Acts 4:1-12 (view more) God Wants Our Church to Grow! Pastor, let the Book of Acts help you paint the picture of the center of Gods activity in small groups. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. 1. The book of Acts is a story about God's grace flooding out into the world through the gospel. 19. The challenge with this approach is to balance your time so that enough teaching on a principle and its application emerge well from the text and you can drive it home. The church turned to prayer asking for more boldness and the earth shook, the Holy Spirit moved and they practiced boldness. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly It establishes both the theme and the outline of the whole book. Acts is full of lessons on power, the process of growing into a culture of diversity, and accepting cultural differences. From day one, the church is about community. *Have you ever been tempted to give up on church? Acts provides multiple entries into the new year with themes and characters. Help your small group leaders create a space for discussion to move from facts to meaning. Barnabas grows from being a generous giver in Acts 4 & 5 to a protector and ministry partner of Paul before taking up the cause of John Mark. Every commentary on the Book of Acts you create for your congregation will serve them well. BACKGROUND: The best part of all is that you dont need a church consultant or rather you get the best church consultant in the world. Acts 17 is a snapshot of the way people responded to the claims of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Pergamos: A Compromising Commitment - Rev. In Athens, Paul presents Jesus and all is well until he mentions the resurrection of Jesus. Righteously judging all people (vs. 19-22). However, we continue to have leadership offices, meeting rooms, and The Upper Room Chapel at 1908 Grand Avenue, in Nashville. Copyright 2010 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Obey Jesus: Miracles are happening and people are coming to believe in Christ every day. Acts 10:1-23, Tags: We should grow in godly fear (vs. 5 & 11). 1. In only three decades, a small group of frightened believers in Jerusalem transformed into an empire-wide movement of people who had committed their lives to Sermon by Rick Crandall Third Sunday of Easter, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, A Living Hope Because He rose again to rule forever (vs. 29-32). Topics and themes such as missions, prayer, leadership, giving, and many more are found in and through the history of the early church. Souls will be saved (vs. 12). God is always at work in our world: 4. Scripture: Acts 1:1-11. The gods and goddesses of cities influenced the way Paul taught and the response of the people. The sermons in the book of Acts give us a window into the preaching ministries of Peter, Stephen, Philip, James, and Paul, along with the immediate impact those sermons had. The church in America needs to internalize that mission is not just about how we support people overseas and sending missionaries money. Just like the one-month approach, themes and characters are important and a great way to work through the book. (view more) Sermon by Rick Crandall By our going (vs. 13-18). Humans are made to remember stories and Jesus knew it. Evangelism, Church Growth, Christian Growth, Divine Appointments, One Way To Heaven, Peter And Cornelius Less well known is the world of the Mediterranean where the church blossomed and grew into a world-wide, multicultural, movement. I have an funny hobby. Growing churches have growing problemssomething addressed head-on in the Book of Acts. 3. These are the seeds of application that can lead to transformation of the disciples in your congregation. Obligates us to the highest devotion (vs. 26-29). Enlist and equip more help (vs. 20-23). The huge outpouring of support for Caesar in Thessalonica makes sense with it being made an imperial city by Julias Caesar. We are in Week 7 of a sermon series going through a book called "Acts." "ACTS" means, "the acts (or the deeds) of the apostles." It could also be entitled, "The Acts of the Holy Spirit," since God's Spirit is . Grayson Baptist Church - July 28, 2013 Do we put the primacy of prayer and the primacy of the Word at the top of our leadership? Acts 2:21-24, Tags: 3. All Things New. They divide ministry work and leadership (Acts 6). 4. Many more places in Acts tell us of Gods power, provision, and presence released through prayer. Certainly, this type of speculation can go astray, so help your leaders to come back to ideas the Bible teaches. *This is last week's issue of "The Baptist Message," and the headline for this article is: "Hankins Delivers Sobering News to 2020 Commission." Product Code: JBACTBK. Priorities, Deacons, Fullness, Problem Solving. Carry out the Lords commands (vs. 12). But as we look into the Word of God tonight, remember that we are God's work (vs. 8). Honesty, Sinfulness, Godly Fear, Church Problems, Integrity Honesty 3. Victorious Service for Our Savior Audio Podcast. 