Sermons on Acts (Page 8)
Why do We Need Jesus?
Acts 4:12 Taking advantage of the Christmas season, we remind ourselves why we all need Jesus to be our Savior. We examine the reasons why many do not realize this need: because scientists tell them there is no God, because they think they are good enough for God
Final Lessons from the Book of Acts
Acts 28:30-31 Luke concludes his account to Theophilus with a description of the ministry undertaken by Paul in his time at Rome. We draw some final instruction from his example.
God’s Judgment on the Jews
Acts 28:17-29 Arrived at Rome, Paul calls the Jews to come and hear his defense and many of them come to his home. Even though they have heard no complaints about Paul, they have heard about the ‘sect’ to which he belongs and they want to hear more about it.
Ministry at Malta
Acts 28:1-10 We discover that one purpose of God for the shipwreck we considered last week was that the Gospel might come to the people of Malta.
Promise and Deliverance
Acts 27:1-44 Paul commences his voyage to Rome right at the time when travel on the Mediterranean Sea is becoming most hazardous due to the weather conditions. Paul warns those with him on the voyage that they should not press on…
That All Might Be Christians
Acts 26:24-32 As Paul testifies before Agrippa and Festus, he does not pass up the opportunity to preach the Gospel. We consider the reactions of Festus (a gentile) and Agrippa (a Jew).
To Open Their Eyes
Acts 26:9-23 Paul continues his testimony to Agrippa and Festus, giving an account of his life before Christ, his conversion, and his life since that time. He ends by powerfully summarizing the Gospel.
Israel’s Hope
Acts 26:6-8 As Paul continues his testimony before Agrippa, he points out the irony that the Jews are seeking his death because he has embraced the One who is the Hope of Israel.
Paul Before Agrippa
Acts 25:23-26:6 Festus is anxious to be able to send an account of the charges against Paul when Paul is sent to Rome to appear before Caesar. A hearing is therefore arranged in the presence of King Agrippa to establish these charges.
What Ignorant Men Think of the Gospel
Acts 25:13-22 When King Agrippa arrives, Festus introduces him to Paul’s case, possibly hoping for some insight, as Agrippa is Jewish. Festus does not understand the case or why the Jews hate Paul so much.
Paul Before Festus
Acts 25:1-12 After Felix rejects the Gospel, Paul stands trial before his successor, Festus, the new Governor of Caesarea. As a favor to the Jews, Festus wanted to send Paul to Jerusalem to be tried, but Paul appealed to Caesar in Rome.
The Unbelievers’ Response to the Gospel
Acts 24:24-27 For some reason, Felix and Drusilla are curious to hear Paul privately concerning the Gospel he preaches. Fearless as ever, Paul does not water down the message but deals with God’s standards and with the judgment that is coming…