Place: Lurgan Baptist 30:1:2005. Reading: Acts 26:13-32 THE ALMOST CHRISTIAN
|
|
- Felix Jennings
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Place: Lurgan Baptist 30:1:2005 Reading: Acts 26:13-32 THE ALMOST CHRISTIAN D. L. Moody the famous American evangelist, by his own admission, made a mistake on the 8 th October It was a mistake he determined to repeat. He had been preaching in the city of Chicago. That particular night drew his largest audience yet. His message was, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? By the end of the service Moody was tired. He concluded his message, and once again he presented the gospel faithfully. Then he said this, Now I give you a week to think that over. And when we come together again, you will have an opportunity to respond. A soloist began to sing. But before the final note the music was drowned out by clanging bells and wailing sirens screaming through the streets. The great Chicago fire was blazing. In the ashen aftermath, hundreds were dead and over a hundred thousand were homeless. Without a doubt, some who heard Moody s message had died in the fire. He reflected remorsefully that he would have given his right arm before he would ever gave an audience another week to think over the message of the Gospel. You know when I considered that story, I thought about the Scripture that is in front of us this.! I wonder are you are at the very door of salvation? Are you right at the point of making a decision for the Lord Jesus? But perhaps you have it in your mind that you will have other opportunities to get saved. Maybe you will say Preacher, what you have said in this service is absolutely true. I agree with you 100% and preacher you almost persuaded me to be a Christian. Is that not what King Agrippa said to Paul? Almost. a Christian. What was the situation here? Well, Paul had been kept in prison for over two years by the Roman Governor Felix. However, Felix was replaced by another Governor named Festus. A special induction ceremony was held for the new Governor to celebrate his coming into office at Caesarea. King Herod Agrippa the Second comes to visit with his sister Bernice, and it is while they are there to pay their respects to the new Governor, that they are confronted with this man Paul. My. this is one of the most dramatic scenes in all of the Word of God and in all of human history. Everybody who was anybody in Caesarea was there. Can you see the great apostle standing before King Agrippa, Bernice, and the Roman Governor Festus. You know, these different characters represent people in this
2 service this evening! 1. Festus, represents those who are Alienated from Christ: For he thought that Paul was a madman. 2. Paul represents those who are Altogether for Christ: He was totally committed to the Lord. Paul lived by one motto, For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain. 3. Agrippa represents those who are Almost to Christ: He was almost a Christian, and yet he was not altogether one. I believe one of the greatest tragedies in all of life is for a person to be almost saved, but lost. What a tragedy it would be for you to hear the Word of God faithfully preached, to tremble under the convicting power of the Holy Spirit and yet turn and walk away from this place and never be saved. I wonder in recent days have you been thinking about your relationship with God? Have you been thinking about your destiny? About eternity? Have you been very, very close. You have been almost a Christian. I want to talk to you this. on The Almost Christian. Almost. To be a Christian, as we think of Agrippa s words this. I want you to notice, (1) THE MAN THAT CONFRONTED HIM For Paul was doing his best to persuade Agrippa to become a Christian. Do you see what he says in ( 26:29 ) How can you persuade someone to become a Christian? Well, look at Paul and noticed that he used, (a) The Persuasion of the POWERFUL SCRIPTURES: He says, For the king knoweth of these things, ( 26:26 ) What things was Paul talking about? Well, in ( 26:22 ) you ll notice that he talks about the prophets and Moses. He is talking about the Scriptures, about what the Bible has to say. Paul was using this powerful tool called the Holy Scriptures to bring Agrippa to the point of salvation. My. is this not the purpose of the Word of God? To bring a person to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ! ( 2 Tim 3:15 ) The intention of the Bible is to bring a person face to face with his sin, with his need of salvation and with the loveliness of Jesus Christ. My. has the Word of God been having an impact on your life? Has it cut you like a sword? Has it crushed you like a hammer? Has it consumed you like a fire? One day Charles Spurgeon the famous preacher was trying out the acoustics
3 in Crystal Palace London. Spurgeon with his magnificent voice cried out, Behold the Lamb of God. sin. Spurgeon didn t know but there was a workman working up in the balcony and the man heard those words and he could not get away from them. He went home that night but they still kept haunting him Behold the Lamb of God. sin. He went to bed but he still could not get away from them. Those words spoke to him, smote him, and eventually brought him to faith in Christ. My. has God s Word been speaking to you in recent days? Has it challenged you concerning your sin, your soul, state before God? (a) (b) The Persuasion of the PERSONAL SOULWINNER: For in ( 26:26 ) Paul says, I am persuaded. You see, Paul was the Lord s messenger to bear His name before the Gentiles and Kings. ( 9:15 ) My. can you see Paul making his great defence of the gospel here? And although all the leading men of the city are around him, Paul has one purpose, and his eyes are focused on one man in the congregation. His eye is on King Agrippa. He mentions Agrippa s name all the time during his defence. He did it in ( 26:2, 7, 13, 19, 27, ) You say, what s this man Paul doing? He s after the soul