08/09/2026
09Aug2026
Pastor Paul Mitchell
Pastor Jonathan Dunn
"The Second Leap"
Sermon Notes:
Acts 3:6-8
*"A quantum leap is defined as "a sudden, massive change; a very big step forward.". People use this term to describe a huge and fast developmental impact." Synonyms: breakthrough, advancement, step forward, great strides, a big jump.
*Biblical joy is more than a passing feeling of happiness. Happiness is largely dependent on ideal circumstances, while joy is sustained no matter the circumstance. Biblical joy is also expressed outwardly, often with singing, shouting, and leaping.
*"Baby leaps" are when a child undergoes rapid physical and mental development. This rapid, intense, change often causes discomfort to the child, leading to behavior changes such as crying, clinginess, and crankiness. When God is about to cause us to leap forward, we may feel similar discomfort, as God is showing us that He's preparing to rapidly propel us into a new season.
*The lame man's legs were not working, but his hands were. The devil tries to make us focus on what we do not have, but God wants to use what you do have. When Peter sent God's power through the lame man, he grabbed him by the hand, and the Power went through His hands and into his legs.
*In biblical times, begging required an official license issued by the temple. Once he was healed, the once crippled man walked into the temple and turned in his begging license. You can't be healed and still beg. Healing means new responsibility. Being healed and delivered requires a change in behavior. You cannot go back to the where you were.
*"The miracle wasn't just that he could walk. The miracle was that he can finally walk away from there. It wasn't just, "I'm going to walk.". It was, "I'm going to use my legs to never go back to this place again."."
*You do not people's permission to leap forward, only God's.
*"The first leap, He [God] did it for me. The second leap, I'm doing it for myself. The first leap, He gave me the strength. The second leap, I'm going to walk with the strength He's given me."
Malachi 4:2
Psalm 18:29
*The Greek word for "leap" means: to spring up, like water
*Leaping reduces stress and releases happy hormones. It improves your coordination and increases your awareness. Leaping can burn up to 1,000 calories. Leaping is less stressful on your joints than jogging, but is three times more effective."
*"You must go from deliverance into a new dimension."