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God wants bold soldiers for His army Lesson Scripture: Acts 4: 1-4, 23-31 Lesson Aims: to understand the events that led lo the believers prayer, to recognize that adversity reveals our true character, and to depend on the Holy Spirit to do His will. Background: Once the lame man is healed, word spread in the Temple like wildfire! At Solomon's Colonnade (porch), a crowd gathers to hear an account of what happened. Peter delivered his second sermon, revealing the elements of preaching. Most of them knew something about Jesus. Peter informed them that they are the ones who rejected Jesus, which led to His Crucifixion and ultimately His Resurrection. He connected those events with the prophecies in the Scripture. Because of His Resurrection, He is God"s Messiah! All who believe on Him will be saved and given power by the Holy Spirit. The apostle's powerful preaching alarmed the Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin, composed of 70 men, was the highest court and governing authority for the Jews. Rome granted them local control as long as they were no threat to her. The 70 men are divided into three groups: the elders (tribal or family heads), the scribes (experts in the oral and written Law), and the priests (rulers). A second divi sion was based on interpretation of the Law. Made up of wealthy landown Mildred Peppers Sunday School Lesson ers (aristocrats), the Sadducees were the chief priests. They believe in the Pentateuch, the first five books only. Those books are also referred to as the Torah. They deny the existence of angels, demons and a bodily resurrection. Their opponents, the Phar isees, were the conservative nationalist leaders who believe that they can keep the Law per fectly. Supematuralists, they also believe the opposite of the Sad ducees. Most of the Jews respect cd them highly as model keeper, of God's standards. They tended to be more vocal against Jesus than the Sadducecs. However, when threatened with a common foe. unity is the order of the day. The Sanhedrin enjoyed auton omy and was not about to allow anyone (Jesus) and His followers to jeopardize that status. The San hedrin monitored His followers very closely. Peter's initial sermon was apparently in the marketplace. His second one. however, was in the Temple, where Jews and Chris tians meet. Too many people are listening to thf apostles. Some thing must be done! Lesson: As Peter continues to preach, the Temple guards arrest him and John. The Sadducees feel threatened as more men turn to Jesus for salvation. Once again a quick trial is held. Boldly, they respond to the questions from the Sanhedrin. Caught in an uncom fortable position, they tell Peter and John not to preach in the name of Jesus anymore. The apostles openly announce thai they will do what is right in the sight of God. They really can't punish them because they are unsure what the people will do. Upon their release from jail, the apostles return to their people and report everything that has happened since the day before. The community of faith then turns to the only One who is able to han dle this situation. They pray from their hearts. "Sovereign Lord" implies that He is over all of cre ation, including the kings and rulers of the earth. Herod and Pilate met with the Gentiles and people of Israel to conspire against Jesus. Have you ever heard people say, "They meant it for bad. but God made it good?" Such is the case here. The leaders conspire to get rid of the rebel. Yet His horrible death and Resurrection bring salvation to all who believe. Their petition is for God to recognize that threats fac ing the apostles and to continue to heal in the name of Jesus. The Holy Spirit comes by .once again and things are stirred up, not just for the apostles but the entire assembly. Application: Christians today need that same boldness of yester year. Boldness brings certain con sequences with it. There will be threats, lies, imprisonment, and, very possibly death. We are to be bold anyway! Wasn't Jesus bold on our behalf as beggars? Facing a powerful foe, the community of faith prays. Why? They know beyond a shadow of a doubt, prayer changes things! Don't depend on your power and don't rely on your knowledge. Both will fail you. To stand boldly for Him, ask the Lord to give you power and boldness to stand for Him no matter what. A witness for Him is needed from the White House to the "po"' house, from the mountaintop to the lowest val ley, and from the peaceful shores to the war-tom nations. We must stand when we're scared and threatened. God wants bold sol diers for His army. Our boldness comes only from the Lord! Rely on Him alone. Amen. Greensboro church starts new season SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE It's a Season of New Beginnings at Saint James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro as it prepares for powerful days of preaching at hall Revival 2005 and its new pastor's installa tion. The revival is being planned for Sept. 25-28. The pas tor's installation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. The featured preachers are the Rev. Dr. Diane Givens Moffett, the dynamic pasior 01 aaim james rresoy terian Church, and the Rev. Robert N. Burkins Sr., senior pastor of Elmwood United Presbyterian Church in East Orange, N J. Moffett, an Oakland, Calif., native, is the author of "Beyond Greens and Corn bread: Reflections of African American Christian Identity," published by Judson Press (January 2002). Moffett's ser mon "Giving Birth" is fea tured in Outstanding Black Sermons, published by Judson Moffett Press (June 2001); and her sermon "Mustard Seed Faith" was recently published in "Those Preachin' Women, Volume 4," Judson Press (June 2004). Burkins is the pastor of one of the largest African- American Presbyterian churches in the nation. Known for his inspirational messages and powerful preach ing style, he is a highly sought after preacher who delivers life-trans forming messages in pulpits throughout North America. The spirited worship will commence with two Sunday services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Three additional sermons and inspiring music will be experienced at 7 p.m. on Mon day, Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information about the church's revival, contact the church at 820 Ross Ave., Greensboro, or call (336) 273-6658. Conference from page B6 coordinator, director