The Danger of Bearing False Witness
By Michael Catt: Acts 4:36-5:11 The Sin of Insincerity. vs. 2,3,8,9 vs. 3 – It was inspired by the devil. vs. 4,9 – It was premeditated. It was lip service. The Spirit of Deception. vs. 3,4b,9Satan will see a genuine work of God and begin working to counterfeit it.How Does Satan Do That Today? He
When We Last Saw Our Dynamic Disciples…
By Michael Catt: Acts 5:21-42 The Emphasis Was On Truth. Their Obedience Was Immediate. Peter’s Response Was Unwavering.Vance Havner, “You only have one option in life, that’s to choose or refuse Jesus. Once you’ve exercised that option, that’s the end of your options.” The Statement.Vs. 29 – But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must
The Demoniacs of Gadara
From Outline Studies of Great Texts of the Bible, A.T. Pierson, Baker, 1969. “And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.” – Matthew 8:28. Bearing
You Shall Be My Witnesses – Not Easy, But Expected
By Michael Catt: Acts 5:12-42 A Demonstration of Power and Deliverance. vs. 12-16 A Demonstration of Religious Jealousy and the Believer’s Response. vs. 17-32 The Spirit of Jealousy. Response of the Disciples. God allowed two crises to get their attention: The death of Ananias and Saphirra reminded them that God is holy. The persecution and
The Faithful God
“Know, therefore, that Jehovah, thy God, He is the Faithful God.” – Deut. 7:9. Here for the first time appears that new name of God, The Faithful One. Beautifully is this word framed – faith-ful – to remind that He is the natural and perfect object for faith fully to find its ground of rest
Be Careful What You Pray For
Acts 3 WE MUST DIE TO SELF AND POINT PEOPLE TO CHRIST. 3:1-10 WE MUST LEARN TO NEVER GO BEYOND WHAT SCRIPTURE SAYS IN WHAT WE TELL PEOPLE ABOUT GOD. Warren Wiersbe, “God promised healing and prosperity to Israel, but He never gave those promises to the New Testament church…There comes a time when children
The Signs of Church Health
ACTS 2:42-47 The early church was a congregation of the committed: Committed to the Word and discipleship. Committed to doing the HIMpossible. Committed to community and caring. Committed to prayer. Committed to service. Committed to Worship. Committed to evangelism. A Healthy Church is Made Up of Faithful People Vance Havner, “The plight of the churches
Holy Boldness
Acts 4:1-12 BACKGROUND: Sanhedrin – highest ruling body of the Jews. 70 members – patterned after Numbers 11. 3 groups: rulers/elders/scribes. Corrupted into a political body not godly men. Formed an alliance with Rome to maintain their clout. Power brokers. Two groups below the Chief Priest/High Priest who ruled. 1. Pharisees – many were scribes.
God’s Answer for Dead Churches
Acts 2:22-38 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE LIFE & MINISTRY OF JESUS. vs. 2:22 THE PROCLAMATION OF THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT. vs. 33 THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL. vs. 37 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
Prelude to Power
by Michael Catt Volume 1 – Part 1 “PRELUDE TO POWER”Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1, 2 Luke wanted to record history. Luke wanted to present a true picture of Christianity. Luke wanted to emphasize the evangelistic thrust of the church. This study should have a ten-fold effect on us: We should be more committed to prayer
Opposite Lives
Like most pastors, you’ve probably preached on some of the foundational passages in Scripture, such as those dealing with the fruit of the Spirit, spiritual gifts, and the qualities exemplified by Jesus in the Beatitudes. But here’s a different take on those passages-considering the opposite qualities. You can probably add to these and create additional
Your Compass Comes With a Manual
Messages can be found at SherwoodBaptist.net/bookstore. By Michael Catt Your Compass Comes With A Manual Selected Scriptures Foundational Truths To Consider. The ‘Givens’ of God’s will. What God gives according to Scripture Andrew Murray ‘Whether it be the providential will of God or His will in the realm of grace, whether it be God’s