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Preaching to the Filthiest of Creatures

Sermon Text (Acts 2:1-13 KJV) "And when the dayof Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  2 And suddenly there came a sound from heavenas of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they weresitting.  3 And there appeared unto themcloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.  4 And they were all filled with the HolyGhost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave themutterance.  5 And there were dwelling atJerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.  6 Now when this was noised abroad, themultitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard themspeak in his own language.  7 And theywere all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all thesewhich speak Galilaeans?  8 And how hearwe every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?  9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and thedwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, andAsia,  10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, inEgypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews andproselytes,  11 Cretes and Arabians, wedo hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.  12 And they were all amazed, and were indoubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?  13 Others mocking said, These men are full ofnew wine."

The Authority of Christ Empowers Our Ministry

Mark 16:14-20 (ESV) “Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. 15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” 19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.”

Theme: Give an Answer

Text: 1 Peter 3:15-18 (EHV) 15 But regard the Lord, theChrist, as holy in your hearts. Always be prepared to give ananswer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that is inyou. 16 Butspeak with gentleness and respect, while maintaining a clear conscience, sothat those who attack your good way of life in Christ may be put to shamebecause they slandered you as evildoers. 17 Indeed, it is better, if it is God’s will, to sufferfor doing good than for doing evil, 18 because Christ also suffered once for sins in ourplace, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He wasput to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit.

Theme: Surprising First Fruits

Text:(1 Thess. 5:19 KJV) "Quench not the Spirit."

Theme: YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDS WITH THE GOOD SHEPHERD

John chapter 10, verses 22through 30 -At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, (23) and Jesus waswalking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. (24) So the Jews gathered around him and said tohim, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." (25) Jesus answeredthem, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness aboutme, (26) but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. (27) My sheep hear my voice, andI know them, and they follow me. (28) I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no onewill snatch them out of my hand. (29) My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and noone is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. (30) I and the Father are one." (ESV)