The Visual Bible – Acts 2:11-3:17

Part 2 of 22 – Acts Chapter 2:11 through Chapter 3:17

• The Holy Spirit is poured out at Pentecost
• People from many different languages hear believers who are filled with the Holy Spirit speaking of the wonderful things God has done in their own languages
• Peter testifies that the prophesy from Joel 2:28-32 has been fulfilled in their presence
• Peter speaks boldly to the crowds about the prophesies about Jesus and how He fulfilled them all
• Peter tells them to repent of their sin and turn to Jesus, their Messiah, to find forgiveness and to receive the Holy Spirit
• A deep sense of awe came over them all and the Apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders
• The Lord added to the group of believers, the first Church, those who were being saved
• Peter and John went to the Temple to pray and healed the lame man who begged at the Beautiful Gate
• Peter then preaches the Gospel message to all who were in awe and wonder over this miraculous healing
• Peter gives glory to God for all God does through him to heal and deliver the people in the name of Jesus

Here i Go Again ~ The Voice of Truth

Here I Go Again by Casting Crowns

Father hear my prayer

i need the perfect words

words that he will hear

and know they’re straight from You-

i don’t know what to say

i only know it hurts

to see my only friend

slowly fade away-

So maybe this time

i’ll speak the Words of Life

with Your fire in my eyes

but that old familiar fear

is tearing at my words-

What am i so afraid of

’cause here i go again

talkin’ ’bout the rain

and mulling over things

that won’t live past today-

And as i dance around the Truth

time is not his friend

this might by my last chance

to tell him that You love him

but here i go again –

Here i go again

Lord You love him so

You gave Your only Son

if he just believed

he will never die-

But how then will he know

what he has never heard

or never seen mirrored in my life-

So maybe this time

i’ll speak the Word of Life

with Your fire in my eyes –

But that old familiar fear

is tearing at my words-

What am i so afraid of

’cause here i go again

talkin’ ’bout the rain

and mulling over things

that won’t live past today-

And as i dance around the Truth

time is not his friend

this might be my last chance

to tell him that You love him-

But here i go again

here i go

here i go-

So maybe this time

i’ll speak the Words of Life

with Your fire in my eyes-

But that old familiar fear

is tearing at my words-

What am i so afraid of

’cause here i go again

talkin’ ’bout the rain

and mulling over things

that won’t live past today-

And as i dance around the Truth

time is not his friend

this might be my last chance

to tell him that You love him-

This might be my last chance

to tell him that You love him

You love him

You love him-

What am i so afraid

what am i so afraid

what am i so afraid of-

How then will he know

What he has never heard

 

 

What If God’s People Prayed ~ Prayer For A Friend

What if His People Prayed by Casting Crowns

What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let satan have one more
What if the church for heaven’s sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took a stand upon God’s promise
And stormed hell’s rusty gates
What if His people prayed
And those who bare His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way
And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day
What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do

What if His people prayed

(If My people called by My name)

What if His people prayed

(If My people called by My name)

What if His people prayed

(If My people called by My name)

Prayer For A Friend by Casting Crowns

Lord, i lift my friend to You

i’ve done all that i know to do-

i lift my friend to You.

Complicated circumstances

have clouded his view-

Lord, i lift my friend to You.

i fear that i won’t have the words

that he needs to hear-

i pray for wisdom, oh God-

and a heart that’s sincere.

And Lord, i lift my friend to You.

Lord, i lift my friend up to You.

Lord i lift my friend to You-

my best friend in the world.

i know he means much more to You.

i want so much to help him,

but this is something he has to do.

Lord, i lift my friend up to You-

‘Cause there’s a way

that seems so right to him

but You know where that leads-

He’s becoming a puppet

of the world-

too blind to see the strains.

And Lord i lift my friend up to You;

My friend up to You-

Lord i lift up my friend to You.

i’ve done all that i know to do.

i lift my friend to You.

 

 

 

Sad life of Britney Spears: Please Pray For God to Help Her

Please pray for Britney Spears

Does Anybody Hear her? by Casting Crowns

She is running a hundred miles an hour

in the wrong direction.

She is trying but the canyon’s ever widening

in the depths of her cold heart.

So she sets out on another misadventure

just to find she’s another two years older

and three more steps behind.

Does anybody hear her?  Can anybody see?

Oh does anybody even know

she’s going down today.

Under the shadow of our steeple

with all the lost and lonely people

searching for the hope

that’s tucked away

in you and me.

Does anybody hear her?  Can anybody see?

She is yearning for shelter and affection

that she never found at home.

She is searching for a hero

to ride in and save the day.

And in walks her prince charming

and he knows just what to say.

Momentary lapse of reason

and she gives herself away.

If judgment looms under every steeple

if lofty glances from lofty people

that can’t see past her scarlet letter

and we never even met her.

If judgment looms under every steeple

if lofty glances from lofty people

that can’t see past her scarlet letter

and we never even met her.

