http://www.alcmtjuliet.com Weekly sermons from the Sunday service of Abundant Life Church in Mt Juliet, TN en Weekly sermons from the Sunday service of Abundant Life Church in Mt Juliet, TN Abundant Life Church no Abundant Life Church alcmtjuliet@comcast.net ℗ & © 2010 Abundant Life Church 720 The 21st chapter of Acts contains three basic messages. 1. The value and danger of personal prophetic words. 2. The value of and lesson of becoming all things to all men. 3. A reminder of our need for the fellowship and encouragement of the brethren as we march into the teeth of our assigned mission in the kingdom of our Lord. This message endeavors to illuminate all three of these lessons. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xxia-scene-i-ii-and-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xxia-scene-i-ii-and-iii.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:50:03 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit accommodating,personal_prophecy,fellowship 43:46 This study of Acts 20 deals with the gathering of the early church; the elements of their gathering and the consistency. Luke 10 serves as a model of our gathering today in the modern day church. Also discussed is the relationship between what Paul distinguishes as "sheep and shepherds." The role of leaders is identified and the requirements are illuminated. The message concludes with a brief look at Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This is adopting a posture of outflow first. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xx-scene-i-and-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xx-scene-i-and-ii.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:20:36 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit church_gathering,consistency,overseers,givers 42:41 In this teaching we examine the impact disciples make for the kingdom and differentiate between disciples and believers. We also take a look at our functioning in the name of Jesus as His authorized agents in the earth. And it finishes up with a brief look at how the early disciples responded to opposition and antagonism in the city of Ephesus. All this is under the heading "Self-Examining the Church." http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xix-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xix-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:16:05 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit disciples,name_of_jesus,fight_for_you 55:06 Sometimes overlooked in the missionary work of the Apostle Paul is the corporeity of the mission. The partnership of Aquila and Priscilla offers a picture of how we as believers come alongside one another in the work of the kingdom. And then we see how Aquila and Priscilla came alongside Apollos and helped him more correctly set his course. This message concludes with a look at the teachableness of Apollos; a trait all God's people should embrace. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xviii-scene-i-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xviii-scene-i-ii.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:18:36 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit teachableness,corporate,teamwork 45:19 While awaiting the arrival of Timothy and Silas, Paul roams about Athens and observes they are very religious, and yet very ungodly. He begins to dialog with them about one statue they have erected to The Unknown God. This lesson compares the values of ancient Athens to our current culture; observes how the apostle responds to that climate; and finally gleans some of the strategy Paul employed when engaging with this Athenian society. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xviib-scene-iii-and-iv http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xviib-scene-iii-and-iv.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:52:31 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit athens,idols,unknown_god,outreach 38:49 In this message we see the humanity of Jesus revealed and we identify those qualities and characteristics Jesus the man needed as He grew into an adult and beyond. This includes wisdom, favor, grace, and the thrust of this message concludes with a look at Jesus' consecration and how that translates to us. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/growing-up-as-jesus-did http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/growing-up-as-jesus-did.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:57:45 GMT Larry Grainger Christmas consecration,jesus,temple 36:50 While the world slept unaware, the greatest moment in human history occurred in a small and insignificant town called Bethlehem. Our Savior was born to unremarkable people in an unimportant region in a feeding trough. This night was silent to the world, but all of history would mark this night as the birth of Jesus Christ. This message relates how this silent night translates into a silent army of believers. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/silent-night-holy-night http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/silent-night-holy-night.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:20:36 GMT Larry Grainger Christmas christmas,bethlehem,jesus,silent_night 51:35 Someone has said "The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed." In this study, Kevin Brummett addresses three of the Jewish Festivals and their parallel application to the Christian faith as we experience it under the New Covenant. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-shadow-of-the-feasts http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/shadow-of-the-feasts.mp3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:28:49 GMT Kevin Brummett Guest Speaker feasts,jewish,calendar,new_testament 43:22 Could it be that we wade out into adventures for God with first preparing? That is not dissimilar to eating the Thanksgiving turkey before cooking it. This message deals with preparation as one discipline we exercise to equip us for the place of battle and service in the Kingdom of God. It concludes with a word of a prophetic nature dealing with choices. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/cook-the-turkey http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/cook-the-turkey.