The first section of the book of acts reports several different sermons that give us definite information about these beliefs. Barnabas, simeon called niger, and lucius of cyrene, manaen, who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch, and saul. Sir william ramsay 18511939, the archaeologist whose pioneering work in asia minor did much to establish the authenticity of the book of acts, identified the elder lucius as the sergius paulus we find in acts, a reading of evidence endorsed by some recent scholars. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days.
While we could delve into a discussion of sacrament and word in preaching and the role they play in this dual exposure, instead lets use this dual exposure to see how it illumines the effect of several sermons in the gospel of lukes companion text, the book of acts. The church it is important to understand that when peter stood to preach on the day of pentecost that he had been filled with the spirit. Why do many preachers say the holy spirit raised jesus from the dead. 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.
We only have a chapter and a half about stephen in the whole bible, yet he emerges as one of the most impressive characters in the entire scripture. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. It records the first missionary journey of paul and barnabas to cyprus and pisidia. The holy spirit is not a side show act when i was a new christian i latched on to anything that had christian in it. Download free sermons, preaching outlines and illustrations. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. The holy spirit is not given to be coopted for ones personal, privatized use. Like in acts 2, there was an event, namely, speaking in tongues and peters explanation of the event. This gave oldness to his actions and there was an abiding authority that had not been present prior to pentecost. Harley howard 1 now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts.
Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit sai. These sermons constitute the kerygma, or the primitive gospel that was proclaimed by early christians before any written records were made. What were paul and barnabas invited to do at antioch. Acts of the apostles chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to give special attention to their evangelistic methods and message 3 to notice that people judge themselves unworthy of eternal life, not god.
Harley howard peter having escaped from herods imprisonment by gods hand, and herod himself killed by god, the narrative switches from peter back to saul. Last time we saw how herod was no match for the power of god. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. In chapter three, verses 110, we see the event of the lame man healed by peter and john. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during which time he began to be known as paul. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Perhaps the sermon of the first martyr of the church still rang in the ears of the man who presided over his execution. Here in antioch we see the jews becoming jealous because of the number of gentiles who had come to hear the gospel. These sermons are sound and are available for download and use in teaching, edification and evangelism. Single sermons click on title 2nd floor christianity.
Through the ministry of saul of tarsus, gods mission to reclaim his creation from the death grip of evil would move to its next stage. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Below is a list of sermons preached in acts along with a short description and reference for each are listed below. Weve been walking through the book of acts, and last week we started chapter. The book of acts harley howard sermon series ideas. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 8. In 47 or possibly early 48 see appendix 1, barnabas and saul set off, traveling first to the port city of seleucia on the mediterranean. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul.
Acts chapters 14 notes grace notes lissa eggleston. Three factors demonstrate the shift that takes place in chapter. From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Howard marshall, the acts of the apostles grand rapids.
Much of the book of acts details how members of the early church were sent out to spread the gospel. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of. Luke records pauls sermon in acts in eight short paragraphs.
The blessing of being provoked 2009 urban ministry conference plenary 5. Get sermon ideas from harley howard by the book of acts chapter. Then we will suggest the proper understanding of the structure of the sermon proper. New testament sermons old testament sermons sermon series audio sermons sermon links. Now when they saw the boldness of peter and john, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. I will be preaching at new prospect baptist church in horton, al, july 2327, 2018. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. W e at the church of christ in granby, mo provide online audio sermons from sound preachers and teachers in the lords church. It is in this chapter that the gospel of jesus christ takes a crucial turn as the. At perga, john mark leaves them and returns to jerusalem 3.
A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. The missionary call of barnabas and saul, recorded in the thirteenth chapter of the book of acts is replete with practical helps in a problem that bothers many christians. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Jun 19, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Jun 12, 2015 5 expository sermons from the book of acts seedbed bible study and small group resources for pastors and weselyan churches. One purpose of the book of acts is to teach believers how to deal with persecution. The holy spirit is not a side show act when i was a new christian i latched on to anything that had christian. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. We saw how secure herod had peter held within his prison with two chains, four squads of soldier, roman sentries guarding the doors and the city tightly shut. Thought provoking prewritten sermon outlines from the book of acts to inspire your next church service. Acts 3 is comprised of an event and peters explanation of that event as well, in the form of a speech or a sermon. Here they learn that to protect themselves, they can give watching enemies a false impression of what they plan to do next. Oct 25, 20 like in acts 2, there was an event, namely, speaking in tongues and peters explanation of the event.
First we will look at a broad outline for the passage. This content is part of a series the book of acts chapter. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. Charles swindoll points out that when we study the journeys of paul in the book of acts, were not just reading the travel log of a man. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. We shall have afterwards chapter 20, in pauls sermon, acts 20. Where did saul and barnabas go first when they arrived in cyprus. Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. How to recognize the guidance of god, how to know the directions of life, and to find the will of the holy spirit in these matters. Introduction this paper is given to the exegesis and exposition of pauls pisidian antioch sermon as given by luke in acts. This mission led to the establishment of branches of the church in areas far removed from jerusalem and opened the door of faith unto the gentiles. In chapter the holy spirit is recorded as saying to the church at antioch, set apart for me barnabas and saul for the work to which i have called them. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Study the bible online using commentary on acts and more.
Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there were. Describe the difference between sergius paulus and elymas. Throughout the remaining chapters of the book of acts, we will see the ministry of paul. Acts of the apostles chapter thirteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul and.
If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. Sermons and outlines sermons illustrations higher praise. Setting sail from paphos, they arrive in perga of pamphylia 2.
The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. The event is the lame man being healed in jesus name and the explanation is peters sermon preached in the temple. This material is organized by date in the order they were presented. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. The missionary call of barnabas and saul, recorded in the thirteenth chapter of the book of acts is replete with practical helps in a problem that bothers many. Acts 14 now in the church at antioch there were bible. Peter and john were not educated in the rabbinical schools and had no formal training in old testament theology. David guzik commentary on acts describes the start of pauls first. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. Others note similarities between pauls sermon here and the sermon of stephen in acts 7. And we started to preach the gospel in asia, but were forbidden by the holy spirit.
Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the second chapter of acts we find the arrival of the holy spirit promised by the resurrected jesus in acts 1. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. The apostles heal many 12 the apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in solomons colonnade. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Sermon illustrations on the topic of sermons and outlines. Read acts commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In acts chapter , saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey. Now in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. That was a sermon that paul heard when he still hated the name of jesus. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear. The separation of john mark from saul and barnabas v. Discipleship ministries book of acts sermon starters week 2.
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