Sermons on Acts
Prudence and Providence in the Separation of Paul and Barnabas
Text: Acts 15:36-41
Main Point: God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission.
Jesus Alone or Jesus And?
Text: ACTS 15:1-35
Main Point: The gospel of grace alone through faith alone is the singular source of our salvation and our fellowship with the people of God.
Through Many Tribulations
Text: Acts 14:19-28
Main Point: Our call to gospel perseverance is lived out in the context of the local church.
Salvation to the Ends of the Earth
Text: Acts 13:42-52
Main Point: Our gospel privileges in Jesus Christ are the product of God’s purposeful work on our behalf.
The Freedom that Moses Never Wrought
Text: Acts 13:13-43
Main Point: The law of Moses could never secure what God freely offers through faith in Jesus Christ.
The Continuing Work of the Holy Spirit
Text: Acts 13:1-12
Main Idea: The mission of the church is wholly dependent upon the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Persecution, Prayer, and the Power of God
Text: Acts 12:1-25
Main point: Faithful Christians may face every manner of danger but those who oppose God are facing a far greater danger.
The Surprising Impact of Faithful Christians
Text: Acts 11:19-27. I. The Mission of the Church is Advanced Through the Faithful Witness of Everyday Christians (Acts 11:19–21)
II. Christian Maturity Requires a Cadre of Faithful Gospel Servants (Acts 11:22–26)
III. The Health of a Church is Revealed in its Concern for Other Christians (Acts 11:27–30)
The Sovereign Hand of God in the Salvation of the Gentiles
Text: Acts 10:1–11:18. C. No matter how moral or religious a person might be; sinful humans are saved one way— hearing and believing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A New Home and a New Mission
Text: Acts 9:10-31
Main Point: Jesus makes his enemies part of his church and enlists them in his gospel spreading work.