The Ascension of Jesus Christ
Ephesians 4:7-10
Before Jesus Ascended, He also Descended
Because Jesus has ascended, He is coming back again - Acts 1:9-11
the return of the Lord is very very close
No one knows the day of His return, but signs have been given to us to reveal that His return is very very soon
The ascension and exaltation of Jesus Christ - Philippians 2:5-11
The exaltation of Jesus Christ completed the redemption process - Eph 4:10
The ascension of Jesus Christ and the coming of the Holy Spirit - John 14:16
The Holy Spirit is God
The Holy Spirit will never leave us - Psalm 139:7-14
The Holy Spirit is Truth -
Joel: Jehovah is God
April 25, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
Joel Chapter 1
Joel is the author of the Book
Joel's name means Jehovah is God
Joel was written around 835-800BC
Not much is known about Joel - He was a prophet to Judah - the Southern Kingdom
Joel's dad was Pethuel
Judah was in a time of prosperity and Safety, but were moving away from the Lord.
Joel is giving a warning vs1-5 - Judah to stay close to Jesus or His judgment will come.
VS1-5 - A call or warning from the Lord to turn the Jewish people back to the Lord
The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ - He Is Risen
April 21, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
He Is Risen
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Mark 9:31 and Mark 10:32-34
1. It is a historical fact
Historians were present during the life an death of Jesus & wrote about it
2. It is a scientific fact
A scientific fact is proven when something can be seen over and over again.
Jesus appeared to different groups after He rose.
3. It's a written Fact
There are over 5,000 copies in the original Greek language about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
4. It's an Archaelogical Fact
The finds in Israel of the tomb, Peter's house, fishing boats at the time of Jesus prove He is risen
5. It's a spiritual fact
Millions and millions of people have been changed and saved over the centuries
The Road To Emmaus
April 11, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
Luke 24:13-35
The Road To Emmaus
Emmaus - means hot and heat
Some Awesome Things Happened On The Road To Emmaus
The Emmaus road is a road where Jesus stays - Luke 24:29
The Emmaus road is a road where eyes are opened - v31
The Emmaus road is where we get on fire for Jesus - v32
Palm Sunday
April 14, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
The Lamb Of God
April 7, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
The Lamb Of God
The power of the Lamb - John 1:29-34
V29 - Behold- means to get someone's attention
Lamb of God - a pet Lamb
One who is tender, kind and gentle
Follow Him - v37 - means to follow the same path/walk down the road with
John wanted everyone to know that there is a solution for every problem with humanity
The problem in the world is the sin nature of man
Everyone was born with a sin nature
Sins are symptoms of the sin nature
The solution for the sin nature is Jesus Christ
The preaching of the lamb - Exodus 12:6-7, 12-13, 22-23
The emphasis of preaching is Jesus Christ
The praise and worship to the Lamb - Revelation 5:8-14
This portion of scripture takes place in heaven
Haggai
April 4, 2019 • Pastor Bill Strayer
Haggai 2The glory of God
Means the weight of God's presence
It is something you can feel, sense and see its effects
It refers to the splendor, majesty, power and might of the Lord
All praise belongs to the Lord because He created us
GOD CREATED US FOR HIS GLORY - Isaiah 43:7
This refers to 4 things:
1.The Lord's glory and presence is in us- 1 John 2:18-27
The day we were saved, we received the Holy Spirit, His presence and glory
2.The Lord's glory and presence are on us to do something
3. the glory of God is in and on the believer to change them - Isaiah 61:1-3
4.The glory and presence of God are in and on the believer to change others Luke 19:1-10
The glory of God changes us and others at the same time