Randy McCarthy read from Mark 13:24-37 emphasizing we must Watch and Wait for the return of Jesus Christ. He then used the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29 as an example of how we should do this.
Laying On Of Hands (Acts 6+7)
Mark Hasenmyer began by giving an overview of Acts chapters 6-8. From chapter 6, he discussed the calling of the first 7 deacons, which included Stephen who is later called to preach. He then spoke about ordination and the significance of “Laying on of Hands”
Referenced Scriptures: 2Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 13
Note: There was a recording gap around the 22 minute mark.
Refuge in Jesus Christ
Randy McCarthy spoke about the refuge we have in Jesus Christ. He began by reading 3 related accounts of the return of Jesus Christ. He emphasized that his second coming is a time to be rejoiced and not feared and that we need to Watch and Pray. He then read from Joshua about Rahab and the fall of Jericho.
Referenced Scriptures: {Mark 13:24-37, Matthew 24:??-44, Luke 21:25-36}, Joshua chapter 2 (Promise to Rahab), Revelation 21
Acts 8: Philip in Samaria
Mark Hasenmyer continued speaking about the elements of the New Testament Church. This week he gave an introduction to Acts chapter 8 with focus on Philip in Samaria.
Seeking God / Baptism & Repentance
Allen Daniels began by using the theme “How do we Seek God?” and he also spoke on Repentance and Baptism.
Mark Hasenmyer gave closing comments on Baptism and spoke briefly on Acts chapter 2 and “using the Bible as a field guide for the New Testament Church”
Acts 2:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
The Glory of God
Randy McCarthy spoke about The Glory of God
Referenced Scriptures: John 17:1-5, Daniel chapter 9 (Daniel’s Prayer for his people), Ephesians 3:14-21
Acts: A Book of Transition
Mark Hasenmyer introduced services by reading from Psalm 27. He then returned to speaking about the elements of the New Testament Church. This week he emphasized that the Bible provides a field guide to the trials of life and that the Book of Acts is a book of transition
Referenced Scriptures: 2-Timothy chapter 3 , Matthew 28: [The Ministry, The Church, The Word], Acts Chapter 2 [Pentecost]
Prayers from Desperate People
Randy McCarthy spoke about Prayers from Desperate People.
He gave an example from Genesis chapter 32 about Jacob praying to God about his fear of Esau.