The beginning of Paul’s first missionary journey demonstrates six forces that compel us all to go with the gospel: (1) the passionate worship of God; (2) the opposition of false teaching; (3) the revealed plan of God; (4) the prophesied death of Jesus; (5) the prophesied resurrection of Jesus; and (6) the forgiveness and freedom of faith. This sermon is part 6 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

Luke’s account of persecution in the early church prepares us with a four-step plan: (1) recognize the danger; (2) rely on prayer; (3) refuse to doubt; and (4) respect God’s wrath. This sermon is part 5 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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00:00 Introduction - The Problem with Hypersensitive Alarms

03:55 Step 1 - Recognize the Possibility

11:35 Step 2 - Rely upon Prayer

18:05 Step 3 - Refuse to Doubt

25:40 Step 4 - Respect God's Wrath

31:45 Conclusion - Summary & Response to Acts 12

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Paul shares three reasons why he doesn't lose heart: (1) God's Word gives light; (2) Christ's resurrection gives power; and (3) God's promise gives hope.

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Luke recounts three practices that cultivated unity in the early church: (1) celebrating God’s saving work; (2) encouraging devotion to the Lord; and (3) responding to one another’s needs. This sermon is part 4 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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Peter's journey shows us five steps down the path of peace: (1) Remember Jesus' power; (2) follow God's instructions; (3) practice kind hospitality; (4) grasp the implications of the gospel; and (5) embrace our spiritual unity. This sermon is part 3 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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The story of Saul demonstrates four stages in the experience of coming to faith in Christ: (1) Conviction; (2) identification; (3) opposition; and (4) connection. This sermon is part 2 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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Luke's account of Philip's ministry challenges us to rethink three false assumptions about spreading the faith: (1) the necessity of stability; (2) the popularity of power; and (3) the improbability of receptivity. This sermon is part 1 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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Fresh from his trip to Greece, Bryan Craddock shares six biblical reflections related to Athens, Crete, Ephesus, Thessaloniki, Philippi, and Corinth.

Luke's account of Stephen and his message exposes nine challenges that we must prepare to overcome: (6) presumption; (7) rejection; (8) distortion; and (9) hostility. This sermon is part 12 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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Luke's account of Stephen and his message exposes nine challenges that we must prepare to overcome: (1) arguments; (2) accusations; (3) delay; (4) affliction; and (5) persecution. This sermon is part 11 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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