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.