Village Bible Church Sermons
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Fellowship with the Saints
A Study of Paul's Conversion Part 6 Acts 9:17-19 "Fellowship with the Saints" Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord - Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here - has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. Our fellowship must involve: 1. A common Savior. It is through Christ that we can: · Embrace the same Father. · Experience the same favor. · Enjoy the same freedom. 2. A commitment to service. This service: * Is to be a priority. * Involves prayer for one another. * Allows us to partner together. 3. Christian solidarity. Our solidarity is made stronger when our: * Love develops and grows. · Knowledge deepens in understanding. · Heart discerns what is best. · Life displays the fruit of righteousness.
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The Filling of the Spirit
A Study of Paul's Conversion Part 5 Acts 9:17 "The Filling of the Spirit" To fully understand the Spirit-filled life, we must answer three key questions. 1. What are Paul's reasons for being Spirit-filled? Paul's command reminds us that we must: · Be controlled by the Spirit. · Be connected to the Spirit. · Comply with the Spirit's leading. · Be complete in Christ. 2. What are the personal requirements for being Spirit-filled? The Spirit-filled life requires: * Conversion by the Spirit. * Confession of sin. * Commitment to submit. This commitment: * Is to a person. * Reflects our position. * Should change our priorities. 3. What are some practical results of being Spirit-filled? The Spirit-filled life can positively affect our: * Worship. * Life after the wedding. * Family's well-being. * Work. * War with sin. * Witness to the world.
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Your Flawed Standing
Message 1 "Your Flawed Standing" Acts 9:1-2 Your standing is so flawed that: 1. No résumé can fix it. Saul's résumé was lacking, no matter his: Heritage Hometown Home life Headmaster Head knowledge Hard work While all of this is commendable, Saul was known for his: Hatred 2. No amount of religious fervor can change it. Saul's religious fervor: Consumed his every desire. Led him to chase every disciple. Convinced him to destroy Christianity. 3. Only a relationship founded in Christ can transform us. This transforming relationship: Begins at a different place for each person. Is initiated at a certain point in time. Centers on a person. Evokes a powerful response. Points to Ponder: No matter our posturing, we are all broken. No matter our past, we are never beyond hope. No matter our problems, Christ allows for new beginnings.
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Coming Soon!
COMING SOON!!! Malachi 4:1-3 The day of the Lord means: 1. Judgment for the sinner (1). This judgment: * Involves a certain day in the future. * Will be characterized by God's fury. * Will involve an all-consuming fire. * Will cut down the faithless. 2. Jubilation for the saint (2-3). This coming day will be: * Glorious. * Joyous. * Victorious.
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Who Ya Gonna Call???
"Who Ya Gonna Call???" Psalm 86:7-13 VBS Sunday In our day of trouble we must: 1. Be open to God's deliverance. Our willingness to trust God involves a: * Systematic Comparison * Settled Conclusion 2. Be obedient to God's direction. This obedience involves: * Knowing God's decrees * Making your decision 3. Be one with God in your devotions. This oneness involves: * A proper reverence towards God * Passionate rejoicing for who God is * A personal relationship with God * God's powerful response to us
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Are You a Hall of Famer?
"Are You a Hall of Famer?" Malachi 3:16-18 Part 13 A Hall of Fame life involves: 1. A personal commitment to exalt God. Fearing the Lord involves the understanding that: * God can hurt us & * We can hurt God. 2. Participation in a community that edifies others. Community is important because: * God warns us against solo Christianity. * We wander away from God at times. * Other witnesses of God's grace help grow our faith. Community involves a common: * Attitude * Activity * Association 3. A powerful conclusion that should encourage us. We are encouraged because the Lord: * Receives us as his own. * Responds when we pray. * Regards us as His treasured possession. * Remembers us on the Day of Judgment.
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What Do You Really Think About God?
"What Do You REALLY Think About God?" Part 12 Malachi 3:13-15 Do you think: 1. Doing God's work is unfulfilling? (14a) This mindset: * Reflected a fanciful notion * Resulted in a false statement 2. Submitting to God's will is unrewarding? (14b) This belief comes from a wrong: * Attitude * Assessment 3. God's word is unreliable? (15) This approach to God's word allows for: * Hypocritical actions * Hateful accusations
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