Building Spiritual Influence | Acts 27-28
On Paul’s journey to Rome, he models five steps in building spiritual influence: (1) gain trust; (2) give encouragement; (3) set an example; (4) meet needs; and (5) preach the word. This sermon is part 6 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
Commitments of an Enduring Witness | Acts 25-26
Paul persists in four commitments that contribute to his enduring witness for Christ: (1) innocence; (2) reason; (3) hope; and (4) persuasion. This sermon is part 5 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
Standing Before the Judge | Acts 24:1-27
Paul’s hearing before Felix reveals three contrasting ways that people relate to authority: (1) flattery; (2) faith; and (3) fear. This sermon is part 4 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.
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.
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.