of this man. ( 2 Cor 5:11 ) My. have you encountered some Christian who loves the Lord, and they are living for Christ, and they have talked with you about your relationship to Christ? Perhaps its been a close friend that s been talking to you about your need of salvation, your eternal destiny, and how you stand before the Lord. I wonder is God using that witness to bring you to the Saviour? (a) (b) (c) The Persuasion of the PRECIOUS SAVIOUR: For Paul says to Agrippa for this thing was not done in a corner, ( 26:26 ) He s talking about the cross of Christ. He s talking about when the Lord Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Its as if Paul took the hand of King Agrippa and led him up Calvary s hill. My. can you just go with me back 2,000 years ago where Christ died on the cross? Do you see the soldiers as they are gambling for the garments of the Lord? Do you hear the rabble crowd milling around Calvary crying, He saved others let Him save Himself. ( Lk 23:35 ) Do you hear the words of the Lord Jesus as he prayed, Father forgive them, and as He cries It is finished. My. when Jesus Christ died on that cross, He was dying for your sins. Is there not something persuasive about that? Is there not something deeply moving about
4 what the Saviour did on the cross for you? I tell you Paul confronted this man with the real truth. Yet Agrippa said, Almost thou. a Christian. (1) (2) THE MESSAGE THAT CONVICTED HIM Why was the King almost persuaded but not altogether? Well, can you imagine how Agrippa was feeling about now? You see, this was not the first time that Agrippa had come into contact with the gospel. This man King Agrippa 2 nd belonged to a disastrous family. It was this man s great grandfather Herod the Great who had killed all the babies in Bethlehem at the birth of Christ. ( Matt 2:16 ) It was this man s great uncle, Herod Antipas who had beheaded John the Baptist. And it was this man s father Herod Agrippa 1 st who had James beheaded and Peter imprisoned. ( Acts 12:2 ) This man s whole family had opposed the gospel, and some of them had terrible deaths. ( 12:22-23 ) But now God is at work in this man s life. He s moved. Something was going on inside him for he cries, Almost. a Christian. He was standing at the gate of almost but he never went into the land of altogether. Why? I think if you look around that room that day it will help you to understand why Agrippa was an almost Christian. For one thing there was, (a) THE LOVE OF SIN: Bernice! You see, Herod was her brother, but they had one of the most infamous relationships in all history because they lived in incest. Here they were brother and sister living together as man and wife in an incestuous relationship. I wonder did the King glance over at Bernice and realise that if he became a Christian he would have to give her up. His sin would have to go. My. he stopped short of coming to know the Lord Jesus, because he realised that if he came to Christ he would have to turn from his sin. Agrippa has a sin problem. Do you recognise that you have to turn from your sin in order to come to Christ? The Lord Jesus said, Except ye repent ye shall all likewise perish. ( Lk 13:5 ) Many people come to the very verge of giving their life to the Lord and they re almost there but they turn away because of the love of sin. Is there some sin in your life? When you begin to think about getting saved, is there something in your life you do not want to give up? It may be that the love of sin kept the King from becoming a Christian. But look around the room again.
5 (b) THE FEAR OF MAN: Festus! You see, Agrippa had heard what Festus had said to Paul. He said Paul. mad. ( 26:24 ) Festus said, Paul you re crazy. Maybe the King thought, what would Festus think about me? What would he say about me if I became a Christian? Is the fear of man keeping you back from Christ? There may some of you here this. that have been thinking about giving your life to Christ but you think, what will my friends say? What will my family say? What will my wife or husband say? What will the folk in work say about it? Harry Ironside who grew up to be a famous preacher was just a young boy. He was not a Christian. His mother used to talk to him about becoming a Christian. He would always tell his mother, mother I would really like to but I m afraid that my friends will laugh at me if I do. His mother would always say, Remember Harry, your friends may laugh you into hell, but they can never laugh you out of hell. Is the fear of others keeping you back? But look around that room again. (a) (b) (c) THE COST OF COMMITMENT: Paul! Paul may have been one of the reasons why Agrippa would not become a Christian. For there the great apostle stands in front of the King. He s got chains on his hands, he s got scars on his body. Agrippa looks at him and sees that there is a cost attached to being a Christian. I wonder when Agrippa saw what it cost Paul, was he not willing to pay the price? You see, it costs you nothing to become a Christian, but it may cost you everything to be a Christian. My. have you counted the cost of what it means to give your life to Christ? It certainly means that from this point on that He runs your life. He is in charge. He s the boss! He is the One who maps out the course of you life! My. The King looked at Paul and said, Oh, what will it cost me? Do you know something? I think the real reason he didn t come to Christ was not the other people in the room that day. Oh, there was Bernice, the love of sin, there was Festus, the fear of man, there was Paul the cost of commitment, but then there was Agrippa himself, (d) THE ACT OF FAITH: For did you notice what Paul said to him, King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. ( 26:27 ) Paul said Do you believe it? I know that you believe it? But then there are different kinds of belief. There s belief in your head and there s belief in your heart. Do you know what the Bible says?
