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“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!” The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened. He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.” 

Acts of the Apostles 3:1-11 NLT 

Premise 

In a world filled with brokenness, pain, and disappointment, it’s easy to find ourselves in ugly situations—situations that seem hopeless, unattractive, and beyond repair. But the beauty of the gospel is that Jesus specializes in transforming the “pretty ugly” into something magnificent and beautiful. 

Insight 

1. Face the bad so that the good can be born. 

“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.” 

Acts of the Apostles 3:1-3 NLT 

2. Your help may be right in front of you! 

“Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!”” 

Acts of the Apostles 3:4 NLT 

3. The Ugly CAN BE/WILL BE Transformed into Beauty 

“The lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the

Nazarene, get up and walk!” Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man’s feet and ankles were instantly healed and strengthened.” Acts of the Apostles 3:5-7 NLT 

4. This move of God that is coming to your life isn’t just for you but all who see and hear! 

“He jumped up, stood on his feet, and began to walk! Then, walking, leaping, and praising God, he went into the Temple with them. All the people saw him walking and heard him praising God. When they realized he was the lame beggar they had seen so often at the Beautiful Gate, they were absolutely astounded! They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.” 

Acts of the Apostles 3:8-11 NLT

God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.” 

Lamentations 3:22-24 MSG 

Premise 

There comes a time in every believers life after tumultuous trials, baffling battles crushing circumstances many ups after downs, the highest of mountain tops and the lowest of valleys where you realize it’s better to just stick with God. 

Scriptural insight 

Even though we expected it to truth is His love never ran out. God’s love is not predicated upon what we do but who He is! 

“God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up.” Lamentations 3:22-24 MSG 

If you are still breathing, God is still forgiving. Symbolic of new morning happening everyday, so is the grace and mercy of God renewed to you at the moment you need it. Tomorrow is bright because yesterday is forgotten. 

“They’re created new every morning….” 

Lamentations 3:22-24 MSG 

When all else fails, it is God who REMAINS. May our praise forever remain for what HE has done in and through our lives. It is our story, but HIS GLORY! 

“How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.” Lamentations 3:22-24 MSG

“Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”” 

Luke 4:14-19 NKJV 

Premise 

You can’t expect what you’ve never had. And you can’t wait on something you don’t know is coming. After all you been through, stood in, and you have prophetic permission in this season to expect and receive GOOD NEWS! 

1. Sometimes it’s not what you are doing but WHO you are doing it with. You have to partner with The Power of the Spirit causing Jesus to be known! 

“Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region…” (Luke 4:14) 

2. Not only do we have to learn to receive what we need From God but we have to learn to give what is needed from God. Learn to preach the Gospel to the Poor whether they are rich or poor 

“He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor…” (Luke 4:18) 

3. Allowing how hearts to be healed is the prerequisite to God using us to heal the brokenhearted. In this next season, allow you heart to FULLY heal. 

“He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted…” (Luke 4:18) 

4. The desire of the Lord is that people are free. Which indicates that we must come out of any hung that has us bound. Proclaiming Liberty to the Captives is one thing, freeing them and you staying chained is another. 

“To proclaim liberty to the captives…” (Luke 4:18) 

5. You will see, understand, and have clarity about your salvation as well as your future without interruption. Granting this same opportunity to the lost is the heart of the mission. 

“And recovery of sight to the blind…” (Luke 4:18)

6.Deliverance is the byproduct of being close, by and even residing the Lord. To be set free is right now is the good news to you. To set the oppressed free is the good news to them. 

“To set at liberty those who are oppressed…” (Luke 4:18) 

7. Grace, favor, and prosperity is your new normal because good news has located you! Proclaiming the Acceptable Year of the Lord to them is the news they don’t know they can have. That’s where you and I come in. 

“To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” (Luke 4:19)

““You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” 

Matthew 5:14-16 NLT 

Premise 

As a child of God and follower of Jesus Christ part of our identity is light. God made it this way so that you could/can be a response to darkness. The size of darkness has never mattered when the smallest of light shines. 

Point 1: You Are the Light of the World 

Supporting Scripture: 

• John 1:4-5 — “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” 

• Ephesians 5:8 — “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” 

Point 2: A City on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden 

Supporting Scripture: 

• Philippians 2:15 — “So that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” 

• 1 Peter 2:9 — “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” 

Point 3: A Lamp Is Meant to Be on a Stand 

Supporting Scripture: 

• Matthew 5:15 — “Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” 

• Luke 11:33 — “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.” 

Point 4: Let Your Good Deeds Shine 

Supporting Scripture: 

• Titus 2:7 — “In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness…”

• James 2:26 — “As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.” Point 5: The Ultimate Goal – Glorifying God 

Supporting Scripture: 

• 1 Peter 2:12 — “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.” • Matthew 5:16 — “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” 

Matthew 5:13 NKJV 

Premise 

The modern day disciple of the Lord Jesus must take his or her rightful place and assume the position of salt leaving about a life of impact, preservation, and purity leading to transformation and renewal. Here’s the reality for your family, community, nation, and world…. YOU ARE THE DIFFERENCE MAKER! 

