That same mission continues today, unbroken and unhindered for almost 2,000 years since. He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. 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. Acts 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Expository bible study course lesson and sermon preparation and principles of literal bible interpretation. These free expository sermons convey the truth of god like nothing else can. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes two. Vines had preached while he was pastor at west rome baptist church in rome, ga in the early 1970s. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. These outlines are eventually posted on this website.
Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Peters first sermon, in chapter two, was the result of the phenomenon of pentecost. Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. The first six books of the bible hexateuch center on the gracious, saving acts of god in election deliverance, covenant, and conquest. This sermon series was prepared back in the late 1980s. If the book of acts were taken out of our new testament, we would never understand the rest. Sermons and information from calvary independent baptist church, post falls, idaho. Acts 3 is comprised of an event and peters explanation of that event as well, in the form of a speech or a sermon. The types of sermons in the book of acts think theology. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts.
I have heard him speakteach many times, but this is the first time i have read his writing. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Calvary independent baptist church post falls, idaho. Its the term we use to describe an abrupt and total aboutface, a full change of direction and focus. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of acts. At his ascension, jesus commissioned his disciples to preach his gospel. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Our journals history began in 1994 and came to its conclusion in 2016. Contributed by jd hall for resources on expository preaching, check out these videos featuring john macarthur and steve lawson, provided for free by the masters seminary. New testament sermons old testament sermons sermon series audio sermons sermon links. Vine, expository dictionary of new testament words, p. Expository preaching in acts 8the ethiopian eunuch sermonaudio. Expository bible study sermons, articles on current. We hear it in the sermons and speeches of peter, paul, stephen, philip.
Expository lessons from acts 2 revelation and creation. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. This is because of a deep focus on the text itself. Mar 06, 2014 of the twenty sermons in acts, five of them are directed towards followers of jesus e. I preach expository messages, and this is the 22nd in my series on the book of acts. The primary mention of expository preaching in the new testament is. Not from the collection of 66 books of inspired writ, but from this book sold at lifeway. The primary mention of expository preaching in the new testament is luke 24. Expository preaching in acts 8 the ethiopian eunuch. All sermons recorded at the church since april 2007 and some earlier are linked through this web page. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla.
It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. See longenecker, p252, for an explanation of the parallel structures of luke 12 and acts 12. Here is a sample excerpt to give a taste of what you can glean from this well done commentary. It is a pivotal chapter where many prophecies and promises are looking forward to it. Sermon seeds, expository sermon outlines for preaachers. Richard wells chapter on the inspired preaching in acts and found something i thought was helpful regarding types of sermons. Now im one who tends to agree with kennys thoughts on expository preaching. Like in acts 2, there was an event, namely, speaking in tongues and peters explanation of the event. One biblical reference from the old testament as the biblical authority of expository preaching is nehemiah 8. Sermon seeds, expository sermon outlines for preaachers and. Acts sermons, audio sermons, new testament expository sermons comments off.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Topical sermon outlines may be the most popular but an expository sermon may get some truths taught better than anything else. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. In terms of resultsabout 3,000 got saved that dayit was one of the greatest sermons ever preached. Full text sermons, including series on mark, leviticus, habakkuk, marriage, and money. I have heard many sermons based on a passage of scripture having little to do with what the text was actually saying. As i collected materials to use in this series, someone gave me a set of sermons on tape that dr. Acts sermons, audio sermons, new testament expository sermons comments off view outline. Preach on topics including pentecost, the holy spirit, the road to damascus, pauls missionary journeys, and the expansion of the church to the ends of the earth as you encounter the radical faith of the apostles of jesus. On the great day of pentecost, jews from throughout the greco. 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. For example, when philip was in samaria preaching the gospel, a great.
