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THE CHURCH…..WHAT ARE WE MEANT TO BE?
Luke 24:49 & Acts 2
If the church today, looked and behaved like the church in Acts, we would be bringing the good news about Jesus to the lost and weary world like never before.
Maybe we need to move out of our comfort zone, use your gifts, stand strong in the face of persecution, boldly practice church discipline, and be courageous for God.
What Jesus promised in the last verses of Luke’s gospel, He delivered in 2nd chapter of the Book of Acts. The text -And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49). “Power from on high.” On the day of Pentecost, the power of God entered the church through the permanent giving of the Holy Spirit. “Power from on high.” Where has the that power gone in today’s church?
Here what amazes me about Pentecost. Think about it. What did they do? They prayed for thirty days, then preached for thirty minutes, and three thousand people were added to the church immediately. God will always add to the church as he sees fit. We need to get prepared for a “New Season.”
I am praying God will continue to allow Norris Avenue be a bold, energetic, empowered, and evangelistic church in the Memphis Community.
Humbly Submitted……Rev. Dr. Rickey L. Dugger, Sr.
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- Sunday, January 7, 2018
- Sunday, April 1, 2018
- Sunday, April 15, 2018
- Sunday, April 29, 2018
- Sunday, May 13, 2018
Luke 24:49 & Acts 2
If the church today, looked and behaved like the church in Acts, we would be bringing the good news about Jesus to the lost and weary world like never before.
Maybe we need to move out of our comfort zone, use your gifts, stand strong in the face of persecution, boldly practice church discipline, and be courageous for God.
What Jesus promised in the last verses of Luke’s gospel, He delivered in 2nd chapter of the Book of Acts. The text -And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49). “Power from on high.” On the day of Pentecost, the power of God entered the church through the permanent giving of the Holy Spirit. “Power from on high.” Where has the that power gone in today’s church?
Here what amazes me about Pentecost. Think about it. What did they do? They prayed for thirty days, then preached for thirty minutes, and three thousand people were added to the church immediately. God will always add to the church as he sees fit. We need to get prepared for a “New Season.”
I am praying God will continue to allow Norris Avenue be a bold, energetic, empowered, and evangelistic church in the Memphis Community.
Humbly Submitted……Rev. Dr. Rickey L. Dugger, Sr.
PREVIOUS ENTRIES
- Sunday, January 7, 2018
- Sunday, April 1, 2018
- Sunday, April 15, 2018
- Sunday, April 29, 2018
- Sunday, May 13, 2018
