Introduction Chapter 4 - a period of great generosity Chapter 5:1-11 - a fearful expression of the will of God Explanation You may have thought that do this fear the…
Introduction A legalistic Christianity leads to a joyless and judgmental life There will be a great ache and a void You may start to judge and criticise others It is…
Introduction v9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness" God sometimes permits thorns to come into our lives in order to minister…
Introduction "I am the resurrection" - a very familiar words A bit ironic that because Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, He Himself will be put to death v53 -…
Introduction Looking at the early church The bible is not a political book - to defend ones own political views Chapter 4 does not defend or promote Marxism or Communism…
Introduction It must be terrible to be religious - with no certainty of heaven As Christians we have an assurance Joy unspeakable will fill our souls If Jesus was to…
Introduction We meet a poor paralytic man - characteristics We meet Pharisees - characteristics A comparison Jesus often made comparison between the religious and the poor Example The paralytic man…
Introduction Example from the Hymn: "How sweet the name" Acts 3: a time of spiritual harvest Peter called the Gentiles to turn away from their iniquities 4:4 - about 5'000…
Introduction Looking at Luke 5:1-11 Quick recap of Portugal visit: Gift of a cup Gift of a South American Breakfast Getting to know there ways by staying with them Do…