Acts 26:1-11 “The Old Paul”

September 29, 2019
How often have you heard the charge against Christians, “you all are nothing but hypocrites.” The world is alwas ready to make the Christian ware of his or her shortcomings. And sometimes the Christian has to come face to face with their past. Old relationships, or now anything you once tweeted or posted on facebook can re-surface putting the Christian on the defensive. Although we should not over-emphasize our negative past, the Christian should seek to share of the power of God in delivering and tranforming their life. This is what we will find Paul testifying bout in our text this morning.
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Passage: Acts 26:1-11
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Acts 25:13-27 “A Royal Visitor”

September 22, 2019
Has anyone noticed the little phrase at the bottom of our church sign? It says “come meet with God.” If you’re coming for other reasons then you need to make sure that it doesn’t interfere with this primary objective. Because if you come for community, for help in time of need, for encouragement, all of which are not wrong, but if you gain those things but don’t meet with God then you’ve missed it. Seeking to please man, even if that is ourselves, is not what true worship is about. We are to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all the other things will be added, or taken care of. This morning our text will deal with a people pleaser, someone who is attempting to navigate a political fence. It is an example for how Christians ought not to behave.
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Passage: Acts 25:13-27
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Acts 25:1-12 “Paul Appeals to Caesar”

September 15, 2019
Appeals are important because it is asking for something of a higher standard to make sure the right call was made, the correct verdict was reached, that a fair and impartial process was followed. This morning our text will consider the occasion for Paul to appeal his case. We seek justice, not to escape it? “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And “If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” (1 Peter 4:12–19)
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Passage: Acts 25:1-12
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Acts 24:10-21 “Paul’s Cheerful Defense”

September 1, 2019
In our text this morning, Paul heard false accusations, charges that could easily have discouraged and even frightened him were the governor to believe them. But he would choose to lean on God’s word, Jesus’ encouraging visit, and so he now will provide a cheerful defense in rebuttal to the false accusations. We must cheerfully deny errors, provide the truth, and pray that God will change hearts.
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Passage: Acts 24:10-21
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