6 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved. ( Rom 10:9 ) I wonder where you are in coming to Christ? How far along are you in the decision process? Do you know intellectually that you are a sinner? You say, I know that preacher. Do you believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins? You say, I believe He died on the cross for my sins. Do you have a desire to come to Christ? You say, Preacher sooner or later I want to give my life to Christ for I don t want to go to hell when I die. But my. if you stop there you are not there. For there has to be an act of faith. You have to say, I will give my life to Christ now. Are you ready for that last step this.? (1) (2) (3) THE MOMENT THAT CONDEMNED HIM Here is the King standing at the threshold of the door of salvation yet he turns back. Almost persuaded but lost. Space Shuttle Columbia almost completed their mission. They were only sixteen minutes from landing. They were just ending a sixteen day science mission. Their families had been brought in, so that they could see their family members after they had landed. But then something went tragically wrong. Space Shuttle Columbia broke up and pieces of it began to rain down in Texas. They had almost completed their mission, they were almost home, but almost is not good enough and today U.S.A. mourns the loss of seven brave astronauts. My. are you at the door of salvation this.? Are you almost there? What will you do in this critical moment? Agrippa, turned away from Christ. Think of (a) THE JOY HE MISSED: He missed the joy of being a Christian. He missed the joy of sins forgiven. He missed the joy of having peace with God. He missed the joy of the assurance that when this life is over you have a home in heaven forever. For to almost be a Christian is not to be a Christian. (a) (b) THE JUDGMENT HE MET: My. Heaven s most gifted, persuasive, and Spirit filled messenger had presented the King with the demands of the gospel. He shrugged them off and so far as we know the Holy Spirit never gave him another chance. Do you know something? One of the most dangerous things you can do is to come to a service like this because having come you have no excuse. You know the message now. You have
7 the heard the story of the cross. But stop! What if God had almost loved us, what if Christ had almost died for us? What if the Holy Spirit had almost convicted us? Then there would have been no message to preach, no forgiveness to enjoy, no prospect to anticipate. But my. ours is not an almost gospel. Its an altogether gospel. For all the way to Calvary He went for me, He died to set me free. I tell you I would rather go into eternity from the darkest jungles in Africa than from privileged Ulster. My. you know the message. You know the gospel. The opportunity is here. What will you do? Will you turn away from Christ this. again and go into the darkness to endure an eternity of regret. Come with me for a moment on a journey. I want you to see some of the personalities in hell. There is a man and he s sitting on a throne of fire and he s saying, I have betrayed the innocent blood. Who is this person? This is Judas who betrayed the sinless Son of God. We move a little further through the hot halls of hell and we see a man who is washing his hands in hot bowls of flames and he s saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person. Who is that? That s Pontius Pilate who had the chance to know the Saviour and yet he did not. Then we go a little further and we see another person. He s shouting, When I have a convenient season, when I have convenient season. Who s that? That s Felix who said to Paul, when I have a convenient season I will call for thee. But do you know the tragedy of all tragedies in hell? Walk a little further because there in hot corridors of hell is a man who is screaming. Almost. Almost. Almost. Almost. Almost. Who is it? Its Agrippa who was almost persuaded to become a Christian and he turned away. I heard the story of a man named William Hyatt. He was a 62 old miner who was found with his face and hands buried in the hot searing sand of the Mojave Desert. His car had broken down and he had walked 22 miles through the Mojave desert until he died. He crawled on his hands and feet the last 2 miles and he died in the sand. Just over the next san dune half a mile away was the Saratoga Springs that could have saved him. He was almost there but lost. So near the door and the door stood wide Close to the gate but not inside Near to the fold yet not within Almost resolved to gave up sin Almost persuaded but count the cost Almost a Christian but lost. Will that be said of you? Almost there but lost!
King Agrippa represents those who Hold Off trusting the Lord.
ALMOST ACTS 26:24-30 Text: Introduction: The various attitudes people hold concerning the Lord Jesus Christ. For instance, in this passage, three different men are mentioned: Festus, Paul, and King Agrippa
More informationALMOST PERSUADED Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28
ALMOST PERSUADED Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Acts 26:28 There are some great names today involved in the business of evangelism. The preaching of the Gospel
More informationIf you have your Bibles turn to:
Almost In the book of Acts we read how Apostle Paul after having preached this Gospel of Jesus Christ through out Asia desired to go to Jerusalem to visit the other Apostles and to testify of all the mighty
More informationBook of Acts - Course B
CHRISTIAN'S BIBLE SALVATION CHURCH GOD/DEITY MORALITY AUDIO CLASS BOOKS LIFE FAMILY CREATION COURSES IN-DEPTH ARTICLES BRIEF TOPICS RELIGIONS E- COMMENTARIES BOOKS Book of Acts - Course B Instructions:
More informationAngels, The Ministers of Heaven
Angels, The Ministers of Heaven TEXT: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Rev. 4:11) THESIS:
More informationThe Crisis of Conviction In the Life of the Lost John 16:7-14
The Crisis of Conviction In the Life of the Lost John 16:7-14 Before Reading the Passage: We have come to the eve of our Lord s crucifixion. It is 10:30 or 11:00 pm. on Thursday night. - Judas has already
More informationPlace: I.Hall 2:2:97. Readings: Luke 15: :1-5 REPENTANCE
Place: I.Hall 2:2:97 Readings: Luke 15:11-24 13:1-5 REPENTANCE George Whitefield the famous evangelist, of the last century had many enemies who sought to oppose him. On one occasion, a certain Mr. Thorpe
More informationACTS 26:19-32 TRUE OR FALSE NOVEMBER 4, The Name of the king before whom Paul appeared was king Pharaoh.
