Making Missional Decisions | Acts 18:1-23
Luke highlights four practical decisions that we must all make as we seek to fulfill Christ’s mission: (1) provision; (2) progress; (3) protection; and (4) priorities. This sermon is part 13 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.
Christian Reason Demonstrated | Acts 17:16-34
Paul’s ministry in Athens demonstrates seven practical considerations for evangelistic reasoning: (1) harness your impulsive heart; (2) seek appropriate settings; (3) observe cultural opportunities; (4) proclaim biblical priorities; (5) enlist relatable examples; (6) define the urgent decision; and (7) accept people’s answers. This sermon is part 12 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.
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.