Scriptural Insight 

1.It is OUR responsibility to be salty! The flavor, preservation, and purity needed to produce impact, wisdom, and transformation in the world is locked in the inside of you. The question remains, will you use it? 

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? Matthew 5:13(a) NKJV 

2.Refuse to be overlooked, disrespected, undervalued, and under appreciated because of the temptation to be ineffective assuming your gifts, talents, purpose, and abilities are useless. You are the SALT. Never wait on anyone else to be it! You have JESUS! 

“It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5:13(b) NKJV

Matthew 5:1-12 NKJV 

Premise 

The Lord Jesus teaches us through a series of blessings that part of our discipleship is learning to release so that we may obtain. No release, no blessing. To release, is to be blessed. 

Blessings 

Jesus blesses those who know they are in NEED. You must have a need from the king to revive His kingdom. You qualify for the blessing when you approach Jesus as one who is need. 

““Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” 

Matthew 5:3 NKJV 

Problem 

Pride and personal independence 

Reward 

Kingdom of Heaven 

1. The blessing of being comforted is only released when there is mourning. The blessing is released when there is something to exchange. 

“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” 

Matthew 5:4 NKJV 

2. The blessing of being comforted is only released when there is mourning. The blessing is released when there is something to exchange. 

“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” 

Matthew 5:4 NKJV

3. Meekness proceeds inheritance. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should and sometimes when you choose restraint, God chooses release. Above all choose humility, that is where grace resides. 

“Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.” 

Matthew 5:5 NKJV 

4. In order to be filled you have to be empty. When we learn to empty ourselves of everything unnecessary to our purpose, God chooses to fill us with what is necessary for our destiny. Desire the right things to be filled with the right thing. 

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 NKJV 

5. Mercy begets mercy. If you want it, give it. This blessing is released when you release. 

“Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.” 

Matthew 5:7 NKJV 

6. Purity opens the door for sight and revelation. To see God is live pure. This blessing is awakened when our sinful nature is crucified. 

“Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.” 

Matthew 5:8 NKJV 

7. Peace is an tribute of a child of God. Therefore the blessing is attached to how much peace you are willing to MAKE. This blessing is attached to how you deal with others. 

“Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.” 

Matthew 5:9 NKJV 

8. Persecution is a sign of the kingdom. Learning to stand in it produces the blessing of the kingdom. 

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” 

Matthew 5:10 NKJV 

9. To be talked about and mistreated is a sign of becoming like Christ. To remain in Him is to receive the blessing. 

““Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.”

Matthew 5:11 NKJV 

10. Celeberate when you have the opportunity to receive and embrace such blessing. Heaven is near! 

“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” 

Matthew 5:12 NKJV

“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all. Large crowds followed him wherever he went—people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.” Matthew 4:23-25 NLT 

Premise 

- No matter what IT is, Where IT comes from, or Who sent or did IT. IT has to go! Long story short, Jesus is delivering and healing you from anything standing in between you and freedom! Learn this lesson quickly, God deals with the root, not just fruit. 

Scriptural insights 

1. Even though bad news has surrounded you, today good news is announced to you! No illness or disease has permission to remain when Jesus shows up! 

“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.” Matthew 4:23 NLT 

2. Bring IT! Jesus can handle IT. Whatever has oppressed you is running into the one that will oppress it. Your stuff is not to much for the one who holds authority over it! 

“News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all.” 

Matthew 4:24 NLT 

3. After IT is dealt with it is your responsibility to follow Him. Don’t let crowds follow Him because they heard but you stand still when you KNOW. 

“Large crowds followed him wherever he went—people from Galilee, the Ten Towns, Jerusalem, from all over Judea, and from east of the Jordan River.” 

Matthew 4:25 NLT

“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too. They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.” 

Matthew 4:18-22 NLT 

Confession: Holy Spirit teach me. Change me. Transform me. Disciple me. And Bless me. 

Premise 

Your next level is highly dependent upon your ability to leave behind what is temporary to chase who is necessary. To follow implies that something if not many things have to be left behind. 

1. Never forget that God NOTICED you while you were DOING you. The invitation for you to follow God was induced and delivered by way of His sovereignty and love. He saw you, you didn’t see Him. 

“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living.” 

Matthew 4:18 NLT 

2. The Call to Follow to Jesus is deeper than going to church or changing a few friends. It is a life change that shifts everything including what you do where you do it, and how it gets done! 

“Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”” Matthew 4:19 NLT 

3. God is looking an immediate response, not a hesitant delay. God wants your yes NOW, not just tomorrow. Why? Because everyday requires a fresh YES! 

“And they left their nets at once and followed him.” 

Matthew 4:20 NLT 

4. Leaving the Familiar may hurt right now but it won’t last forever. Jesus wants your FULL attention. We don’t dictate what he ask of us, we surrender we he desires from us.

“A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too. They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.” 

Matthew 4:21-22 NLT