Bible Study

Acts 9:10-18 ANANIAS THE RELUCTANT SERVANT Intro: Great things are happening in the fledgling little church in Jerusalem. Thousands are being saved and God is blessing them with miracles and His power. That is the bright side! On the dark side, a man named Saul was wreaking havoc in the church, Acts 8:1-3. He was … Continue reading “Ananias: The Reluctant Servant – Acts 9:10-18 – Bible study”

Acts 12:1-24 SOMETHING HAPPENS WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY Intro: Prayer is a wonderful privilege. God has opened the door to His throne room and invited His children to enter His presence with their petitions, Heb. 4:16. He has promised to hear us when we call, Jer. 33:3. And, he has promised to answer our prayers … Continue reading “Something Happens When God’s People Pray – Acts 12:1-24 – Bible study”

The Prison Experiences Of The Bible Sermon #5   Acts 12:1-19 THE PRISON OF HIS POWER Intro: The early days of the church witnessed the power of God moving on miraculous ways. 3,000 people were saved on one occasion, Acts 2:41; and 5,000 were saved on another occasion, Acts 4:4. The early church was marked … Continue reading “The Prison Of His Power – Acts 12:1-19 – Bible study”

Acts 12:1-24OVERCOMING TRIALS Intro: The early church was blessed by dramatic growth, dynamic miracles, and determined leadership. These things allowed the church to touch its world and make a difference. There was another factor in their great growth. They were the target to devilish attacks and persecution. They faced their trials they overcame them they … Continue reading “Overcoming Trials – Acts 12:1-24 – Bible study”

The Prison Experiences Of The Bible Sermon #7   Acts 16:16-26 THE PRISON OF HIS PRAISES Intro: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as … Continue reading “The Prison Of His Praises – Acts 16:16-26 – Bible study”

Acts 16:16-34 JOY IN THE PRISON EXPERIENCES OF LIFE Intro: In 1993, Charles Colson received the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion. The $1 million prize is the largest prize for achievement in any field. It is ranked higher than the Nobel prizes in such fields as science and literature, in the belief that religion … Continue reading “Joy In The Prison Experiences Of Life – Acts 16:16-34 – Bible study”

Acts 16:22-34 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF ALL Intro: There are many important questions being asked around our world today. Many are asking, When will the economy pick up? The United Nations is asking, What should we do about the nuclear problem in Iran? The whole world is asking, What will be the results of … Continue reading “The Most Important Question Of All – Acts 16:22-34 – Bible study”

Acts 16:22-34 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IN THE WORLD Intro: There are several important questions swirling around in our world today. NASA is asking, “What happed to the space shuttle Columbia?” Americans are asking, “When will the economy pick back up?” The United Nations is asking, “What should we do about Saddam Hussein and the … Continue reading “The Most Important Question In The World – Acts 16:22-31 – Bible study”

Acts 16:22-34 WHAT MUST YOU DO TO BE SAVED? Intro: Ill. The context. Paul and Silas are in deep trouble, but the Lord delivers them from prison and gives them an opportunity to share their faith. When the jailer appears in the prison, he asks the most important question that anyone will ever ask, “What … Continue reading “What Must You Do To Be Saved – Acts 16:22-34 – Bible study”

Acts 20:7-12             FROM SLUMBER TO SPLENDOR Intro: One night, the meeting place of a small, ineffective church caught on fire and burned to the ground. Several from the community, as well as the church, had gathered to combat the blaze, but to no avail! It was a total loss. Looking around the gathered faces, one … Continue reading “From Slumber To Splendor – Acts 20:7-12 – Bible study”