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Acts - The Ministry of Philip
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https://shoreschurch.churchcenter.com/givingThe Book of Acts is all about the introduction of the Holy Spirit and the enabling power of the Spirit in the lives of believers. We get to see firsthand how the early church was discipled and grew, as they followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
As we take time to study the book of Acts, we will see how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, both in the past and present) to accomplish the Great Commission, thereby forming and growing the Church.
Join us for a study through the book of Acts to see how the Spirit wants to use you, to continue growing the Church and fulfill the Great Commission!
As we take time to study the book of Acts, we will see how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, both in the past and present) to accomplish the Great Commission, thereby forming and growing the Church.
Join us for a study through the book of Acts to see how the Spirit wants to use you, to continue growing the Church and fulfill the Great Commission!
Acts 8:9-25 (ESV)
But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles[a] performed, he was amazed.
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall[b] of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”
Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them with his magic. But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Even Simon himself believed, and after being baptized he continued with Philip. And seeing signs and great miracles[a] performed, he was amazed.
Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for he had not yet fallen on any of them, but they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall[b] of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.”
Now when they had testified and spoken the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Simon Sought Power For Himself
Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (ESV)
There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you.
There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you.
The Apostles Bring Power from God
Simon’s True Heart Comes Out
Acts 8:26-40 (ESV)
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:
“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter
and like a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he opens not his mouth.
In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth.”
And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:
“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter
and like a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he opens not his mouth.
In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth.”
And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
General Notes
Great Commission
Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the End of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the End of the age.”
For those checking out The Shores Church and God today:
Pastor Scott and Annie trust that you feel welcomed here at The Shores Church/online. Our mission is to help people live a life anchored to Jesus...and that is a process. If you haven't made the decision to receive forgiveness for your sin, and confess Jesus as Lord of your life, today can be your day!(Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:13)
Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
"Getting saved" is the first step in anyone's faith journey...being anchored to Jesus. It is an inward belief that God is God and that He sent His Son for you to die on the cross, was buried in a tomb for three days, and was resurrected for you.
It's also an outward verbal confession of faith in this first step. Verbally confess that you are a sinner, receive Jesus' forgiveness, and declare that He is Lord of your life! It can look and sound as simple as something like this:
"Jesus, I believe that you are for me. I believe that you died on the cross, was buried for three days, and rose again for me. I confess that I am a sinner and today I receive your forgiveness. I declare that you are the Lord of my life! Thank you for loving me, in Jesus Name, Amen".
Whenever you make the decision to take this step, tell somebody and please let us here at The Shores know. Again, the life of faith is a process and we want to help and encourage in any way we can!
Pastor Scott and Annie trust that you feel welcomed here at The Shores Church/online. Our mission is to help people live a life anchored to Jesus...and that is a process. If you haven't made the decision to receive forgiveness for your sin, and confess Jesus as Lord of your life, today can be your day!(Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:13)
Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.
"Getting saved" is the first step in anyone's faith journey...being anchored to Jesus. It is an inward belief that God is God and that He sent His Son for you to die on the cross, was buried in a tomb for three days, and was resurrected for you.
It's also an outward verbal confession of faith in this first step. Verbally confess that you are a sinner, receive Jesus' forgiveness, and declare that He is Lord of your life! It can look and sound as simple as something like this:
"Jesus, I believe that you are for me. I believe that you died on the cross, was buried for three days, and rose again for me. I confess that I am a sinner and today I receive your forgiveness. I declare that you are the Lord of my life! Thank you for loving me, in Jesus Name, Amen".
Whenever you make the decision to take this step, tell somebody and please let us here at The Shores know. Again, the life of faith is a process and we want to help and encourage in any way we can!