and teacher of pro-family ministry, assistant director of altar counselor min istry, member of the counselors ministry, pastoral escort ministry and director of prayer ministry. For several years she led the con gregation in a weekly hourlong prayer meeting as well as month ly and quarterly special seasons of prayer. She was also the coordinator, training instructor and head prayers session leader for the National Church and the Annual International Conference. She has ministered in prayer confer ences, women's conferences, Bible studies, crusades, semi nars, workshops and worship services in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Penn sylvania and New Mexico. In 1995 she was the Winston-Salem city coordinator for "March for Jesus." She has also taught prayer in Bible schools in Nige ria and Ghana. Africa, and has ministered several times at the women's conferences at the Billy Graham Center, Asheville. She is currently a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Bap tist Church in Winston-Salem. Under the pastorate of the late Dr. Stephen Thornton, she taught a 12- week school of prayer, coordinated the development of the prayer chapel, and ministered chapel hour every week, a min istry that was started by Thorn ton. Williams is an 1 969 graduate of Atkins High School. She earned an A.A.S. in business administration and accounting from Forsyth Technical College and a degree in business admin istration and management from Winston-Salem State University. She completed real estate sales and brokerage courses at Dan Mohr Real Estate Institute, and formerly owned Marganatha Properties Real Estate Co. She is a licensed broker and certified real estate instructor. She has been married to James for 33 years. They have t\ffo children, James of Los Angeles, Calif., and Christie of Atlanta, Ga. Faye C. .Carter is president of the deaconess ministry. To pre register and for further forma tion, contact Bemese Sullivan Cason at (336) 767-6155, Diane Hightower at (336) 993-6797, or Sheila Astrop at (336) 775-6705. The preregistration deadline is Sept. 28. Dr. Seth Lartey The Pastor, Officers and Members of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church 630 North Patterson Avenue Winston-Salem, NC Cordially Invite the Faith Community to the Installation of Church Officers and Dedication of Clubs, Boards and Ministries and the Families of the Church on Sunday * September 25, 2005 * 5:00 pm Special Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael S. Bell St. John A.M.E. Zion Church Wilson, North Carolina . Come Lift the Name of Jesus With Us In Music, Dance, the Word and Fellowship Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey, Pastor Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church For more information call 724-9411 Dr. Michael Bell "Praise Assembly Christian Center, Inc." 2252 Queen Street, Winston-Salem, NjC. 27103 (336) 723-1020 Fax (336) 217-8088 www.pacdnc.orK Sunday Morning Worship - 10:30 AM. Diesday Prayer Service - 6:30 P-Vl. Wednesday Bible Study - Noon & 7:30 PA!. Dr. & Mn. johnny l. York Dr. York can be heard each Saturday morning at 9:30 ajn. on "The Light" 1340AM Sunday September 18, 2005, 5:00 P?M. Special Guest Dr. John Cherry. Temple Hills, Maryland "A Ministry When Jesus Is Lord" STEADFAST LIFE CHANGING MINISTRIES, INC. "Where Broken Lives Are Made Whole." PxtorAkline Ingram Jr. lad frst Lady Sindri D. Ingram Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 2651 Belews Creek Rd. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 Phone 336-723-4104 Email SteadfaslM@aol.com 540 Granville Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5472 Winston-Salem, NC 27113-5472 E-mail: benfaith@earthlink.net or E-mail: BILGUL7@cs.com Service Times 10:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship 5:00 PM Sunday Evening Worship 7:00 PM Tuesday - Faith Lessons 7:00 PM Friday - Healing & Deliverance Now Faith Ministries, Inc. ApHtkBrafcLNdni Pastor - Vmdctta Guile) "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) The Chronicle's Church Directory Pastor Melvin "Rip" Wilkins Sr. & 1st Lady Wilkins New World Cappadocia Outreach Center P.O. Box 4543 Winston-Salem, NC 271X5 (336) 744-7924 Sunday 11:30 AM Morning Worship Sunday 5:00 PM Evening Worship Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study Monday 7:00 PM School of Leaders Saturday Outreach TBA Chris^athedral Church of Deliverance 1 Bishop Freddie B. Marshall, ThD Senior Pastor and Founder 240 N. Dunleith Avenue. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.724.1700 (Phone) 336.703. 1334 (F?%> www.christtBtlKdral.us Worship With Us f> A !*?> SUNDAY 8:30 am Early Morning Worship 10:00 am Christian Education 11:00 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Sunday Night Live ( 1 st & 3rd) WtiWESUAY 12:00 noon Hour of Deliverance 5:45 pm Fellowship Dinner 7:00 pm Bible Study Turn- to our Radio Rrtntck ast "Power In The Word" Every Sunday <9 fc3? am WPOL 1340AM ?The Ufht" Women's Conference: September 21, 22, 23 7:00 P.M. Nightly "A thurch Thai Ministers To Your Destinji* Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. 1 Bishop RJ ..Wiw.Sr. DJ).; S.TD. ? Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m. | Morning Worship 1 1 :00 a.m. M.Y.P.U 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m.| 4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006 I United Progressive 13 apt i St d^urc^ I PASTOR LEWIS E. DEVLIN Home Tel: (336)767-7825 Office Tel: (336) 724-1266 Sunday School - 9:30 ajn. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 ajn. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 pjn. Thursday Grandparents Bible Study - 7:00 pjn. At E. 12th & Jackson Avenue ''?> 1 122 Quincv Caldwell Circle Winston-Salem. NC 27101 Pastor Lewis E. Devlin and 1st Lady Mary E. Devlin Piney Grove Church of Winston-Salem, Inc. Early Sunday Morning Worship Service 8:00 a.m. Join us for a Blessed Time in the Lord.' Piney Grove Baptist Church Dr. James F. Linville, Pastor 4715 Indiana Ave. ? Winston-Salem. NC 27106 ? (336) 767-4044 ? Early Morning Worship .8:00 a.m. ? Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ? Morning Worship II :00 a.m. . ? Evening Services 4:00 p.m. ? Bible Study Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement:"A Saving Station for Lost Souls and Enrichment Center for Christians" F.-mail: pgbc2005 (a bcllsouthjiet
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