ACTS 26:19-32 TRUE OR FALSE NOVEMBER 4, 2012 1. The Name of the king before whom Paul appeared was king Pharaoh. 2. Festus accused Paul of being mad (crazy). 3. Paul was fearful of preaching to gospel
More informationNOW NOT LATER (2 Cor 6:1-2) 4. King Herod Agrippa paid a ceremonial visit to the new governor
NOW NOT LATER (2 Cor 6:1-2) A. The arrest & trial of the apostle Paul is recorded in Acts chapters 24-26. 1. He was arrested in Jerusalem on the trumped up charges of defiling Temple & inciting a riot.
More informationActs Chapter Before Festus, 25:1-22 a. The plot of the Jews, 25:1-5
Acts Chapter 25 4. Before Festus, 25:1-22 a. The plot of the Jews, 25:1-5 Acts 25:1 Festus then, having arrived in the province, three days later went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. Festus was made governor
More informationChief Captain: Come here young man. What is that you have to tell me?
Narrator: And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. There were more than forty
More informationAnswering Critics. The gospel demands a response of repentance and faith.
Session 12 Answering Critics The gospel demands a response of repentance and faith. ACTS 26:19-29 Job offers and marriage proposals, among other things, can be tricky. Both usually require a quick response.
More informationBARTIMAEUS, THE BLIND BEGGAR
BARTIMAEUS, THE BLIND BEGGAR (Mk. 10:46-52) 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the
More information10John The Plan. The Goals. Lesson
106 Lesson 10John 18 19 The Plan A. The Arrest of Jesus B. Peter Denies Jesus Twice C. Jesus Before Pilate D. Jesus Nailed to the Cross E. The Burial of Jesus The Goals 1. Explain how the arrest of Jesus
More informationS P I R I T U A L G R O W T H
S P I R I T U A L G R O W T H PART IV by Evangelist Norman R. Stevens SPIRITURAL GROWTH Part 4 Please open your Bibles to II Peter chapter three and verse eighteen. I would like to preach a message entitled
More informationHerod the Great. Herod Antipas Who killed John and tried Jesus. Herod Agrippa. Malthrace. Mariamne. Great Events of the New Testament.
Great Events of the New Testament Lesson #83 Herod Agrippa Attacks the Church Study Notes For Sunday, December 7, 2014 Read Acts 12:1-24 We read several times in the New Testament about Herod. This is
More informationThe Old Paths Monthly
The Old Paths Monthly Ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. - Jeremiah 6:16 Alan Jones, Editor May, 2012 Almost Persuaded He who is almost
More informationBehold, the Lamb of God! John 1:29, 34-36
Behold, the Lamb of God! John 1:29, 34-36 Behold, the Lamb of God! John 1:29, 34-36 - The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
More informationProspect Presbyterian Church Order for Worship August 26, 2018 GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
1 Prospect Presbyterian Church Order for Worship August 26, 2018 Prelude Greeting God is good. All the time. And all the time. God is good. GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME Call To Worship Give thanks to the Lord,
More informationGREAT IS THE GOSPEL OF OUR GLORIOUS GOD
GREAT IS THE GOSPEL OF OUR GLORIOUS GOD A very special meeting took place on 6 th January 1850. As far as the main person involved was concerned it was a meeting he hadn t planned. He was a young sixteen-year-old
More informationGreat Questions of the Bible: What Shall I Do With Jesus?
Great Questions of the Bible: What Shall I Do With Jesus? Our series Great Questions of the Bible brings us to a question that you must answer. There is no avoiding or ignoring it. You will answer this
More informationWe considered the picture from the vantage point of Herod before Jesus; let s now look at it from the other side, Jesus before Herod.
JESUS BEFORE HEROD. Lk. 23:8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle
More informationPlace: Lurgan Baptist 9:11:2003. Reading: John 3:1-17 THE WONDROUS STORY 7. THE LIFE THAT IS ETERNAL
Place: Lurgan Baptist 9:11:2003 Reading: John 3:1-17 THE WONDROUS STORY 7. THE LIFE THAT IS ETERNAL A policeman curiously watched a drunk looking for something under a street light. He asked the man what
More informationLuke 23:34 Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
1 TEXT SERMONS SEVEN SAYINGS OF THE SUFFERING SAVIOR SAYING #1 FATHER FORGIVE Luke 23:34 Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. Agonizing cries and curses were the usual sounds coming
More informationWhy Die in Your Sins and Go to HELL?
