1. PERIL! (v1-5)
Herod angry, James martyred, Peter imprisoned
2. PRAYER! (v5)
Earnest prayer for Peter made to God by the church
3. POWER! (v6-25)
Peter released, Herod deceased, God’s word increased
1. The Reason John is Writing: a) He loves his brothers and sisters b) So that we may not sin c) So that we don’t despair when we do sin John Newton said: “I am not what I ought to be; but I am not what I once was. And it is by the…
1) The Wonderful Counsellor brings CLARITY 2) The Mighty God brings CREATIVITY 3) The Everlasting Father brings COMMUNITY 4) The Prince of Peace brings CONNECTIVITY
1. Joined together WITH him Remember what you were … 2. Growing together FROM him Recognise what you are becoming … 3. Living together LIKE him Rejoice in the grace of Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit …
JESUS: 1) HIS PERSON! a) The image of the invisible God b) The eternal Son of the Father c) The fullness of God in bodily form 2) HIS POWER! a) The Creator & sustainer of the universe b) The head of the Church c) The risen pre-eminent One 3) HIS PURPOSE! a) To…
Understand that you’re in a Battle It’s SERIOUS It’s SHARED We’re WOUNDED We’re WEAK Use the right Weapon The Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God God’s Word Convicts, Comforts and Command Fight fire with fire The Promises of God far outshine the Promises of Lust The Pleasures of God far outweigh…
God’s love Shown Through Jesus is: 1. A PRACTICAL LOVE Jesus was compassionate and it always led to action. “To see good put into action is what everyone needs.” 2. A PERSONAL LOVE Jesus met people in their own situations. He did not sit in the Temple and expect people to come to Him….