Sermons on Acts (Page 2)
The Unfinished Task 11 – The Pilgrim God
The Pilgrim God Acts chapter 6, verse 8 to chapter 8, verse 1 “Where is God?” Often asked by kids, sometimes by older people. Not such a little question after all! The Charge, Acts 6:8-15 But Stephen’s face was like an angel’s. The Speech, Acts 7:1-53 The Church’s First Martyr, Acts 7:54-8:1 He dies using Jesus’ words. Faith is killed by fury.
The Unfinished Task 10 – Seven wise Men
The Unfinished Task 10 – Seven wise Men. Acts chapter 6, verses 1 to 7. The Problem, verse 1, The Proposal, verses 1 to 6, The Postscript, verse 7.
The Unsfinished Task 9 – God’s Unstoppable Purposes
God’s Unstoppable Purposes Acts chapter 5, verses 12 to 42 “Christianity in Crisis” A Summary of Superabundance, verses 12 to 16 Many healed, many believe. The “Curious Case of the Disappearing Apostles”, verses 16 to 26 Rulers shamed by an angel they did not believe in. Increased Opposition and Increased Resolve, verses 27 to 42 Fierce opposition, yet powerless, for “all Jerusalem was filled with their teaching about Jesus”. Be Inspired and Encouraged
The Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies
The Unfinished Task 8 – Lies, Damned Lies. Acts chapter 5, verses 1 to 12. The non-airbrushed church, warts and all. The Presenting Circumstances, verses 1 and 2. The Underlying Reality, verses 3 and 4. The Result, verses 5-12.
The Unfinished Task 7 – A Right Response to Persecution
The Unfinished Task – A Right Response to Persecution. Acts chapter 4, verses 12 to 37. A Commitment to Witnessing, verses 13-22. A Commitment to Praying, verses 23-31. A Commitment to Community, verses 32-37.
The Unfinished Task 6 – No Other Name
The Unfinished Task 6 – No Other Name Acts chapter 4, verse 1 to 12 A Growing Opposition, verses 1-4 A Clear Explanation verses 5-11 An Exclusive Salvation verse 12
The Unfinished Task 5 – Jumping for Joy
The Unfinished Task – Jumping for Joy, Acts chapter 3 A Great Need, verses 1 to 5 A Great Joy, verses 6 to 10 A Great Gospel, verses 11 to 26
The Unfinished Task 4 – Totally Devoted
Totally Devoted – Acts chapter 2, verses 42 to 47 The recent sexual abuse scandals and Cardinal Pell’s conviction have caused shock and dismay to many. Even the word “church” upsets many. Yet God brings us to faith in Christ. Then we come to see what “church” means. When a person is converted to Christ what happens? Here in Acts chapter 2 we can see. 42 The believers studied what the apostles taught. They shared their lives together. They ate and…
The Unfinished Task 2 – Preparing for Gospel Growth
Preparing for Gospel Growth – Acts chapter 1, verses 12 to 26 There are many metaphors of the church: A Family The Bride of Christ A body A building Another metaphor: is the church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship? Similar (both are big and float in water) but very different. One’s purpose is to please its patrons. Success is when each is satisfied. The other quite different. Each does its part for the whole, for the ship’s mission. The…
The Unfinished Task 1 – The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission
The Foundation of Jesus’ Mission – Acts Chapter 1, verses 1 to 11 A new enterprise. Apple’s vision. A few projects, done with excellence. Jesus Christ launched an enterprise 2000 years ago, far greater, that will outlast Apple and all other solely human enterprises. He is building His church, and it will succeed. The foundation of Jesus’ mission Acts 1:1-7 His resurrection. He appeared 40 days. Many saw Him. Up to 500 at a time. They spoke with Him, they…
The End of Death
Acts 17
Killing the Author of Life
Acts 3
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