Rethink Your Evangelistic Assumptions | Acts 8
Luke's account of Philip's ministry challenges us to rethink three false assumptions about spreading the faith: (1) the necessity of stability; (2) the popularity of power; and (3) the improbability of receptivity. This sermon is part 1 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Reflections from Greece
Fresh from his trip to Greece, Bryan Craddock shares six biblical reflections related to Athens, Crete, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, Philippi, and Corinth.
Overcoming More Spiritual Leadership Challenges | Acts 7:23-60
Luke's account of Stephen and his message exposes nine challenges that we must prepare to overcome: (6) presumption; (7) rejection; (8) distortion; and (9) hostility. This sermon is part 12 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Overcoming Spiritual Leadership Challenges | Acts 6:9-7:22
Luke's account of Stephen and his message exposes nine challenges that we must prepare to overcome: (1) arguments; (2) accusations; (3) delay; (4) affliction; and (5) persecution. This sermon is part 11 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Seven Values of Spiritual Leadership | Acts 6:1-8
Luke's account of a problem in the early church reveals seven values that should still guide us today: (1) unity; (2) meeting needs; (3) the Word of God; (4) integrity; (5) prayer; (6) responsibility; and (7) multiplication. This sermon is part 10 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
The Heart of Spiritual Leadership | Acts 5:17-42
Luke identifies four contrasts between the Jewish authorities and the apostles that help us understand the heart of healthy spiritual leadership: (1) jealousy vs. life; 2) perplexity vs. teaching; (3) fear vs. obedience; and (4) anger vs. joy. This sermon is part 9 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Dealing with Sin in the Church | Acts 4:32-5:16
The story of Ananias and Sapphira suggests four warnings to help us deal with sin in the church: (1) the occasion—when you least expect it; (2) the expression—looking good on the outside; (3) the valuation—worthy of death; and (4) the implication—the power of holiness. This sermon is part 8 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Handling Opposition Well | Acts 4:1-31
Luke shows us how the apostles stayed true to the mission, message, method, and means of Jesus while facing opposition. They called people to faith as they proclaimed Jesus in a spirit of humble submission relying upon prayer. This sermon is part 7 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Being a Good Witness for Christ | Acts 3:1-26
Through Peter's example Luke shows us five necessary ingredients of being a good witness for Christ: (1) attention; (2) compassion; (3) confrontation; (4) invitation; and (5) explanation. This sermon is part 6 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
What is Biblical Fellowship? | Acts 2:41-47
Luke's account of early church life demonstrates five essential practices of Biblical fellowship that every Christian needs to follow: (1) learn with one another; (2) pray for one another; (3) share with one another; (4) worship with one another; and (5) witness with one another. This sermon is part 5 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.