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Pentecost: Contagious Christianity

James Rochford

Joel 2:28-32

Why are some people contagious for Christ? What causes some Christian groups to flourish and thrive? Can God really use someone like me? In this chapter, Luke answers these questions by explaining the impact the Holy Spirit brings to the church. He includes Peter's address to the crowd showing that this was God's plan all along.

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Waiting for God

James Rochford

Luke 1:3

After an overview of the book of Acts, we learn from the author Luke what it looks like to wait for God. Waiting isn't passive, it involves: seeking God's direction, choosing His will, giving us courage, teaching patience, and it won't disappoint. The disciples needed to learn the lesson of God's timing and power. They would be used as God's witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

Conrad Hilario

Acts 2:1-41

Foreshadowing of the work of Christ in the Old Testament Jewish festivals explained briefly. Principles of an effective witness include: 1) the power of God; 2) giving credit to Christ for our changed lives; 3) being prepared to offer evidence; 4) highlighting God's grace; 5) explaining how we personally transact with God; and 6) being persistent.

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Jesus' Parting Words

Conrad Hilario

Matthew 28:18-20

An introduction to the book of Acts. Time is spent explaining the Churches central mission ( the Great Commission) what that looks like in our lives and the role of the Holy Spirit.

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Two Insights into Christian Unity

Gary DeLashmutt

Philippians 1:27-2:2

Paul urges his followers to devote themselves to community based on their shared basis of Christ. Paul identifies three key elements of Christian unity: 1) a common source of truth; 2) common outward focus; 3) common understanding of love.

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Walking by the Spirit

Ryan Lowery

Romans 8:11-17

When trying to change through our own power, we can expect to fail. God wants to bless our lives and has equipped us by giving us His Spirit. We can see true change in our life when we rely on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables change in our lives by giving us three things: 1) a Spirit of power; 2) a Spirit of guidance; 3) a Spirit of assurance.

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The Perks of a Loving Lifestyle

Mike Sullivan

1 John 3:11-24

Love is the distinguishing mark of the Christian, and this kind of love is exemplified by Jesus' death on the cross. It is supplied to us by God and manifested in concrete actions towards others. As we move towards actively loving people, God's Spirit supernaturally assures us of our new identity, gives us confidence in our prayers, and empowers us to serve more effectively.

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Christians & Sin

Gary DeLashmutt

1 John 3:4-10

Once someone comes into a personal relationship with God, he is fully forgiven from his sins. But does that mean that Christians no longer sin? John answers this question by stating that those who claim to be Christians but continue to practice and advocate for a lifestyle of sin are not genuine followers of Christ. Moreover, he proclaims two important truths about Christians and their relationship to sin: 1) no Christian is sin-free but all Christians are forgiven, and 2) Christians cannot continue pursuing a lifestyle of sin without the Holy Spirit convicting their consciences. \r\n

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Detecting False Teachers

Gary DeLashmutt

John 10:4

John, one of Jesus' disciples, writes his first epistle to the church in Ephesus to combat Gnosticism. In these verses, he gives his audience two additional tests to detect false teachers: 1) do the teachers agree with the Apostles' teaching about who Jesus is; and 2) does the Holy Spirit confirm their view of Jesus?

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