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Thursday, March 5th, 2009
A recorded version of this short story is available below.
Church on Fire (Audio) [7:09m]:
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The Reverend G. Robert Turley surveyed the destruction of the church. The only part of the structure that remained standing was the chimney, but even that stood half its original height. There would be no service this morning.
It had been a little before 1:00 A.M. [...]
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Starting with Paul’s first recorded sermon we take a trip back to the defining moment of the Jewish nation.
Exodus to Exodus [34:01m]:
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Acts 13.14-23
I. Summary verses: Acts 13.14-23.
A. To the Jew, first… (v. 14).
1. Jesus’ message first delivered to Israel (Matthew 10.5, 15.24; Acts 3.26).
2. Paul’s pattern is consistent with this. (Romans 1.16;2.9)
B. This is the first detailed description [...]
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Acts 13 (pt. 4) [25:33m]:
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Two important events in Acts shape the future expansion of the church. Agape love.
Outline notes coming soon.
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
The annual graduation celebration just happens to fit nicely with the adventures of Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 13 (pt. 3) [20:40m]:
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The Adventure of Going Out
Graduation 2008
I. Barnabas and Saul enter a new season of service. (v. 3-4)
A. Seasons of life carry new focus.
1. As Christians we are God’s delivery system.
2. Jesus commanded that we go with a set purpose [...]
Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Set ‘em Apart, Turn ‘em Loose! Outline notes are below.
Acts 13 (Pt. 2) [28:39m]:
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I. The church going about its business (vs. 2).
A. Ministering to the Lord. Greek leitourgeo (li-toorg-eh’-o), official duties at one’s own expense.
1. Prayer.
2. Worship.
3. Serving the less fortunate is also a possibility.
(a) If you have done it to the least of these… (Matthew 25).
(b) The [...]
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Acts 13:1-2 The Interdependent Church
First is a series on the Acts 13. (Outlined notes of the message are below).
Acts 13 (Pt. 1) [40:24m]:
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I. Pre-summary of Acts 13.1-4.
A. Antioch is, in some ways, a prototype.
1. Acts 13 gives us a glimpse of interdependent people.
2. The church taking action.
3. [...]
Sunday, May 11th, 2008
Outline notes are below.
Acts 12 (Pt. 2) [38:55m]:
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I. Review: Chapter 11.29-30.
A. A tradition of generosity is established (v. 29).
1. They were alert to the need of others.
2. They honestly assessed their ability to give.
B. Lessons from the church in Antioch.
1. Gave [...]
Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Acts 12 (Pt. 1) Outline notes included.
Acts 12 (pt. 1) [38:28m]:
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I. Meanwhile, back in Jerusalem. A pre-summary (Chapter 12).
A. Political circumstances are the background for the chapter.
B. The impact on the church.
II. The death of James.
A. “By the sword” probably meant beheading.
B. This is the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred.
1. James is the brother of John.
(a) [...]
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Finishing Acts 11…whew! Finally! Outline notes are included below:
The Spirit speaks to the church. [44:20m]:
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Acts 11 (Pt. 4) Verses 27 through 30
I. Review.
A. A new, diverse community formed in Antioch.
1) Required new terminology: Christian
2) [...]
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
I’ve included the outline notes below. I’ll do my best to continue to do that.
Acts 11 (pt.3) [31:47m]:
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Outline Notes: Acts 11: 25-30
I. The “meanwhiles” in Acts.
A. Events in Acts are sometimes simultaneous.
1) Acts 11:18 and [...]
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