Change thought patterns
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: This sermon continues the discussion of Acts 8, focusing on Simon the magician who believed and was baptized but still needed a transformation of his inner being. Simon witnessed the laying on of hands by Peter and John, and offered them money to receive the same power. Peter rebuked him, saying that the gift of God cannot be obtained with money. The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the ongoing journey of experiences in the Christian life. It also discusses the institutional identity of the early church and the importance of being clear about the Gospel message.
In this sermon, the pastor discusses the story of Simon the magician in Acts 8:9-25 and the need for discipleship in the Christian faith. He notes that when a person enters the Gospel, they enter a different universe from the one they were in before, with different ways of thinking and computing life. The mind of the secular man is compared to a computer with a virus that can do great things but also terrible things and cannot be trusted. Thus, when a person enters the Gospel, they must undergo a transformation process and change their ways of thinking and seeing life. The pastor notes that the church of Jesus Christ needs to do a better job of discipleship to help people understand this transformation and learn how things are done in the Kingdom of God. In the story of Simon the magician, the pastor notes that Simon believed but needed a change of mind and culture, and the church needs to do a better job of helping people understand how things are done in the Kingdom of God.
The church of Jesus Christ is not just a place to attend and then go home. It is a place of transformation, sacrifice, and internal struggle. The Gospel is a process where God takes a person and transforms them, removing everything that is not of God and leaving what is. This requires surrendering to God's will and letting Him work in a person's life. The Gospel is not static and people may make mistakes along the way, but God is merciful and will help them grow. It is important to understand that the Kingdom of God is not like the kingdom of the world and to not come to the Gospel for selfish gain. Those who feel called to put their hand in the hand of Jesus are invited to do so and to surrender to God's will. God's love and mercy will transform and recalibrate a person's life.
A prayer is being offered to Satan, declaring that the people being prayed for belong to Christ and all accusations and charges against them are dismissed. The prayer asks for a change in their hearts and minds and blessings on their new path. The prayer thanks God for his help and declares the anointing of the Holy Spirit on them.
In this sermon, the pastor discusses the story of Simon the magician in Acts 8:9-25 and the need for discipleship in the Christian faith. He notes that when a person enters the Gospel, they enter a different universe from the one they were in before, with different ways of thinking and computing life. The mind of the secular man is compared to a computer with a virus that can do great things but also terrible things and cannot be trusted. Thus, when a person enters the Gospel, they must undergo a transformation process and change their ways of thinking and seeing life. The pastor notes that the church of Jesus Christ needs to do a better job of discipleship to help people understand this transformation and learn how things are done in the Kingdom of God. In the story of Simon the magician, the pastor notes that Simon believed but needed a change of mind and culture, and the church needs to do a better job of helping people understand how things are done in the Kingdom of God.
The church of Jesus Christ is not just a place to attend and then go home. It is a place of transformation, sacrifice, and internal struggle. The Gospel is a process where God takes a person and transforms them, removing everything that is not of God and leaving what is. This requires surrendering to God's will and letting Him work in a person's life. The Gospel is not static and people may make mistakes along the way, but God is merciful and will help them grow. It is important to understand that the Kingdom of God is not like the kingdom of the world and to not come to the Gospel for selfish gain. Those who feel called to put their hand in the hand of Jesus are invited to do so and to surrender to God's will. God's love and mercy will transform and recalibrate a person's life.
A prayer is being offered to Satan, declaring that the people being prayed for belong to Christ and all accusations and charges against them are dismissed. The prayer asks for a change in their hearts and minds and blessings on their new path. The prayer thanks God for his help and declares the anointing of the Holy Spirit on them.
Acts, Chapter 8. We are going to continue with the passage that we began to discuss last Sunday. There were so many things that were left unanswered that I really can't resist the idea of staying a little longer in that Chapter 8, which has so much very important material for our spiritual life.
Miguel, please, our walk with the Lord, a lot of teaching and very positive, very important that we cannot let go of. Sometimes in the desire to go fast we lose the opportunity to be edified by topics that are very important for our Christian walk and to know the word of the Lord.
Miguel, please, our walk with the Lord, a lot of teaching and very positive, very important that we cannot let go of. Sometimes in the desire to go fast we lose the opportunity to be edified by topics that are very important for our Christian walk and to know the word of the Lord.
