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