“The Church” part 19 Book of Acts Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, Jan 4, 2015

I. JESUS… Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11

I. JESUS… Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Despised & brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16 Despised & brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16

I. JESUS… Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Despised &brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16 Despised &brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16 Buried three days, arising from the dead – ALIVE, Lu 24:5-6 Buried three days, arising from the dead – ALIVE, Lu 24:5-6

I. JESUS… Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Rejected by the Jewish people as their Messiah, Jn 1:11 Despised &brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16 Despised &brutally killed by Roman Crucifixion, Jn 19:13-16 Buried three days, arising from the dead – ALIVE, Lu 24:5-6 Buried three days, arising from the dead – ALIVE, Lu 24:5-6 Seen by over 500 eyewitnesses at one time, 1Co 15:1-8 Seen by over 500 eyewitnesses at one time, 1Co 15:1-8

Acts 1:1-3 1 In my former book (Luke), Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

 Jesus gives the “Great Commission” – Our Mission Matthew 28: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

 Jesus instructs… Prophecy, Illumination, Message, Empowerment Luke 24: He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."

II. HIS Continuing STORY…  Jesus commands to Wait for the Promised Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit will Empower you to be my witnesses The Holy Spirit will Empower you to be my witnesses Acts 1:4-5 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

You will continue my mission to reach all people You will continue my mission to reach all people Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Jesus Ascends into heaven Jesus Ascends into heaven Acts 1:9-11 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."

III. The Church is Birthed (10 days after Ascension) Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14

III. The Church is Birthed (10 days after Ascension) Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4

III. The Church is Birthed (10 days after Ascension) Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4 Supernatural sound attracted large crowd from 16 regions, Acts 2:5-13 Supernatural sound attracted large crowd from 16 regions, Acts 2:5-13

III. The Church is Birthed (10 days after Ascension) Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 Obediently, disciples gathered in upper room for prayer, Acts 1:13-14 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4 At Pentecost, Holy Spirit poured out upon 120 believers, Acts 2:1-4 Supernatural sound attracted large crowd from 16 regions, Acts 2:5-13 Supernatural sound attracted large crowd from 16 regions, Acts 2:5-13 Peter explains and preaches the first Christian sermon, Acts 2:14-40 Peter explains and preaches the first Christian sermon, Acts 2:14-40

Acts 2: When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…

Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand [souls] were added to their number that day.

Matthew 16:18 “… I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Build good life changing habits… Systematically read through your Bible… Systematically read through your Bible…

Build good life changing habits… Systematically read through your Bible… Systematically read through your Bible… Obey the truths God reveals to you… Obey the truths God reveals to you…

Build good life changing habits… Systematically read through your Bible… Systematically read through your Bible… Obey the truths God reveals to you… Obey the truths God reveals to you… Stay Faithful to Church… Stay Faithful to Church…

Build good life changing habits… Systematically read through your Bible… Systematically read through your Bible… Obey the truths God reveals to you… Obey the truths God reveals to you… Stay Faithful to Church… Stay Faithful to Church… Make a difference in your home, community, world… Make a difference in your home, community, world…

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