Are You Driven or Called? Part 1
November 26, 2010
Paul the apostle was a very determined man, but his determination was because God called him to preach the gospel. Rather than wanting the praise of men, Paul’s desire was to complete the work God had given him.
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The story in Acts 20 of a man falling asleep in church illustrates a deeper concern: Church-goers who are spiritually asleep. They might be unsaved, or just going through the motions, or they might be bored about spiritual things.
November 25, 2010
Picture the church service in Acts 20: Paul has been speaking for a long time, and it’s past midnight. The building is hot, stuffy, and crowded—and one of his listeners falls asleep. At first it sounds amusing, but what happens next wakes everybody up.
November 24, 2010
In Acts 19, some unbelievers tried to exorcise a demon, but the demon defeated them. This produced such fear that many believers cleaned up their lives, and the name of Jesus was magnified.
November 23, 2010
Throughout church history, some people have been so obsessed with evil spirits that they have started so-called deliverance ministries to cast out demons from people. But being obsessed with such things is the wrong focus for a Christian—we should focus on the Lord Jesus Christ.
November 22, 2010
There are two common mistakes people make about Satan and his demons: One is to become obsessed with them, and the other is to deny their existence. We have a very real enemy, but we have an even greater God.
November 19, 2010
Today, some people like to dismiss miracles by coming up with so-called “natural” explanations for them. Yet, God does supersede natural law when he chooses—miracles are divine power displayed for a divine purpose.
November 18, 2010
The most effective way to influence people to change is by being an example. When you get close to Jesus Christ, He will enable you to speak out for Him, and to handle adversity with courage and faith.
November 17, 2010
How can we have an influence on someone else for Christ? As the apostle Paul shows, we should have a consistent witness in all areas of our lives--in our home, in the workplace, and in how we worship.
November 16, 2010
The people of ancient Athens thought that man was the measure of all things. But the apostle Paul presented God as the center—the creator, sustainer, ruler, father, and judge of all mankind.
November 15, 2010
At first, the philosophers in Athens saw Paul as a “babbler” with a patchwork of beliefs. But Paul’s theology was solid and God-centered. He demonstrated that when he told them about their responsibility to the Lord.
November 12, 2010
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