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:29:15 GMT Phil Eakes Guest Speaker preparation,warriors,armor,choosing 35:44 In Acts 17 we see Paul addressing two groups of people with the Scriptures; the Jews and Greeks at Thessalonica and those at Berea. Therefore this study deals almost exclusively with the value and importance of our adhering to the standard of Scripture and it identifies some of the value of the Scripture to those who are disciples of Christ. Find out what the exhale of God is in the Bible and what nautical term identifies God's intention for followers of Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xvii-scene-i-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xvii-scene-i-ii.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:48:07 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit bible,word_of_god,scriptures 38:07 Acts chapter 16 concludes with the account of Paul and Silas encountering the servant girl possessed by a spirit of fortune-telling (and some unscrupulous businessmen as well) and Paul speaking deliverance to her by the Spirit of God. This account is rich with lessons concerning God's Sovereignly ordering our steps, even when it may look like we have missed Him. We learn how we should respond in the midst of a crisis or time of adversity. And we are reminded of a simple grasp of a simple message. This sermon concludes with a brief look at the apostle Paul, not so meek and mild. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xvib-scene-iv-v-and-vi http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xvib-scene-iv-v-and-vi.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:02:22 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit providence,purpose,mission 48:23 This look at the first 15 verses of the 16th chapter of Acts brings us three basic emphases which are applicable to our lives in Christ. A look at the value of the Scriptures in ones life; an examination of following God's guidance using Paul, Silas, and Timothy as our examples; and the eternal truth of God working in human hearts to bring us to Himself. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xvia-scene-i-ii-and-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xvia-scene-i-ii-and-iii.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:54:11 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit sovereignty,scripture,guidance 48:04 In keeping with the series on The Acts of the Holy Spirit, this is a message and report from Michael Davenport with the Nashville Rescue Mission, which is a place of action. Michael shares some of his own testimony about how he came to work with the Mission; how the Mission ministers to the downcast, and he then introduces Monti Herring, a product of the Nashville Rescue Mission who shares his testimony and a song. You will truly be blessed by both of these gentlemen and the hope they share. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/nashville-rescue-mission http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/nashville-rescue-mission.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:30:51 GMT Michael Davenport Guest Speaker homeless,drugs,alchohol,rescue_mission 68:11 The characters of the Scriptures, except One, were far from perfect. The Book of Acts reveals in this chapter two conflicts among men of God who were used to further the kingdom and advance the gospel. This message examines these two conflicts; the role church leadership played in it and the efficiency of the Lord in each matter. Also covered is the theology of salvation in Jesus Christ alone. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xv-scene-i-ii-iii-a-tale-of-two-conflicts http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xv-scene-i-ii-iii-a-tale-of-two-conflicts.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:02:31 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit solo_christo,conflict,leadership 54:25 Continuing the ending theme of Acts 14, we take a look at the conditions of our present culture, and label it almost post-Christian. In the face of increasing antagonism and opposition to the presence and influence of the kingdom of God in our world, how do we respond? Are we living in what could be defined as the Great Tribulation and if so how do we survive? Some lessons from Nehemiah help us to prepare to endure a most difficult time in our history. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/a-call-to-arms http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/a-call-to-arms.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:20:27 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit post-christian,encouragement,tribulation 71:28 Highlighted from the 14th chapter of Acts are the courage to proclaim in the face of opposition; the importance of casting off those things which counter our being useful to the Master for His purpose; and the inevitability of trials and tribulations. The Father makes us the head and not the tail; he causes us to rise above, not to be "under" the circumstances. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xiv-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xiv-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:22:50 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit useless,tribulations,courage 49:36 Acts 13 contains three main points. God has established our lines or boundaries and they are pleasant and good. Also, Satan always offers a counterfeit of God's power, due to the fact the kingdom of darkness is a slice out of the kingdom of Heaven. Lastly, the inclusion of the unincluded is part of our mandate as kingdom subjects and servants of the King, Jesus the Christ. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xiii-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xiii-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:01:38 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit lines,boundaries,sorcery,mediums,gentiles,outcasts 42:18 To play off a quote of Mark Twain, the report of the death of signs and wonders has been greatly exaggerated. We are natural beings living in a natural world with a supernatural mission. That mission is to reach into the world of darkness and by the power of the Lord Almighty bring out those lost souls and make disciples of Jesus Christ of them. How can this be accomplished without the help of a supernatural God? This is a balanced, truthful message about operating in a realm in which God shows his power and might on our and others behalf. