Conversions and Non-conversions in Acts

Introduction

The New Testament has a plain, easy to understand plan of salvation

Today we will look at salvations in two parts

1. Heavens part

   1. 2 Timothy 1:8-9

      1. Ephesians 2:5

      2. Matthew 1:21

      3. John 3:16

      4. Hebrews 9:22

      5. 1 Corinthians 6:11

      6. Acts 2:4

      7. Romans 1:16

2. Mankind’s role in salvation

   1. 2 Corinthians 4:7

   2. Romans 11:14, 10:14

   3. 1 Corinthians 1:21

   4. Mark 16:16

   5. 2 Corinthians 7:10

   6. Romans 10:10

   7. 1 Peter 3:21

3. What is the difference between converted to non-converted?

   1. Acts 8:25-38

   2. Acts 24: 22-25

   3. Genesis 3:1-4

      1. Colossians 2:12

Conclusion

What Can I Do By Myself?

Announcements – Terry

Do’s and Do Nots

1. The Do not list

   1. Do not – Deceive Yourself – 1 John 1:8

   2. Do not – Justify yourself – Luke 16:15

   3. Do not – Worry Yourself – Matthew 6:25

   4. Do not Compare yourself with others – 2 Corinthians 10:12

   5. Do Not – Please yourself – Romans 15:1

2. The Do list

   1. Do – Save yourself – Acts 2:40

   2. Do – Crucify self – Galatians 2:20

   3. Do – Present Yourself to God – Romans 6:13, Romans 6:16-18

   4. Do – Guard yourself from idols – 1 John 5:21

   5. Do – Purify self – 2 Corinthians 7:1

   6. Do – Humble Yourself – 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 18:4

   7. Do – Lay up Treasures for Yourself – Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:19

   8. Do – Keep yourself in Love with God – Jude 20-21

   9. Do – Examine Yourself – 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28

3. That is a long list but I’m sure it is only a partial list

   1. Last of All – Romans 14:12

Conclusion

1. Today is a great day for salvation

Understand the Scripture and the Proper Attitude

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-14

Annoucments – Terry

Scripture/Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song 350 When My Love For Christ Grows Weak – Jack

Song 383 Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross – Jack

Communion – Terry

Sermon – Wayne

1. Many people do not understand the Bible

2. Some things in the Bible are hard to understand 2 Peter 3:15b-16

1. Understanding the Bible

   1. Can the Bible be understood?

      1. Colossians 3:16, Colossians 1:2

      2. Isaiah 1:18-19, Isaiah 1:1

      3. Matthew 28:19-20

      4. Romans 15:4 (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:27)

   2. Is it reasonable to conclude that God would give us scripture that we cannot understand?

      1. John 17:21

      2. 1 Corinthians 1:10

2. Let’s consider just three elements of Bible understanding

   1. Perfection (Completeness)

      1. Isaiah 28:10-11a

      2. Matthew 5:21ff

      3. John 16:12-13

      4. Acts 2:1-4

      5. 2 Peter 1:25

      6. James 1:25

      7. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10

      8. Galatians 1:6-9

      9. Revelation 22:18-19

   2. Authority

      1. Jeremiah 10:23

      2. Proverbs 14:12

      3. Matthew 28:18

1. 1. Power

      1. Hebrews 1:2, 4:12

      2. Romans 1:16

      3. James 1:21

Conclusion

1. 2 Corinthians 3:16

2. Luke 16

3. Matthew 24:35

Song 944 What Shall It Be – Wayne

Closing Prayer – Jacob

Jesus Touched Him

Scripture; Matthew 8:1-3

Announcements – Terry

Scripture/ Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song; Victory In Jesus, #470 – Jack

Song; The Old Rugged Cross, #313 – Jack

Communion – Terry

Song; Be Still and Know, #31 – Wayne

Sermon – Wayne

1. Matthew 8

   1. 5-13,

   2. 8:14-15

   3. 23-27

   4. 28-32

2. Matthew 9

   1. 2-8

   2. 20-22

   3. 18-19

   4. 27-31

   5. 32-33

3. Matthew 8:1-4

Conclusion

1. Lepers plea

2. Mark 1:40-41

3. Jesus has authority to forgive sins as He sees fit

4. Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38

5. Just like the leper was cleansed, so also the sinner can be washed free of sin

Song; Lord, We Come Before Thee Now, #797 – Wayne

Closing Prayer – Jacob

Encouragement, Part 2

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25  

Announcements – Terry

Scripture Reading/Prayer – Jacob

Song 922, Jesus Paid It All – Jack

Song 364, Come, Share The Lord – Jack

Communion – Terry

Song 429, O To Be Like Thee – Wayne

Sermon – Wayne

Joseph = God will add; Barnabas = Son of Encouragement

Acts 11:22-24, Acts 4:36-37, Proverbs 17:22

1. Importance of Encouragement

   1. Ephesians 1:18

   2. John 16:33

2. Express Encouragement

   1. Hebrews 10:24

3. The Makeup of the Encourager

   1. Hebrews 3:12-13

   2. James 3:5-8 (1:19)

   3. Proverbs 12:25, 15:4, 16:24, 18:21, 25:11

4. We Can All Become Encouragers, but how?

Conclusion

Invitation Song 711, Blest Be The Tie That Binds – Wayne

Closing Prayer – Jacob