Philip is told by an angel to leave a successful work in Samaria and go to a desert road. There he meets an Ethiopian on his way home from worship in Jerusalem. Philip preaches Jesus and the man asks, “Here is water. What keeps me from being baptized?” Acts 8:26-39 September 7, 2009
The views of Jesus completely shaped the beliefs and actions of the first disciples. They took this view into all the world and changed the lives of people wherever they went. (The speaker obviously has a allergy problem). Acts 1:8 March 22, 2009
On the way to Rome, Paul is shipwrecked. He arrives in the capitol of the Empire after a side trip to Malta. Paul’s life is summarized by his statement, “I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told.” Acts 27:21-26 March 15, 2009
After Paul has been in prison for two years, Felix is replaced by Festus. Paul is forced to appeal to Caesar in order to receive justice. During the wait to go to Rome King Agrippa comes to town and Paul has the opportunity to preach to him. Acts 26:1-32 March 1, 2009
Paul had the opportunity to preach the good news to Felix the Roman governor. Felix was not likely to be in a place where he would hear the gospel, so God brought Paul to him. Acts 24:1-27 February 22, 2009
Paul wanted to get to Jerusalem before Pentecost. In order not to spend a lot of time at Ephesus, he called for the elders to meet him in Miletus. His instructions to them should still be followed today. Acts 20:17-38 February 15, 2009
Paul visits Troas on several occasion on his final missionary trip. We only remember one thing about his last sermon there and that’s the length. He preached until midnight with potentially disasterous results. Acts 20:1-12 February 8, 2009
Paul had a very fruitful ministry at Ephesus. From there the gospel was preached to everyone in the Province of Asia. Extraordinary miracles took place and idolatry and the occult were overcome. Acts 19:1-41 February 1, 2009
Paul comes to Corinth with the good news of Jesus Christ, but will this most immoral of cities receive it as such? Paul had to overcome many problems in order to preach there. Acts 18:1-17 January 25, 2009
The ‘R’ word was not very popular when Paul preached in Athens and it is still not popular today. Paul, though, says that repentance is required of everyone. Acts 17:30-31 January 18, 2009