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/being-naturally-supernatural http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/being-naturally-supernatural.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:02:01 GMT Jim Newsom Guest Speaker miracles,signs,wonders,supernatural 57:31 In a day when many in leadership and power demonstrate disregard and opposition to the followers of Jesus Christ, how shall we respond? Should we become gripped with fear and hibernate? Is God asleep and distant? This message answers these questions and addresses the value of our praying for one another. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-xii-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-xii-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:30:19 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit opposition,prayer,liberty 45:57 Self-preseveration and self-focus are the anti-thesis to a walk of humility and obedience to the Lord Jesus in His kingdom. The more we move away from self, the closer we get to the elevated plane God intends for us to live. This message lists the dangers and pitfalls to watch for and avoid. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-danger-of-introspection http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-danger-of-introspection.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:38:05 GMT Adam Grainger Guest Speaker introspection,self-centeredness,self-promotion,self-preservation 50:41 It was time for God to take His revival to the next level and bring the gospel to the Gentiles. First He needed to make some adjustments in Peter so He could be used in the process. Peter's visit to the House of Cornelius is the focus of this message and the lessons learned that are applicable to the church today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-x-and-xi-scene-i-ii-iii-iv http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-x-and-xi-scene-i-ii-iii-iv.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:41:04 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit revival,providence,change 46:35 Understanding the basic elements of conversion is a must when engaging with a generation of people who desperately need an encounter with Jesus Christ. An examination of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus is a valuable exercise in this quest. Along with the Valiant Ananias and the miracle working Peter, this is a look at this drama played out in history almost 2000 years ago. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-ix-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-ix-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:20:17 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit conversion;_sovereignty,providence 42:17 Acts chapter 8 begins to bring into focus the heart of the matter which the Father was after with the outpouring of His Holy Spirit and the developing of community in the early church. The scattering of the church precipitated a vast spreading of the good news of the Lord Jesus. As the work of God is not done by groups, but rather by individuals, we see Philip's response to the move of God and how we can follow his example. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-viii-scene-i-ii-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-viii-scene-i-ii-iii.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:10:40 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit word_of_god,scattering,providence,divine_appointment 46:10 God is calling all of us to go beyond where we have been and where we are. The time is now for us to allow Him to stretch is in such a way that we enter into the unknown territory we may have feared and yet God's ultimate intention is to use us in that place. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/enlarging-your-borders http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/enlarging-your-borders.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:50:13 GMT Ronald Gray Guest Speaker enlarge,mission,expand 52:37 In this audio, the congregation of Abundant Life Church are given the opportunity to share what the Lord is showing them concerning imminent revival and awakening. "Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation." 1 Corinthians 14:26 http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/congregational-sharing-concerning-revival http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/congretational-sharing-concerning-revival.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:08:02 GMT Rob Shearer The Acts of the Holy Spirit revival,prayer,awakening,preparation 68:24 The move of God brings more than manifestations of the supernatural. It brings along with it some practical issues, like who is going to feed the numerous widows who have been birthed into the church? How shall complaints be handled without causing disharmony in the body? This message addresses these issues as well as takes a look at Stephen a man of faith and the first martyr of the early church. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-vi-and-vii-scene-i-ii-and-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-vi-and-vii-scene-i-ii-and-iii.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:46:01 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit martyr,serving,deacons,stephen 56:31 This message deals with the climate of community shortly after the outpouring of God's Holy Spirit and the culminating sobering case of Ananias and Sapphira; a story with far more questions than answers. Follow along as we journey through this historical drama written for our example. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-v-scene-i-ii-iii-and-iv http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-v-scene-i-ii-iii-and-iv.