The Work of The Spirit

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The Work of The Spirit

Acts 19:1-10

August 25, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • Acts 19:1–10

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This morning we enter Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey with “The Work of The Spirit.” Paul had been in Corinth while Apollos was in Ephesus (Acts 18:24). Then a swap happened and Apollos was in Corinth & Paul in Ephesus, and the focus of ministry changed to the work of the Spirit. Under Apollos, the believers knew only about John’s baptism (i.e. repentance from sin). They did NOT receive the Spirit for new life. This is what Apollos was missing last week before Aquila & Priscilla pulled his aside (Acts 18:26).

Revelations, Roadblocks, & Testimonies

October 13, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • Acts 21:1—23:11

Today we enter the last segment of Paul’s Mission in the book of Acts. Paul completed his 3rd Missionary Journey and he’s headed back to Jerusalem to drop off a financial donation from the Gentile Churches. However, along his travel route believers were warning Paul what would happen to him in Jerusalem! Paul was being warned of the difficulty ahead. In this section of verses, we see his arrival in Jerusalem goes bad - exactly like he had been warned about.

Personal Direction for Ministry

September 15, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • Acts 20

As we continue our study through the book of Acts, we cover the last segment of Paul’s 3rd Missionary journey before he heads to Jerusalem. He leaves some final instructions to the Elder’s leading the Church in Ephesus. Paul begins the discussion by highlighting how he modeled perseverance against the obstacles in ministry, and he gives the key points to church leaders starting in (v. 28). He gives 5 applications to consider focussed on an emphasis to “guard yourselves and God’s people” from two areas of attack – without & within.

Pushback in Ministry

September 8, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • Acts 19:23–41

It was in Ephesus a city of spiritual darkness that the Gospel was having a massive impact! People burned their magic books, their little handmade idols of Diana were being ditched by people, and it was causing an impact upon the economy. Here’s the point… When the Gospel is being advanced by the people of God, light shines into very dark places and breaks people free! We are the distributors of God’s love! Which is why it’s so important to learn the full counsel of God.