Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. In the old testament book of habakkuk, the prophet was asking similar questions. The book of acts is a series of expository preaching notes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each scripture within the text. The holy spirit was sent to prove that god is real and to provide seasons of refreshing as well as restoration. 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. Those in the southern baptist convention have an opportunity to focus on the book of acts in january since it is the january bible study book for 1991. Since he is alive today, he fulfills the promise he made as he was ascending by being with us to the end of the age. The book of acts is said to be the centerpiece of the entire bible.
The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel. Paraenetic sermons are the type that focuses on encouraging, edifying, and teaching christians. For those interested in developing such a sermon, the outline is suggested in chapter 1, verse 8. While the definition of what constitutes a sermon and the. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. That same mission continues today, unbroken and unhindered for almost 2,000 years since. Herod and the jews opposed god s savior and came under his judgment. Underlying these important themes are the continuation of god s saving work in jesus christ as lord. An actsbased sermon series can help your core group embrace empowerment by the holy spirit.
Bishop tom wright focuses in depth on the opening verses of the book of acts. After you open the file in powerpoint, choose the slide show tab, and from the menu bar from beginning. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. It was probably one of my favorite books in all of seminary. This video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a. 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 book of acts acts is about the holy spirit, the transformation of the apostles, and the beginning of the church. The holy spirit first came upon christians in the early church. Acts life in the spirit this passage opens immediately after the miracle of the lame man. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. Veritas community church the book of acts sermon series. It is important to the bible because it bridges the gospels and the letters. Peter now preaches his second sermon to those who had gathered at solomons porch.
Book of acts series part 1 visitation the brooklyn. 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. And through this he makes a new people, the descendants of abraham and all who would believe in god. The apostles and early church suffered much, and many died. The series can also help your core group determine how it will engage the world as christians empowered by the holy spirit. So when we read such a summary of this work as we just read, it is not a blueprint of what plan of action we should take, but a look into the impact of the ongoing work of christ by his. 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. Sermons in the book of acts there are a number of sermons teachings, messages, and proclamations found in the book of acts. Though ascended to heaven after his death and resurrection, luke records how jesus continued to build his church as his gospel began to be proclaimed to the nations. The book of acts is an encouragement for the church today as christians contend for the gospel of jesus christ by the power of the holy spirit. New testament scholar and historian nt wright delivered a series of sermons on acts. Sermon series from the book of acts living the mission of god part 2 acts 2. Testimony that a helpless man was healed by the power of jesus. Wright on the book of acts p2 israel and god s purpose.
We hope these resources are beneficial to individuals and groups that use them for study. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. In this one verse we have a birdseye view of the whole book. The book of acts sermon series hope bible church oakville. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Our victory is secure by the resurreciton of jesus christ. The book of acts sermon outlines this material is from, a web site containing sermon outlines and bible studies by mark a. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. The types of sermons in the book of acts think theology.
The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Inspired preaching is about preachers in the nt well preached. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of. Last, an actsbased sermon series provides an opportunity to connect your core group. There are three from peter, one from stephen, and seven from paul. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts.
As a starting point for preaching from acts, a minister might be well advised to preach a book sermon, giving in broad outline the general theme and scope of the. At his ascension, jesus commissioned his disciples to preach his gospel. Back in exodus 15, the lord had just brought moses and the children of israel safely through the red sea. The jewish people should repent for crucifying the messiah.
The book of acts is ultimately the continuing story of god s kingdom under the saving rule of jesus christ. It is in that moment that the church was set aflame. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Five features of preaching in the book of acts the gospel coalition. He turns our traditional understanding upsidedown by saying that. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 52 sermons from the book of acts pulpit outlines 4. By far the most common approach to preaching a book sermon from acts is to track the geographical expansion of the church. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources.
While we could delve into a discussion of sacrament and word in preaching and the role they play in this dual exposure, instead lets use this dual exposure to see how it illumines the effect of several sermons in the gospel of lukes companion text, the book of acts. We see god bringing abraham out of a pagan land that does not worship or serve him. This sets the stage for the expansion of the gospel among the gentiles that comprises the rest of acts. Theophilus had undoubted heard many things about jesus and his followers lk 1. In his book on acts, alan thompson notes five characteristics of apostolic evangelistic preaching 9099. Instead, acts points to what god does in this world, both back then and today.
Through this series we will attempt to recognize the magnitude of what. New testament sermons old testament sermons sermon series audio sermons sermon links. It is pivotal that the modern church grasp the formation of the church read more. To download a file to a home computer, rightclick your mouse on the lesson number and choose save link as. You will find several years worth of sermon series in our archive. This is about the impact of the work of jesus in this world through his body. Sermons from the book of acts south woods baptist church. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church.