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:34:06 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit community,worship,severity,commitment 37:44 The healing of the lame man through Peter and John upset the apple cart of the priests and elders of the Jewish community. While they could not deny the miracle, they still sought to smother the news of the healing and to intimidate Peter and John from further preaching in the name of Jesus. What would we do if faced with similar circumstances? Are we all that far away from being challenged for our faith in like manner? God has established a haven of refuge for us to run into as demonstrated by Peter and John when they were released from custody. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-iv-scene-i-ii-and-iii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-iv-scene-i-ii-and-iii.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:50:43 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit persecution,salvation,name_of_jesus 44:20 Acts chapter 3 records the healing of the lame man at the gate called Beautiful. Within an environment of prayer, Peter and John visit the temple to pray and encounter a man begging for alms. Disregarding what they did not have, they offered him what they did have; the Name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. Executing their power of attorney by Jesus' Name, they extended the kingdom of God to this man and he was healed. How did we relate this story to our world? How shall we respond to a Sovereign move of God? This message visits these questions and several others. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-iii-scene-i-and-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-iii-scene-i--ii.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:07:13 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit growth,persecution,name_of_jesus,healings,miracles 42:01 After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, we see Peter imparting the essence of the Lord Jesus through his sermon on the Day of Pentecost. No one before had ever paid much attention to what Peter had to say, but this day it was different. Because of God's anointing power, 3000 people responded to Peter's call; the kingdom of God grew and the church began. Thus resulted community in its purest form. This message deals with the impartation, addition, and community contained in this passage. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-ii-scene-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-ii-scene-ii.mp3 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:22:40 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit community,evangelism,salvation,impartation 36:07 In God's Sovereign design and order, His Spirit would be poured out, fulfilling the prophecy of Joel, on the Day of Pentecost. Pentecost celebrated the first fruits of new grain and the Lord certainly had something new and special for His servants and the church that day. What happened that day to so change this group of disciples into a powerhouse company for the Kingdom of God. This is that of which Jesus spoke when He said, "Not many days from now you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Pentecost continues today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-ii-scene-i http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-ii-scene-i.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:22:32 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit pentecost,holy_spirit,power,tongues 36:20 When is 12 more important than 11? Why is 12 more important than 11? In Acts we see Peter addressing the abdication of Judas as one of the twelve apostles and the need to see the Scripture fulfilled in selecting another to replace Judas. This message addresses how obedience to God and the ordering of our lives and businesses can align us with the Father and usher in the outpouring of His Spirit into our lives and churches. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-i-scene-ii http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-i-scene-ii.mp3 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:59:56 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit order,obedience,alignment 33:33 With the erosion of our society all around us; including the moral, financial, and political landscape, we need to be able to live in the land of "Nevertheless." Pastor James Hambrick brings us from the dwelling place of despair to the only place we can find hope; in our own "Neverthleless." This message deals with God's blessings to us and our need to embrace the One doing the blessing rather than the blessing itself. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/nevertheless http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/nevertheless.mp3 Sun, 31 May 2009 18:51:07 GMT James Hambrick Guest Speaker blessing,nevertheless,fishers_of_men 40:37 In Scene I of Act I of the Book of Acts, we see Jesus instructing the disciples to go to Jerusalem and wait on the power of the Holy Spirit. The Promise of the Father would surely come and the result of that promise would enable and empower them to do the mission set forth by the King. Only then are we able to be found "so doing" when the King returns to gather His kingdom. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/acts-i-scene-i http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/acts-i-scene-i.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 14:35:33 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit holy_spirit,baptism,power 42:10 The Book of Acts is often called the Acts of the Apostles. While that is certainly not incorrect, maybe the real story of this book is the Acts of the Holy Spirit. This message introduces and offers an overview of this book of action and identifiable history for the disciple of Christ. As we approach a time of God sovereignly moving in a next awakening, it is prudent to study the first great move of His Spirit recorded in this letter written by Doctor Luke to his friend, Theophilus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/introduction-to-the-acts-of-the-holy-spirit http://media.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/introduction-to-the-acts-of-the-holy-spirit.mp3 Sun, 17 May 2009 12:56:03 GMT Larry Grainger The Acts of the Holy Spirit holy_spirit,revival,awakening 37:35