REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE LORD Acts 3:1-9

INTRODUCTION This is - Fast World Outcome of Forgetting to remember -“Mnemoneuo”- to call to mind with an object. -to keep in mind. be mindful. -to remind and to make mention

Acts 3:1-9 v-1 Now when Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour, v-2-And a certain lame man from his mother’s womb was carried, they laid daily at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful to ask alms from those who entered the temple; v-3- who seeing Peter and John about to go to the temple, asked for alms.

Acts 3:1-9 v-4- And fixing his eyes on him with John and Peter said, “Look at us” v-5-So he them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. v-6- Then Peter said, “ Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you, In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk” v-7-And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

Acts 3:1-9 v-8- So he leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them- walking, leaping and praising God. v-9- And all the people saw him walking and praising God.

Acts 3:1-9- is the Launching Pad of the message. Where we draw a PRINCIPLE Principle is: “The Work of the Lord takes place”: When Divine Resources, Meet human needs, Through loving channels To the Glory of God

I. REMEMBERING THE DIVINE RESOURCES (human bankruptcy) v-6-“.. In the Name of Jesus…”

I. REMEMBERING THE DIVINE RESOURCES The mindset of many believers- “Manufacturers” God- wants us to be “Distributors”

I. REMEMBERING THE DIVINE RESOURCES Miracle of Christ’s Feeding ( Matt. 14:15-21) disciples advised Jesus to avoid the problem - Philip admitted they don’t have enough budget

I. REMEMBERING THE DIVINE RESOURCES Analysis: Multiplication- took place in Jesus’ Hands Distribution- was the work of the disciples’ hand.

I. REMEMBERING THE DIVINE RESOURCES LESSONS: We must accept that we are distributors in the work of the Lord. We should not be afraid of new challenges in the work of the Lord We will experience financial freedom

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS (Human Callousness) Compassion to others. Altruistic not Narcissistic v-2: “ was carried daily to the temple..”

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS Principle: Ministry takes place, when Divine Resources meet HUMAN NEEDS  

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS HOW TO RELATE TO THE NEEDS? (In one way or the other) We can be BLIND to them, and live our own lives We can take ADVANTAGE of those needs to benefit ourselves. We can KNOW the needs of others, BUT DO NOTHING.

ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS (NOT CISTERNS) PRINCIPLE: Ministry takes place, when Divine Resources meet human, through LOVING CHANNELS…” V-6 “ Silver and gold I don’t have, but what I have I give it to you..”

ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS “ ERINACEUS” Zoological term. It describes a hedgehog person

ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS -These are the people, that you get close to them, the more they stick to you with their protective skills. -If the motivation for our service is anything less than our love for Christ, then our ministry will not meet Human needs.

“The Love of Christ COMPELS us” REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS II Cor. 5:14: “The Love of Christ COMPELS us”

REMEMBER TO GIVE GLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9) PRINCIPLE: Ministry takes place: When the Divine Resources (v-6) Meet Human Needs (v-2) Through Loving Channels (v-6) FOR THE GLORY OF GOD(vv:8-9)

REMEMBER TO GIVE GLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9) HOW DOES GOD GET THE GLORY? When people see the Lord and not the servant When people see the Master, not the Minister When our service produces FRUIT, not RESULTS.

REMEMBER TO GIVE GLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9) 2 OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORK OF THE LORD: Opportunity to Glorify God, Opportunity to Glorify Self

SUMMARY The ministry takes place (Work of the Lord) when: Divine Resources, Meet Human Needs, Through the Loving Channels, For the Glory of God.