Book of Acts Posts

Segment 1, A Life Worth Finishing Well (Acts 20 Overview)Paul speaks at the edge of suffering with clarity and resolveFaithfulness matters more than comfort or survivalThe gospel is lived, not just preachedMinistry marked by …

I. The Gospel Creates Real Disturbance (Segment 1)“No little disturbance concerning the Way”The gospel disrupts systems, not just beliefsEphesus as a religious, economic, and cultural centerArtemis as an economy, …

Segment 1 Foundation: From Repentance to PowerEphesus as a center of spiritual power, commerce, and idolatryDisciples who knew repentance but not the Holy SpiritJohn’s baptism vs baptism in the name of JesusRepen…

I. Setting the Scene, CorinthPaul leaves Athens and enters CorinthCorinth as a wealthy, immoral, resistant cityObedience often means moving from admiration to oppositionGod sends servants into difficult places…

Segment OneWhen Truth Speaks With the Wrong VoiceText Focus: Acts 16:16-18Core Teaching Points:Not all truth comes from the right spirit.Accuracy does not equal authority.Demons can speak correct theology without submission.…

SEGMENT 1 (15 min)God Leads Through Restraint and RedirectionKey TruthsFaithfulness does not guarantee forward momentum in your preferred directionThe Holy Spirit can say no to good intentionsClosed doors are often protection, …

Acts 15:36-41, Discernment, Restoration, and Faithful ReleaseSegment 1 (15 minutes)The Reality of Godly DisagreementPaul’s desire to revisit and strengthen churchesBarnabas’ desire to restore John MarkMark’s…

SEGMENT ONE, THE GOSPEL CLARIFIED (15 MIN)Biblical FoundationApostles and elders lead with the whole church involvedTrusted messengers sent with clarity and careTruth delivered relationally, not authoritativelySalvation by …

SEGMENT 1 Acts 15:1–21, The Gospel at a CrossroadsCore QuestionIs Jesus enough, or is something still required?The Threat to the GospelJesus plus requirementsGrace replaced with performanceBelonging tied …

SEGMENT 1 (15 min)Acts 12:19-25, The Fall of Power and the Reign of GodHerod responds to embarrassment with crueltyPower without accountability turns destructiveHerod relocates to regain prestige, not to repentPolitical the…

ACTS 12 AND THE EARLY CHURCHTeaching Outline (Acts 1 through 12)I. The Governing Pattern of Acts 1 through 12God advances His kingdom through surrendered people, not stable conditionsObedience precedes understandingPrayer prece…

I. God Uses Pressure to Advance His MissionPersecution following Stephen leads to scattering, not collapseGod scatters seeds, not ashesDisruption is often deployment, not abandonmentComfort can become containmentGod sen…

Big IdeaGod often moves ahead of our comfort, categories, and assumptionsDiscernment is recognizing God at work without standing in His wayRepentance that leads to life is the unmistakable fruit of graceSegment 1, Teaching …

TEACHING OUTLINE: STAND FIRM AND HEAR GODPART ONE: STAND FIRM, HOW GOD MAKES AN UNSHAKEABLE PERSONBig IdeaStability is not a personality trait. It is a spiritual construction project.Anchor PassagesPsalm 16, Matthew 7:24 to 27, Ephesians…

INTRO TEACHING (Segment One: Acts 9:32-43)I. Overview of the PassagePeter travels through Lydda and Joppa.Aeneas healed after eight years of paralysis.Tabitha (Dorcas) raised from the dead.Christ continues His ministry thro…

ACTS 9:20-31 Segment 1: Saul’s Immediate Transformation and Early Ministry1. Immediate ProclamationSaul preaches Jesus immediately.True conversion produces proclamation, not perfection.Core message: Jesus is the Son …

 SEGMENT 1: Acts 9:1–19 — When God Interrupts Your MomentumKey Teaching PointsSaul breathes threats, showing how zeal without truth becomes dangerous.God is not intimidated by a life moving in the wrong direction.…

I. MAIN TEACHING: Acts 8:26-40 OverviewA. God’s Divine SetupPersecution scatters the church and spreads the gospelPhilip’s revival in SamariaGod interrupts success with new directionAngel commands Philip: go to …

1. Segment OneActs 8:9-25 Teaching MonologueContext and SettingPhilip preaches Christ in Samaria.Signs, miracles, deliverances, great joy in the city.Simon the magician held long standing influence through sorcery.Simon&r…

I. Main Teaching Acts 8:1-8 OverviewPersecution breaks out after Stephen’s death.The church is scattered across Judea and Samaria.Ordinary believers preach the word as they go.Philip enters Samaria and proclaims …

INTRO / SEGMENT 1: Acts 7 – Stephen’s Witness and Heaven’s Response (15 minutes)1. Stephen is full before he standsFull of faithFull of graceFull of powerFull of the SpiritCrisis reveals what you sto…

SEGMENT 1: Acts 6 Teaching1. Context and Core ThemeRapid growth brings complexity and conflict.The complaint of the Hellenistic widows reveals deeper pressures.The apostles protect priority: Word and prayer.2. Key Principle…

I. Segment One: The Text (Acts 5:17-42) – 15 MinutesTheme: Obedience, courage, conflict, and the unstoppable nature of the gospel.A. The Jealousy of the Religious LeadersMotive behind persecution is often jealousy, not doctrine.…

I. The Context: Revival Meets RealityActs 5 opens with God purifying the church before expanding it.Purity is not the enemy of power, purity is the pathway to power.The Spirit deals with deception before releasing demonstration.…