Amazing Grace Community Church

The Shepherd and the Sheep

This is a unique and beneficial relationship we have with Jesus, our Shepherd.  Listen in as we use David's profound psalm to explore this.

Scriptures:  Psalm 23; Hebrews 13:20,21;  Mark 6:34;  Ephesians 3:20; John 10:1-18; Psalm 27:1-6

Preacher: Bob Haggerty

Resurrection

JESUS was raised on the third day.  And so were many of the saints who were dead in their graves!  These dead were raised and they didn’t loiter around their grave wondering what just happened to them… no, they went into town! to be seen. that there might be undeniable evidence of their own resurrection first, and through it of their Lord's.  Matthew 27:51-53

The resurrection of these sleeping saints was not like those raised from the dead by Jesus or the Apostles… they were mere temporary recallings of the departed spirit to the mortal body which would later perish.

Those resurrected saints did not die again.  They have been resurrected to life eternal.  Just as Jesus had said.   They would have ascended to heaven with Jesus. (Eph 4:8)  They were raised from the dead.  They could not die again and if they had not ascended, they’d still be here!  yet they aren’t.

Listen in to find out how this pertains to you.  Hopefully you will find answers to the many loose ends you have of this topic.

Scriptures:  Daniel 12:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14;  Matthew 24:31; 27:51-53;  1 Corinthians 15:35-53.   
Supporting Scriptures:  Eph 4:8;  Lk 16:19; 23:43;  Re 1:5;  Col 1:18;  1Co 15:20,23;  Ac 26:23;  Rev 6:9, 19:6;  1 Jn 3:2;  Rev 20:5,6

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

The Wrath of God

We have to come to grips with this.  It is not like human anger.  There is a time future where it will be poured out and then no more. Wrath Is the final part of the world before the millennial kingdom.

The Bible is very clear that it will be poured out on the sons of disobedience, NOT disciples of Jesus.  The Bible is clear as to the specific reasons the wrath will be poured out.  Do you know what they are?  The Bible tells us not to be partners with them.

When we are saved, we are saved from His wrath.  Wrath is not for we humans to wield.  Listen in for the antidote to God's wrath.

Scriptures:  Habakkuk 3:2; Ephesians 5:3-7;  Colossians 3:5,6,8; Revelation 6:17; 14:10,19; 15:1; 16:1,19; 19:15 

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

Heaven is my Home > I'm here Recruiting

The apostles and disciples followed Jesus.  They ate together.  They worshipped and prayed together.  They recruited others to join.  When someone became a believer they wanted to be part of that group.  To go where they go, do what they do.

Social Media knows this about us.  Humans are part of groups; people with same interests.  The average American adult is active in 3.51 groups, and the average person spends 6.54 hours per week in group activities.

Who are you recruiting for?   Who or what do you talk about?  What does your group do/talk?

Are we  the Influencer or Influenced? We’re both.  How much of your life is involved with Jesus?   The power of the world pulls many people out of church, away from Jesus.

Scriptures:  Acts 4:1-3, 13-24;  5:17-32

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Our Plans Are So Small

In Revelation 5, we see God on the throne holding a scroll with seven seals, we have God the Son as the lamb who was slain, and we have the 7 spirits of God which are a reference to the Holy Spirit in the perfection of His manifold ministry.  All 3 are present and working in concert; the Trinity.

What is the significance of the scroll? .. and why is Jesus the only one that can open it. .. oh, and why is John crying when he sees the scroll?

Why would this upset John?  This scroll holds the future plans of God.  It has to be opened. The future cannot continue until the scroll is opened.  

John did not know what was on this scroll.  It is the Divine Will.  It is the future of the church.  It is one of the biblical milestones impacting human history…  The opening of this scroll is something we have been waiting for 2000 yrs.  

Scriptures:  Revelation 1:1-8; 5;  Colossians 1:13,14

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

Doctrines of Demons

WHO HAS YOUR EAR AND YOUR HEART? Mankind has been searching for Truth since day one. We are either running to Jesus, or away from Jesus, or out in the weeds somewhere.   If we find Him, we have found Truth.  Meaning for life.  And life eternal.

The bible tells us in the last days there will be massive deception. This is the 'why' of this message.  A doctrine of demons opposes God’s doctrine.  It is destructive.  These doctrines develop spiritual disorder. 

We'll present (only) 10 Lies the devil tells believers.   We'll finish this message up with the bible verse that tells us how to successfully live during this period.

Scriptures: 1 John 4:1-6;  2 John vv.7-11;  1 Peter 4:7-11

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

 

The Trinity Explained

Ever try to explain the Trinity to anyone?  How’d it go?  Difficult usually.  You're not alone.  Our bible concordance doesn't index Trinity either.  As with many doctrines, understanding comes from the breadth of the Bible.  Today we brush over numerous scriptures which expose the Godhead.  We'll also give you the simple 3 point definition.

Why does proper belief in the Trinity matter?   It’s a core belief of being a Christian. Wrong belief guts out the core of who God is.  We should know whom we worship.   Wrong belief leads into false religion or cults.

Scriptures:  2 Peter 1:16-21;

The Father is God  (Deuteronomy 32:6; Malachi 1:10; Matthew 6:9, 10:32, 23:9; Galatians 4:6;  Ephesians 2:18, 4:4-6; 1 John 3:1)

Jesus Christ is God   (John 1:1,14; 14:10,11; Romans 9:5; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 1:8,9; 1 John 5:20). 

The Holy Spirit is God   (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Corinthians 3:16).

There is One God  (Genesis 1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; 1 Corinthians 8:4,6)

Can Appear Together   (Matthew 3:16-17)

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

The Path of the Gospel

Yes, faithful witness brings great results.. and opposition.  As the Acts of the Apostles grows and unfolds, the Gospel is sent out with Barnabus and Paul. From Antioch in modern day Syria to Antioch in modern day Turkey through the Island of Cyprus.  Many people wanted to hear it.  Because of the opposition raised along the way, God worked in miraculous ways.  This message finishes up with a five-point list on being a Faithful Witness.

Scripture:  Acts 13

Preacher:  Pastor Mark

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

What caused Peter to start sinking while he was walking on the water?  Does that same thing cause us to sink in the trials that come into our life?  Jesus wants to see our faith.  And when He does, amazing things can happen.  Where should we have our eyes focused in life?  Bob illuminates this passage with a powerful personal story.  Listen in...

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Preacher: Bob Haggerty

Get Ready for New Beginnings

Acts 11  — This is such a heart-warming story. Inspirational.  But it doesn’t seem to happen in this day and age.  Why not?   We (the church) aren’t living in Acts—We are living in Matt 24; 2 Tim 3; 1 Thess 4,5; 2 Thess 2;  2 Pe 3; Jude; Rev 3.

How bad are things now? Rise to the level of scripture?   Yes.  Then add in Israel!.

We are like the lifeboat as people are being swept away.  This time we are living in isn’t the beginning of the church age.  We are in the tail-end of the church age.  It’s now a rescue operation more than a birthing operation. 

Am I preaching defeat and hopelessness? 

No way.  More, DIRECTING OUR FOCUS

Scriptures:  Acts 11; Jude 1:17-23

Preacher:  Pastor Mark