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This passage is a history of the human race. It spans from the very beginning, to the very end; past, present, and future; and though it’s brief it captures the lowest and highest points of human history; it captures the greatest tragedy, and the greatest triumph, ever known. It’s a history of death. It captures…
In the conclusion of the book of Acts, we read about Paul’s Journey to Rome, and Paul’s Ministry in Rome. At the end of Acts, the story is unfinished, challenging all who read it, “How will we continue the story of the gospel’s progress to the ends of the earth?” Sermon Text
Paul defends himself before governors and kings. In his defense we see that 1) he is not a trouble-maker; 2) he is not an opportunist; 3) his message is not a novelty; 4) his message is not about something done in a corner. Sermon Text
In this longer section of the book of Acts we see 4 main things: Paul the Disciple, Paul the Misunderstood, Paul in Chains, and Paul on Trial. Sermon Text
What is the result of the gospel encountering a life; a human heart; a culture? When the gospel encounters Ephesus, rioting results, because the gospel challenges that culture’s idols and clashes with it’s cherished beliefs, values, and lifestyles. We should not be surprised when the same thing happens in our culture today, or when the…
Paul is confident to carry out his calling to preach Jesus in Corinth because of the promise he receives of divine protection, and the assurance he receives of divine election. He knows, as can we, that through the words of Jesus’ messengers, the Good Shepherd calls out to his own sheep; and though our words are…
The Apostle Paul brings the gospel to Athens. This sermon looks at 1) what Paul saw; 2) what Paul felt; and 3) what Paul said. Sermon Text