Paul (Worthy Is The Lamb Who Was Slain) (Mighty And Strong To Save) (Tell Me The Story Of) Jon Acts 6-8 Background before we talk about Stephen The church has experienced a lot of growth and excitement One of their leaders is about to be murdered and it changes everything the apostles have received threats, but nothing further until now This scatters the church of Jerusalem to the four winds Acts 2 and Pentecost God revealed His plan of renewing and restoring the world Christianity flourishes amongst persecution and punishment Tom Bohlinger Acts 6:8-15 Jon Want to ask a question of us as a community Do we have the characteristics of Stephen? What would people say about me in 4 words? And what would they say about this community? V. 8 says Stephen is full of grace and power Speaking with authority = power If Jesus is somebody that speaks … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Matthew 6:7- Greek words Battologeo – Babble (to stutter, i.e. (by implication) to prate tediously — use vain repetitions) Polulogia – Diarrhea of the mouth (loquacity, i.e. prolixity — much speaking) Ancient Egyptian prayer to Amun Ra Hail to thee Maker of herbs Opener of every eye This is just the opener Is this how we get God’s attention? Saying all the titles so he will pay attention to us? 1 Kings 18:25- Is anybody paying attention? Are we getting the words right? Is see a wound in the human heart Was that just something that happened back then? I see it today in Christian communities Jesus steps into human anxiety and says here’s how to pray I’m going to blow your mind All you need – come to Him as your hallowed Father Breaks through paranoia and fear Just come to the Father, He’s got everything you … Continue reading →

Paul Paul doesn’t like talking to strangers on an airplane Drunk guy sits next to him Guy keeps chugging down Heinekins as they talk about God He used to be a youth pastor, became bitter “I can’t drink from the cup of grace” The stakes are so high…drink… Jon Manoj and Alexis Alipuria are adopting two kids from Ethiopia Finding Life Before Death Malkut Shamayim (Part 1) Striving to be the kind of people Jesus was passionate about John 17 – long prayer from Jesus Jesus knows what he wants us to look like The Kingdom of Heaven The Kingdom of God Are they two separate things? The gospels use these terms over 50 different times Preaching, proclaimed Teaching, explained Parables, illustrated Life, demonstrated Is the KoH out there? Next week… Is the KoG here on earth? Who’s in the kingdom, where is t, etc Matt – KoH, but it … Continue reading →