Sermons tagged #Apostles

It is important to build on truth. Without the truth we just fumble around in the dark. We do not live by luck and chance. We live by truth.

The Cold-Water Committee from Judaea_11 Acts 15:1-35 The Life of the Apostle Paul Men from Judea (The Cold-water Committee) came to Antioch teaching the necessity of circumcision and keeping the Law. Paul and Barnabas disputed this, and the decision was made to send them to Jerusalem to talk with the apostles and elders. Along the way, Paul and Barnabas described the conversion of the Gentiles which caused great joy. At Jerusalem Paul and Barnabas first reported to the whole church. When Pharisees who were believers said that circumcision and keeping the Law of Moses were necessary, the apostles and elders met to discuss the issue further. After much dispute, Peter spoke of how God chose him to be the first to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, how God acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, and how God made no distinction, purifying their hearts through faith. Peter thus questioned why they should put a yoke on the Gentiles that even they themselves were unable to bear. Rather, by the grace of the Lord both Jews and Gentiles could be saved in the same manner. Barnabas and Paul again reported the miracles and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.James, the Lord's brother, offered Amos' prophecy in support of what Peter said. He then recommended they not trouble the Gentiles, but that a letter be written asking them to abstain from things offered to idols, blood, things strangled, and sexual immorality. The apostles and elders, with the whole church, agreed to send the letter, and to have Judas and Silas accompany Paul and Barnabas to confirm its authenticity.The letter,approved by the Holy Spirit,was delivered and received in Antioch.

Teaching on Acts 2:1-13

Welcome back to "Encounter God's Truth"—a weekly Bible-teaching and faith-building outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Our purpose on every broadcast is to declare boldly that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. This week we continue to open Volume Five in our study of the book of Acts, through Dr. John Whitcomb's ongoing series called "Acts: Witness of the Early Church." Today, Dr. Whitcomb shares additional lessons about preparing to serve the Lord in a message titled, "Readiness for Whose Sending?" With host Wayne Shepherd, we bring you this sermon with great appreciation to Middletown Bible Church in Middletown, Conn., where Dr. Whitcomb first delivered it before the Independent Fundamental Bible Conference. We trust that it will be a blessing to you!

Teaching on Acts 1:12-26

In our study, we see that there is a time and place to be shaken and troubled, but we are not to be SOON shaken by things like the many Youtube videos claiming to have Rapture dreams and claims of prophecies about impending doom, etc. Also Reference: 2 Timothy 1:7-10, Daniel 7:15, John 11:33, John 13:21, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 https://bbfohio.com

Current Events Update: (1) The UFO Hoax was on full display in the Mexican Congress in Mexico City with "scientists" there claiming to have two alien corpses. (2) Democrat Marxist governor of New Mexico attempts to suspend the God-given, 2nd Amendment right to bear arms but Great American Sheriffs and other law enforcement refuse to enforce her tyrannical decree. (3) The Biden crime syndicate and Marxist Democrat Cult continue to lock up political enemies and journalists. This time we profile Owen Shroyer of Infowars.com as provided by Greg Reese of the Reese Report. In our study, we see that there is a time and place to be shaken and troubled, but we are not to be SOON shaken by things like the many Youtube videos claiming to have Rapture dreams and claims of prophecies about impending doom, etc. Also Reference: Daniel 7:15, John 11:33, John 13:21, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 https://bbfohio.com

How does Satan spread false doctrine? False teachers! Acts 20:28-32 teaches us five important lessons about false teachers. Learn what the Bible says in this message.

Welcome back to "Encounter God's Truth"—a weekly Bible-teaching and faith-building outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Our purpose on every broadcast is to declare boldly that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. This week we prepare to launch Volume Five in our study of the book of Acts, through Dr. John Whitcomb's ongoing series called "Acts: Witness of the Early Church." Today, Dr. Whitcomb shares lessons about preparing to serve the Lord in a message titled, "Readiness for Whose Sending?" With host Wayne Shepherd, we bring you this sermon with great appreciation to Middletown Bible Church in Middletown, Conn., where Dr. Whitcomb first delivered it before the Independent Fundamental Bible Conference. We trust that it will be a blessing to you!

Welcome back to "Encounter God's Truth"—a weekly Bible-teaching and faith-building outreach of Whitcomb Ministries. Our purpose on every broadcast is to declare boldly that God's Word is true from the beginning to the end. This week we prepare to launch Volume Five in our study of the book of Acts, through Dr. John Whitcomb's ongoing series called "Acts: Witness of the Early Church." Today, Dr. Whitcomb shares lessons about preparing to serve the Lord in a message titled, "Readiness for Whose Sending?" With host Wayne Shepherd, we bring you this sermon with great appreciation to Middletown Bible Church in Middletown, Conn., where Dr. Whitcomb first delivered it before the Independent Fundamental Bible Conference. We trust that it will be a blessing to you!

Teaching on Acts 1:1-11

In our study, the apostles lead by Peter preach the facts of Jesus being murder by death on the Cross and the reality of His bodily resurrection which "cuts to the heart" of the leaders of Israel. We see their initial reaction being tamed by the worldly (and only partially accurate) wisdom of Gamaliel. But the apostles are still severely persecuted even as they praise God for being worthy to suffer shame for His name. Also Reference: 1 Timothy 3:12, Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 3:14 https://bbfohio.com

The Apostles had a true and historical experience of the incarnate Christ that made them uniquely qualified to teach authoritatively about Christ and correct false beliefs about Him in their letters. But there's a broader application here that we need to make to us today. No we are not Apostles with the unique authority they had, but we can and must have a true and living experience of Christ. We must see, hear, and touch Him by faith. To know His voice in His word. To know the sweetness of His presence. Do you have that kind of experience this morning? Or is your relationship with Christ just the sum of your good deeds and church attendance? Or have you given intellectual assent to the doctrine of Christ but are devoid of a living relationship with Him? But Christ is not just a historical figure to be read about in Scripture. He is a crucified, risen, and living Savior who longs for a real relationship with those for whom He died. Do you have that kind of relationship with Christ?

The spread of the Gospel

Belgic Confession Article 28 Confession of Faith Article 28 Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 Theme: With the encouragements, comforts, and spiritual benefits of Christ as our own possession, believers are duty bound to humbly and sacrificially pursue the full unity and selfless interests of the church. The possessions of the Church The Loving Obligations of the Church Members The Exalted Future of the Humble Church

CURRENT EVENTS UPDATE: (1) The FBI and CDC are dishonest government organizations lying and hiding the true statistics regarding armed citizens stopping crime, and (2) EMDR psycho-therapy is being exposed as nothing more than re-packaged occultism using the techniques of eastern mystical religions, the new age, etc. In our study, the apostles lead by Peter preach the facts of Jesus being murder by death on the Cross and the reality of His bodily resurrection which "cuts to the heart" of the leaders of Israel. We see their initial reaction being tamed by the worldly (and only partially accurate) wisdom of Gamaliel. But the apostles are still severely persecuted even as they praise God for being worthy to suffer shame for His name. Also Reference: Acts 5:29, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:16-19 https://bbfohio.com

Pastor Mike continues in 1 Corinthians Chapter 4

Introduction to the book of Acts.