Main Point: The cost of following Christ is incomparable to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Danger of Self-Confidence (Philippians 3:1–8)

II. The Infinite Worth of Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:8–9)

III. The Apostle’s Aim in all Things (Philippians 3:10–11)

Text: Acts 18:1-23

 Main Idea: God never leaves us to accomplish his purposes in our own power.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Sustaining Power of Ordinary Grace (Acts 18:1–8)

II. The Unexpected Promise of Protecting Grace (Acts 18:9–11)

III. The Undeniable Manifestation of God’s Protection (Acts 18:12–17)

Main Point: Effective evangelism is not a matter of repeating simple formulas but demonstrating how the gospel answers the most basic questions of life.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Nature of Paul’s Ministry in Athens (Acts 17:16–21)

II. The Framework of Paul’s Address (Acts 17:22–34)

III. Two Implication for Christians Today

Main Point: The gospel of Jesus Christ upends the status quo wherever it takes root because it demands that we submit every belief to light of God’s revealed Word.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Unifying Themes

II. The Notable Contrast

III. The Main Point

Main Idea: “God’s will” is not a promise of protection and prosperity BUT a promise that he will sustain and empower his people to accomplish his purposes in the world.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Ploy of the Devil (Acts 16:16–18)

II. The Duplicity of Man (Acts 16:19–24)

III. The Purposes of God (Acts 16:25–34)

 Main Point: God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Separation of Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:36–41)

II. The Providence of God

III. Two Implications

 Main Point: God continues to advance his gospel-purposes even when his faithful but imperfect servants disagree over the best way to carry out their gospel mission.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Separation of Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:36–41)

II. The Providence of God

III. Two Implications

Main Point: The gospel of grace alone through faith alone is the singular source of our salvation and our fellowship with the people of God.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Conflict (Acts 15:1–5)

II. The Council (Acts 15:6–18)

III. The Consensus (Acts 15:19–35)

Text: Acts 14:19-28

Main Point: Our call to gospel perseverance is lived out in the context of the local church.

Sermon Outline:

I.   Paul’s Experience of Tribulation (Acts 14:19–20)

II.  Paul’s Pattern of Leadership (Acts 14:21–23)

III. Luke’s Message for the Church Today (Acts 14:24–28)

Main Point: The “best way” to share the gospel is to tailor it to the preexisting beliefs of your audience.

Sermon Outline:

I. The Misunderstanding (Acts 14:8-13)

II. The Message (Acts 14:14-18)

III. The Implication