Why Die in Your Sins and Go to HELL? King James Bible, Jesus said: I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. John 8:24 "...the
More informationPhase 2 of Jesus Trial February 12, 2017 Mark 15:1-15
I. Introduction Phase 2 of Jesus Trial February 12, 2017 Mark 15:1-15 Phase 1 or Jesus trial began when Jesus was arrested around 1 am on Friday morning and the armed mob that arrested Him took Him to
More informationThe Rest of the Story
The Rest of the Story Studies in the Book of Acts We will move the world not by criticism of it, nor conformity to it but by combustion within it of lives ignited by the Spirit of God Vance Havner Text
More informationAPOSTLE'S AMEKINYOU. The Creed Which the Apostles gave in Jerusalem
The Creed Which the Apostles gave in Jerusalem 1- As we have before declared, he is without beginning and without end, but he is ever living. 2- And he has light which is never extinguished, and he can
More informationPlace: I.Hall 6:4:97. Reading: Mark 15:16-38 " WHY CHRIST DIED "
Place: I.Hall 6:4:97 Reading: Mark 15:16-38 " WHY CHRIST DIED " Many years ago in the depth of the winter the French Army pressed on all sides by the Cossacks, had to cross a river. The enemy had destroyed
More informationBible Study Crosswords
Bible Study Crosswords Book One http://www.presenttruth.info The Basics of Salvation John said that we should behold the love of the. 1 John 3:1 7 God s love was manifested when He His only begotten Son
More informationPlace: Lurgan Baptist 2:1:2005. Readings: Isaiah 57:15 2 Cor 4:17-18 ETERNITY
Place: Lurgan Baptist 2:1:2005 Readings: Isaiah 57:15 2 Cor 4:17-18 ETERNITY It is that time of the year again when people are making their New Year Resolutions. Some time ago a website released its annual
More informationFINDING GOD. D. L. Moody. Copyright 1900 CHAPTER THIRTEEN THE THIEF ON THE CROSS
FINDING GOD by D. L. Moody Copyright 1900 CHAPTER THIRTEEN THE THIEF ON THE CROSS And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom (Luke 23:42). EVERY ONE who is not a Christian
More informationTHE GOSPEL. by Evangelist Norman R. Stevens
THE GOSPEL by Evangelist Norman R. Stevens THE GOSPEL Please open your Bibles to I Corinthians chapter one and verse seventeen. I would like to preach a message entitled The Gospel. In I Corinthians 1:17-25,
More informationWORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: ENLIGHTENING THE MIND (II Corinthians 4:1-6) INTRODUCTION The first stanza of Amazing Grace reads:
WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: ENLIGHTENING THE MIND (II Corinthians 4:1-6) INTRODUCTION The first stanza of Amazing Grace reads: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost
More informationJESUS WENT BEFORE THEM
JESUS WENT BEFORE THEM Mark 10:32-34 Since the day Jesus began His earthly ministry and called His disciples to follow Him, He had tried to help them see exactly Who He was. They believed that He was a
More informationPaul the Prisoner Acts 21:15-26:32
Paul the Prisoner Acts 21:15-26:32 Paul suffered much for the sake of the Gospel. God s Hand in Our Lives New Testament Paul the Prisoner - Level 1 8/16/04 Scott was walking home from school one day. He
More informationTHE DREAM CONCERNING JUDGMENT
THE DREAM CONCERNING JUDGMENT Previously, Christian was led by Interpreter into a very dark place to meet the man in an iron cage who had no means or prospects of ever being released. Before Interpreter
More informationTHE ROMANS SERIES GLORY TO GOD. Romans 16:21-27 STUDY (46) Rev (Dr) Paul Ferguson
THE ROMANS SERIES GLORY TO GOD Romans 16:21-27 STUDY (46) Rev (Dr) Paul Ferguson Calvary Tengah Bible Presbyterian Church Shalom Chapel, 345 Old Choa Chu Kang Road, Singapore 698923 www.calvarytengah.com
More informationSALVATION. BELIEVE To trust.
SALVATION Justified, saved, received forgiveness, trusted Christ, converted, born again, received salvation; it all means the same thing. It does not matter what you call it - just so it has happened to
More informationNew Testament Overview I
New Testament Overview I Matthew II Corinthians Eight Lessons Bible Study Course Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II
More informationTHE SOUNDING OUT OF GOD S WORD I Thess. 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord
THE SOUNDING OUT OF GOD S WORD I Thess. 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord There is no truth like the truth that is the Word of God! It is the most precious gift He has given for the building
More informationSubject: Evangelism Title: Almost, But Lost Text: Acts 26:1-28
Subject: Evangelism Title: Almost, But Lost Text: Acts 26:1-28 Introduction Acts 26 contains Paul s fifth and final speech in the book of Acts. This is considered to be his masterpiece by many. The speech
More informationCome. A Topical Study Eight Lessons. Bible Study Course
Come A Topical Study Eight Lessons Bible Study Course Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15 LESSON 1: COME
More informationThere are three words I want you to take away and consider in connection with the word of victory, It is finished.
The Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross THE WORD OF VICTORY John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. On a number
More informationOUR LORD BEFORE HEROD.
OUR LORD BEFORE HEROD. Lk. 23:8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some
More informationActs Chapter 25 page 1 of 6 M.K. Scanlan. Acts Chapter 25
Acts Chapter 25 page 1 of 6 Acts Chapter 25 James wrote: James 1:2-3 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
More information4, 2012 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON PAUL BEFORE KING AGRIPPA MINISTRY INVOCATION
November 4, 2012 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON PAUL BEFORE KING AGRIPPA MINISTRY INVOCATION Help us to know truth and be staunch in standing by that truth. In Jesus Name, we pray. Amen. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
More informationMy God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34)
4 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34) The Cross Imagine what it would have been like the day that our Lord Jesus Christ died? Had you been alive that day, what would you have seen? Let
More informationCHRIST S GREATEST TROPHY
CHRIST S GREATEST TROPHY Lk. 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou
More informationSTUDIES IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN LESSON 19 - JOHN CHAPTER 18
STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN LESSON 19 - JOHN CHAPTER 18 ASSIGNMENT READ John chapter 18. MEMORIZE John 10:17. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
More informationIntroduction. Agrippa. Herod s Murderous Father Punished By The Lord. Who Was Agrippa? Paul Appeals To Caesar and Escapes Murderous Jews
Introduction Agrippa "In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian." Paul was not ashamed of being a Christian or of persuading all including Agrippa to become a Christian We should be ashamed
More informationBe not deceived. God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Galatians 6 v 7. THE TERRORIST. What does God have to say?
Be not deceived. God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap. Galatians 6 v 7. THE TERRORIST. What does God have to say? Thou shalt do no murder. 6 th Commandment. Exodus 20
More informationSHALL I CRUCIFY MY SAVIOR?
SHALL I CRUCIFY MY SAVIOR? Introduction: A. (Slide #2) We Know That The Crucifixion Of Jesus Was In The Predestined Plan That The Godhead Designed. 1. So you could correctly say, Jesus died because it
More informationThe Bride of Christ Rev. 21:9 Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.
i The Bride of Christ Rev. 21:9 Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. What a glorious moment when the Lord Jesus will call His Church home to the Heavenly palace! Paul describes it,
More informationTAKING A STAND / Sunday School- November 4, 2012 Unifying Topic: PAUL BEFORE KING AGRIPPA
TAKING A STAND / Sunday School- November 4, 2012 Unifying Topic: PAUL BEFORE KING AGRIPPA Lesson Text I. Paul Pleads His Case (Acts 26:19-23) II. Agrippa Responds To Paul (Acts 26:24-32) The Main Thought:
More informationHow Does One Become A Christian
How Does One Become A Christian Introduction It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; Not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember
More informationPaul On Trial. by Blues Bibleden - Wednesday, March 20, Against all odds - Truth telling.
Paul On Trial by Blues Bibleden - Wednesday, March 20, 2013 http://www.bibleden.com/?page_id=173 Against all odds - Truth telling Acts 25:13-26:32 Paul before Festus and Agrippa WHO AM I? Received 39 lashes
More informationSeries: Crossing the Border, #8 Text: Acts 26:19-29 Valley Community Baptist Church Mar. 16/17, 2013 Pastor Jay Abramson.
Series: Crossing the Border, #8 Text: Acts 26:19-29 Valley Community Baptist Church Mar. 16/17, 2013 Avon, CT Pastor Jay Abramson Become What I Am He was a former high-powered lawyer and political leader
More informationWE INVITE YOU TO SIGN THE WHITE ATTENDANCE PAD so that we may celebrate your presence with us today!
WE INVITE YOU TO SIGN THE WHITE ATTENDANCE PAD so that we may celebrate your presence with us today! Please pass it on to the next person and then back down the row Please Take Your Bulletins Home With
More information3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Pe'ter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
Sunday School Lesson for October 30, 2005 Released on October 26, 2005 "Peter in Prison" Printed Text: Acts 12:1-16 Devotional Reading: Psalm 46 Background Scripture: Acts 12:1-17 Time: A.D. 44 Place:
More information421 (planning to ambush and kill him on the way). Verse 4. But Festus replied that Paul was at Caesarea and he himself would be returning there soon.
