June 18, 2023

"Finding Focus in the Face of Uncertainty" (Acts 1:1-11) | Houston Thompson

June 18, 2023

"Finding Focus in the Face of Uncertainty"

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?"

7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

All songs used by permission. CCLI #305230

Brazil Nazarene

June 18, 2023

"Finding Focus in the Face of Uncertainty" (Acts 1:1-11) | Houston Thompson

Brazil Nazarene

June 18, 2023

“"Finding Focus in the Face of Uncertainty"

Scripture:

Acts 1:1-11

1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

Brazil Nazarene

June 4, 2023

"The New Covenant" (Luke 22:19-20)

Brazil Nazarene

June 4, 2023

"The New Covenant"

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

Sermon Notes:

1. The _____________ of the new covenant

2. The ______ of the new covenant

3. The _________ for the new covenant

All songs used by permission. CCLI #305230

Brazil Nazarene

May 28, 2023

"Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector" (Luke 18:9-14)

Brazil Nazarene

May 28, 2023

"Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector"

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ''God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.'' 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ''God, be merciful to me a sinner!'' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Sermon Notes:

1. Self-justified through _____________

2. Self-justified through ______________

3. God-justified through ___________

All songs used by permission. CCLI #305230

Brazil Nazarene

May 21, 2023

"Parable of the Slave" (Luke 17:7-10)

Brazil Nazarene

May 21, 2023

"Parable of the Slave"

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

7 And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ''Come at once and sit down to eat''? 8 But will he not rather say to him, ''Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink''? 9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ''We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.'' "

Sermon Notes:

1. Some serve God because of the ____________

2. Some serve God because they are _________ and _________

3. Some serve God because they _______ _____ so much

All songs used by permission. CCLI #305230