Last week we saw that intimacy with God leads to a vision from God to carry out with God. If we try to carry out the vision God has given us without ongoing intimacy with Him we lose the power … Continue reading →

intimacy with god leads to missions with god  "While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, (a picture of worship/intimacy with God the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I … Continue reading →

WHAT TO DO WHEN IT LOOKS LIKE WE'RE LOSING THE BATTLE? "Now about that time Herod the king laid hands on some who belonged to the church in order to mistreat them. 2 And he had James the brother of … Continue reading →

  "When he (Barnabas) arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced."                    BE OPEN TO CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE (TO SEE GOD'S PERSPECTIVE) – "When Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him, 3 … Continue reading →

“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes… He will glorify Me.” (John 16:14) "While Peter was still speaking these words (exalting Jesus) the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who were listening to the message."  Here we see that … Continue reading →

GOD IN NOT ONE TO SHOW PARTIALITY – ALL SAINTS IN ONE FAMILY (THE CHURCH) – GOD IS NOT PREJUDICED – BUT PRIDEFUL MAN IS  From Adam and Eve, to all who lived before Abraham and the Jewish nation, even … Continue reading →

SIX PRINCIPLES MODELED BY PETER FOR EFFECTIVE PERSONAL MINISTRY I am following an outline used by John MacArthur and adding my own comments on Acts 9:32-43 which includes a very brief overview of chapter 10. We will study Acts 10 … Continue reading →

JESUS THE LIFE-CHANGER IS STILL DOING SURPRISING ACTS TODAY; IN THE WORLD, THE CHURCH AND IN OUR LIVES As we continue our study of the amazing conversion and total reversal of Paul's life – from the church's greatest enemy to … Continue reading →

THE CONVERSION AND TRANSFORMATION OF SAUL (PAUL) – RE-CREATION NOT RENOVATION "Though you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me, declares the Lord God." (Jer. 2:22) "Can an Ethiopian change … Continue reading →

 RUDDER DOWN, SAILS UP – OPEN AND OBEDIENT TO GOD'S EXTRAORDINARY GUIDANCE ["What does God want us to learn from this passage? Why did He put it in Scripture? "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for … Continue reading →

WITNESSING THROUGH SUFFERING AND BEING INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF EVANGELISM "Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him (Stephen) to death.  And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout … Continue reading →

A MAN CALLED STEPHEN (2) – READY, WILLING AND AVAILABLE FOR THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH HIS LIVE "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and … Continue reading →

a man called stephen – ready, willing and available for the work of the holy spirit through his life At this point in the newly born church we see the need for organizing man-power (the body of Christ) to accommodate … Continue reading →

"Go, stand (firm) and speak to the people ….the whole message of this Life."  "But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy." The religious … Continue reading →

Charity, generosity, truth and unity VERSUS selfishness, greed, lying and hypocrisy Here in this account we see the newly formed church at its best and worst. We have the great example of charity, generosity, truth and unity among all the … Continue reading →