Acts 8:4–25
I. Philip’s Ministry in Samaria – 4-13
II. Peter and John’s Ministry in Samaria – 14-25
III. Matters of Importance to Us
Acts 6:8–8:3
I. Introduction
II. The Setting 6:8–15
III. The Sermon 6:15–7
IV. The Stoning 7:54–60
V. The Scattering 8:1–3
VI. Conclusion
Acts 6:1–7
I. Of Hellenists and Hebrews: Growth and Crisis in the Early Church
II. Of “Ministry”: The Raising Up of Seven to Serve at Table
III. “Of Chance and Choice”: Five Facets of How God Calls
Acts 5:12–42
I. Miraculous Affirmations Through the Apostles – 12-16
II. Miraculous Affirmations To the Apostles - 17-42
III. Takeaways from The Apostles' Experiences
Acts 4:32–5:11
I. The Uniquely Selfless Love of the New Church – 4:32-35
II. One Positive Example of this Selfless Love – 4:36-37
III. Two Negative Examples Lacking this Love – 5:1-11
Acts 4:23–31
I. When God's People Pray... – 23-30
II. ... God Hears and Answers – 31
Acts 4:5–22
I. The power behind the healing (vs. 5-12)
II. Power to speak about Jesus (vs. 13-22)
a. The Apostles’ authority is not in themselves.
b. The Apostles testify to what they have seen and heard.
III. God calls you to testify to what you have seen and heard in Jesus Christ.
Acts 3:1–4:4
I. Peter and John Display the Power of Jesus’ Name – 3:1-10
II. Peter Proclaims the Power of Jesus’ Name – 3:11-26
III. The Varied Responses to Peter’s Proclamation – 4:1-4
Luke 24:1–49
I. Luke’s Telling of the Resurrection of Jesus – 1-12
II. Luke’s Unique Account of the Rest of That Day – 13-49
III. Luke’s Intent of What This Should Mean for Us
Luke 19:28–48
I. Who is this that is visiting?
II. How is He received?
III. What will He do about it?
IV. What will we do about it?
Acts 2:42–47
I. What Qualities Identify the Presence of the Spirit?
II. What Should Be Our Take-Away This Morning?
Acts 2:14–41
I. Peter's Proclamation regarding God's Spirit – 14-21
II. Peter's Proclamation regarding God's Son – 22-36
III. Peter's Proclamation regarding God's Salvation – 37-41
Acts 2:1–13
I. Receiving the Giving of the Holy Spirit – 1-4
II. Responding to the Giving of the Holy Spirit – 5-13
Acts 1:6–26
I. The Father and Son Ensure the Giving of the Spirit – 6-11
II. The Disciples Prepare to Receive the Spirit – 12-26
Acts 1:1–5
I. Some Introductory Help for Studying Acts
II. Luke's Arresting Introduction to the Story of Acts
3 John 1-15
I. John Expresses His Affirmation to Gaius – 1-8
II. John Expresses His Concern to Gaius – 9-15
III. Three Lessons to Learn from This Letter
2 John 1–13
I. John's Richly Deep Greeting to His Readers – 1-3
II. John's Main Body of Instruction to This Church – 4-11
III. John's Closing Assurance of More to Come – 12-13
Romans 8:12–17
I. What Do We Learn about the Church Here?
II. What Should Be Our Takeaway Today?
2 Thessalonians 3:1–18
I. A Call to Prayer – 1-5
II. A Call to Work – 6-15
III. A Call to Peace – 16-18
2 Thessalonians 2:1–17
I. Reflections on Discussing the End Times
II. Reflections on the Contribution of Today's Text