REMEMBERING THE WORKS OF THE

LORDActs 3:1-9

1. This is - Fast World2. Outcome of Forgetting to

remember3. “Remember”-

-“Mnemoneuo”- to call to mind with an object.

-to keep in mind. be mindful.-to remind and to make mention

INTRODUCTION

v-1 Now when Peter and John went uptogether to the temple at the hour of

prayer,the ninth hour,v-2-And a certain lame man from hismother’s womb was carried, they laid

dailyat the gate of the temple, which is

calledBeautiful to ask alms from those who

enteredthe temple;v-3- who seeing Peter and John about

to goto the temple, asked for alms.

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v-4- And fixing his eyes on him with John

and Peter said, “Look at us”v-5-So he them his attention,

expecting toreceive something from them.v-6- Then Peter said, “ Silver and gold

I donot have, but what I do haveI give you, In the name of Jesus of

Nazareth,rise up and walk”v-7-And he took him by the right hand,

andlifted him up, and immediately his feet

and ankle bones received strength.

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v-8- So he leaping up, stood and walked

and entered the temple with them- walking,

leaping and praising God.v-9- And all the people saw him

walking and praising God.

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Acts 3:1-9- is the Launching Pad of

the message.Where we draw a PRINCIPLEPrinciple is: “The Work of the

Lordtakes place”:1. When Divine Resources,2. Meet human needs,3. Through loving channels4. To the Glory of God

(human bankruptcy)v-6-“.. In the Name of Jesus…”

I. REMEMBERING THEDIVINE RESOURCES

1. The mindset of many believers-

“Manufacturers”God- wants us to be“Distributors”

I. REMEMBERING THEDIVINE RESOURCES

2. Miracle of Christ’s Feeding ( Matt. 14:15-21)

- disciples advised Jesus to avoid the problem

- Philip admitted they don’t have enough budget

I. REMEMBERING THEDIVINE RESOURCES

Analysis:1. Multiplication- took place in

Jesus’ Hands2. Distribution- was the work of

the disciples’ hand.

I. REMEMBERING THEDIVINE RESOURCES

LESSONS:1. We must accept that we are

distributors in the work of the Lord.

2. We should not be afraid of new challenges in the work of the Lord

3. We will experience financial freedom

I. REMEMBERING THEDIVINE RESOURCES

(Human Callousness)Compassion to others. Altruistic not Narcissistic

v-2: “ was carried daily to the temple..”

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS

Principle: Ministry takes place, when DivineResources meet HUMAN NEEDS 

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS

HOW TO RELATE TO THE NEEDS?

(In one way or the other)1. We can be BLIND to them, and

live our own lives2. We can take ADVANTAGE of

those needs to benefit ourselves.3. We can KNOW the needs of

others, BUT DO NOTHING.

II. REMEMBERING THE HUMAN NEEDS

(NOT CISTERNS)PRINCIPLE:Ministry takes place, when DivineResources meet human, throughLOVING CHANNELS…”

V-6 “ Silver and gold I don’t have, but what I have I give it to you..”

III. REMEMBERING THAT WEARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS

“ ERINACEUS”- Zoological term.- It describes a hedgehog

person

III. REMEMBERING THAT WEARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS

-These are the people, that you getclose to them, the more they stickto you with their protective skills.

-If the motivation for our service is anything less than our lovefor Christ, then our ministry will

notmeet Human needs.

III. REMEMBERING THAT WEARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS

II Cor. 5:14:“The Love of Christ COMPELS

us”

III. REMEMBERING THAT WEARE TO BE LOVING CHANNELS

PRINCIPLE: Ministry takes place:1. When the Divine Resources (v-

6)2. Meet Human Needs (v-2)3. Through Loving Channels (v-6)4. FOR THE GLORY OF GOD(vv:8-

9)

IV. REMEMBER TO GIVEGLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9)

HOW DOES GOD GET THE GLORY?

1. When people see the Lord and not the servant

2. When people see the Master, not the Minister

3. When our service produces FRUIT, not RESULTS.

IV. REMEMBER TO GIVEGLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9)

2 OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORK OF

THE LORD:1. Opportunity to Glorify God,2. Opportunity to Glorify Self

IV. REMEMBER TO GIVEGLORY TO THE LORD (V.8-9)

The ministry takes place (Work of

the Lord) when:1. Divine Resources,2. Meet Human Needs,3. Through the Loving Channels,4. For the Glory of God.

SUMMARY