At paphos they meet with barjesus or elymas, a jewish sorcerer, who endeavoured to prevent the deputy of the island. Wright on the book of acts p15 pauls sermon at antioch, ot promises, zeal. 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. Wright on the book of acts p23 paul still on trial, loyalty to judaism, n. 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. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The gentiles responded to the word of the lord acts. Sermons on acts first presbyterian church, jackson. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. He preaches to the gentiles, and is persecuted by the jews. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. They are a people who may become scoffers and eventually unbelieving.
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. This is the devastating condition of the world as dr. The word of the lord spread through the region acts. The bible records in acts chapter verses 6 to 12 how when paul, barnabas and john mark visited paphos, on cyprus, at the start of pauls first missionary journey, they had a dramatic encounter with the roman governor or proconsul sergius paulus, which led to him becoming a follower of christ. Please visit these links either before or after the message.
I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. Their message was the mighty works of god through jesus christ. Throughout the remaining chapters of the book of acts, we will see the ministry of paul. But after saul showed unusual faith and courage in opposing the sorcerer, he became the team leader. So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on. Lloydjones notes that all humanitys trouble arises because man is ignorant of god. The missionary call of barnabas and saul, recorded in the thirteenth chapter of the book of acts is replete with practical helps in a problem that bothers many christians. Martyn lloydjones argues, instead, that we must go back to the past, to the only authoritative source we have. Acts commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Wright on the book of acts p25 theology of the cross in acts. Harley howard 1 now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. How to recognize the guidance of god, how to know the directions of life, and to find the will of the holy spirit in these matters.
The whole city came together to hear the word of god acts. Wright on the book of acts p15 pauls sermon at antioch, ot promises, zeal n. Paul and barnabas spoke the word of god to them first acts. Acts commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit said, set apart for me barnabas and saul for the work to which i have called them. 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. At perga, john mark leaves them and returns to jerusalem 3. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts. Just prior to this passage, peter and john had been used of the lord to heal a beggar who sat at the beautiful gate of the temple. Mar 22, 2020 please join us for sunday morning worship virtually at 10. Of the prophets and teachers in the church of antioch, 1. Please join us for sunday morning worship virtually at 10. All unbelievers laugh and scoff at the ideas of the new birth, the resurrection, and the cross as a way of salvation.
Sermons on acts first presbyterian church, jackson, mississippi. Saul is here for the first time called paul, and never after saul. 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. Acts commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The thirteenth chapter is a turning point in the book. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there were. Frequently before verse 9, barnabas is put first acts 11.
A literary and theological commentary on the book of acts new york. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Specifically, the book of the acts of the apostles. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. People are being saved by the thousands and jesus christ is being proclaimed. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit sai.
The holy spirit descended and the disciples began to speak in other languages. They depart, and travel to seleucia, cyprus, and salamis, preaching in the jewish synagogues, 4,5. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. I pray that i may read its pages with wisdom and understanding.
There are a number of sermons teachings, messages, and proclamations found in the book of acts. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Our father, we pray now that you would give us the help of. The sermon itself can be outlined according to the three major structural markers found at vv.
Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. In these names we see that the lord raises up instruments for his work, from various places and stations in life. We recommend the following worship music to accompany the message. We said that the structure of the passage was as follows. We saw how secure herod had peter held within his prison with two chains, four squads of soldier, roman sentries guarding the doors and the city tightly shut. This chapter also marks the beginning of part 2 of the book of acts, which is pauls ministry to the gentiles. Setting sail from paphos, they arrive in perga of pamphylia 2. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. Before we read gods word together, lets bow our heads and turn to the lord for his help in prayer. Below is a list of sermons preached in acts along with a short description and reference for each are listed below.
Harley howard peter having escaped from herods imprisonment by gods hand, and herod himself killed by god, the narrative switches from peter back to saul. This content is part of a series the book of acts chapter. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. In chapter three, verses 110, we see the event of the lame man healed by peter and john. If you remember, in acts 2, the day of pentecost was a day like no other in the life of gods people. Now in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. Acts niv bible now in the church at antioch there. The book of acts harley howard sermon series ideas. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul. The change in leadership is indicated by a new ordering when his name appears with others. The gospel comes to corinth acts lesson 38 acts chapter 18 verses 117. By command of the holy spirit the church appoints saul and barnabas to a particular work, 2,3. The first element of heroism is the quality of idealitythe power, that is, of getting hold of the idea of any cause or occupation, or of life in general, so that the cause, the occupation, or life becomes a living thing to which a man may give himself with all his powers.