Sermons About Russ-johnston
The Blessing Of Obedience
Obedience always equals blessing. Grace is to lead us to obedience.
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Acts 8 A Contrast Between Philip and Simon the Sorcerer
Philip was simply available and open to the Lord's leading and as a result there was joy. Philip shared Jesus with the least likely people to respond.
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Acts 6 Grace and Power
We get introduced to Stephen who is a man full of grace and power. We learn of the relationship between grace and power in this study.
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Acts 5 Rebellion
God makes it clear that He not only cares for the width of the church but the depth of the church. He does so by removing the hypocrisy out of our lives so that we will live rebellious powerful lives against Satan and the world.
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Acts 4 Resistance and the Reward
The disciples were opposed by hardcore materialists. They only continued to speak the word with more boldness as they knew that this life would soon be over.
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Acts 3 Green Light
Peter and John had the green light to minister because they were men or preparation, humility, sensitivity, and purity. They were connected to Jesus and their only desire was to be used by the Lord. We too are created for connection with God but often times we need times of refreshing which comes from repentance as we try to connect with empty things instead of Jesus. The Holy Spirit relates to us in 3 ways. With us, in us, and upon us. This teaching explores these relationships we can have with the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 2 Living In Reality
The early church was made up of people who had repented and our study shows us what they spent their time doing. They devoted themselves it tells us to the apostles doctrine and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayers. As a result fear and awe came upon them all. They were living for the Kingdom of God. Many believers are so frustrated because they are trying to apply the promises of God to a secular humanistic worldview. In other words...Jesus make my life look like Joel Olsteen's smile. Jesus does not promise us a smooth path of life but He does promise us the power to make it through while glorifying Him. The early church did not have a smooth path at all.
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Acts 1 Just Like Jesus
The book of Acts is a continuation of Luke's gospel. In the book of Luke it is clear to us that the ministry of Jesus was entirely lived out by the empowering of the Holy Spirit. Then as we cruise into acts we will see the theme that this is our Lord's intention for us as well, that we will be filled and empowered by the Spirit just like Him.
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Experience Him Today
Jesus has risen from the dead and the Holy Spirit is actively making Jesus known to us in a personal relational way. We can only experience Jesus as we seek Him and make Him our priority and hunger. A more powerful word is to lust for Him. What are you lusting for today? Mary Magdalene was first to the tomb because Jesus was her priority. In turn Jesus made Mary His priority as she would be the first human being to see the risen Christ.
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