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Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 15-26 - Ready for Pentecost?
by Carlton CoonWe do not see the Holy Ghost giving these men dictatorial authority. They served the church and the lost. These men did not dominate. -
It Takes So Little to Be Above Average—This Christmas
by Carlton CoonFor those who pastor or are in a church leadership role – Christmas is a time to make a memorable and influential ministry impact. Yes, Christmas is a time of “good tidings and joy to all people.” The beginning of the incarnation happened at Bethlehem.
At the same time, while your kids or grandkids are having a wonderful time, there are others who can benefit from a simple ministering word from their shepherd. Let me give you four suggestions.
- bible
- Charismatic movement
- Christian Devotion
- church behavior
- Coronavirus
- Covid 19
- Depression
- discipleship
- distancing depression
- feeding
- good church
- healing
- life lessons
- lonely
- Overcoming despair
- pandemic
- pandemic depression
- pastor
- pastoral resources
- pastors
- prayer
- pursuing God
- social distancing
- spiritual
- value
- weariness
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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 - One Accord -- Ten Times in the Book of Acts
by Carlton CoonIt is not enough for Christians to have faith in the Lord; they must also have faith in one another. -
Book of Acts, Chapter 1, Verses 12-14 - The First Deed
by Carlton CoonThey continued daily in prayer and supplication. The use of two words which speak of much the same activity adds weight to what those in the upper room were doing. -
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 12-14 - Return to Jerusalem
by Carlton CoonThe apostles carried out Jesus’ instructions. They did not scatter, but went at once to the upper room where they abode. It seems this was a temporary residence that had been used when Jesus and His closest followers were in Jerusalem. -
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 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 - Wilt Thou Restore the Kingdom?
by Carlton CoonImagine them thinking and talking among themselves, ”You know that resurrection was a pretty neat trick, but I wonder when He is going to take care of the ‘main’ thing, the business of restoring the kingdom to Israel?”
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