Kalkaska Church of Christ Podcast

Acts 6:1-7

Sermon Big Idea:  While many things need to be addressed in the church, some need to take center stage.

Mark 8:15-21

Acts 6:1-7

The church needs servantsThose who will serve – 1 Corinthians 12:27-31Those who will lead servants – 1 Timothy 3:8-13The church needs eldersTo pray, study, and teachTo Shepherd the flock – 1 Peter 5:1-3To be examples – Titus 1:5, 1 Timothy 3:1-7The church needs organizationGod organized his people all through Scripture – Exodus 18:14-18Without organization, chaos can spread – Mark 8:15

When the church is leavened with Jesus, needs are cared for, especially the most important need.

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Acts 5

Sermon Big Idea:  If something is “of God,” you can’t stop it nor do you want to be the person or people trying to stop it.

Ananias and Sapphira tried to deceive God.Acts 4:36-37Matthew 19:16-22Proverbs 1:7Even in fear, many received Jesus.Acts 2:472 Corinthians 3:2A new separationThe religious leaders wanted to be relieved of Jesus.Ephesians 6:12

We can’t deceive God or defeat God.  We can fight Him or follow Him.

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Acts 4:23-31

When times got rough the First thing the Church did was PrayWhen they prayed, they prayed for the Right Things and with the Right FocusLess prayers for physical freedom and more prayers for spiritual freedomLess prayers for safety and security, and more prayers for salvation and sanctificationLess prayers for free will and more prayers to be filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 4:32-37

They were Bold in their GenerosityThey understood that all their possessions and money, didn’t belong to them anyway; they belong to GodThey were one in heart and mind

Other Scripture

James 4:2-3

Psalms 24:1

Ephesians 4:3-6

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Acts 3:1-4:22

Sermon Big Idea:  When great things happen, praise God.  When moved by the Spirit, proclaim the Gospel.  When persecution for the sake of Jesus comes, trust God.

Acts 3:11-26

Acts 4:8-12

Acts 4:19-20

When great things happen, praise God.Psalm 150When God brings a crowd, proclaim the Gospel.When persecution comes, listen to God.James 1:2-4Matthew 5:11-12

Being unleashed is taking every opportunity to praise Him and proclaim Him, even when persecuted because of Him.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 2

Sermon Big Idea:  The Holy Spirit is a harvester of souls.  We are filled with the Holy Spirit when we receive Jesus.

Mark 4:3-9,13

Leviticus 23:15-16,21

At a celebration of harvest…

Acts 2:1-13

the Holy Spirit sprouted.

Acts 2:14-36

the Holy Spirit scattered new seed.

Acts 2:37-41

the Holy Spirit harvested souls.

Acts 2:42-47

the Holy Spirit tilled more soil.

Leviticus 23:22

Acts 2:38

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Hebrews 4:12

The power and presence of the Holy Spirit allows us to plant the seed of God’s Word.

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Sermon Big Idea:  We need to place those in leadership who will lead us in the direction of God.  And we need to be followers who will be faithful to the cause.

Acts 1:12-14

Jesus’ followers stuck together.

2 sam 15:30

Prophecy, prayer, hope, victory

Zech 14:4

Luke 22:39

Acts 1:15-22

A leader emerged to inspire and organize their actions.

Matthew 27:3-10

Ps 69:25, 109:8

Acts 1:23-26

THE leader was called upon to direct them.

As a church, we are on our own sentimental journey, and we must…

Stick togetherChoose leaders

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Titus 1:6-9

1 Peter 5:1-3

Call on the Spirit

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Sermon Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Sermon Big Idea:  Do you have enough proof that Jesus is alive?  At some point we have to stop being in awe and get to work.

Luke 24:38-43

Acts 1:1-3

The disciples were still looking for proof.

Acts 1:4-5

Jesus gave them one more instruction for proof.

Luke 3:16

John 16:7-11

John 16:12-15

Acts 1:6-8

Jesus sent the disciples to be proof of Him to the world.

Matthew 28:18-20

Acts 1:9-11

The angels wanted to know why the disciples needed more proof.

Mark 13:24-26

2 Peter 3:4,7,9-10

Before being fully unleashed to do Gospel work, we need to fully believe.

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What is your source of hope?  How do you respond when that hope is fulfilled?

Luke 2:21-24

Genesis 17:12

Exodus 13:1-2

Leviticus 12:1-8

Numbers 18:15-16

Jesus was raised as a Jewish boy by poor Jewish parents.

Luke 2:25-26

John 14:16

Simeon was waiting and hoping.

Luke 2:27-32

Isaiah 52:10

Psalm 98:1-3

Simeon responded to his hope fulfilled with a declaration.

Luke 2:33-35

Simeon prophesied a harsh reality.

Luke 2:36-38

1 Timothy 5:5

Anna gave thanks and shared with those of like faith.

The ultimate source of hope is Emmanuel, God with us.  How do you respond that He is among us?

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