Acts

Acts 6:8-15 shows Stephen serving faithfully, speaking with Spirit-given wisdom, and standing before hostile leaders with the face of an angel. The sermon highlights a servant whose character and courage prepared him for greater usefulness

StephenServant CharacterSpirit-Filled WitnessFace of an Angel

Acts 6:1-7 shows a real division in the Jerusalem church when widows were neglected, and a wise solution was brought forward. The sermon highlights how Spirit-filled service protected unity, cared for needs, and kept the ministry of the

Widows NeglectedChurch UnityServant LeadershipWord and Prayer

Acts 5:17-33 shows the second outbreak of persecution against the church as the apostles are arrested and commanded to stop preaching. The sermon calls the church to obey God, keep proclaiming the gospel, and use seasons of peace for

Church PersecutionObeying GodApostolic WitnessGospel Boldness

Acts 5:12-16 describes the Jerusalem church after the severe purification of Ananias and Sapphira. The sermon shows a church marked by holy fear, Spirit-wrought power, unity, and continued growth after painful difficulty.

Church PurityHoly SpiritReverent FearChurch Growth

Acts 5:1-11 shows how sin entered the Jerusalem church through Ananias and Sapphira and how seriously God dealt with it. The sermon warns that hidden sin can infiltrate the church for destructive purposes and must be met with holy fear.

Church PurityAnanias and SapphiraSin in ChurchChurch Discipline

Acts 4:32-37 gives another full-color portrait of the early church, showing unity, generosity, and care for real needs. The sermon presses the church to consider whether it would give sacrificially when legitimate needs arise.

Church UnityGenerositySacrificial GivingEarly Church

Acts 4:23-31 shows the church responding to persecution by gathering for a Scripture-shaped prayer meeting. The sermon urges believers to think biblically about opposition and to ask God for boldness rather than comfort alone.

Prayer MeetingPersecutionChurch BoldnessSovereignty

Acts 4 introduces the first outbreak of persecution against the church after the healing of the lame beggar. The sermon teaches that opposition is expected, seasons of peace are an opportunity for ministry, and persecuted churches should be

First PersecutionChurch OppositionGospel OpportunityPersecuted Church

Acts 3:17-19 continues Peter's sermon after the lame beggar was healed, pressing the call to repent and return to God. The sermon emphasizes that sinners need more than religious appearance; they need the Spirit to bring true repentance and

Peter's SermonRepentanceReturn to GodGospel Confrontation

Acts 3:11-18 continues Peter's sermon by explaining the miracle and confronting the crowd with their guilt in rejecting the Author of life. The sermon warns that faithful gospel witness must include both the bad news of sin and the good

Peter's SermonAuthor of LifeGospel ConfrontationBad News Good News