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Depression and the Need for a Light at the End of the Tunnel
by Carlton CoonDepression and the Need for a Light at the End of the Tunnel
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Depression has been called the mental and emotional common cold. Depression is common. However, many people remain unaware. They also remain unaware that depression affects people from the most successful – to the unknown.
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Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 15-16 - Pray On!
by Carlton CoonIn the days after Jesus ascension and here in deciding on someone to take Judas’ place, they instinctively turned to God in prayer -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 15-26 - Judas
by Carlton CoonSomewhere along the way, Satan began to work on Judas, as he had tempted Jesus and desired Peter “that he might sift you as wheat.” (Luke 22:31b). Judas allowed himself to be enticed away. He “fell.” -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 15-26 - The Church's First Business Meeting
by Carlton CoonPeter and apparently his peers felt it was important to have twelve ordained workers. This was about staffing the mission. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - People in the Upper Room
by Carlton CoonThe eleven had received direct instruction. They were to “wait and then go.” In obedience they came to this place to “wait.” Their waiting was not sitting quietly and folding their hands. Instead they took spiritual action. They prayed. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 9-11 - Cloud of Witnesses
by Carlton CoonHe departed visibly. He shall return visibly. He went to heaven; He will return from heaven. He went away bodily; He shall return bodily. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 9-11 - Jesus' Ascension
by Carlton CoonThe disciples already had His promise of a SPIRITUAL return to be IN them, but this was different. The angels speak of another PHYSICAL return of the Lord. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 6-8 - Pentecostal Power
by Carlton CoonOrdinary people were able to do extraordinary things because the Spirit of God was at work in their lives. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 6-8 - Missionary Intent
by Carlton CoonThat the residents of Samaria hear the gospel was more important to Jesus than the restoration of the kingdom to Israel would have been beyond the disciples’ imagination. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 6-8 - Are You in the Same Business God is in?
by Carlton CoonThe light that shines the farthest shines the brightest at home. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 3-5
by Carlton CoonWhere else does Acts or the gospels speak of the promise of the Father? -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 1-2 (continued)
by Carlton CoonWith Jesus there was action and doctrine. A bird must have two wings in order to fly. The church must also have the two wings of “action” and “instruction.” Seek balance – “to do and teach.” Both are necessary. To be over-balanced toward one or the other leaves the church weak.
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