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.
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.
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.