Bible Study

Acts 2:41-47 THE 2006 STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Intro: The following statistics are adapted from a web log entitled: The Condition of the Church in America.” They were compiled by Andy McAdams. [1] 1. 1,400 pastors in America leave the ministry monthly. 2. Only 15% of churches in the United States are growing and … Continue reading “The 2005 State Of The Church Address – Acts 2:41-47 – Bible study”

Acts 2:41-47 THE CHURCH GOD FOUNDED Intro: Ill. The events of the Day of Pentecost. On that day the church of God was born. The modern church is, in many cases, far removed from what that church was. In our day, there are more kinds of churches than you can comprehend. They run the gamut … Continue reading “The Church God Founded – Acts 2:41-47 – Bible study”

Acts 2:42-47 THE MARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH Intro: Ill. The Church at Sardis, Rev. 3:1-6. This is the sad portrait of what can happen to a church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a church is. What are four characteristics of living things? … Continue reading “The Marks Of A Growing Church – Acts 2:42-47 – Bible study”

Acts 4:5-12 A MAN NAMED JESUS Intro: There were tense times for the people of Israel. Rome was tightening her grip on the little nation, insurrections and rebellions against Rome were growing and a rag tag group of people were creating a stir in the name of a man named Jesus. It seems that an … Continue reading “A Man Named Jesus – Acts 4:5-12 – Bible study”

Acts 4:13-20 SOME THINGS JUST CAN’T BE DENIED Intro: The early church is making its mark in Jerusalem. People are being saved by the thousands and Jesus Christ is being proclaimed. Just prior to this passage, Peter and John had been used of the Lord to heal a beggar who sat at the Beautiful Gate … Continue reading “Some Things Can’t Be Denied – Acts 4:13-20 – Bible study”

Acts 4:23-35 THAT’S MY CROWD Intro: Imagine being part of a church that is growing by leaps and bounds. A church where 3,000 are saved at one service and another 5,000 are saved at another service. Imagine being part of a church where the extraordinary is normal and miracles are a part of everyday life. … Continue reading “That’s My Crowd – Acts 4:23-35 – Bible study”

Acts 4:31-35 WHAT IF? Intro: Today we think about the close of an old year and the beginning of a new year. For many, 2005 may have been a difficult year. It may have been a time of pain, grief, loss and unwanted changes. For others, the past year has been a year of triumph … Continue reading “What If? – Acts 4:31-35 – Bible study”

Acts 4:31-33 PLUGGING INTO HIS POWER Intro: I don’t know about you, but I marvel at the power of the early church. It amazes me to look at the ways God used them for His glory. When you consider that 3,000 souls were saved on one day and 5,000 were saved on another day; that … Continue reading “Plugging Into His Power – Acts 4:31-33 – Bible study”

Acts 4:34-37 How To Rub People The Right Way Intro: Many years ago, during the colonial era of this country, wealthy ladies were proud of their wide-board oak floors. At least once a week servants would wet-rub and then dry-rub these floors to make them shiny. It was a very simple task involving running a … Continue reading “How To Rub People The Right Way – Acts 4:36-37 – Bible study”

Acts 4:36-37 HOW TO BE AN ENCOURAGER  Intro: Ill. One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean-spirited, hateful people, but there are very few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. Yet, I believe that this is … Continue reading “How To Be An Encourager – Acts 4:36-37 – Bible study”