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Paul’s Arrest, the Gospel’s Opportunity (Acts 21:27-22:29)

This is the 35th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Our identity in three words: People, Law, Place (21:27-40a). Your testimony is the Gospel’s opportunity (21:40b-22:21). Not every opportunity will be handled well (22:22-29). Discussion Questions: Who are the American church’s “gentiles” (Outsiders that we often fail to love)? How… Read more »

Ministry Amidst Difficulty (Acts 21:1-26)

This is the 34th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Ministry often brings with it difficulty (21:1-16). That difficulty can be big or seemingly small (21:17-26). Jesus already endured difficulty on our behalf (Heb. 12:2-3). Discussion Questions: As we have asked throughout our study of Acts, what ministry(s) has Jesus… Read more »

What Is Godly Leadership? (Acts 20:17-38)

This is the 33rd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: God’s plan for leadership: A plurality of godly elders (20:17). Paul’s example of godly leadership (20:18-27). Paul’s encouragement to be godly leaders (20:28-35). Godly leaders and Gospel-goodbyes (20:36-38). Discussion Questions: As you think about the leaders you have respected most,… Read more »

Resurrection Realities (Acts 20:1-16)

This is the 32nd sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Our future resurrection should be a source of current comfort for us. We will have an imperishable body. The resurrection will restore all that has been broken. Discussion Questions: What are you looking most forward to in the New Creation? What… Read more »

Seek the Disruption of Our City (Acts 19:21-41)

This is the 31st sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Individual calling and vocational faithfulness (19:21-22). Idols and Gospel-disruption (19:23-27). Confusion and defending our gods (19:28-34). Competing idols and a temporary truce (19:35-41). Discussion Questions: What is your vocation? How does viewing it as a calling from God for ministry… Read more »

The Journey of Discipleship (Acts 18:24-19:20)

This is the 30th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Apollos’ discipleship journey (18:24-28). “Disciples” in Ephesus and their journey (19:1-10). Spiritual warfare, total surrender, and the discipleship journey (19:11-20). Discussion Questions: As you reflect on the past few months, how has Jesus worked in you? How has Jesus worked… Read more »

Experiencing Jesus’ Presence in Our Mission (Acts 18:1-23)

This is the 29th sermon in our series Acts: Jesus Builds His Church. Sermon Outline: Presence in friendship (18:1-3). Presence in conversions (18:4-11). Presence in reminders of sovereignty (18:12-17). Presence in spiritual disciplines (18:18-23). Notable Quote: “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish,… Read more »

Remember What? (1 Titus 3:1-5a)

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing… Read more »

Resting from Our Expectations (John 16:31-33)

Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have… Read more »

Receiving the Gift of Sleep (Psalm 127:1-2)

Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. (Psalm 127:1–2,… Read more »