Introduction A. When Stephen’s preaching creates a stir in the Greek-speaking quarters of Jerusalem, they take him b...
Beyond Jerusalem (PM)
Introduction A. The death of Stephen sparked a period of heavy persecution of Christians in Jerusalem, whereupon man...
Without Distraction (AM)
Introduction A. Throughout the church’s infancy, we see Satan attempting various strategies to check its rapid grow...
Heart and Soul (PM)
Introduction: I. Our study of Acts has already included discussion concerning the unity of the believers. II. Howeve...
The Lord's Doing (AM)
Introduction A. In its infancy, the church seemed particularly vulnerable to the many hostile forces that threatene...
Not Ashamed (PM)
Introduction A. There are times when taking a stand for the truth isn’t easy to do. B. If we are not fully convicted, we wi...
Stubborn Things (AM)
Introduction A. If someone declares that you are stubborn, is that good or bad? B. When we read of the healing of the lame...
Peter's Second Sermon (PM)
Introduction: I. Our study through Acts will remind us of how the church began and developed and also serve as a model or ...
Glory to God (AM)
Introduction A. On annual feast days, first-century Jews customarily recited the psalms known as the Hallel (Psalms...
Stephen's Sermon (PM)
Introduction A. The testimony and the stoning of Stephen fill in some vital information about the early history of the...