Sermons about the books of acts in the bible

Acts life in the spirit several years ago, i had my interest piqued concerning the book of acts due to a message i heard preached in a conference setting. Copeland sermons from the books of acts 3 pauls missionary policies 14. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Using the opportunity, peter began by showing that the apostles were not drunk as some thought, because it was too. I read this bible study book as part of my yearlong study on the book of acts. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources.

My favorite is the book of acts, because this book tells the exciting story of. We invite you to join with us today, and during the months to come, as we study and explore the book of acts. Encouragement life as a christian can be compared with the story in mark 4. We are working on adding various ways to access audio of the sermons to the site. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Bible sermons, expository sermon text and free audio downloads mp3s. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in. Below is a list of sermons preached in acts along with a short description and reference for each are listed below. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. Our passage for this coming sunday acts 27 is an exciting, reallife adventure story that involves a ship caught in. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. The book of acts the book of acts recalls the sending of the third person of the trinity the holy spirit given, granted to every born again believer in order to glorify christ.

The title acts of the apostles was first used by irenaeus in the late 2nd century. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 52 sermons from the book of acts pulpit outlines 4. It is not used in acts, and one intriguing possibility is that he became a believer in between receiving the gospel and acts. Author although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. Then something special happened on the damascus road. He seeks a fresh approach to faith and following god through the lens of scripture. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. The sermons recorded in 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 greek manuscripts title it acts, and many add of the apostles. As the second book luke addressed to theophilus see luke 1.

Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Look for the video icon next to the link to the sermon to watch the sermon online new audio capabilities. God took a christianhating murderer and transformed him into historys greatest christian evangelist, the author of almost half the books of the new testament. Free bible commentaries, sermons, bible study resources, scripture outlines focused around the big idea of the biblical text. Videos of sermons are being posted with each new sermon. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. While the definition of what constitutes a sermon and the precise number of them may be open for debate, i put the number at eleven. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. And they were all with one accord in solomons porch. Jun 06, 2006 i read this bible study book as part of my yearlong study on the book of acts. Find sermon ideas on any book of the bible to help you preach a powerful message. The acts of the apostles in the proclamation of the gospel of jesus christ, by ellen gould harmon white html at filed under. Sermons in this series a man of macedonia part one acts 16.

Because thou will not abandon my souls to hades, nor allow thy holy one to see decay. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Sermonarys bible background series is designed to help pastors and teachers study the setting and details behind every book in the bible. It is not known whether this was an existing title or one invented by irenaeus. Ive been reading a commentary by a pentecostal missiologist, a great book that told the book as a story set in our modern day and now this book by one of the great decidedly, and contrastingly not pentecostal bible teachers of our day, john macarthur. Acts does feature the notable figures in the early years. We hear it in the sermons and speeches of peter, paul, stephen, philip. For questions, more information, or ordering johns rabbi, jesus concealed in the old testament, or through the bible daily devotions, contact us. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Martyn lloydjones 18991981 was a welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the reformed tradition. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen.

You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Acts chronicles the events that took place after jesus resurrection, starting with his ascension into heaven and the outpouring of the holy spirit on his disciples, resulting in the beginning of a mighty work of god in building the church. Peter dehaan writes about biblical spirituality, often with a postmodern slant. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Verse 35 we often think that the christian walk is going to be the easy road, free from problems and trials. Many such as peter and paul are sent by god and begin starting many. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Acts 7 csb stephens sermon are these bible gateway.

The sermons recorded in acts give us a window into the preaching ministries of peter. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. It was interesting to put this page together a lot of books i havent preached yet. Its called a gospel tract, and it is how i was taught to share the gospel. It is in that moment that the church was set aflame. In his first and last sermon, a deadly one for him and the longest speech on record in the book of acts, stephen told a group of angry jews that god did not need a building to live in. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Effective exegetical preaching exposes a specific biblical passages. Whether the man from macedonia was alexander the great begging paul to save his brethren or whether it was just a vision sent by god, the fact remains that god did not forget the people of macedonia even 400 years after their king declared himself to be equal to god. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is. Acts is the fifth book of the new testament and the fortyfourth book of bible. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. A closer walk with our lord and savior jesus christ by pastor paul wallace, wayside chapel, sedona arizona.

There are a number of sermons teachings, messages, and proclamations found in the book of acts. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. For example, when philip was in samaria preaching the gospel, a great. His principal ministry was at westminster chapel, in central london, from 19391968, where he delivered multiyear expositions on books of the bible such as romans, ephesians and the gospel of john. Look for the speaker icon next to the link to the sermon to listen to the sermon online. Contributed by rick crandall on jul 8, 20 message contributor based on 1 rating. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The book of acts sermon series hope bible church oakville. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Acts 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. At the club meeting each week, a different member told a little about his job. Importance of the book this book alone carries the whole load of inspired history.

It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. The content has been published as several books from pastor pauls studies and devotionals. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Paul himself told the story twice, in his speeches acts 22. Preaching through acts of the apostles rightly called by many the most important book in the bible, the acts of the apostles will make enjoyable and profitable read ing for you this month. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Pastor lee benton continues an in depth, line by line, book of acts bible study. And the rest of the acts of pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of israel. Jun 12, 2015 1 in peters sermon at pentecost acts 2. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.

Each packet in this series contains important background information on a specific biblical booksuch as authorship, date, setting, and book outlines gleamed from sources that are both rich and tested. A 10 week bible study volume 44 by darren hibbs jan 15, 2014. The focus of the message was concerned with the principles that were found in the book of acts concerning how the church was to function and operate. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. Some have entertained the possibility that theophilus was a roman official in charge of administering pauls case before caesar, and that the gospel and acts were written to help him understand the facts of jesus christ. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. We hear jesus say, let us pass over unto the other side. Luke included the story about that three times in acts. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. The greek word translated acts praxeis was often used to describe the achievements of great men. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life.