God Promises Power
Acts 3:1-10
1One day peter and john were going up to the temple at the time of prayer- at three in the afternoon.2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.3When he saw peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man's feet and ankles became strong.8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9When all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10They recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Intro- Have you ever had a problem so big that no matter what you do ,nothing seems to help? No amount of thinking can find a solution? You have had your problem so long you are at the point of giving up all hope of a solution?? Today’s story is of such a man. Unable to walk from birth. amily has given up all hope of a meaningful life. Carried every day like a big heavy bag or rice to the temple to beg......Do any of you have such a problem?? I do....and I don't have any answers...except one.
There Seems to be a Climate for God's Power to work.
1.Get a God centered life& in tune with the Holy Spirit.
vs.1 Going up to the temple at the time of prayer.
Question: Is Jesus the Lord of my life, today? Am I tuned to God or tuned to self?
2.Be available to the Holy Spirit and lean on God's strength and not your own strength.
vs.6a Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you, In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk."
*From despair comes help.
Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Question: Am I open to the Holy Spirit's guidance or to full of your own ideas & plans
3.Speak the God given word in Jesus Name.
vs.6b 'In the name of Jesus Christ, walk'
Story-My problem with mom's pain on Sunday
4.Be willing to step out in faith...even if it makes you look foolish
vs.7 Taking him by the right hand he helped him up.
5.When God gives a miracle, people should be amazed at God not you!
anything God has done is by grace.
Vs.8b "then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God."
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