(Never even met her)

Never even met her.

Does anybody hear her?  Does anybody see?

Oh, does anybody even know

she’s going down today?

Under the shadow of our steeple

With all the lost and lonely people

Searching for the hope

that’s tucked away in you and me.

Does anybody hear her

(Does anybody hear?)

Does anybody see?

(Does anybody see?)

Does anybody even know she’s going down today?

Under the shadow of our steeple

(The shadow of our steeple)

With all the lost and lonely people

(All the lost and lonely people)

Searching for the hope

that’s tucked away in you and me.

Does anybody hear her? Does anybody see?

He is running a hundred miles an hour

in the wrong direction . . .

 

 

Phil Wickham talks about Bible/God changing him

 

 

 

Personal Testimonies: from Islam to Salvation in Christ!

How Nasrin found True Jesus!  Journey from Islam to Christ.

How A Muslim Lady Found Christ

How Lord Jesus Changed Radical Muslim Khalil’s life – (Part 1/3)

How Lord Jesus Changed Radical Muslim Khalil’s life – (Part 2/3)

How Lord Jesus Changed Radical Muslim Khalil’s life – (Part 3/3)

 

Muslims4Jesus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i Will Follow YOU Jesus

How is your Witness? ~ Contending for the Faith ~ Jude

Roby Duke Shares How God’s Grace Helps Us Love Others

Video 1: On February the 23rd of 2007 at Calvary Chapel Philadephia sharing about faith and love.

Video 2: photo tribute of Roby’s life as he sings, “In the Garden”

Roby Duke / “Seasons of Change” / “Closer to You”

Be blessed by this 1992 Christian Broadcast ~ 

Young Roby Duke sharing his unique talent and testimony for the album 'Season of Change"

SEASON OF CHANGE

See how they bind me 

Come break the fetters of sin that hold my life

On a cold and rainy evening

You’re a warm and gentle breeze, Lord

Oh, You know I need You so

Won’t You come and rescue me

Won’t You come and rescue me

‘cause I long for Your touch - so much

How I long for your touch

 

Winter, Summer, Spring, Fall 

I am open to Your call

You set this captive free

Do Your work inside of me - inside of me

Seasons of change

On a cold and rainy evening 

You’re a warm and gentle breeze

‘Cause I long for Your touch

Seasons of Change

CLOSER TO YOU

Closer, closer to Your tender ways

Further, further from my yesterdays

where I spend a lot of time

trying to find a rhyme or reason

for this fearful, doubting life of mine

 

So draw me closer - to

The One who gives me life – so new

Jesus –closer, closer to You

 

Closer, closer I’ve just got to be

Near the heart of God - 

 it’s meant for me

You see I want to spend my time

Walking hand ‘n hand with Jesus

There I know that all my fears will die

 

So draw me closer, closer to – 

The One who gives me life – so new

Jesus – Closer, closer to You

 

Draw me closer to – 

the One who gives me life

- so new
Jesus – Closer, closer to You

Seasons of change, 1981 – Roby Duke

Seasons of change

Deep in my heart I'm a natural man

I need Your hand To lead me on 

Seasons of change Deep in my soul

It's Your tender touch I miss so much - that I need so 

See these rusty chains Lord - See how they bind me

Come and break the fetter of sin That hold my life

Refrain:

On a cold and rainy evening

You're a warm and gentle breeze

Oh you know I need you so

Won't you come and rescue me

Won't you come and rescue me

'Cause I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch

How I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch 

Seasons of change

high time I went

back to where the love flows

And life grows in you

Seasons of change

Search me and know

That I don't wont to stay

Where my heart could grow cold

On a cold and rainy evening

You're a warm and gentle breeze

Oh you know I need you so

Won't you come and rescue me

Won't vou come and rescue me

Cause I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch

How I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch 

Winter summer spring or fall

I am open to your call

Come and set this captive free

Do your work inside of me

Inside of me

Seasons of change 

Refrain:

On a cold and rainy evening

You re a warm and gentle breeze

Oh you know I need you so

Won't you come and rescue me

Won't you come ond rescue me

Cause I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch

How I long for your touch

Yes I long for your touch

Alternate:

Come and break the fetters of sin

Closer To You - Roby Duke
James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you"
 
Closer, closer to your tender ways
Further, further from my yesterdays
 
Where I spent a lot of time
Trying to find a rhyme or reason
For this fearful doubting life of mine
Draw me closer to the one who gives me
life so new
Jesus, closer, closer to you
 
Closer, closer I've just got to be
Near the heart of God, it's meant for me
You see I want to spend my time
Walking hand in hand with Jesus
There I know that all my fears will die
 
Draw me closer to the one who gives me
life, and truth
Jesus, closer, closer to you
 
Closer to the one who gives me life so new
Jesus, closer, closer to you.
 
Words & Music by Roby Duke
Come Let Us Reason (1984)