Sermons on Luke
Peter & Cornelius
Cornelius had been anticipating Peter’s arrival for three days. Peter realises that during his vision God was preparing him for this very meeting, and that Jesus’ salvation breaks through the old laws and traditions of Jewish separation from the Gentiles. Cornelius had been faithfully praying for a long time without anything dramatic happening. But God had been listening to his prayers, and today was the day that He planned to answer them. God always hears your prayers – Never give…
2025 Vision
Jesus said to go into all the world to preach the gospel. Every church has a part to play. Our vision is to start many churches in the Iberian peninsula over the next 10 years. There are plenty of opportunities for ministry Jesus told His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Jesus knew that they needed help. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit, who would give them the power that they needed. Parable of…
Christmas 2024 – The Shepherds
Caesar Augustus, in order to help unify the Roman Empire, took religious titles upon himself to try and elevate himself to deity. He decreed that the everyone in the Roman world should return to their ancestral homes to be registered in a census. This compelled Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem, at exactly the right time for Jesus to be born in Bethlehem, as was required by prophecy. Caesar was trying to elevate himself to divinity, Jesus lowered himself…
The First Martyr
Acts 7:38-60 This week we continue the history lesson as the story turns sour, when God’s special people reject Him. Stephen is standing before the high council accused of blaspheming God, Moses, and the Temple The Israelites were complaining about God’s provision. While God was writing the 10 commandment on the stone tablets with His own finger, His special people were at the bottom of the mountain breaking them. Stephen turns the spotlight from the wickedness of the Israelites and…
The First Sermon
Acts 2:22-29 The Gospel of Luke and Acts both start with the Holy Spirit coming to bring the Kingdom of God. Pentecost was a Jewish feast, signifying the people of Israel as God’s covenant people. Peter delivered the first sermon of the Church, a powerful message telling the people that they had a part in crucifying Jesus. The Holy Spirit supports the Gospel and opens people’s heats. The work of the Holy spirit is to convict people of their sin,…
Selecting Judas’s Replacement
Acts 1:12-26 Acts: The acts of the Holy Spirit, rather than of the apostlesIt is the sequel to the book of Luke The disciples began by obeying Jesus’s commands – a good start!The Church must obey the Lord. Jesus’s brothers became disciples during the 40 days since Jesus’s resurrection.The disciples were in constant prayer. The early church started with 120 people. The apostles believed that the word of God was inspired by God and inerrant.The Bible’s promises are true. Peter…
The 1000 Year Reign
Revelation 20 A single angel locks the devil in the bottomless pit for 1000 years The devil is merely a bad angel, insignificant and powerless compared to the greatness of God Jesus Christ will reign on the Earth for 1000 yearsHis followers will reign with Him. Israel’s land will be restored after the tribulation The Earth will be perfect, just as God intended during Creation. 2 Resurrections: First resurrection – for the followers of Jesus – Eternal lifeSecond resurrection –…
The Seven Trumpet Judgements
Revelation 8 & 9 Millions of people and angels are constantly worshiping God. Then suddenly everything was silent for half an hour. During this quiet time the prayers of the saints were offered before God. The Seven Trumpet Judgements 1. Fire and hail mixed with blood. 1/3 of the trees and all the green grass was burnt up 2. A burning mountain was thrown into the sea. 1/3 of sea creatures died and 1/3 of the ships were destroyed 3.…
Sardis – The Dead Church
Sardis was the capital of the Lydian Empire, and very wealthy. Sardis was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC, and 129 BC was given to the Romans by the last Greek king of the area. Sardis was very cosmopolitan, including with its religion. Under Roman rule it was a religious mixing pot, adopting the Roman pagan religion as well as others, including Judaism and Christianity.The Synagogue, which was supposed to be a holy place of worship to the…
Ephesus – The loveless church
Revelation 2:1-7 Luke 10 – Mary vs Martha Report Card – 7 criteria The church in Ephesus was a strong church 2. The Apostolic church period, where the apostles were still leading the churches 3. Jesus is standing in the midst of the 7 lampstands and is holding the 7 stars. Jesus is walking amongst the 7 churches, and observing, and holding in His hand the 7 leaders of the churches 4. Commendations: a. Didn’t tolerate nonsense …
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