The First Persecution (Part 2) Episode 4
August 22, 2019
The old adage don’t judge a book by its cover was never more true than when the religious leaders profiled Peter and John. Seeing only simple fishermen, they attempted to strong arm them with their stifling legalism. Today we continue to look at the three mistakes they made in their assumptions and we discover that they asked they underestimated what God was doing, which caused them to ask the wrong questions to the disciples. Pastor Jeff shows when a godly person has convictions, God is able to use that person greatly. With our final study titled, “The First Persecution Part 2,” let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4, for our time in Sound Doctrine.
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The difference between recognizing that Jesus Christ is alive today and only reading about Jesus in the Bible is by spending time with Him daily. As we delve into the nuggets and treasures of God’s Word we will become more like Jesus Christ and He will be seen in and through our lives. As Pastor Jeff reminds us that was the key for Mary instead of Martha, it was the key for the early church as they were standing before their persecutors. If others are going to see Jesus at work in us, then we too must have daily time with the Lord as well. With our third installment of the study titled, “The First Persecution,” let’s turn in our Bibles to Acts 4 for our time in Sound Doctrine with Pastor Jeff.
August 21, 2019
Jesus is the only way to salvation. There is no other person, no other activity, and no other thing that can bring salvation. Yet throughout history mankind has continued to devise arguments, erroneous logic, and evasive ways to dodge the issue of salvation. As Pastor Jeff shows in our text today, it is God’s Spirit is convincing the world and bringing people to a recognition that they need Jesus. We draw your attention to Acts 4 as we continue to look at the First Persecution Part 2. So join us for today’s edition of Sound Doctrine with Pastor Jeff.
August 20, 2019
Why is it that so many believers, having been baptized in the Holy Spirit, after a time seem to experience a recession of the power, the love, and the witness they once enjoyed? What is the secret to maintaining that dynamic element given by God’s Spirit upon us? As we continue to explore Peter’s discourse before the Sanhedrin, Pastor Jeff points out how Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. He then gives examples and Biblical principles as to how to preserve that overflow of God’s Spirit upon our lives. With the first installment of our study titled, “The First Persecution (Part 2)” let’s open God’s Word in Acts 4 for an insightful time in Sound Doctrine.
August 19, 2019
Fire is unique, it purifies, it consumes. And whatever fire touches becomes aflame itself. IOW fire spreads. As we continue to look at how Peter and John were able to be a witness during their time, Pastor Jeff points to the two fires: The fire of the baptism of the Holy Spirit that fueled Peter as he shared, and then Peter found himself in the fire of persecution. Pastor Jeff reminds us that persecution from man oftentimes follows the exercise of the power of God. As we look at Acts 4 we invite you to join us for our study titled, “The First Persecution” for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 16, 2019
The Bible says that God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. As we read through the pages of Scripture we see many examples where God has done just that. Moses couldn’t speak well, Gideon was afraid...and then we come to Peter in the book of Acts. For one who was notorious among the disciples for being impulsive and brash, Peter was used to share the Gospel in the name of Jesus. And Pastor Jeff shows us how God can use us with all our shortcomings as well. With our second installment of the study titled, “The First Persecution” let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 3 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 15, 2019
Religion versus a relationship with Jesus Christ have always stood in juxtaposition. Being religious doesn’t offer salvation through Jesus Christ. It is the epitome of self-effort in the guise of holiness. As Peter and John addressed the crowd in Acts, our study reveals 4 different groups of people and their reaction to the Gospel and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Jeff shows us how the religious response is always at enmity, hostile towards the Gospel. With more on our study titled, “The First Persecution,” let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 14, 2019
Psalm 138:2 says that God has magnified His Word above all His name. And the Word says that man doesn’t live on bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. And while most believers know that we need to be in the Word and obey the Word, Pastor Jeff shows that these two essential habits of each believer prove to be the most challenging, and rewarding when they are practiced. We invite you to turn with us to Acts 3 for our final installment of part 3 of the study titled, “Because He Lives”. Let’s join Pastor Jeff as we grow in our understanding of Sound Doctrine.
August 13, 2019
There is a classic song that says, “I don’t want to be and old wine skin filled with yesterday’s old wine. Lord stretch me and fill me with today’s new wine.” It’s an apt description of what the church needs today, a spiritual freshness and fullness to live the life He has called us to live for Him in these last days. Pastor Jeff reminds us as the church to make sure that we don’t neglect or try to substitute God’s spirit with carnality. As we continue in Peter’s sermon in Acts 3, we hear a prophetic caution from Pastor Jeff to take these truths to heart. With more on our study titled, “Because He Lives Part 3, let’s open our Bibles for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 12, 2019
If you go to any online dictionary, they will show you words that are trending in our culture. That is to say, words that are popular, or favored. Depending on what is taking place in politics, media, or online, these words change from time to time. However, there is a word that isn’t trending lately, and saldy it has been neglected by many pulpits. Yet the word repent is an essential word to eternal life. As we continue our studies with Pastor Jeff, he helps us to see how Peter preached it, and the people responded with it. With more from the message titled, “Because He Lives” part 3, let’s turn to Acts 3.
August 9, 2019
Neither the greatest act of piety, nor the mightiest feat of strength are able to bring salvation to man. Yet God did through the cross of Jesus Christ accomplished one day 2,000 years ago what man has never been able to do in offering salvation to everyone who confesses the name of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jeff reminds us through Peter that salvation to mankind is only through the grace of of God, not of works so that no one can boast, but take refuge in Jesus Christ. kWe finish our second part of the study titled, “Because He Lives” in Acts 3. So join Pastor Jeff for today’s encouraging edition of Sound Doctrine.
August 8, 2019
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