Paul continues to instruct the Church of Colossae about: the need for prayer thanksgiving the spreading of the Word of God now is the time to stand for the Lord (Colossians 4:1-8, 3:23, Ecclesiastes 9:9-10; 1 Chronicles 29:1-9)
When you stand for Jesus there will be confrontation, this was the case when Paul wrote to the church of Philippi and it will be the same today. Today’s study in Philippians 1, Paul thanks the Philippians for their love and support and tells them that his imprisonment is for the advancement of the gospel. He also gives guidance on how to continue in the work for the gospel. (Philippians 1:8-27)
Today’s program is centered in Acts 13. It is here that Saul (Paul) and Barnabas set out to Cyprus and then to Antioch. They preach the Gospel in the synagogues and the whole area They were received so well in Antioch that some Jews were jealous and began contradicting them. Due to the reaction of these Jews, Paul states in verse 46 that they are turning to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:1-46)
Pastor Matt discusses God’s intent for his people, and the mission to which he has sent us. Specific focus is on the Apostle Paul’s conversion experience as recorded in Acts 9. In Acts 9 we see that the Risen Lord – even after He has ascended and assumed the Throne – still wants our loving committed obedience in taking the Gospel out to a lost world in need of Grace and Mercy. (Acts 9)
Today, Pastor Matt discusses the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples, as as recorded in John 20, and His commission to them. the Lord commissioned them to go be witnesses, to give testimony of Him, his life, death and, most importantly, His resurrection Jesus, the creator of all things, initiates a new creation by being the RE-creator and He gives peace to those members of His royal priesthood of believers He has commissioned that royal priesthood to be about…
Today Pastor Matt explores the 40 day period between Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and His ascension, 40 days later. Resurrection Sunday and the Ascension 40 days later are the two “bookends” of the physical, bodily Appearances of the Resurrected Jesus to His disciples In John 20 we see the initial conditions of Jesus’ appearances Many of the directives of our Lord during His appearances have to do with sharing the message and spreading the Word of Jesus and all…
We share in kingdom business: love, redemption, forgiveness, showing grace. It is what one does with the opportunity that matters. 40 days of appearances between resurrection and ascension. The gospels and Acts verify appearances. I Corinthians 15 details appearances, not comprehensive. Mark moves abruptly. Mark 16:1-8 set up for appearances; ends Mark 16:9-20 added on for harmonization v.7 Jesus had told disciples where to meet Opportunity is to “go and tell”. Share what you know. There is no secret anymore: go,…
Pastor Matt & Virgil Evans continue their study of Acts chapter 11, manifestly demonstrating that God is God God has a plan that will not or cannot be stopped Acts 11: The mission is to be carried out Things to take place to be a Christian Acts11:12-18: Belief via the work of the Holy Spirit God’s work deserves our All Spiritual discipline. (Acts 11:19-30; Galatians 6:2, 10; 1st Corinthians 1:11-17)
In today’s program, Pastor Matt & Virgil Evans continue into the 11th chapter of Acts, which demonstrates how Jesus’ rule and reign is spread via the Church. The message to Peter and Cornelius from the Holy Spirit God shown via the Trinity Pride of the Jews rise against the early Church Holy Spirit and the Apostles Jesus is the answer The Church are the “Saved by Grace Believers” A holy God cannot nor will not overlook sin Acts 5: God must…
Today, Pastor Matt continue his exploration of the marvelous book of Acts, with a focus on Christ and his True Church. How we should relate to Christ’s actions and the Holy Spirit Our actions as part of the Church (Body of Christ) All people, All races, All kinds Matt also responds to a call in question, about Mormons who read the Bible and their probable conversion by reading it. Matt responds and mentions that other dominations who have corrupted the…