spiritual signs and wonders are pointers to Jesus. What was Simon fixating on and how does this […]
Acts
Acts 8: Filling to Overflowing
How can we be filled to the point that our relationship with Jesus flows out for others to see? Listen as we cover the effects of the Holy Spirit. Handout: Book of Acts: Verses about Receiving the Holy Spirit Discussion Questions – Print out and review handout containing verses about the Holy Spirit – What […]
Book of Acts: Verses about Receiving the Holy Spirit
In preparation for this Sunday’s sermon, meditate on these verses. Acts 2 38 “Repent,” Peter said to them, “and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 8 14 When the apostles who were at […]
Acts 6-7: Overflow
What drives you? What drove Stephen, the first martyr of the church? In our culture of performance, isn’t it tough to prioritize our relationship with Jesus over the work we do for Jesus? Discussion Questions – What drives you? Is It the Lord? Phil 3:8 – do you agree with Paul’s testimony that nothing can […]
Acts 5: Scare the Hell Out of You
Why does God seem to judge the sin of hypocrisy in Ananias and Sapphira by killing them? Don’t we all sin and so why doesn’t God judge us in the same way? Discussion Questions – If God never changes, He is same yesterday, today, forever, then why does He treat the hypocrisy of Ananias and […]
Acts 4: Should We Pray for Signs and Wonders?
In Acts 4:29-30, the early church prayed for 2 things: 1) boldness to preach and 2) that the Lord would stretch out His hand for healing, signs and wonders. Should the church today be praying this same prayer? Discussion Questions – Here are some ways to read the OT: 1) civil/ceremonial/moral laws – only the […]