Acts
Act_3:4
Who are you looking at?
Acts 3:4
I. Reaction, Fastening his eyes upon him! Where are you looking? Are you looking at them? Jesus went out and looked!
a. Ignore
b. Inquire, Do you really see them?
c. Get involved John 4:35
II. Responsibility, Are you looking at them! Are you the type that says look at us? Look on us! It is up to us!
a. Personal, took personal responsibility
b. Purpose
c. Privilege
III. Response, Are you willing to let them look to you? What can they expect from you? Expecting
a. Expecting, the hurting man expected help
b. Excited
c. Eager
IV. Result leaping up stood and walked praising God
a. Difference, made a difference in his life
b. Paid the debt
c. Delight
WAG
Act_3:5
We do not have a right to expect anything from God. He owes us nothing and was not obligated to extend us any mercy whatsoever. He did give us the right to expect from others which have freely received the Gospel that they deliver it unto those who do not have it. All have a right to know, and the expectation is not incumbent upon God but upon us. JDP
We need a burning spirit.
Act_8:25
Here we see two of the biggest name preachers and men of God in the whole Bible, Peter and John, being personally active in getting the gospel out to the heathen. They were not preaching in big buildings to big crowds. They were not preaching because of their name recognition. Here they were, Peter and John, passing through "many" villages of those detestable people (in their day), the Samaritans! Regardless of name, stature or position our duty remains the same - preach the gospel to every creature regardless of social class, race or position... JDB
Act_17:15-16
As Paul is traveling on his missionary journeys he begins to face persecution. He has to flee for his life and ends up in the city of Athens. As Paul walks down the cobblestone street in Athens he sees the many temples to Zeus, Athena and all the idols that the people are worshiping and something begins to happen in his heart. A fire begins to be kindled in him when he sees the condition of the city. His spirit begins to burn within him and so should ours when we see the condition of the world and the idolatry around us.
KTW
Act_17:26 – The fact that we are all of “one blood” is an amazing aspect of creation. We are all of the same offspring and not one of us better than another. There are 6.4 billion people in the world today and there not two identical or even a remake. Before we ever start to get a little racist it would be best for us to remember that person whatever color is blood kin. KBH
Act_20:17-28
Are your hands clean?
I. The Work
1. Its a work of humility vs.19
2. Its a work of boldness vs.20
3. Its a work without distinction vs.21
II. The Attitude
1. Attitude of self sacrifice vs.22,23
2. Attitude of steadfastness vs.24 (nothing moves me)
3. Attitude of service vs.24 (the ministry I have received of the Lord)
III. The Satisfaction
1. Of a clean conscience (you have done all you can)
2. Of clean hands (no one can accuse you)
3. Of warning others to do the same vs.28
KTW
Act_26:19
Have you rebelled against the Heavenly Vision
Acts 26:19-23
I. The Heavenly Vision
great commission, all the world Acts 1:8, II Corinthians 5:18-20
II. Hell's Vengeance I Thessalonians 2:18
roaring lion
He will do all in his power to keep us from fulfilling the Heavenly Vision
bad doctrine sin
bad attitudes division
liberalism modernism
false religions vanity
III. Human Vanity
I Corinthians 9:12
pride laziness
possessions peer and family pressures
what will they think what about my kids
more concerned with this world
IV. Heartfelt Vision John 4:35
of what he wants
of the need
of the consequences
V. His values
Matthew 6:33 Luke 12:15
souls not things
discipleship
VI Helpful Violence
Matthew 12:29 II Corinthians 10:4-5
Jude 22-23 Matthew 16:18
war against Satan
VII. Heaven sent Victory
I Corinthians 3:7 He will give the increase
Matthew 16:18 He will build the church WAG |