2. Sermon by Rick Crandall He was a good, godly man, and one of the first deacons. These are all signs of trusting in the abundance of the Lord rather than working from our own limited pool of resources. Evangelism, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Cross, All Nations, Healing By Jesus, Peter And Cornelius Prayer, being in the presence of God, is the way we seek and find the purpose and power of God. God still wants to meet His people and move us towards mission in everyday, practical ways. on Acts with many sermon ideas and outlines as well as illustrations. Every great movement of discipleship groups labeled Discipleship Making Movements, Four Chairs, or whatever label of the day, have the characteristics of Acts 2:42: When the small groups in your church internalize their heritage as the place where the Lord has always made and multiplied disciples, new energy and expectations will be released. Staying with Barnabas, his life deals with materialism, serving, leading from the second chair, helping the outcasts (Paul and John Mark), and more. Roads and improved sailing conditions allowed for unprecedented travel. God made us co-lead so we could develop this world (Genesis 1 & 2). Listen to this testimony from Pastor Larry Overstreet: Help them see how God is changing and growing people through the stories of Acts. Peter and Cornelius are also swept into the mix in chapters 10 and 11 and the introduction of Gentiles into the church. 2023 Insight for Living Ministries. pastor | 159 views, 7 likes, 7 loves, 0 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from New Hope Christian Church: I Am The Resurrection & Life Easter. Teaching history can be a drag or a world changing experience for the teacher and the student. One church consultant named four audiences with whom ministry should be provided: The primary ministry goal for the first audience, the core group, is discipleship. (view more) There is an old saying in missionary circles that goes, If we do not practice Acts 1:8 voluntarily, Acts 8:1 will come and move us into the mission field.. (view more) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Revised from a message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2006) "in order that he might know the certainty of the things he had been taught." 1. help solve problems. A Great Example for Every Christian INTRODUCTION: Great singing and powerful preaching are good but by meeting with others in prayer we have changed our world. The early church faced divisions as well, both in the world and within the church. People in Acts constantly turn to prayer first, not as a last resort. Acts 5. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Thankfully, the book of Acts is canonized, reminding us that suffering brings about the purpose of God. Why God's Church Matters Acts 4:13-22 The Unstoppable Church. Acts 8:9-25, Tags: If the presence of the Lord is not experienced by the leaders, how can the church experience His presence and power? (Saul's Conversion) - Acts 9:1-19a, Week 12: When God Chooses (Saul Commissioned) - Acts 13:1-3, Week 13: They've Turned the World Upside Down (Serving King Jesus) - Acts 17:1-9. Jesus Christ, ending on a high note with Paul on the verge of taking the gospel to the highest government official in the landthe Emperor of Rome. There is a greater chance to connect and decrease the distance between now and then. Rather than escaping the troubles and hardship of the world, their fight with the Lord makes them important ambassadors for Christ. God will grow our church: A sermon series can draw your congregation together around a common theme or biblical topic, and SermonCentral has hundreds of series collections to assist pastors in developing their own sermon series. (view more) And when it was Russ turn, The church goes into prayer mode and bursts into full-blown glory on the Day of Pentecost. When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1, 26. 4. BACKGROUND: A disciplemaking website to help the church and serious More, 9. God's Desire for Deacons Acts 10:36-48, Tags: *Back in Exodus 15, the Lord had just brought Moses and the Children of Israel safely through the Red Sea. Remember that God is with us. Acts 2:21-24 1. 1. The Scriptures Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2005 . 1) The Moment was Typified. Acts 2:32-41, Tags: Acts is the only biblical book that chronicles the history of the church immediately after Jesuss ascension. 1. *Don't you love our church? One month of church history, a theme, or a character is an ideal way to work through the 28 chapters of material for people. 1. Acts 6:7-15, Tags: The Book of Acts does not shy away from the fact that discipleship costs followers their entire lives. 3. Character studies also expose us to the life of an individual rather than finding them in one moment in time. Acts 4:23-31, Tags: Acts 7:37-54, Tags: The Jewish believers had a problem they enjoyed being with God and wanted to keep their life in God for themselves and their own communities. Apparently, as Longenecker1 observes, Theophilus "seems to have been a man, who though receptive to the gospel and perhaps even convinced by its claims, had many questions about Christianity as he knew it." 3. He is a minor church history character in major events. God will give us strength (vs. 19-22). Acts 5:1-11 In Acts 8, God sends Philip as an answer to the Ethiopian eunuchs prayer. From the beginning to the end, Acts is a story of how God is calling more and more people to Himself. Lets go back to our idea of doing an overview and a short sermon series on Acts. First, knowing the Jews in Acts points us back to the OT and why the church was a threat to their way of life. The compromise (vs. 34-40). Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12). The Most Heavenly Place on Earth Acts 5:12-29, Tags: The mystery of Gods sovereignty interacting with human free will is played out in multiple ways throughout the book of Acts. In Acts, we see the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to deliver the Holy Spirit, and from there we read about the amazing transformations and miracles to come from this holy Provision. Acts 13 is a prayer meeting at the church in Antioch where God selects Paul and Barnabas to lead a missionary expedition the very first of its kind. It is the first volume in a series of devotional commentaries on New Testament books. The glory and power of the Easter gift overwhelms us, but the jour. Series: The Book of Acts - Part 43 3. . The church thrived and did not thrive in actual, real, historical places. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). An Acts-based sermon series can help your core group embrace empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Is that how your church responds in crisis? 4. Relationships. Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. 4. Therefore, as Acts furnishes for us a selective record of events that took place during the formative years of the church, it provides us with the historical antecedents of our faith and how that faith came to be embraced from Jerusalem to Rome. Lastly and most importantly, is the under-appreciated theme of the resurrection in the Book of Acts. {c] \+}eIpxu, l>?=3Xt`#= M UBUw?eCUraO[V8]>`8.d+jip?y5gE_^,kvyjq" x](mlO g0GOL:BK}9$r&;4l*tW^_~|y\->l}Bau^'/V{ysMqMGY{HMwiCgeO'zom.ks^22RJ|ENaN_sg1|hj)HP +bC^ k5nRR{h2Ub Z+Fv;eLdZgB"6FsLxb ;y0RMOZ=3=O-+y[ VZ,?_Gv{)uuK}~pxQ/ q4byx'vK3p32|3bG#{ ;4~[\@MY_KvD:?R6^&+|0_kvcGN ? 1. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Sermon Series Ideas & Outlines. Acts 2:42-43 tell us the discipleship group activities: they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts chapters 1 & 2 are a nice overview of Gods purpose, power, and presence meeting believers and unbelievers in prayer. More than likely, Luke completed the book before either of these events occurred, sometime between AD 60 and AD 62, while Paul sat in prison, awaiting the resolution of his appeal. Only Jesus was approved by the Heavenly Father (vs. 22). Prayer is the gateway linking us to the Lord. We re-learn that where we are right now is not permanent and not a surprise to the Lord. (view more) 2. With the same message (vs. 34-36). xFSpdz&mF =ry-eYU?| Moreover, when James makes his pronouncement at the end of the council, there are still very Jewish strings of understanding tied to the gentile church. 3-9 3. Help people to see applications in our day from similar, albeit ancient, ideas. 4. Acts 9:1-18, Tags: Looking at missions overseas and the mission next door are both important because God has a purpose in both. BACKGROUND: Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 4, 2013 By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). The American church has a really terrible theology of suffering. When leading seminars, I often ask : "In the churches you've attended, how many of you were intentionally taught how to pray?" Have you ever been tempted to just give up and quit? By telling people about the Lord (vs. 12-15;17-26). God wants us to be unselfish (vs. 32b & 34-35). . One of the main reasons Conversions In The Book Of Acts (Executable Outlines) Conversions In The Book Of Acts Examples of conversions as recorded in the history of the early church The 3000 On Pentecost (2:1-41) The 2000 At Solomon's Porch (3:1-4:4) The Samaritans (8:4-25) The Ethiopian Eunuch (8:26-40) Saul Of Tarsus (9:1-19; 22:6-16; 26:12-18) Sermon starters and helps will be provided for each of the following passages: View staff by program area to ask for additional assistance. This is the Bible students may take their knowledge for granted and assume most people in the church know the difference between Ephesus and Corinth. Jesus comes into a world dominated by the superpower, Rome, with multiple cultures, languages, religions, and ideas. Ethnic boundaries are not crossed until the church is forced out through persecution in Acts 8 and the revelations to Peter in Acts 10. Persecution, Courage, Gamaliel, Commitment To Christ, Comfort In Christ, David Livingstone Note: For more outlines based on the Book of Acts, check out these series: *Matt Redman is one of the best-known writers of Christian music today. The second approach flips the emphasis to delivering the most important lesson from the chapter and giving just enough background information to place the story in its context. You can highlight an important topic from Acts in one month. 1. Saul meets Ananias when both of them pray in Acts 9. 2. *Y},,f`YCVhGJOtaY7Oi_aL~,cm?8?|MiF)xh.0_ ;J\GiI43C|a.ww4//aL`wd]gM!Khe~m|OGS. The season after Easter is one of living the implications of the Resurrection. God wants us to be unleashed (vs. 33). *Where would we be tonight if these Christians in Acts 5 and countless other Christians had not said and done the right thing? At the club meeting each week, a different member told a little about his job. Sermon by Rick Crandall Also consider the Holy Spirit made an example of Ananias and Sapphira. Is a year-long sermon series in the Book of Acts worth a full year? 2:47; 6:7; 9:31; 12:24; 16:5; 19:20; 28:30, 31). In plainspeak the Bible is more accessible. This led Peter to then share the gospel with many Gentiles. God's Work in Our Lives The conflict (vs. 26-28; 33). The church was birthed into a complex multicultural world. Your people will greatly benefit from knowing the places in the Book of Acts. A year in the Book of Acts helps pastors, churches, and small groups appreciate the privilege of prayer. No matter how you lead your church through Acts, you all will benefit. Sermon by Rick Crandall How do you grow as a leader to meet such a huge need? This theme should be written in ways that will provide sufficient information for those who assist you in worship to write bulletins, to select music, or to schedule special visiting worship artists such as liturgical dancers or drama groups. Does God really expect the church and disciples to grow when times are difficult and culture is not aligned with the church? A series in Acts allows people and situations to unfold and see God act in their lives. 