Sermons on Acts (Page 12)

Reception and Opposition

Acts 14:1-7 We see the repeating pattern of reception by some and opposition by others as Paul and Barnabas enter Iconium and preach the Gospel.

We Are Turning to the Gentiles

Acts 13:42-52 As Paul completes his powerful exposition of the Gospel to the Jews at Pisidian Antioch, the two effects that Gospel has become obvious: some hearts are softened and a real hunger for the Word emerges; but others are hardened and stir up opposition.

Herod Is Judged

Acts 12:20-25 Herod continues his persecution of Christians. He also meets with men from Tyre and Sidon, and sins by receiving their blasphemous flattery. The king is judged for his pride in accepting the praise of men.

Saul And Barnabas’ Ordination

Acts 13:1-3 Antioch is blessed with capable men of God, faithfully serving God. Saul and Barnabas are specifically called from among those men and set aside for a specific ministry by the Holy Spirit. After fasting and prayer, they are ordained and then sent…

The Contribution For The Brethren

Acts 11:27-30 The gospel continues to be spread among the Gentiles after the scattering of Christians at the death of Stephen. The church at Antioch is given warning by prophecy of a coming famine that will cover the known world.

Peter’s Arrest And Deliverance

Acts 12:1-19 Herod begins to persecute the church, executing James and imprisoning Peter. The church responds with fervent prayer for Peter. Their prayers are answered, and God is glorified, by the rescue of Peter from prison by an angel.

Confronted at Jerusalem

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish brethren thought that Peter was wrong to preach to the Gentiles and upon his return to Jerusalem they confronted him for so doing. Peter therefore defends his actions.

They Were First Called Christians at Antioch

Acts 11:19-26 Peter continues to minister to the Gentiles. The name ‘Christian’ is first given to the followers of Christ at Antioch after he and Barnabas build and strengthen the church there. At first it was a term of derision, but now it is a high calling.

The Gentiles Receive the Gospel, Part 2

Acts 10:34-48 Having arrived at Cornelius’s house in Caesarea, Peter now begins to preach the Gospel to Cornelius’s household. He begins by defending his actions in sharing this message with the Gentiles – reflecting on the fact that God does not show partiality.