Chapter 25. Three days after Festus arrived in Caesarea to take over his new responsibilities, he left for Jerusalem, Verse 2. where the leading priests and other Jewish leaders met with him and made their
More informationA Sad Memorial Acts 24:24-25 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of
More informationActs Chapters 25 and 26
Acts Chapters 25 and 26 Lesson 20 FIRST DAY: Review and Overview 1. What aspect of Paul s experiences in Acts 23 24 spoke to you? 2. When Jesus rose from the dead He conquered death, the greatest enemy
More informationRepentance toward God. Sermon delivered on September 7th, By: Pastor Greg Hocson
Repentance toward God Sermon delivered on September 7th, 2014 By: Pastor Greg Hocson Text: Acts 20:17-24 The Apostle Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God. And I want to follow his example. I may
More informationOverview of the Bible
Overview of the Bible New Testament Part 4 By David Dann Overview of the Bible The Bible tells the story of how God created man and of God s purpose for man. The Bible answers the most important questions
More informationOverview HEROD ANTIPAS RUTHLESS AMBITION WAS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
1 Overview HEROD ANTIPAS RUTHLESS AMBITION WAS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE Herod Antipas story is told in the Gospels. He is also mentioned in Acts 4:27; Acts 13:1. Most people dislike having their sins pointed out,
More informationJESUS JUDGMENTS Matthew 26:57-27:31; Mark 14:43-15:20; Luke 22:54-23:25; John 18:13-19:16
JESUS JUDGMENTS Matthew 26:57-27:31; Mark 14:43-15:20; Luke 22:54-23:25; John 18:13-19:16 STRUCTURE Key-persons: Jesus, Peter, the priests, Pilate, and King Herod Key-location: Jerusalem Key-repetitions:
More informationGreetings: Date: April 1, 2018
Greetings: The study that Pastor Pat brings on Sunday mornings is a reflection of the study for that week. It represents a lot of research. Not all of what he has prepared is communicated. In an attempt
More informationTHE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN Rev.5 & 14:1-3
THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN Rev.5 & 14:1-3 I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I m happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! It is the greatest
More informationThere's a Great Day Coming
There's a Great Day Coming Introduction Many people are afraid to die Why?... 1. The Word of God plainly teaches that there's a great day coming. A. It is the greatest of days--the greatest ever known
More informationWomen s Core Bible Study Acts 25 & 26 A Witness before Kings May 11, 2016
But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. (Acts 9:15 ESV) I. PREVIOUSLY A. Acts 21: Paul arrested in
More informationTHE KIND OF CHURCH THE LORD WOULD BUILD MATTHEW 16
THE KIND OF CHURCH THE LORD WOULD BUILD MATTHEW 16 Text: Matt 16:18 (Mat 16:18) "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not
More informationTHAT I MAY KNOW HIM (Phil. 3:10) The Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology)
THAT I MAY KNOW HIM (Phil. 3:10) The Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology) What must I do to be saved? (Acts 16:31). Those were the words of a man in great distress and danger for he knew he was facing certain
More informationGOOD NEWS MINISTRY AND MISSIONS OUTREACH PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE SOON RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST!
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE LEFT BEHIND. Provided by THE GOOD NEWS MINISTRY AND MISSIONS OUTREACH PROCLAIMING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE SOON RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST! http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/thegoodnews/leftbehind.htm
More informationDr. Bob Nichols March 5, 2017 AM Service
Dr. Bob Nichols March 5, 2017 AM Service Acts 12:1-18, Matthew 16:18, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalms 91:1-16, Romans 1:17, Luke 6:21, Luke 1:37, Proverbs 13:22, Matthew 4:4, Habakkuk 1:5 Now about that time Herod
More informationAngels Lesson 3. The Power of Angels
The Power of Angels Angels have superhuman power. Angels have the ability to do things that humans are not able to do. The Bible contains a number of events concerning the great power of angels. I. Angels
More informationCHRIST In The Psalms. William L. Pettingill. Fundamental Truth Publishers. Findlay Ohio $1.00
CHRIST In The Psalms by William L. Pettingill 1937 Fundamental Truth Publishers Findlay Ohio $1.00 All things must be fulfilled, which were written... in the Psalms concerning me" (Luke 24:44) ~ Out of
More informationI. GOD IS A SPIRIT. John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? By: Jeanne Elliott Introduction: Many people for many years have tried to understand the deity of Christ. Questions like: Who is the real Father of Jesus, God the Father or the Holy
More informationBy Donald Townsley 1
By Donald Townsley 1 The Plan of Salvation Lesson One "Hearing" INTRODUCTION: 1. Much emphasis has been placed on hearing in the New Testament. Mark 4:9, 23, 24; Mark 7:16; Matt. 11:15; Luke 14:35; Luke
More informationThe Story and Purpose of Jesus Birth
The Story and Purpose of Jesus Birth Job 38:7 KJV "When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God (angels) shouted for joy." Matt 18:10 (NASV), "angels in heaven continually see the face
More informationPlace: Lurgan Baptist 19:10:2003. Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:16 THE WONDROUS STORY 5. ITS FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME
Place: Lurgan Baptist 19:10:2003 Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:16 THE WONDROUS STORY 5. ITS FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME A large prestigious church had three mission churches under its care. On the first
More informationThe Lord s Loving Response to Grief
The Lord s Loving Response to Grief David Wilkerson November 30, 2009 I am simply amazed at our Lord s loving response to grief. As I read the Bible, I see that nothing stirs our God more than the soul
More informationThe Saviour and the Secular Soul Acts 25:13-20a After Easter, What? A Sermon Series
The Saviour and the Secular Soul Acts 25:13-20a After Easter, What? A Sermon Series Rev. Michael D. Halley April 19, 2015 Suffolk Christian Church Suffolk, Virginia Third Sunday of Easter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
More informationThe Big Ten Never Occasionally Have I made something in my life more important than loving and obeying God?