2. 4. 1. God still expects movement and multiplication of His believers to spread around the world. Every church has challenges, but some churches are in need of a lifeline, rather The Lifeline in the person of the Holy Spirit, revealed in the Book of Acts. The Acts of God is what we have in these 28 chapters, God working in individuals, small groups, evangelism, mission, conflict, and so much more. Sermon Series - Pulpit Pages Seven Churches in Revelation 1. This is the 68th sermon in the series "Action". Keep shining for the Lord (vs. 47). Take a moment for a macro-view of Acts and how it will change your approach to teaching history.. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began. 2. Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and A year in Acts can remind us that God can move in large or small ways but He always moves to accomplish His purpose. View Chuck Swindoll's chart of Acts, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Great Ways to Obey our God Our integrity is important (vs. 3-4). read more, Scripture: Small groups practice the presence of God together. The math is pretty simple 28 chapters in 26 weeks. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in Clearly, there is enormous need to teach about prayer and the doctrine of the Holy Spirit to the folks in our pews. The Pax Romana, a time of relative peace in the Mediterranean world, began. Too often, our own lives do not reflect that sort of change. The stories and characters point us to ideas about how we can solve a problem. Cf. As such, it provides us with a valuable account of how the church was able to grow and spread out from Jerusalem into the rest of the Roman Empire. (view more) 2. Evangelism, Church Growth, All Nations, Divine Appointments, Peter And Cornelius God wants us to be uplifting (vs. 36-37). God wants our church to grow! Rather than worry about pulling every theological thread in how God moves first and we respond, all believers agree that life is best when we partner with God. Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 19, 2014 Three Great Themes In The Book Of Acts, 21. At the outset we find the apostles needing to replace Judas and leading the 120 who gather for prayer and fasting. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> In this upper room of a house somewhere in Jerusalem, the believers are praying and God shows up. (view more) This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. Sauls world is changed in chapter 9 and he goes on, as the apostle Paul, to partner with God as a missionary. Use the people and character-based decisions made in Acts to guide your people towards godliness. Maybe just as importantly, the benefits compound in the pastor. Acts 9:19-31 The book of Acts serves as a bridge from the life of Christ to the church of Christ. Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 11, 2013 read more, Scripture: 9 The conversion of Saul. Indeed, the church is arguing over what God is doing until the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. Acts 2:1-21 (Initial reading: vs. 1-4) read more, Scripture: When problems come, our first reaction is to look for a solution we want to fix it. Remind people of the Savior. Remain true to Gods standards. 1. Always choose God over government (vs. 14-20). Sermons in Acts with a fun and useful combination of characters, themes, theology, and historical information are waiting to be unpacked by pastors like you. God picks out Saul and makes him Pauland somehow Saul yields and chooses the Lord. 2. God's world (vs. 4-5). June 6, 1944 -- The D-Day invasion in Normandy. In Acts 1:8, Jesus promises a geographic expansion through the power of the Holy Spirit. Chapter 28 closes with Paul in Rome being a faithful witness of Christ in the most powerful city on earth. Preach on topics including Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, the road to Damascus, Paul's missionary journeys, and the expansion of the church to the ends of the earth as you encounter the radical faith of the apostles of Jesus. Discover biblically sound Sermons written by seasoned pastors for your church. (view more) On Friday I plugged the word "heavenly" into Google and got over 51 million Just think for a moment about some of the benefits of building a commentary on the Book of Acts over the course of a year. BACKGROUND: % 1. 1 Richard Longenecker, "The Acts of the Apostles" in The Expositors Bible Commentary, ed. Why? Grayson Baptist Church - June 16, 2013 John Walsh: Book 5: Work of the Holy Spirit (Stories 220-255) [] Part of the series . Relationships between any two persons are not singular nor static; relationships are dynamic. The small group can be the place of intimate confession and deep restoration once again, meeting God with others in prayer. This is the message that the world needs to hear today. Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 We see the dynamism of the Lord when He works with His people in the Book of Acts. (view less). 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