Cultivating Unity in the Church | Acts 11:1-30
Luke recounts three practices that cultivated unity in the early church: (1) celebrating God’s saving work; (2) encouraging devotion to the Lord; and (3) responding to one another’s needs. This sermon is part 4 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Steps to Peace in a Divided World | Acts 9:31-10:48
Peter's journey shows us five steps down the path of peace: (1) remember Jesus' power; (2) follow God's instructions; (3) practice kind hospitality; (4) grasp the implications of the gospel; and (5) embrace our spiritual unity. This sermon is part 3 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
The Experience of Conversion | Acts 9:1-30
The story of Saul demonstrates four stages in the experience of coming to faith in Christ: (1) conviction; (2) identification; (3) opposition; and (4) connection. This sermon is part 2 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
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.