Acts 11:27-12:19 - Through It All, Trust God

Part 29 in the Acts sermon series.
Persecution comes to the church in Jerusalem; the apostle James is put to death and the apostle Peter is arrested. Expecting the same fate as James, Peter waits in the prison cell, chained between two guards. Does he wait fearfully, remembering Jesus' words that he would die for Him? Does he ponder his defense before Herod at his trial the next morning? Here's a very real message for us today no matter what trial we may be facing.
Acts 11:27-12:19

Acts 11:1-21 - Bringing People to Christ Takes the Hand of the Lord

Part 27 in the Acts sermon series.
After witnessing the conversion of the Roman centurion and his friends and family, Peter went back to Jerusalem. At first, the Jewish Christians criticized Peter for eating at the house of Gentiles, but then they heard how the Lord moved on them in the same way as He had with them.

Acts 10:24-48 - God Accepts Men From Every Nation Who Fear Him & Do What is Right

Pt 26 of the Acts sermon series.
Last week, Peter received a vision from the Lord, preparing him to go visit a Gentile Roman centurion. This man, whom the Scriptures tell us was God-fearing and did what was right in the Lord's sight, was sent an angel by God to tell him to send for Peter. This passage is so important to us non-Jews, ie Gentiles, because we see the Lord opening His arms to ALL nations.
Acts 10:24-48

Acts 10:1-23 - The Faith of a Centurion

Part 25 in the Acts sermon series.
The Apostle Peter was staying in the home a tanner named Simon. While he was there, the Lord gave him a vision, preparing for an upcoming ministry to the Gentiles.
Acts 10:1-23

Acts 9:32-43 - Tabitha: A Life Worth Imitating

Part 24 in the Acts sermon series.
In this section, we turn to the Apostle Peter, who was used by the Lord to touch two lives in dramatic ways. The first was a man who had been paralyzed for eight years and the second was a woman whose life touched many, but then she died, leaving them heartbroken. As we study how the Lord used Peter in these two situations, we see how we can be paralyzed by our circumstances, or dead in our sins, and by the touch of Jesus Christ, we can be healed and set free to live fully for His kingdom.
Acts 9:32-43

Acts 8:9-25 - Repentance - Sign of New Life In Christ

Part 20 in the Acts sermon series.
In this passage, one of the early church deacons, Philip, preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the region of Samaria. One who listened and began to follow Christ was a man named Simon, who foremerly practiced sorcery. Did he continue in his old ways, or was he called to repentance and a new life?

Acts 6:1-7 - Choosing the First Deacons

Part 16 in the Acts sermon series.
After being beaten and imprisoned, Peter and the other apostles were released and praised God for being counted worthy of suffering for the name of Jesus Christ.
They were then confronted with another problem, this time within the church - something which could have caused division in the early church. How did they handle this situation?
Acts 6:1-7

Acts 5:17-42 - Preach the Full Message - in Jesus' Name

Part 15 of the Acts sermon series.
Peter and the other apostles were arrested and commanded not to preach in Jesus' Name. They determined to obey God above man, and were severely beaten because of taking a stand for Jesus. How did they react? We must have the same determination and attitude that these disciples had in these last days.
Acts 5:17-42

Acts 4:32-5:11 - The Early Church

Part 13 of the Acts sermon series.
In this passage, there are two major contrasting events of the early church. The first focuses on the unity of the believers as they were filled with the Holy Spirit and all their efforts surrounded preaching the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ. The second event caused great fear to fall on the church, but also showed how God views hypocrisy in His Church.
Acts 4:32-5:11

Acts 4:18-31 - Standing for Jesus Christ

Part 12 in the Acts sermon series.
Peter and John have been brought before the Sadducees after healing a lame man for teaching in the name of Jesus Christ. They were strongly ordered not to teach in "this" name anymore. Their response is one we need in our hearts for today.
Acts 4:18-31

Acts 4:1-17 - The Courage to Proclaim the Gospel

Part 11 in the Acts sermon series.
Peter and John were accosted by the religious leaders for teaching and proclaiming the name of Jesus as resurrected from the dead. When asked by what power or name they did this, Peter - filled with the Holy Spirit - boldly answered them. The courage to witness only comes when we spend time with the Lord.
Acts 4:1-17

Acts 3, pt 2 - Share Truth and Live the Life

Part 10 in the Acts sermon series.
The message Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost has not changed. The Truth of the Gospel is the same today as it was when it was recorded in the Bible. That's the Truth we need to share and our lives must reflect the integrity of that Truth - Jesus' Truth.
Acts 3, pt 2

Acts 3:1-16 - A Changed Life Testifies That Jesus Christ Lives

Part 9 of the Acts sermon series.
What motivates non-Christians to follow Jesus? Most of the time, they see the evidence that Jesus Christ lives and moves today through a life changed by His touch. What about your life? Is there a change because of following Jesus Christ?
Acts 3:1-16

Acts 2:14-37 -- By the Power of the Holy Spirit

Part 5 in the Acts sermon series.
On the Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit has come and baptized the Apostles. Filled with Him, they began speaking in other tongues and people heard them preach the Gospel in at least 15 different languages. Many were amazed, but some accused the Apostles of drunkenness. The Apostle Peter stood up and by the power of the Holy Spirit explained to those listening what was happening. Because Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit, many listened to Him, believed, and were baptized into the Church that day.
In these last days, we NEED the power of the Holy Spirit to preach the Word, to stand firm for His truth, and to love others the way Jesus does.
Follow Jesus. Obey His Word. Seek the baptism of the Holy Spirit in your life.

Acts 2:14-37

Luke 24:9-12 - Resurrection, pt 2

Pt 82 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Luke 24:9-12

Luke 22:54-62 - Following Christ in Our Own Strength

Part 73 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus has been arrested, the disciples have fled, and Peter follows along at a distance to see what will happen to Jesus. What happens when we have walked closely with the Lord, then something happens and we find ourselves following at a distance?
Luke 22:54-62

Luke 22:47-53 - Betrayal, Arrest, Desertion

Part 72 in the Book of Luke sermon series. In this passage. Jesus had just warned His sleeping disciples to watch and pray for the third time. Just as Jesus was speaking, His betrayer came up to Him and kissed Him, which was a sign to those with him that this was the man they were sent to arrest. These is so much in these verses that God wants us to consider and think upon, things that will transform us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Luke 22:47-53

Luke 22:24-34 - Who Will Be the Greatest?

Part 69 in the Book of Luke sermon series.
Jesus and His disciples were still in the upper room celebrating the Passover when a dispute arose among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven. Listen and find out who Jesus considers the greatest, and why.
Luke 22:24-34