The early church in Jerusalem responds to threats from religious authorities by gathering to pray for boldness rather than protection. They acknowledge God's supreme sovereignty as Creator and recognize that the crucifixion of Jesus was part of His eternal plan, fulfilling Psalm 2. The believers pray for confidence to speak God's Word despite opposition and ask for miraculous signs to validate their message. God answers their prayer by shaking the place where they meet and filling them with the Holy Spirit. Empowered by this divine response, they go out to proclaim the gospel with renewed courage and authority.

1 Corinthians 2:5 "That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God." King James Version

The story of Saul of Tarsus who became Paul the Apostle, is a challenge to all the young people of this generation. You must ask yourself, "What is my life?" Saul first appears in the Acts of the Apostles as Saul, the Young Man, standing with those of the Sanhedrin who stoned Stephen. Deeply committed to Judaism and advancing beyond many of his contemporaries, we meet him as Saul the Young Lion making havoc of or "ravaging" the church. On the Damascus Road Jesus the true Messiah reveals Himself to him and as Saul the Young Convert he is baptised and witnesses to Jesus as Son of God. He becomes Saul the Young Learner, spending three years in Arabia studying the OT with renewed eyes. Acts 13 is the record of Saul the Young Missionary being sent out on the first of three Missionary Journeys. Finally we meet him in 2 Timothy 4:6-7 as Paul the Aged, who keeps the faith, runs the Christian race to finish well. What will be your story?

Jesus Christ holds a critical office before God on our behalf - He is our High Priest interceding for us to God. I hope that this quick review of this Christian Faith Essential is a blessing for you - S

The sermon exhorts ministers to move beyond intellectual cleverness and emotionalism to preach the Word of God anointed with the Holy Spirit's fire. Drawing primarily from Jeremiah 23, it contrasts false prophets who speak their own dreams with true messengers who stand in God's counsel and deliver His word with divine weight and power. The speaker argues that effective ministry requires personal intimacy with God to receive specific guidance for each congregation, rather than relying on cultural trends or numerical success. True preaching is characterized by a burning urgency within the preacher, resulting in sermons that penetrate hearts and produce genuine revival. Ultimately, only God can impart this spiritual fire, which purifies the church and validates the quality of pastoral work at the judgment seat of Christ.