DUNAMIS (Power) (Acts 1:1-11)
1. THE AUTHOR!
Luke the beloved physician
2. THE ANTHEM!
The power of the risen Christ
3. THE AIM!
To win the world for Jesus
1. THE AUTHOR!
Luke the beloved physician
2. THE ANTHEM!
The power of the risen Christ
3. THE AIM!
To win the world for Jesus
1. PAIN! (v1-10) Of rejection – aggression, corruption, frustration, division 2. PEACE! (v11) The Lord stood by him 3. PROTECTION! (v12-35) The Plot, The Lad, The Bodyguard, The Letter, The Lodge, The Promise
1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness 3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence 4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation
1. THE VISION! A lamp stand between two olive trees 2. THE VENTURE! To complete the work 3. THE VOICE! a) Of Clarity b) Of Energy c) Of Sovereignty
1. AGITATION – among the guests 2. ADMIRATION – from the master of the feast 3. MANIFESTATION – of Christ’s power and glory 4. TRANSFORMATION – of the disciples
v1-5.The Shepherd and His… 1. Authority 2. Voice 3. Knowledge 4. Leadership The Good Shepherd: 1. Will Unite His sheep 2. Will Nurture His sheep 3. Will Rescue His sheep
1. Context (v1-9) Temporary sacrifices replaced by The Permanent Sacrifice 2. What “We Have” (v10-21) Undeserved Grace 3. Therefore “Let Us” (v22-36) Encourage One Another 4. Therefore “Let Us Not” (v17-18, 25, 38-39) Neglect to meet together