They Will Know Him By Our Love - Episode 3
August 30, 2019
When someone is looking for a moving of God’s Spirit among a group of people, at an event, or otherwise, signs and wonders of tongues, prophecy, or miracles are sought after. However, to only look at the gifts of signs is to overlook and miss an important aspect of how the Spirit moved among the people of God in the early church. Pastor Jeff shows that the Holy Spirit had such devotion from the believers at that time that it was characterized by surrender, joy, and a willingness to provide for the needs of those around them. As Pastor Jeff takes gives us an up close perspective, we learn that generosity was a part of the culture supported by the Holy Spirit. With more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 for our study titled, “They’ll Know Him by Our Love,” in our time in Sound Doctrine.
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One of the most controversial topics within the church is the identity, power, and operation of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the believer. As we continue our study in the book of Acts, Pastor Jeff helps us to see further evidences of being filled with His Spirit by showing that the church is an organism instead of an organization in how it moves and operates beccause of the Holy Spirit. He also cultivates a servant-oriented selflessness among God’s people. With our second study titled, “They’ll Know Him by Our Love,” let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 29, 2019
If you look or listen to any media with Christian teaching, it won’t be long before you will come across the teaching of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Paul said, “Now concerning spiritual gifts or things, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant.” Yet we discover that ignorance is high regarding the Holy Spirit among believers today. And at the same time there is a great desire to actually know how He works in our lives. As we delve into the book of Acts, Pastor Jeff helps us to see evidences of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It’s part of our study titled, “They Know Him by Our Love.” So join us in Acts 4 as we discover evidences of the Spirit’s work in our lives for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 28, 2019
In the midst of trials and suffering, what we reach out to reveals what we look to for salvation, to rescue us. As we look at the response of the church to the persecution of Peter and John, God gives us healthy spiritual principles that help us to draw from. So that when, not if, we encounter challenges from others we too can respond in a spiritually healthy way and have victory. Join Pastor Jeff as he shows us more of the church’s actions and attitude in prayer that caused God to give them boldness. With more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 with the message titled, “The Prayer that Prevails.”
August 27, 2019
At the heart of every good relationship is one with healthy communication. Husbands and wives know that in order to experience harmony and peace, there must be a continual flow of connection with one another. The same is true in our relationship with the Lord. Pastor Jeff reminds us that prayer is a component of a healthy relationship with our Father. As we look a the prayer of the church, He continues to point out 2 elements each believer should possess during stressful times. With more in our study titled, “The Prayer that Prevails,” let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 for helpful principles on prayer in today’s edition of Sound Doctrine.
August 26, 2019
Pressure will either make you better or worse. There is no inbetween. It is through pressure that we are shown what we are made of, what comes out of our hearts, mouths, and minds. And today as we begin a new study in the book of Acts, Pastor Jeff shows us that the pressure began to increase from the religious leaders in Jerusalem upon the early church. At that point they were confronted with how they were going to respond. And it is in their response that we notice two important things that the church did that believers today should be doing when the pressure increases from within and out. And with more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Acts 4 for our time in Sound Doctrine.
August 23, 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.
August 22, 2019
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
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