Psalm 90 | Acts 9: Paul & Stephen

Allen Daniels read and commented on the 90th Psalm.


Mark Hasenmyer continued his series on the elements of the New Testament church and a tour through the book of Acts.  This week he began in Chapter 9 and said it marks a transition into worship that includes the Gentiles.  He listed many characteristics that the Apostle Paul required to navigate both the Jew and Gentile worlds  – but the greatest of these was Grace.  In closing, he spoke of the death of Stephen and his final vision (Acts 7).

Referenced Scriptures: Ephesians 2


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Psalm 2: The Sovereign Lord Who Breaks

Randy McCarthy read and commented from Psalm 2, as it describes Jesus as The Sovereign Lord Who Breaks

Referenced Scriptures: Acts 4, 2Samuel 5, Revelation 1


Psalm 2

Nicodemus, A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Allen Daniels spoke about Nicodemus, the Resurrection, and being Born Again.
He emphasized that Believeth = One who is presently believing 

John 3:16  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.


Nicodemus, A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Promises of Faithfulness

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.

Watch and Wait, Second Coming

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.


Laying On Of Hands, Acts 6+7

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


Return of Jesus Christ

John 3 | God’s Hand

Randy McCarthy read from John chapter 3 and spoke about John’s Last Testimony


Mark Wattenbarger spoke about God’s Hand.

John 3:35  The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

Referenced Scriptures: Psalms: 63,42,37, Isaiah chapter 43, John chapter 10


John 3, God's Hand

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.


Acts 8, Philip in Samaria

The Things Nicodemus Should Have Known

Randy McCarthy spoke about Being Born Again.


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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;


Seeking God