The Acts of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles

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

Acts 3:1-10 records the first apostolic miracle in the healing of the lame beggar. The sermon explains the purpose of apostolic signs while keeping the focus on God's revelation of His Son through Scripture.

Lame BeggarApostolic MiracleSigns and WondersScripture Focus

Acts 2:42-47 describes the earliest life of the Jerusalem church after Pentecost. The sermon presents devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers as a Spirit-filled model for church life.

Early ChurchApostles' TeachingFellowshipPrayer

Acts 2 records Peter's sermon at Pentecost and the saving response of thousands who were cut to the heart. The sermon draws lessons about gospel preaching, repentance, baptism, and the mighty expectation that God saves sinners.

PentecostPeter's SermonRepentanceBaptism

Acts 2 begins Peter's sermon at Pentecost by defending and explaining the outpouring of the Holy Spirit from the Old Testament. The sermon highlights the Spirit's work through Peter as the acts of the Holy Spirit unfold in the early church.

PentecostPeter's SermonOutpouring SpiritOld Testament Fulfillment

Acts 2:1-13 records the outpouring of the Holy Spirit promised by Christ and foretold by John. The sermon explains that this event prepared the apostles, Israel, and the coming gospel harvest at Pentecost.

Baptism of SpiritOutpouring SpiritPentecostGreat Commission