The Confidence of Providence | Acts 22:22-23:35
God uses seven different circumstances to accomplish his good purpose during Paul’s imprisonment in Jerusalem: (1) injustice; (2) birth; (3) conscience; (4) background; (5) opposition; (6) family; and (7) politics. This sermon is part 2 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
The Freedom of the Truth | Acts 21:27-22:21
Paul's arrest reveals six stages in the way that God's truth sets people free: (1) constrained; (2) confused; (3) coercion; (4) confronted; (5) cleansed; and (6) commissioned. This sermon is part 2 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
The Power of Fellowship | Acts 21:1-26
As Paul seeks out fellowship on his way to Jerusalem, Luke gives us five glimpses of its powerful benefits: (1) familial support; (2) spiritual ministry; (3) personal example; (4) mutual purpose; and (5) insightful perspective. This sermon is part 1 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
Gospel Driven Leadership | Acts 20:1-38
Paul models three commitments of gospel driven leadership that we should all make: (1) diligently encourage; (2) consistently testify; and (3) vigilantly shepherd. This sermon is part 16 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Pitfalls of Cultural Conflict | Acts 19:21-41
Luke highlights three pitfalls of cultural conflict that Paul and the believers in Ephesus avoided: (1) spiritual compromise; (2) public dispute; and (3) unnecessary offense. This sermon is part 15 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Spiritual Troubleshooting | Acts 18:24-19:20
Luke describes how three spiritual problems in Ephesus are solved: (1) zeal without knowledge; (2) repentance without belief; and (3) belief without repentance. This sermon is part 14 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Christian Reason Defined | Acts 17:1-15
Luke's account of Paul's ministry in Thessalonica and Berea demonstrates three components of a Christian approach to reason: (1) explaining biblical proof; (2) avoiding emotional agitation; and (3) encouraging biblical examination. This sermon is part 11 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Sacrifices for the Gospel | Acts 15:35-16:10
Paul’s second missionary journey begins with three sacrifices that every Christian should be willing to make for the spread of the gospel: (1) friendship; (2) freedom; and (3) control. This sermon is part 9 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Grace Under Attack | Acts 13:42-14:28
Luke’s account of Paul’s first missionary journey alerts us to four common attacks on grace: (1) denial; (2) defamation; (3) delusion; and (4) depreciation. This sermon is part 7 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Going with the Gospel | Acts 12:24-13:41
The beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey demonstrates six forces that compel us all to go with the gospel: (1) The passionate worship of God; (2) The opposition of false teaching; (3) The revealed plan of God; (4) The prophesied death of Jesus; (5) The prophesied resurrection of Jesus; and (6) The forgiveness and freedom of faith. This sermon is part 6 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.