21 st Century Edition Memory Verse: Matthew 4:4 Lesson Verses: 1 John 5:11,12 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life;
More informationTo This End Was I Born
To This End Was I Born Lesson 26 Matthew 26:47 27:66; Mark 14:43 15:39; Luke 22:47 23:56; John 18 19 Purpose To help class members feel the Savior s love for them and increase their love for him and their
More informationIn this short document, I present to you the overall message that God speaks to us through His Word, the Bible.
Introduction W hat does God want from me? It is a question that most people have at some point in their life. Thankfully God has provided the answer, very clearly, in the Bible. The Bible was written by
More informationWhat Is The Gospel? By Dr. Harry Ironside ( )
What Is The Gospel? By Dr. Harry Ironside (1876-1951) From the website: http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/btp/dr_harry_ironside/what_is_the_gospel.htm "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which
More informationFirst, he listened to John the Baptist
Pastor Gregory P. Fryer Immanuel Lutheran Church, New York, NY 7/15/2012, Pentecost 7B Amos 7:7-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:14-29 Almost Persuaded In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the
More informationDoctrine of Jesus. A Biblical Description. Any biblical description of Jesus should begin with His attributes.
1 Doctrine of Jesus A Biblical Description Introduction. Any biblical description of Jesus should begin with His attributes. 1. Jesus Christ is eternal. There was never a time when Jesus was not. He did
More informationJesus is brought to stand in front of Pontius Pilate, the judge. He is innocent but Pontius Pilate condemns him anyway and sentences Him to death.
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, take me along that holy way you once took to your death. Take my mind, my memory, above all my reluctant heart, and let me see what once you did for love of me and all
More informationA Basic Daily Prayer Method
A.C.T.S. DAILY PRAYER GUIDE A Basic Daily Prayer Method KEY VERSE: Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Psalm 72:15
More informationAs good as some of the above may be, not one of these constitutes the New Birth experience of being Born Again.
Introduction: What The New Birth Experience Is Not Confirmation Church membership Water Baptism Card signing Taking the Sacrament Shaking the Pastor s hand Saying prayers Memorizing creeds Being morally
More informationObjective 1. Explain how the arrest of Jesus shows that the forces of evil had no control over Him.
Lesson 18 John 18 In this lesson you will study... The Arrest of Jesus Jesus Before Annas Peter Denies Jesus The High Priest Questions Jesus Peter Denies Jesus Again Jesus Before Pilate Jesus Sentenced
More informationUnderstanding Your Conscience H.E. Phillips
Understanding Your Conscience H.E. Phillips Man has a dual nature. "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming
More informationREFORMED CHURCH BELLVILLE 20 Sep 2015 MORNING SERVICE.
REFORMED CHURCH BELLVILLE 20 Sep 2015 MORNING SERVICE. Sing beforehand: Scripture Versification 2-2:1, 2 (34: 1, 2) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills. From whence cometh my help? My help comes from
More informationOverview of the Bible
Overview of the Bible New Testament Part 2 By David Dann Overview of the Bible Overview of the Bible The Bible tells the story of how God created man and of God s s purpose for man. Overview of the Bible
More informationVolume The Security of the Believer Dr. David E. Luethy
www.preciousheart.net/ti Volume 1 2005-2007 The Security of the Believer Dr. David E. Luethy A. Definition of Eternal Security B. Proof for this Doctrine C. Objections to this Doctrine Works Cited A. Definition
More informationDEDUCTIVE LESSON TWENTY-FOUR
DEDUCTIVE LESSON TWENTY-FOUR Almost Saved The old saying, Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades is never truer than in the case of the almost Christian. In our passage of study, we will see
More informationTHE BIBLE VIEW. She s Going Down!
WWW.OpenThouMineEyes.com THE BIBLE VIEW In This Issue: "She's Going Down!" The Walking Dead How Does the Bible Tell One to be Saved? Other Volume: 622 September14, 2017 She s Going Down! Bill Brinkworth
More informationTHE GREAT WHITE THRONE REVELATION 20:11-15
THE GREAT WHITE THRONE REVELATION 20:11-15 Text: Introduction: The world is filled with people who live as though God did not exist. They live as though they will never face God in judgment. What they
More information