"What Prevents Me"  

Acts 8:26-40

26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”

27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship,

28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet.

29 The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.

31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice. Who can speak of his descendants? For his life was taken from the earth.”

34 The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”

35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized? ”

38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.

39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing.

40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

"What's the Next Step?"  

1. Psalm 122 - I rejoiced with those...
2. John 3:3 - Jesus declared, I tell you the truth...
3. 2 Samuel 7:18 - King David went in and sat before the Lord...
4. Acts 9:18 - Immediately something like scales fell...
5. Mark 16:16 - Whoever believe and is baptized...
6. Luke 21:37 - Each day Jesus was teaching...
7. Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not give up meeting together...

"Salvation Has Come"  

John 1:1-2:2

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 4 We write this to make our[a] joy complete.

5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[b] sin.

8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

2 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

"The Joy of The Lord"  

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

(Nehemiah 8:10)

"Victory Choices"

1. Three men, three crosses, one hill.  Luke 23:32
2. One man cursed, one man prayed, one man promised. Luke 23:39-41
3. One died condemned, one died forgiven, one died innocent.  Luke 23:45
4. One died in sin, one died to sin, one died for sin.  Luke 23:45
5. One was held by death, one was released by death, one conquered death.  Luke 24:1-8
6. One lost life, one gained life, one was life.  John 5:24
7. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice and Praise God we have eternal life!  John3:16

"Victory Choices"

1. Three men, three crosses, one hill.  Luke 23:32
2. One man cursed, one man prayed, one man promised. Luke 23:39-41
3. One died condemned, one died forgiven, one died innocent.  Luke 23:45
4. One died in sin, one died to sin, one died for sin.  Luke 23:45
5. One was held by death, one was released by death, one conquered death.  Luke 24:1-8
6. One lost life, one gained life, one was life.  John 5:24
7. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice and Praise God we have eternal life!  John3:16

"Kingdom Victories"

Prophecy Fulfilled

Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, O daught of Zion!  Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!  Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvacation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new

2 Corinthians 4-18 - While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Palm Branches Signify Victory and Peace

"Kingdom Victories"

I AM A NEW CREATION!

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart.  Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do no look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

I AM A SAINT!

1 Corinthians 1:2-3 - To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I AM AN AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST!

2 Corinthians 5:20 - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we impore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1 - We then, we as workers together with Him also plead with you not receive the grace of God in vain.

"Kingdom Victories"

1. Colossians 1:10-13 - that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthed with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.  He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love
2. Colossians 2:10 - and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
3. Revelations 1:6 - and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

"Kingdom Victories"

• Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

                   Died with Christ

• Ephesians 2:6 - and raised us up together, and dmade us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus

                   Raised with Christ

• 1 Peter 1:5 - who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

                   Kept by Christ

The Greatest Commandment

• 1 John 4:12-16 - "Seeing God's Love"
• Do you love God? / Yes
• God abides in us, His love has perfected us because He has given us His spirit and sent His Son as savior.  Confess that Jesus is the son of God!

• Ephesians 4:1-16 - "A Call to Unity"
• Do you know God's will for your time here?
• The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to bring us together in oneness based on the shared belief in Christ.  His atoning death, His victorious resurrection, and in His reigning power.  The spirit overcomes our self-servicing and draws us together and creates the miracle of oneness.

• Matthew 6:33 - "A Closer Walk"
• Do you want a closer relationship?
• But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Who I Am in Christ 

First Thessalonians 5:23 states that we are spirit, soul and body.  Normally, we feed the body three meals a day.  The soul is educated and fed emotionally.  This exercise is designed to nourish the spirit, that part of us in which God dwells.  Study the following Scriptures together and individually to discover who you are in Christ.

• I am now God's child (1 John 3:2)
• I am born of the incorruptible seed of God's word (1 Peter 1:23)
• I am loved by Christ (Revelation 1:5)
• I am forgiven of all my sins (Ephesians 1:7)
• I am justified from all things (Acts 13:39)
• I am the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)
• I am free from all condemnation (Romans 8:1)
• I can forget the past (Philippians 3:13)
• I am a new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17)
• I am the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)
• I am redeemed from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13)
• I am accepted in Christ (Ephesians 1:6)
• I am reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:18)
• I am beloved to God (1 John 4:10)
• I am a saint (Romans 1:7)
• I am holy and without blame before Him (Ephesians 1:4)
• I am the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13)
• I am called of God (2 Timothy 1:9)
• I am brought near by the blood Christ (Ephesians 2:13)
• I am complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10)
• I am delivered from the power of darkness (Colossians 1:13)
• I am an ambassador for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20)
• I am the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13)
• I am the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
• I am dead to sin (Romans 6:2)
• I am alive to God (Romans 6:11)
• I am raised up with Christ and seated in heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6)
• I am a king and a priest to God (Revelation 1:6)
• I am loved with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3)
• I am fit to partake of His inheritance (Colossians 1:12)
• I am an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ (Romans 8:17)
• I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
• I am built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20)
• I am in Christ Jesus by God's act (1 Corinthians 1:30)
• I am kept by God's power (1 Peter 1:5)
• I am sealed with the promised Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)
• I have everlasting life (John 5:24)
• I am crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20)
• I am a partaker of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4)
• I have been given all things that pertain to life (2 Peter 1:3)
• I have been blessed with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
• I have peace with God (Romans 5:1)
• I proclaim God's praise (1 Peter 2:9)
• I can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
• I have all my needs met by God according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19)
• I shall do even greater works than Christ Jesus (John 14:12)
• I am being kept strong to the end (1 Corinthians 1:8)
• I am chosen (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
• I overcome the world (1 John 5:4)
• I have a guaranteed inheritance (Ephesians 1:14)
• I am a fellow citizen with the saints (Ephesians 2:19)
• I am free (John 8:36)
• I always triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14)
• I am in Jesus Christ's hands (John 10:18)
• I am holy, without blemish and free from accusation (Colossians 1:22)
• Christ in me is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27)

The Greatest Commandment

• Matthew 22:37 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart, Soul and Mind!
• Exodus 20:3 - You shall have no other gods before me!
• Deuteronomy 6:5 - You shall love the Lord your God with all of your Heart, Soul, Strength!
• Leviticus 19:18 - You shall love your neighbor as your Self!
• Matthew 22:40 - On these two Commandments Hang all the Law and Prophets!
• 1 Corinthians 13:3-13 - Love = Nothing or Everything?
• 1 John 4:12-16 - God's Love is perfected in us.

The Greatest Commandment

• Matthew 22:37 - You shall love the Lord your God with all your Heart, Soul and Mind!
• Exodus 20:3 - You shall have no other gods before me!
• Deuteronomy 6:5 - You shall love the Lord your God with all of your Heart, Soul, Strength!
• Leviticus 19:18 - You shall love your neighbor as your Self!
• Matthew 22:40 - On these two Commandments Hang all the Law and Prophets!
• 1 Corinthians 13:3-13 - Love = Nothing or Everything?
• 1 John 4:12-16 - God's Love is perfected in us.