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Tag Archives: Apostles
I Believe the Bible (and you should too)
In John 19, John cites four things that happened at the crucifixion which fulfill Old Testament prophecies. I recently heard someone question if one of those had actually been prophesied “or was John mistaken?” It should come as no surprise … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, biblical canon, crucifixion, Gospels, John 19, prophesies fulfilled, Psalm 34
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Be Salt and Light
Early in his ministry Jesus sent his followers out into the world to be salt and light. He was training men and women who would start the church later, he was sending laborers into the field. We must be about … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, disciples, light of the World, Matthew 5, salt of the earth, Sermon on the Mount
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Believing Thomas
All the disciples had trouble believing Jesus was alive even after hearing from the women who went to the grave, the two men that met Jesus on the road to Emmaus, and remarkably after seeing Jesus himself. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged "doubting" Thomas, Apostles, disciples, Holy Spirit, John 20, post-resurrection
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A Real Team Player
Jesus never works alone. From before his birth, through his earthly ministry, the establishment of the New Testament church and beyond Jesus has always been a real team player.
Jesus Calls Disciples
The twelve Apostles were more than students, Jesus was looking for partners in the work of ministry. That is always the biblical model of leadership. Leaders lead by example as we work together.
Jesus Took a Nap
When considering “what would Jesus do?” let’s remember that flipping tables over is a possibility. So is having a fish fry (for breakfast). When the wind and waves picked up, and the disciples thought they were going to die, they … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostles, disciples, faith, faith vs. fear, Mark 4, rest, storms of life, wind and waves, wind and waves obey
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The Christian Church
What do we mean by New Testament Christian Church? What was different about the early Jerusalem Christians who were Jews and continued to meet in the Temple? The difference is Christ and it should be obvious. Join us as we … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st century, Acts 2, Apostles, Christian Church, Christianity, Christians, devout/steadfast, fellowship, one accord
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Matthias the Apostle
We read God’s Word and seek to know his will so that we can be found in God’s will. To think that any of us individually is responsible for bringing about God’s will or can interfere with his plans taking … Continue reading
The Lord’s Promise
In 2nd Peter 2, we are reminded that God is willing and able to punish the wicked and save the righteous. In Chapter 3 we are warned that just because God has not judged yet does not mean he is … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter 3, Apostles, commandments, longsuffering, Lord and Savior, Lord is not slack, patient, words of prophets
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The First Deacons
Ministry involves preaching the Word and serving tables. The Apostles recruit some help in Acts 6 and outline the characteristics of who qualifies. We don’t turn to Exodus 18 in this sermon (but we did read it last Wednesday and … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 6, Apostles, Deacons, Holy Spirit, ministry, reputation, wisdom
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