Authentic christianity studies in the book of acts. Olford calls it the perfect model of expository preaching. The greek word is psalmos, from the hebrew word zmr meaning to pluck. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20002002. The healing of the lame man and the heralding of the gospel acts 3. The book of acts is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each scripture within the text. Usually the sermon was topical, with only a slight nod to the passage. Jan 24, 2000 martyn lloydjones preached on this dynamic bible book during the peak of his ministry. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. Sermons preached at calvary baptist church on the book of acts. Join the sermon seeds mailing list sermon seeds is a weekly email list featuring brief, expository outlines designed to help preachers and bible teachers with their preparations. Thomas constable expository notes on the book of acts. Below is a list of sermons preached in acts along with a short description and reference for each are listed below.
The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church. Expository files was a monthly electronic journal, edited by warren e. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. 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.
This is the 6th installment on a series on the holy spirit. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. Acts 2 is a very important chapter in the new testament where the church begins. The books full name is the acts of the apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the nations. Vines expository dictionary of new testament words, by w. The book has the same introductory address as his gospel and resumes the. Convert a selected clip from one of your sermons into an animated video creatively styled with strong, visual. This 71 part expository study of acts was preached at flagstaff christian. Expository preaching helps, including talks by ray stedman. It is the bridge between the gospels and the epistles. 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. Even if someone preaches through a whole book of the bible, they may not be doing expositional preaching. I preach expository messages, and this is the sixteenth in my series on the book of acts.
It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. The book of acts is a series of expository preachingnotes that will give the listener an account of what happens in the book of acts with commentary on each. Worship resources, including unusual christmas carols. Harley howard undoubtedly, the book of acts is one of the most pivotal books in the entire new testament. Expository sermon outlines expository preaching outlines. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.
The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. It is in the book of acts that we find the first gospel sermon preached, and the first invitation offered to repent, and be baptized everyone of you in the name of jesus christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you shall receive the gift of the holy spirit. You will also find options for commentaries on acts that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Suncoast bible fellowship sunday school exegesis of the book of acts.
It is most interesting to study peters message in acts chapter 3 in comparison to his message at pentecost as recorded in acts chapter 2. The event is the lame man being healed in jesus name and the explanation is peters sermon preached in the temple. While there are definite similarities between the two sermons, there are these contrasts. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Best acts commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. In the former book luke had recorded what jesus had begun to do and to teach during his earthly ministry.
Sermons scripture index to sermons individual sermons are no longer listed on this page. 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. Inspire hope, boldness and confidence amongst christians. By looking up the definition of the greek word in a word study book such as vines complete expository dictionary of old and new testament words, you would have a better understanding of the passage of scripture. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts.
His language is simple and clear so that the truth of the scriptures would be available to all who desire to understand. Peterss explanation on the day of pentecost acts 2. Sermons and outlines sermons illustrations higher praise. Each monday brings a set of at least seven outlines to your email box.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The book of joshua is a narrative within a narrative. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 52 sermons from the book of acts pulpit outlines 4. Yet we can also think of it as the acts of the holy spirit. Acts commentary john gills exposition of the bible. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Apr 29, 2012 suncoast bible fellowship sunday school exegesis of the book of acts. Here are several lessons going through the second chapter of acts. Water wars land in washingtons lap, and the editorial page contains two or three pieces on our need for water. Jun 12, 2015 5 expository sermons from the book of acts seedbed bible study and small group resources for pastors and weselyan churches. Paraenetic sermons are the type that focuses on encouraging, edifying, and teaching christians. 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. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Sermon outline books by david padfield free sermons you can.
Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The writer of acts was luke who wrote the gospel by that name. Wedding and funeral sermons is a collection of wedding and funeral sermons by david padfield, wayne greeson, harry lewis, brian sullivan, wayne walker, gene taylor, and robert welch pdf file size. I tend to preach sermons that would fall into the category of expository, even when im not going through books of the bible. Today we are going to begin a study of the book of acts and focus on the mission of the church for today. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. I suggest that a broad definition of expository preaching is the most helpful when seeing how preachers may use a variety of.
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