We can rejoice that Jesus fulfills God's Law for us in four major ways: (1) the hope for a king; (2) the demand for atonement; (3) the requirement of blessing, and (4) the need for transformation. This sermon is part 2 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Unlocking the Way to God

(6:14) The Hope for a King 

(14:28) The Demand for Atonement

(20:58) The Requirement for Blessing

(29:24) The Need for Transformation

(35:42) Summary and Response

Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount with three reasons to be righteous: (1) Not accomplishment, but dependence; (2) not conformity, but distinction; and (3) not concealment, but enlightenment. This sermon is part 1 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(00:00) The Danger of Misusing God's Law

(6:52) Not Accomplishment but Dependence | Matthew 5.1-12

(18:01) Not Conformity but Distinction | Matthew 5.13

(27:22) Not Concealment but Enlightenment | Matthew 5.14-16

(35:06) Summary and Response

On Paul’s journey to Rome, he models five steps in building spiritual influence: (1) gain trust; (2) give encouragement; (3) set an example; (4) meet needs; and (5) preach the word. This sermon is part 6 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) Why Christians Need to Build Bridges | An Intro to Acts 27-28

(4:08) Gain Trust | Acts 27.1-12

(10:18) Give Encouragement | Acts 27.13-26

(16:01) Set an Example | Acts 27.27-44

(21:53) Meet Needs | Acts 28.1-15 

(28:09) Preach the Word | Acts 28.16-31

(36:09) Summary and Conclusion

Paul persists in four commitments that contribute to his enduring witness for Christ: (1) innocence; (2) reason; (3) hope; and (4) persuasion. This sermon is part 5 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) Living in the Light of Eternity | An Intro to Acts 25-26

(5:03) Avoiding Spiritual Disqualification | Acts 25.1-12

(12:58) A Reason to Be Reasonable | Acts 25.13-27  

(21:48) Hope Proclaimed and Embodied | Acts 26.1-18

(31:13) A Balanced Approach to Persuasion | Acts 26.19-32

(40:18) Summary and Conclusion

Paul’s hearing before Felix reveals three contrasting ways that people relate to authority: (1) flattery; (2) faith; and (3) fear. This sermon is part 4 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) Responding to an Unjust Judge | Intro to Acts 24

(3:09) The Pitfalls of Flattery | Acts 24.1-9

(11:44) Should Faith Be Abrasive? | Acts 24.10-21

(20:21) What Powerful People Fear | Acts 24.22-27

(30:04) Summary and Conclusion

God uses seven different circumstances to accomplish his good purpose during Paul’s imprisonment in Jerusalem: (1) injustice; (2) birth; (3) conscience; (4) background; (5) opposition; (6) family; and (7) politics. This sermon is part 3 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) History is God's Tapestry | Intro to Acts 22.22-23.35

(3:26) Injustice and the Sovereignty of God | Acts 22.22-24

(9:13) Your Birth in God's Sovereign Plan | Acts 22.25-29

(15:11) Does God Work Through Your Conscience? Acts 22.30-23.5

(21:32) Trust God's Recipe for Your Life | Acts 23.6-9

(25:58) How God Can Use Opposition | Acts 23.10-15

(29:28) Trust God's Work in Your Family | Acts 23.16-22

(33:33) God Works Through Political Chaos | Acts 23.23-35

(38:08) Summary & Response

Paul's arrest reveals six stages in the way that God's truth sets people free: (1) constrained; (2) confused; (3) coercion; (4) confronted; (5) cleansed; and (6) commissioned. This sermon is part 2 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) The Freedom Jesus Offers | Intro to Acts 21.27-22.21

(2:41) Seeing Life Through Spiritual Blinders | Acts 21.27-30

(8:34) Why Confusion is Good | Acts 21.31-40

(15:05) The Temptation of Spiritual Coercion | Acts 22.1-5

(21:10) We Need to See the Painful Truth | Acts 22.6-11

(26:06) The Freedom of Being Cleansed | Acts 22.12-16

(30:04) Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation | Acts 22.17-21

(35:34) Summary & Response

As Paul seeks out fellowship on his way to Jerusalem, Luke gives us five glimpses of its powerful benefits: (1) familial support; (2) spiritual ministry; (3) personal example; (4) mutual purpose; and (5) insightful perspective. This sermon is part 1 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28.

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(00:00) Finding Freedom | Intro to Acts 21-28

(4:20) The Wrong Approach to Church Life | Intro to Acts 21.1-26

(7:22) Why You Need a Church Family | Acts 21.1-7

(13:27) Becoming the Body of Christ | Acts 21.8-11

(18:17) The Example We Need | Acts 21.12-14

(23:24) A Purpose that Overcomes Differences | Acts 21.15-20

(29:51) Help for Life's Blind Spots | Acts 21.20-26

(36:50) Summary & Response

Paul models three commitments of gospel driven leadership that we should all make: (1) diligently encourage; (2) faithfully testify; and (3) vigilantly shepherd. This sermon is part 16 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) Running a Spiritual Relay

(03:20) Commitment #1: Diligently Encourage (vv. 1-16)

(16:55) Commitment #2: Faithfully Testify (vv. 17-27)

(24:37) Commitment #3: Vigilantly Shepherd (vv. 28-38)

(36:12) Summary & Next Steps

Luke highlights three pitfalls of cultural conflict that Paul and the believers in Ephesus avoided: (1) spiritual compromise; (2) public dispute; and (3) unnecessary offense. This sermon is part 15 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) How Evangelism is Like Archaeology

(04:34) The Pitfall of Spiritual Compromise (vv. 21-27)

(13:47) The Pitfall of Public Dispute (vv. 28-34)

(21:58) The Pitfall of Unnecessary Offense (vv. 35-41)

(31:15) Next Steps