Sunday's Message, March 7, 2021 - The Jesus Effect

 Greetings Believers,  

We were affected to produce an effect in the earth!  Study the affect Jesus had on the disciples that effected the world.

God Bless!

Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 

In Jesus' Name

Message Scriptures:

• Acts 3:1-26
• vs. 1-10,  A crippled man being healed by The Jesus Effect
• vs. 12-26, Peter preaches the Gospel of Jesus to the crowd
• Acts 4:1-14
• vs. 1-4, 
• The Jesus Effect landed Peter and John in jail
• vs. 5-14, 
• The Jesus effect landed Peter and John before the Jewish council
• vs. 12, 
• The Jesus Effect gave them boldeness to declare the authority of Jesus
• vs. 13-14, 
• The Jesus Effect was recognized by others
• The Jewish leaders were amazed and able to discern that Peter and John were not scholars but sounded like one after only being with Jesus
• John 8:33-44
• Jesus told the religious leaders that as a result of their closed hearts they were unable to receive Him and all He came to give them (The Jesus Effect).  They were, in fact, being effected by another father - not God, their heavenly Father or the Father of Abraham, Isaac or Jacob
• Acts 4:15-35
• vs. 15-22
• The religious leaders threatened the disciples twice to not share Jesus with the pople again.
• Peter and John's response was "Is it better to obey God or you?"
• vs. 23-30 (The Jesus Effect transforms others)
• The effect of Peter and John's experience was a unified prayer unto God by the church to...
1. speak the word of God freely and courageously
2. heal
3. move in signs and wonders 
• vs. 31-35 The effect of prayer by the church
1. the earth shook
2. each were filled with Holy Spirit
3. they proclaimed the Word of God with unrestrained boldness (*Parresia)
4. unity of mind and heart
5. powerful testimonies of the Gospel
6. grace resting on all of them
7. no lack among them
• *Parresia - This involves more than confidence, it was a free-flowing, unrestrained boldness.  it can also mean "freedom of speech."  The perso who speaks with parresia will say everything that is on his mind with no restraint,flowing out of his heart with cofidence.  It involveds being frank and honest, hiding nothing and speaing directly to the heart.  Most often it is a word used for public speaking.  It refers to speech that is not tailored to make everyonne happy but to speak the truth, in spite of what that may cost.  It is the courage to speak truth into the ears of others. (The Passion Translation footnote vs. 31)

 Nuggets for the Week

• Affect definition - meaning to influence or have an impact on something
• Effect definition - the result of being affected by something, to bring about a change
• Jesus' affect on Peter in John 21 effected the events in Acts 3 and 4.
• It is not our choice to decide who hears the message, oly God decides who is ready to receive it (1 Samuel 16:7)
• Truth may not be popular but it is needed (necessary)

Reflections

• What affect has Jesus had on you?
• What effect has Jesus had on you?
• What affect is Jesus having on you?
• What effect is Jesus having on you!
• Who do you sound like?
• What affect has Jesus had on you that would cause an effect around you?

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• The Jesus Effect...

1. caused Peter to be restored to his promise
2. caused a man to receive healing
3. cause many to believe
4. brought the Gospel before various audiences
5. caused Peter and John to choose to listen to God over man
6. produced threts of intimidation
7. set the disciples free
8. caused them to speak with boldness

• The message may  not always be easy to deliver but it will be received by those whose hearts are open
• We just have to live and preach the message (Gospel of Jesus) with grace
• The Jesus Effect will produce two different outcomes and we can't be afraid to share truths

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12

Worship Highlight