Book of acts sermon series

Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The holy spirit first came upon christians in the early church. Below is a list of sermons preached in acts along with a short description and reference for each are listed below. Jody jenkins, pastor of buffalo ridge baptist church in gray, tn. Vines had preached while he was pastor at west rome baptist church in rome, ga in the early 1970s. The church is the most important body in the world today. Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. The book of acts is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each scripture within the text. It is in that moment that the church was set aflame. Book of acts series part 1 visitation the brooklyn. Beginning in fall of 20 the sermons focused on the book of acts.

This sermon from june 14, 2015 is the second in a series on the book of acts and focuses on 5 characteristics that churches must develop in order to be an effective witness for jesus christ. Here is a breakdown the additional readings, as they connect to the book of acts and to our unfinished series. This sixweek series examines the remarkable spread of the gospel and the kingdom of god from jerusalem, to judea and samaria. The book of acts acts is about the holy spirit, the transformation of the apostles, and the beginning of the church. That same mission continues today, unbroken and unhindered for almost 2,000 years since. The book of acts the book of acts recalls the sending of the third person of the trinity the holy spirit given, granted to every born again believer in order to glorify christ. As i collected materials to use in this series, someone gave me a set of sermons on tape that dr. This sermon from june 14, 2015 is the second in a series on the book of acts and focuses on 5 characteristics that churches must develop in order to be an. This sermon series will pick up with the story in chapter 16 of acts, as the gospel goes forth to the broader world. Jan 02, 2011 the book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. Inasmuch as acts is primarily the record of the performance of the early church, no homiletical treatment of the book would be complete without some reference to the several churches whose faults and foibles, strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and tragedies are reported by luke. Be the church, the book of acts shared by tom owen. Jul 08, 20 the book of acts shared by rick crandall.

An acts based sermon series can help your core group embrace empowerment by the holy spirit. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. The book of acts is an encouragement for the church today as christians contend for the gospel of jesus christ by the power of the holy spirit. I preached this series at fellowship, leading into easter sunday. And in the process of seeing how the church was born, how it grew, and how it overcame fierce opposition, we receive fresh inspiration to join god on his mission today. The sermons recorded in acts give us a window into the preaching ministries of peter, stephen, philip, james, and paul, along with the immediate impact those sermons had. The book of acts which was written by doctor luke is a wonderful letter which tells us about the beginning of the church and how the church begun to spread throughout the world. It depicts an amazing gospel movement with a ragtag bunch of folks that. The holy spirit was sent to prove that god is real and to provide seasons of refreshing as well as restoration. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. The book of acts was written by luke, the companion of paul the apostle. Book of acts series part 43 the most unlikely christian.

Book of acts series part 44 reactions to the gospel. The gospel continues sermon series community bible. The book of acts which was written by doctor luke is a wonderful letter which tells us about the beginning. His crucifixion, for the helpful insight in this series. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading.

Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. Underlying these important themes are the continuation of gods saving work in jesus christ as lord. The series can also help your core group determine how it will engage the world as christians empowered by the holy spirit. One church consultant named four audiences with whom ministry should be provided. In other posts i give an overview of these eleven sermons in acts. These sermons are available for listening or download in the acts series category. The book of acts the book of acts is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each scripture within the text. Book of acts series part 45 sailing against the wind. The book of acts recalls the sending of the third person of the trinity the holy spirit given, granted to every born again believer in order to glorify christ. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts.

For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. There are many other shorter teachings and words uttered by the apostles that are recorded in the book of acts. Admittedly, book sermons are not easy to preach, but they are generally profitable to both the man in the pulpit and to those in the pews. The book of acts welcome to the sermon series on the book of acts the book of acts which was written by doctor luke is a wonderful letter which tells us about the beginning of the church and how the church begun to spread throughout the world. Veritas community church the book of acts sermon series. Those who attend regularly core group uninvited firsttime guests. Peters sermon underscores the redemptive theme of the book of acts. At his ascension, jesus commissioned his disciples to preach his gospel. Bible study, life at ecc the book of acts was written by luke, the companion of paul the apostle. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3.

It is pivotal that the modern church grasp the formation of the church read more. In 2007, pastor don willeman and others preached a series on the message of the mission focusing on chapters 8 through 15 of acts. The book of acts chronicles the earliest days of the christian faith. The book of acts sermon series hope bible church oakville. Discipleship ministries book of acts sermon starters week 3. The book of acts harley howard sermon series ideas. We can also see that the holy spirit is very active in gods people as he enables them to spread the word of god. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,900,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. In this book, the principles of the exchanged life not i, but christ is. Join us at faith on sundays as we study the book of acts and discover the how the church was started and explore how it carries out its mission.

Not every passage below quotes the preachers sermon. Sermon series overview posted on january 18, 2019 posted by. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. And they were all with one accord in solomons porch. Jun 02, 20 first message in the book of act series.

The crowd had difficulty interpreting the meaning of this unheard of phenomenon verse 12. Sermons from acts the village church tvc resources. The book of acts is filled with some of the most powerful accounts in the new testament. This sermon series was prepared back in the late 1980s. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Be the church, the book of acts contributed by tom owen on dec 7, 2010 message contributor based on 41 ratings rate this series. Jan 18, 2016 join us at faith on sundays as we study the book of acts and discover the how the church was started and explore how it carries out its mission. Contributed by rick crandall on jul 8, 20 message contributor based on 1 rating. Last, an acts based sermon series provides an opportunity to connect your core group with john wesleys teachings about personal.