Sermons on Comfort
Paul’s First Trial
Acts 23:1-35 Background Recap: Paul completes his 3rd missionary journey, heading to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger. At the Temple, he testifies until he mentions “Gentiles,” which incites the crowd. Roman commander Claudius intervenes, rescues Paul, and prevents his scourging after learning of his Roman citizenship. Sanhedrin Trial (Acts 23:1-5): Paul begins by declaring he has lived in good conscience, referring to life after his conversion. His bold statement prompts Ananias, the high priest, to order him struck. Paul rebukes…
Paul in Jerusalem
Acts 21:24-40 Paul arrives in Jerusalem and helps four Jewish men complete their Nazirite vows to show he respects Jewish customs. This act is costly, costing Paul about €4560. Despite his efforts, Jews from Asia falsely accuse Paul of bringing Gentiles into the temple, inciting a violent mob. The mob seizes Paul, drags him from the temple, and shuts the doors. The temple leadership rejects the truth Paul brings. Roman soldiers from the nearby Antonia Fortress intervene just in time…
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…
We Cannot But Speak
Acts 4:1-22 The Sadducees were the Jewish political leaders, and didn’t want any changes to their world view or political structure. Instead of marvelling at the miracle and trying to find out more, they want to squash the Apostle’s witnessing Peter and John were put into prison overnight The next day, the entire ruling council gathered to investigate.Peter again uses this opportunity to witness for Jesus, accusing them of killing Jesus and declaring that God raised Him from the dead.…
Grace
Mercy: You don’t get the consequences you deserve Grace: You get favour you don’t deserve Grace is freedom The gift of grace from Jesus is available for everyone God’s grace is much greater than sin The law demands purity before approaching God. Grace invites us to come to God and let Jesus purify you. Keep walking in grace, don’t drift back towards legalism. Grace teaches us to love and live for God. When you grow in grace you grow in…
Smyrna – The Persecuted Church
Revelation 2:8-11 Letter to the church of Smyrna The name Smyrna is related to Myrrh Represents the Church Age of the Prophetic Church, up till the time of Constantine. 110AD – 318AD Jesus´ presents His character of once being dead, and is now alive. This was encouraging for the church whose attendance was in decline because its members were being persecuted and killed. Commendation: Jesus knows their works, tribulation and poverty. What is true wealth? The people of the church of Smyrna…
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