These notes accompany the sermon found here. Not to be served but to serve Jesus came “not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28. Introducing the servant motif: mo·tif | mōˈtēf | noun; a recurring subject, theme, idea,...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Spiritual Foes The Spirit of Divination: πνεῦμα   πύθωνα , Acts 16:16.  A pythian spirit?  Legend says that a serpent or dragon guarded the famous oracle at Delphi, but had been slain by Apollo.  This creature was called a...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Psalm 37:4, “4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” On Mission The decision to Go: Acts 15:36, 13-14. The John Mark issue: Barnabas’ cousin, Colossians 4:10, who accompanied them...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction “We believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 15:11 There are two very important issues covered in Acts 15. Doctrine: Is it necessary to keep all of the law of Moses in order to...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction There are two very important issues covered in Acts 15. Is it necessary to keep all the law of Moses in order to be saved? (This time) Is it necessary to keep all the law of Moses in order to be faithful? (Next...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Introduction Lystra - southern Asia minor. Acts 14, 16:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:11.  Note that Timothy is from Lystra.  King Lycaon (See Acts 14:11) is mentioned in Metamorphoses by Ovid. We Preach to Religious People Two myths to...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Israel, Acts 13:16-22 Faithful Jews knew that Messiah (Christ, or the Anointed One) would come from the line of David and would rule over all nations from that throne. See 2 Samuel 7. Encouragement: Our faith comes from a...

These notes accompany the sermon by the same name found here. Introduction Today's text:  Acts 13:1-12 Summary:  The Lord sends His people from healthy churches to preach the Truth and to face the enemy in the power of the Holy Spirit. From a Healthy Church  There...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. Who: Gabriel: See Daniel 8:16, 9:21; Luke 1:19, 1:26. Mary: A virgin, betrothed to a man of the house of David. See Genesis 3:15. Isaiah 7:14. Joseph: A man of the house of David.  See 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Psalm 110:1-4. Holy...

These notes accompany the sermon found here. There are three hymns in the birth narrative: The Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56. The Benedictus, Luke 1:68-79. The Nunc Dimittis, Luke 2:29-32.   A Hymn of Praise to God Benedictus - The first word of the song in Latin meaning...