Receiving the Holy Spirit | Acts 2:22-40
In his sermon on Pentecost, Peter explains four urgent instructions for receiving the Holy Spirit: (1) accept why Jesus died; (2) believe that Jesus rose; (3) confess Jesus as Lord; and (4) repent and be baptized. This sermon is part 4 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.
Changes on Pentecost | Acts 2:1-21
Luke's account of the day of Pentecost reveals three changes that occur with the birth of the New Testament Church: (1) the presence of God, (2) hope for the nations, and (3) the beginning of the end. This sermon is part 3 in "Building the Church," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Acts 1-7.
Making Decisions | Acts 1:12-26
Luke's account of the church selecting a new apostle highlights three steps in their decision-making process for us to follow: (1) consistent devotion to prayer, (2) diligent biblical application, and (3) an interdependent plan of action. This sermon is part 2 in "Building the Church," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Acts 1-7.
Jesus' Plan for the Church | Acts 1:1-11
Luke shows us four essential components of Jesus' plan for the church: (1) Belief in the risen Christ, (2) baptism with the Holy Spirit, (3) focus on global witness, and (4) anticipation of Jesus' return. This sermon is part 1 in "Building the Church," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Acts 1-7.
Responding to the Lord's Invitation | Isaiah 55
The Lord invites us to respond to His revelation about the Suffering Servant in four ways: (1) satisfy your starving soul, (2) follow God's leader to glory, (3) seek God's abundant pardon, and (4) trust God's transforming word. This sermon is part 8 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.
Celebrating the Servant's Saving Work | Isaiah 54
The Lord calls His people to celebrate four changes that they will experience because of the Servant's saving work: (1) from desolation to multiplication, (2) from desertion to reconciliation, (3) from agitation to fortification, and (4) from oppression to vindication. This sermon is part 7 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.
The Servant's Triumphant Sacrifice | Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Isaiah reveals four ways that the Servant will triumph through his personal sacrifice: (1) His astonishing exaltation, (2) his healing affliction, (3) his penal substitution, and (4) his prosperous intercession. This sermon is part 6 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.
The Lord's Wake-up Call | Isaiah 51:17-52:12
The Lord issues a wake-up call with four alarming warnings that show why we need the Suffering Servant: (1) the effect of the Lord's wrath, (2) the neglect of the Lord's redemption, (3) the prospect of the Lord's return, and (4) the respect of the Lord's purity. This sermon is part 5 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.
Comfort from the Arm of the Lord | Isaiah 51:1-16
The Arm of the Lord brings comfort to God's people by fulfilling four promises: (1) restoration, (2) righteousness, (3) redemption, and (4) refuge. This sermon is part 4 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.
The Servant's Compelling Character | Isaiah 50:4-11
The Servant's response to suffering reveals five aspects of his character that compel us to follow him: (1) his sustaining tongue, (2) his obedient ear, (3) his surrendered body, (4) his confident face, and (5) his authoritative voice. This sermon is part 3 in "The Suffering Servant," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Isaiah 49-55.