The Birthing of the Church: Part II [40:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Acts 1:1-11 [+/-]Acts 1:1-11 [1:1]In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, [2]until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. [3]He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. [4]And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, "you heard from me; [5]for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." [6]So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" [7]He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. [8]But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." [9]And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. [10]And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, [11]and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven." (ESV)
; Acts 2:1-16 [+/-]Acts 2:1-16 [2:1]When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. [2]And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. [3]And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. [4]And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. [5]Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. [6]And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. [7]And they were amazed and astonished, saying, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? [8]And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? [9]Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10]Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, [11]both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians--we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God." [12]And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" [13]But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine." [14]But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. [15]For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. [16]But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: (ESV)

In the fullness of the Day of Pentecost, they were all together upon the same. These are the opening words in the passage that proclaims to us the birth of the church. We gathered last week in this beautiful birthing room and are back here again this Sunday. Last Sunday we spent our time on this one sentence. Let me review quickly. This sentence consists of two phrases. The focus of the latter part of the sentence, they were all together upon the same, is on what is fundamental to the church. The church that is bought by the blood of Jesus over which God is sovereign as He works in the church and through the church by His Spirit is made up of people, they were all; who gather in a place, together, who are seeking to fulfill a purpose, upon the same. So the church is fundamentally group of people gathered in an agreed upon place for a special purpose that is revealed by God. But the church is also the culmination of the fullness of the Day of Pentecost. This special word “fullness” points to that which brings into full focus that which it represents. So that on this day we see in the birthing of the church the full focus of everything represented in Pentecost.
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 Case Studies in Conversation, a continuing Study [26:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Hebrews 6:1 [+/-]Hebrews 6:1 [6:1]Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, (ESV)

What does it really mean to be genuinely Biblically Converted? This is part of the series “Case Studies in Convention”, a continuing Wednesday Night Study. Pastor Al looks at Abraham, them and then Malkizadek; which all lead to Jesus.

 

 The Authority of Scripture [40:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

2 Peter 1:16-21 [+/-]2 Peter 1:16-21 [16]For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. [17]For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," [18]we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. [19]And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, [20]knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. [21]For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (ESV)

The Sunday night studies are a closer look at the Word of God. Tonight’s study was on the Authoritative Nature of the Bible. Pastor Al stars looking a little deeper into the importance, and history of the Bible as we know it.

 

 The Birth of the Church [37:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Acts 2:1-16 [+/-]Acts 2:1-16 [2:1]When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. [2]And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. [3]And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. [4]And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. [5]Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. [6]And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. [7]And they were amazed and astonished, saying, "Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? [8]And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? [9]Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, [10]Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, [11]both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians--we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God." [12]And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" [13]But others mocking said, "They are filled with new wine." [14]But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. [15]For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. [16]But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: (ESV)
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Come on in. It is the place that you need to be today. You are welcome here inside the birthing room of the church. You will hear loud sounds in here and see strange sights. You will be a participant in the experiences of pain and pleasure. And through it all you will witness God bringing into being that body of believers bought with the shed blood of His Son in which and through which He has chosen to do His work until the very end. It all begins with these words, in the fullness of the day of Pentecost, they were all together in one place.
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 Basic Biblical Beliefs - The Authority of Scripture [40:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

2 Peter 1:16-21 [+/-]2 Peter 1:16-21 [16]For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. [17]For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased," [18]we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. [19]And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, [20]knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. [21]For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (ESV)

The Sunday night studies are a closer look at the Word of God. Tonight’s study was on the Authoritative Nature of the Bible. Pastor Al stars looking a little deeper into the importance, and history of the Bible as we know it.

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Classes are taught Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. by Clint Wiggins

The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is His name. –Exodus 15:3 [+/-]Exodus 15:3 [3]The LORD is a man of war; the LORD is his name.

 

 Until Then... [43:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Matthew 16:13-20 [+/-]Matthew 16:13-20 [13]Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" [14]And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." [15]He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" [16]Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." [17]And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. [18]And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [19]I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." [20]Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. (ESV)

One of these days when we are least expecting it as we are going about our ordinary, daily activities; Jesus is going to come and carry His church home. He will purge and purify His church; He will perfect His beautiful body and present her to Himself as Paul puts it as a bride for her husband. She will be spotless. She will be blameless. She will be at last the beautiful body of Christ. Every truly born again and blood bought believer who has been a part of the flawed faithful upon the earth will be participants in this party.

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 The Difference [42:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Exodus 40:1-38 [+/-]Exodus 40 [40:1]The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [2]"On the first day of the first month you shall erect the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. [3]And you shall put in it the ark of the testimony, and you shall screen the ark with the veil. [4]And you shall bring in the table and arrange it, and you shall bring in the lampstand and set up its lamps. [5]And you shall put the golden altar for incense before the ark of the testimony, and set up the screen for the door of the tabernacle. [6]You shall set the altar of burnt offering before the door of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, [7]and place the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it. [8]And you shall set up the court all around, and hang up the screen for the gate of the court. [9]"Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and all that is in it, and consecrate it and all its furniture, so that it may become holy. [10]You shall also anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils, and consecrate the altar, so that the altar may become most holy. [11]You shall also anoint the basin and its stand, and consecrate it. [12]Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance of the tent of meeting and shall wash them with water [13]and put on Aaron the holy garments. And you shall anoint him and consecrate him, that he may serve me as priest. [14]You shall bring his sons also and put coats on them, [15]and anoint them, as you anointed their father, that they may serve me as priests. And their anointing shall admit them to a perpetual priesthood throughout their generations." [16]This Moses did; according to all that the LORD commanded him, so he did. [17]In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected. [18]Moses erected the tabernacle. He laid its bases, and set up its frames, and put in its poles, and raised up its pillars. [19]And he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering of the tent over it, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [20]He took the testimony and put it into the ark, and put the poles on the ark and set the mercy seat above on the ark. [21]And he brought the ark into the tabernacle and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [22]He put the table in the tent of meeting, on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil, [23]and arranged the bread on it before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [24]He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle, [25]and set up the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [26]He put the golden altar in the tent of meeting before the veil, [27]and burned fragrant incense on it, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [28]He put in place the screen for the door of the tabernacle. [29]And he set the altar of burnt offering at the entrance of the tabernacle of the tent of meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, as the LORD had commanded Moses. [30]He set the basin between the tent of meeting and the altar, and put water in it for washing, [31]with which Moses and Aaron and his sons washed their hands and their feet. [32]When they went into the tent of meeting, and when they approached the altar, they washed, as the LORD commanded Moses. [33]And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. [34]Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. [35]And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. [36]Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. [37]But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out till the day that it was taken up. [38]For the cloud of the LORD was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys. (ESV)

There is a difference, you know. There is a difference in churches. There is a difference among those who profess to be Christians. And I am not talking here about the differences that are due to the distinctive of certain denominations or traditions of the church. There are differences in worship styles. There are differences in polity. There are differences in the way places of worship and study are constructed. I am not talking about these kinds of differences which are often the result of the greatness of our God and the limited understandings of those who seek to worship Him. I am talking about the difference that is found in persons who profess to know Jesus and churches that profess to belong to Him but when it comes to the experience of His grace and the expression of that grace with a passion to know Him, to love Him, to serve Him and to honor Him; there is a difference. And that difference cannot be explained by personality profile, generational peculiarities, or cultural circumstance. That difference is the defining difference between people who profess to know Him and those who really do and churches that are really is and those that are just pretending to be. And that difference is set before us in the final chapter of the Book of Exodus.

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