Bishop Robbie & Wanda Pugh
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SERMON NOTES
Sunday Sermon Notes
SUNDAY MARCH 1, 2026 AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE CHAMPION Genesis 32:24-30 24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 25 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. 27 And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. 28 And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. 29 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there. 30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. 1. The Real Enemy Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. If you can change the way you think, God can transform how you live! Psalms 73:17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. 2. When You Can No Longer Fight, Hold On Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) There's something worth holding onto! Isaiah 41:13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end; The If Condition - 3. Be Blessed Where You Are The place of special trial and testing - The place of intense pleading to God - The place of seeing the face of God - The place of conscious weakness -
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BIBLE STUDY NOTES
STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS ACTS 1 1. Reference to former writings (1) The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. b. The last work of Jesus before His ascension to heaven (2-3) Until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 2. The ascension of Jesus. a. Jesus' final instructions to the disciples (4-5) And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, which, He said, you have heard from Me; for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now. b. The disciples ask Jesus a final question before His ascension (6) Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? c. Jesus' final teaching and final promise before His ascension (7-8) And He said to them, It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. d. Jesus ascends into heaven (9-11) Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven. 3.Matthias is appointed to replace Judas. a. The followers of Jesus return to Jerusalem (12-14) Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the sone of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. b. Peter suggests selecting a replacement for Judas (15-20) And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry. (Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.) For it is written in the book of Psalms: 'Let his dwelling place be desolate, And let no one live in it'; and, 'Let another take his office.' c. Qualifications are stated and two men are nominated (21-23) Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection. And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. d. The disciples pray and cast lots to select a replacement for Judas (24-26) And they prayed and said, You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
PROMISE KEPT ACTS 2 1. The initial experience of the filling of the Holy Spirit a. The disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit (1-4a) And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost. b. The phenomenon of speaking in tongues (4b-13) And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 7 And they were all amazed and marveled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galileans? 8 And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, 10 Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, 11 Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God. 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. 2. Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost a. Peter begins his sermon (14-15) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. b. Quoting Joel 2, Peter explains the strange events at Pentecost (16-21) But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: 19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come: 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. c. Peter introduces the focus of the sermon: The resurrected Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth (22-24) Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did be him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. d. Quoting Psalm 16, Peter explains the resurrected Jesus ( 25-33) For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. e. Quoting Psalm 110, Peter explains the Divine Messiah (34-36) For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. 3. The response to Peter's preaching. a. The respond with a question: What shall we do? (37) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? b. Peter invites the multitude to come to Jesus (38-40) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. c. The response to Peter's sermon (41) Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 4. The life of these first believers. a. The foundation of their Christian life (42) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. b. The presence of the power of God (43) And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. c. Their close hearts and sharing in the common life of Jesus (44-45) And all that believed were together, and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. d. The Christian family lived together and grew (46-47) And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
DOCTRINAL COMMITMENTS Repentance - Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19 Justification - Romans 5:1; Titus 3:7 Regeneration - Titus 3:5 New Birth - John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:9 Sanctification - subsequent to justification - Romans 5:2; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:12 Holiness - Luke 1:75; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; Hebrews 12:14 Water Baptism - Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9; John 3:22, 23; Acts 8:36, 38 Baptism with the Holy Ghost - subsequent to cleansing - the enduement of power for service - Matthew 3:11; Luke 24:49, 53; Acts 1:4-8 The speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance as the initial evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost - John 15:26; Acts 2:4; 10:44-46; 19:1-7 The Church - Exodus 19:5,6; Psalm 22:22; Matthew 16:13-19; 28:19, 20; Acts 1:8; 2:42-47; 7:38; 20:28; Romans 8:14-17; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 17; 12:12-31; 2 Corinthians 6:6-18; Ephesians 2:19-22; 3:9, 21; Philippians 3:10; Hebrews 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 1:6, 7; Revelation 21:2, 9; 22:17 Spiritual Gifts - 1 Corinthians 12:1, 7, 10, 28, 31; 1 Corinthians 14:1 Signs following believers - Mark 16:17-20; Romans 15:18, 19; Hebrews 2:4 Fruit of the Spirit - Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22, 23; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:1 Divine healing provided for all in the Atonement - Psalm 103:3; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:17; James 5:14-16; 1 Peter 2:24 The Lord's Supper - Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Washing the saints' feet - John 13:4-17; 1 Timothy 5:9,10 Tithing and giving - Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11:42; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; Hebrews 7:1-21 Restitution where possible - Matthew 3:8; Luke 19:8,9 Premillennial second coming of Jesus. First to resurrect the dead saints and to catch away the living saints to Him in the air - 1 Corinthians 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1 Second, to reign on the earth a thousand years - Zechariah 14:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 14,15; Revelation 5:10; 19:11-21; 20:4-6 Resurrection - John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 20:5,6 Eternal life for the righteous - Matthew 25:46; Luke 18:30; John 10:28; Romans 6:22; 1 John 5:11-13 Eternal punishment for the wicked - No liberation not annihilation - Matthew 25:41-46; Mark 3:29; 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9; Revelation 20:10-15; 21:8