Scripture Reference: Acts 15:1-2; 6-11; 13-20

From the very beginning of Jesus’ church, full acknowledgement of the difficulty of “getting alone” has been owned. In Acts 15, we get a map of how to hold the church together unity when controversy and disagreement rises up and threatens to divide the church.

Sermon Points:

• Don’t Compromise On The Gospel
• Compromise Wherever You Can
• Stay Connected To Jesus’ Church

Scripture Reference: Acts 13:16-39

Sermon Points:

• The Gospel Case
• The Gospel Content
• The Gospel Conditions

Scripture Reference: Acts 10:9-16, 34-48

The action in the book of Acts leads to a dramatic vision by Peter who begins to see that Jesus’ mission in the world will not be limited to a Jewish revolution. Instead, he is creating a worldwide, multi cultural, multi racial people of God worshipping around the Throne.

Sermon Points:

• Peter’s Conversion
• Cornelius’ Conversion
• Our Conversion

Scripture Reference: Acts 9:1-19

The story of Saul (soon to become named “Paul”) is repeated no less than three times in the book of Acts. Clearly, Luke wants Christians to relate this powerful conversion. But how can we do that when we rarely see so many fireworks surrounding our own experiences?

Sermon Points:

• A Preparing God
• A Vision of Jesus
• An Entrance into a Community
• An Newfound Mission

Scripture Reference: Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-59

The execution of Stephen looks to our modern eyes as ludicrously extreme. What could have caused this rioting mob to go to these extremes? Only when the Gospel exposes your deepest commitments, and threatens them, can we hope to see its freedom.

Sermon Points:

• The Mob Threatened
• Stephen’s Testimony
• Jesus’ Advocacy