Sorry for the distorted audio.1. “The Mission" – “Philip went down to a city in Samaria…” Acts 8:5a2. “The Message” – “…and proclaimed the Messiah there.” Acts 8:5b3. “The Ministry” – “For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed.” Acts 8:74. “The Mood” – “So there was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:8

1. The Name “And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people.” Acts 6:82. The Naysayer “Then they secretly instigated men who said, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.” Acts 6:113. The Neurosis “Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him.” Acts 7:544. The Necessity “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60

The Appeal “Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than human beings!’” Acts 5:29The Acclaim “God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.” Acts 5:31The Announcement “‘Andwe are witnesses to these things, andso is the Holy Spirit,whom God has given to those who obey him.’” Acts 5:32The Anger “When they heard this, theywere enraged and wanted to kill them.” Acts 5:33

Sermon Text: Acts 4:32-37Companion Text: Jeremiah 9:23-261. The Oneness: Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. v. 322. The Observation: And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. v. 333. The Open-Heartedness: There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold v. 344. The Outwardness: Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, v. 36

Sermon Text: Acts 3:1-16Companion Text: II Samuel 9•The Pain: And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Acts 3:2•The Place: And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Acts 3:2•The Perception: And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” Acts 3:4•The Provision: But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” Acts 3:6

Sermon Text: Acts 2:42-47Companion Text: Judges 6:33-40•The Definition: And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42•The Disposition: And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Acts 2:45•The Delight: And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, Acts 2:46 •The Declaration: praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2:47

Sermon Text: Acts 2:29-41Companion Text: Matthew 6:19-24•The Receipt: This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Acts 2:32•The Reach: Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. Acts 2:33•The Response: Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Acts 2:37•The Realization: “For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” Acts 2:39

Sermon Text: Acts 1:1-11Companion Text: Matthew 12:9-211. The Person: “for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” v. 52. The Plan: He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.” v. 73. The Perspective: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” v. 84. The Purpose: and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” v. 11

Sermon Text: Micah 6:1-8Companion Text: Matthew 4:18-221. Our Own Righteousness: “As it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.” Romans 3:10-112. Our Own Strength: “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:63. Our Own Wisdom: “...and the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the discernment of their discerning men shall be hidden.” Isaiah 29:14(b)4. Our Own Guidance: “But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” Romans 9:20

Tim Williams Preaches