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.
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.