Pastor John speaks about the struggle we all have with our self will vs. God's will.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

"When solid timber is needed, we pass by the things grown in the hot house. We seek the oak grown on the storm swept hills. The great in God's Kingdom have been taught by the hills and vales of temptation. Yielding creates littleness, overcoming creates greatness." - Author unknown

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2: 14-47

The crowd grew and gathered in the area outside the upper room after the Holy Spirit fell on the 120, and the loud noise of a strong wind drew those in the city to find out what was happening. When they arrived, they found the 120 preaching boldly about Jesus Christ. That in itself would be impressive, but these believers were also sharing about Jesus Christ in the listeners' native languages!

Those who had come to see and then heard about Jesus in their own language wanted to know what this was all about. Peter comes front and center and tells them.

As Peter explains how this man Jesus is the one promised by King David, they ask Peter, now that they know the truth, what they should do. Peter goes on to tell them.

Peter’s directions are as valid today as they were 2000 years ago. When Peter first spoke these directions, over 3000 did what he directed that day and were added to the Kingdom. If you were in that crowd that day, what would you have done? If you had been one who held back, why?

Did God mean this only for the initial believers and not for this generation? I believe God intends all of us to follow what Peter stated as nowhere in the New Testament is there anything written that Peter was wrong or went too far.

As you read these words of Peter, humble your heart and mind and let the Holy Spirit lead.

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com

Today, we will examine the two well-known and earliest actions in which the Apostles and Christ’s followers were involved. As we read these scriptures, do they line up and support what you may have been taught or told in the past?

Today’s Scriptures:

· Acts 1: 12-26 – the choosing of Mathias

o Was he the 12th apostle or was it Paul?

o John 15:19 – Jesus chose the apostles personally

o Revelations 21:14 – there are to be only 12

o So the question is, who did Jesus choose?

2 Corinthians 1:1, 12:12, Galatians 1:1, Ephesians 1:1, Colossians 1:1, 1 Timothy 1:1

· Acts 2: 1-13 – And the Holy Spirit fell

o What miraculous event occurred? Verse 11

o How long after Jesus' resurrection did this occur?

Pastor John Napoli is the pastor of River Of Life Church located in Cloquet, MN. We are a non-denominational church that believes the Bible is the living word of God and all sermons are based on that truth. Pastor John does not share his sermons without thoroughly praying and studying out that they align with what the written Word of God says. For more information check out www.rolcloquet.com