Introduction They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold…

Introduction Issues with Technology and Fine Dining USA Today reported that a chef named R.J. Cooper was opening a restaurant. The carpenter asked him if he would be installing a cell phone charging station at the hostess desk. R.J Cooper answered this question abruptly with NO - 100% NO. The article…

Introduction The early Church & “the least of these”. After Pentecost They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and…

Introduction Why Are You Here Today? What is the point of the church? Why are we doing what we are doing right now? Is it just to gather with friends and enjoy each others company? Is it to sing songs, listen to an inspiring message, be entertained, analyze if the preacher did good or not? Is it to come…

Introduction Heaven and Hell are real places, not just figurative or make believe places. They are real and we will one day be there. The present heaven (Intermediate State) is in the direct presence of God. It is temporary but has many traits that the new heaven and new earth will one day have. The…

Introduction The last line in the book of Judges shows us the state in which the nation of Israel is at in this point in history. In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own eyes. The people are doing what they want. Israel has turned to idol worship and…

Introduction The idea of a new heaven and new earth is explicitly noted in: “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. “As the new heavens and the new earth that I make will endure before me,” declares the Lord , “so will your…