The document summarizes key events and themes in the book of Acts. It describes how Acts shows the early Christian church transitioning from fearful disciples to bold apostles who spread the gospel from Jerusalem to Europe despite facing extreme opposition. The summary highlights how the apostles' teaching spread widely due to their extreme power, unity, discipline, boldness, focus, and willingness to take risks, even in the face of opposition.
Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
Why was Calvary not enough? What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? What would that mean? Why was the physical resurrection of Jesus so necessary to prove something?
The answer may surprise you.
Jesus only built one church which is a spiritual body. In the New Testament we find that the Christians guided by inspired apostles assembled together as local assemblies or churches in order to accomplish the work the Lord gave them to do. That simple arrangement resulted in those local churches preaching the gospel throughout the whole world as the Lord commanded to be done. These slides are about those local assemblies and suggest that the Lord has not changed this arrangement.
Why was Calvary not enough? What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? What would that mean? Why was the physical resurrection of Jesus so necessary to prove something?
The answer may surprise you.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Back to Jerusalem #2 - Revelation is a book that reveals Jesus Christ. We understand the prophecies of this book is through other Bible verses that "unlock" the code of Revelation. The story of Jesus walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus opens our understanding of the purpose of all Scripture.
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In this lesson we examine the Bible and what it says about itself. I show why I choose to believe in the Bible and how my faith is not a blind faith but based on evidence. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - Back to Jerusalem #2 - Revelation is a book that reveals Jesus Christ. We understand the prophecies of this book is through other Bible verses that "unlock" the code of Revelation. The story of Jesus walking with two disciples on the road to Emmaus opens our understanding of the purpose of all Scripture.
#BibleTruths #ProphecyDaniel #BackToJerusalem #BibleTruths2020 #AmazingFactsProphecy #EndTimeProphecy2020 #ProphecyDanielRevelation #BibleProphecy2020 #RevelationProphecy2020 #ProphecySeminar #SignsYouCantIgnore #LandmarksOfProphecy2020 #AmazingFacts
In this lesson we examine the Bible and what it says about itself. I show why I choose to believe in the Bible and how my faith is not a blind faith but based on evidence. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted church is a call for the Body of Christ to set aside a Sunday in November to pray for persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. The day is usually the second Sunday in November.
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Finally we explore what it means for true worshippers to Worship in Truth and Spirit.
"For God's temple is holy, and Y O U are that temple" - 1Co 3:17
This presentation was given to Dr. Sammy Cambell's "Challenges in Local Missions" class at Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, AL. I was asked to share ways that partner churches can help church plants.
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Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
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Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
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The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
1. The Gospels
Acts of the Apostles
Paul’s Letters
Other Letters
Revelation
A New Testament (NT) Journey
Lesson 6: Acts - Extreme Opposition Extreme Impact
4. Written by Dr. Luke, a Gentile. The book covers key
events such as:
Birth of the Church, Pentecost
Peter rising as key leader
His vision to spread gospel to Gentiles
Conversion of Saul (Paul)
Gospel extending beyond Jerusalem, Paul’s first
and second missionary Journeys.
Gospel reaches farther west to European regions.
Third missionary journey.
Paul’s travel to Jerusalem, his arrest, difficult
travel to Rome for trial. [1]
5. The book of Acts shows the
transition of:
Fearful disciples to bold
apostles
Focus on Jews to Gentiles
God’s temple at Jerusalem
to international church
Access to God through
priests, to unlimited
access
Jews as people of God to
Christians across nations,
languages, cultures.
6. And you shall
receive power when
the Holy Spirit
comes upon you
And you shall be my
witness
And reach the world
Acts 1:8
8. The early church had
extreme:
Power through God’s
presence
Unity
Discipline
Boldness
Focus
Opposition
Risk
Which resulted in extreme
impact – Story of Acts
9. With great power the
apostles continued to
testify to the resurrection
of the Lord Jesus. And
God's grace was so
powerfully at work in
them all – Acts 4:33
10. And the congregation of
those who believed were
of one heart and soul;
and not one of them
claimed that anything
belonging to him was his
own, but all things were
common property to
them. Acts 4:32 NASB
11. These all with one mind
were continually devoting
themselves to prayer….
