Pericope: Acts
3:1-10
Sermon Text: Acts 3:
2
And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate
of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering
the temple. 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I
give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”
Sermon Title: Open
Doors
Point 1: Looked straight at him. The first thing Peter and John did was look
at the crippled man. Vs 4
...and Peter directed his gaze [look] at him as did John…
Point 2: Look at us
so we can level the playing field. Vs 4 …look at us…
Point 3: Give them
our Lord. Vs 6 …I have no silver and gold,
but what I have I give to you in the name of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth rise up and walk…
Peter
and John responded to the man's request for money with someone far more
valuable. But before we discuss that look at the expectation of the crippled
man at the door.
Vs 5 And he fixed his attention on them, expecting
to receive something from them.
Point 4: Lend a helping hand Vs 7 ...and he took him
by the right hand and helped him up…
Vs 7 And immediately
his feet and ankles were made whole.
Transition: Notice what happens after all of that takes place.
Point 5: Leaps for Joy Vs 8 And leaping up, he
stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping
and praising God.
Vs 9 ...and all the
people saw him walking and praising God… Recognized him as
the one who sat at the door Beautiful Gate…
Point 6: Leave the sanctuary. Vs
11 - While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly
astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon's.
Life Application:
1. Look for people at the door
2. Share your story and Jesus
3. Take LifeChanger cards and give them out
this week
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