Book of Acts Posts

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

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

Segment 1  Foundation: From Repentance to Power Ephesus as a center of spiritual power, commerce, and idolatry Disciples who knew repentance but not the Holy Spirit John’s baptism vs baptism in the name of Jesus Repentance prepa…

I. Setting the Scene, Corinth Paul leaves Athens and enters Corinth Corinth as a wealthy, immoral, resistant city Obedience often means moving from admiration to opposition God sends servants into difficult places…

Segment One When Truth Speaks With the Wrong Voice Text Focus: Acts 16:16-18 Core 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 Redirection Key Truths Faithfulness does not guarantee forward momentum in your preferred direction The Holy Spirit can say no to good intentions Closed doors are often protection, …

Acts 15:36-41, Discernment, Restoration, and Faithful Release Segment 1 (15 minutes) The Reality of Godly Disagreement Paul’s desire to revisit and strengthen churches Barnabas’ desire to restore John Mark Mark’s earlier failure a…

SEGMENT ONE, THE GOSPEL CLARIFIED (15 MIN) Biblical Foundation Apostles and elders lead with the whole church involved Trusted messengers sent with clarity and care Truth delivered relationally, not authoritatively Salvation by …

SEGMENT 1  Acts 15:1–21, The Gospel at a Crossroads Core Question Is Jesus enough, or is something still required? The Threat to the Gospel Jesus plus requirements Grace replaced with performance Belonging tied to behavior…

SEGMENT 1 (15 min) Acts 12:19-25, The Fall of Power and the Reign of God Herod responds to embarrassment with cruelty Power without accountability turns destructive Herod relocates to regain prestige, not to repent Political the…

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

I. God Uses Pressure to Advance His Mission Persecution following Stephen leads to scattering, not collapse God scatters seeds, not ashes Disruption is often deployment, not abandonment Comfort can become containment God sen…

Big Idea God often moves ahead of our comfort, categories, and assumptions Discernment is recognizing God at work without standing in His way Repentance that leads to life is the unmistakable fruit of grace Segment 1, Teaching …

TEACHING OUTLINE: STAND FIRM AND HEAR GOD PART ONE: STAND FIRM, HOW GOD MAKES AN UNSHAKEABLE PERSON Big Idea Stability is not a personality trait. It is a spiritual construction project. Anchor Passages Psalm 16, Matthew 7:24 to 27, Ephesians…

INTRO TEACHING (Segment One: Acts 9:32-43) I. Overview of the Passage Peter 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 Ministry 1. Immediate Proclamation Saul preaches Jesus immediately. True conversion produces proclamation, not perfection. Core message: Jesus is the Son of God. …

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

I. MAIN TEACHING: Acts 8:26-40 Overview A. God’s Divine Setup Persecution scatters the church and spreads the gospel Philip’s revival in Samaria God interrupts success with new direction Angel commands Philip: go to the desert r…

1. Segment One Acts 8:9-25 Teaching Monologue Context and Setting Philip preaches Christ in Samaria. Signs, miracles, deliverances, great joy in the city. Simon the magician held long standing influence through sorcery. Simon’s…

I. Main Teaching  Acts 8:1-8 Overview Persecution 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 Christ. …

INTRO / SEGMENT 1: Acts 7 – Stephen’s Witness and Heaven’s Response (15 minutes) 1. Stephen is full before he stands Full of faith Full of grace Full of power Full of the Spirit Crisis reveals what you store 2. Stephen…

SEGMENT 1: Acts 6 Teaching 1. Context and Core Theme Rapid 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 Minutes Theme: Obedience, courage, conflict, and the unstoppable nature of the gospel. A. The Jealousy of the Religious Leaders Motive behind persecution is often jealousy, not doctrine. Spiri…

I. The Context: Revival Meets Reality Acts 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. …