Evangelizing Even When Opposed, V: From Great Grace and Church Purity to Great Fear and Church Growt
April 21, 2024 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts 5:1–16
Evangelizing Even When Opposed VI: To Preach the Gospel is to Preach Life
May 5, 2024 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts 5:17–32
I. The Blinding Jealousy of the Jewish Leadership II. The Immediate Encouragement of God to the Apostles III. The Profound Call of God Upon the Apostles IV. The Stunning (Almost Humorous) Discovery of the Council V. The Uncompromising Commitment of the Apostles to Obey God VI. The Simple Yet Enduring Message of the Gospel for All
Evangelizing Even When Opposed, IV: The Cost of SENDING
April 14, 2024 • Rev. Claude McRoberts • Acts 4:23–37
I. They gathered together with God's people II. The prayed together as God's people A. They begin with praise for who God is B. They end with petition of boldness to articulate to Gospel III. God answers the prayer of His people IV. God is building them into His People A. They depended on the power of God B. They were one in purpose and vision C. They had all things in common D. The preached the Gospel