Len’s Mens Fellowship Archives

ACTS 9:20-31 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (14)

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

ACTS 9:1-20 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (13)

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

ACTS 8:26-40 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (12)

 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

ACTS 8:1-8 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (11)

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

ACTS 6:9-7:60 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

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

ACTS 6:1-7 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (10)

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

ACTS 5:17-6:1 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (9)

"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

ACTS 4:32-5:16 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (8)

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

ACTS 4:1-31 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (7)

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the … Continue reading

ACTS 3 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (6)

"Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Since this passage involves the controversial subject of supernatural healing let me share Ken … Continue reading

ACTS 2:5-47 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (5) THE DYNAMITE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT & THE EXPLOSION OF THE GOSPEL

5 "Now there were Jews living (gathered/staying) in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And when this sound occurred (rushing wind), the crowd came together, and were bewildered because each one of them was hearing them speak … Continue reading

ACTS 2:1-4 THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (4) THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE FILLING(S) OF THE HOLY S

“John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” (Acts 1:5) “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a … Continue reading