Acts 1:14 NASB
Day by day continuing
with one mind in the
temple, and breaking
bread from house to
house, they were taking
their meals together with
gladness and sincerity of
heart Acts 2:46 NASB
12. 20 “I do not ask for these only, but
also for those who will believe in me
through their word, 21 that they
may all be one, just as you,
Father, are in me, and I in you,
that they also may be in us, so that
the world may believe that you
have sent me. 22 The glory that you
have given me I have given to
them, that they may be one
even as we are one, 23 I in them
and you in me, that they may
become perfectly one, so that
the world may know that you
sent me and loved them even
as you loved me – John 17
13. What was the
importance of unity
among believers from
the passage in John?
Was Christ’s prayer for
unity among believers
answered?
In a divided global
church, how can we
work together for
unity?
14. Acts 5:4, 5 “Why is it
that you have contrived
this deed in your heart?
You have not lied to
man but to God.” When
Ananias heard these
words, he fell down and
breathed his last,
15. Acts 5:9 But Peter said to
her, “How is it that you
have agreed together to
test the Spirit of the Lord?
Behold, the feet of those
who have buried your
husband are at the door,
and they will carry you
out.” 10 Immediately she
fell down at his feet
and breathed her last.
16. Acts 4: 29 ”And now,
Lord, look upon their
threats and grant to
your servants to
continue to speak
your word with
all boldness.
17. Acts 4: 31 And when they
had prayed, the place in
which they were
gathered together was
shaken, and they were
all filled with the Holy
Spirit and continued
to speak the word of
God with boldness.
18. Acts 4:19 But Peter and
John answered them,
“Whether it is right in the
sight of God to listen to
you rather than to God,
you must judge, 20for
we cannot but speak
of what we have
seen and heard.”
19. Day after day, in the temple
courts and from house to
house, they never stopped
teaching and proclaiming the
good news that Jesus is the
Messiah. Acts 5:42
2So the twelve summoned
the congregation of the
disciples and said, "It is not
desirable for us to neglect
the word of God in order to
serve tables Acts 6:3
And they devoted themselves
to the apostles' teaching and
the fellowship, to the
breaking of bread and the
prayers. Acts 2:42
25. 3-4 And Saul just went
wild, devastating the
church, entering house
after house after house,
dragging men and
women off to jail.
Forced to leave home
base, the followers of
Jesus all became
missionaries. Acts 8
The Message
27. Stephen boldly speaks out
“You are doing just as
your fathers did. Which
one of the prophets did
your fathers not
persecute? And they
killed those who had
previously announced
the coming of the
Righteous One, whose
betrayers and
murderers you have
now become” Acts
7:51-52
28. Acts 18:5 But when Silas
and Timothy came down
from Macedonia, Paul
began devoting himself
completely to the word,
solemnly testifying to the
Jews that Jesus was the
Christ. 6 But when they
resisted and blasphemed,
he shook out his garments
and said to them, "Your
blood be on your own
heads! I am clean. From
now on I will go to the
Gentiles.“
29. Jesus prepared us for it - “A
slave is not greater than his
master.” If they
persecuted Me, they
will also persecute you;
if they kept My word,
they will keep yours
also. …. They will make you
outcasts from the
synagogues..; but an hour is
coming for everyone who
kills you to think that he is
offering service to God (John
15:20; 16:1-2).
30. At times miraculous
escapes, at times
flogging,
imprisonment, death
Paul could have been
saved by Agrippa but
was sentenced to Rome
Seeds were planted for
global evangelism
God is always in control
Where there is high risk
there is high gain
31. “men who have risked
their lives for the
name of our Lord
Jesus Christ”. Acts
15:26 NIV
Most of the
disciples/apostles died
martyr’s deaths.
History has it that 8
out of 12 of Jesus’
own disciples died
martyrs…
33. What other extremes do you observe in the
lives of the apostles causing impact?
What do you think is most diluting the
church’s impact today? Lack of power?
Impact? Unity? Boldness? Sharing? discipline?
Focus? Inability to face opposition? Risk? Any
other?
What changes do you feel you need to make
to your personal goals and lifestyle to
improve your impact for Christ?