The New Testament was soaring. It was growing at a phenomenal rate. Miracles are taking place. Satan had tried to stop the Church on the inside. (Acts 5:1-11) Satan now tries to stop the Church on the outside. The religious… Read More ›
Month: October 2012
Scared Straight – Acts 16:22-34
This is perhaps the greatest question that has ever been asked – “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” The Bible provides the answer. That is why it is important to know the Word of God. 1 – The… Read More ›
Saved By Grace – Acts 15:1-35
Can you be saved without coming through some ceremonial ritual? The early Church was in no small danger of becoming polluted. 1 – The dissension (vs. 1-5) These people had no authority to preach their false doctrine. (See also verse… Read More ›
Riding Out The Storm – Acts 27:9-44
The Apostle Paul is aboard a ship that rides into the teeth of a severe storm. Why did God take nearly an entire chapter and take us through a storm? This is what life is like. Sometimes the sun is… Read More ›
Preaching Christ – Acts 13:14-52
If you do what you know then you will know what to do. Don’t sit around doing nothing. What are the results when you do preach Christ? 1 – The exposition (vs. 14-38) Paul had one of the greatest minds… Read More ›
Peter’s Sermon At Pentecost – Acts 2:14-36
The Holy Spirit has fallen at Pentecost upon the believers and most are bewildered and some are mocking what they have seen as they appear to be intoxicated. Peter now boldly stands up to give the first gospel message of… Read More ›
Persistence Amid Pressure – Acts 14:19-28
We are in a bloody battle with the Devil and the world. We will face trials and difficulties. We need to learn to live above our trials and difficulties. Paul is an example of giving God glory despite what is… Read More ›
People Need The Lord – Acts 8:26-40
God does not use angels to witness to people. He wants to use you. This is a lost world and people need the Lord. Philip goes into the desert to preach. We have the ingredients for salvation. 1 – A… Read More ›
Motivation for Mission – Acts 1:1-11
Pentecost was a missionary event. The Holy Spirit is still the key to growth. It is the Holy Spirit who gets people into mission. Those who received the Holy Spirit became a missionary people. Jesus’ ministry continues today. 1 –… Read More ›
Making an Impact for God – Acts 17:1-15
Thessalonica was a capital city of the area. Paul goes here and stays less than a month. (vs. 2). What he left behind was one of the strongest New Testament churches. We can see this from Paul’s two letters to… Read More ›