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Acts
Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 17, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining the preparations we must make as we serve the Lord together.
PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD (Part 2) Acts 1:12-14 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 2nd, 2025) Last week we began to examine the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Soon the mission that they had been chosen to accomplish would commence. ...read more
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2. Serving In The Shadows
Contributed on Feb 1, 2010
A sermon examining those who work behind the scenes in Christian ministry.
SERVING IN THE SHADOWS Acts 1:15-26 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Church history records the names of many devoted servants of God. The Book of Acts tells us about Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Mark, Luke, and many others. We know the names of notable preachers, pastors, and ...read more
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3. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 8, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 In his second Epistle, the Apostle Peter wrote that God has given us “exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature”. God has given His children many wonderful promises; one of ...read more
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4. How To Have A Ministry That Endures
Contributed on Jan 18, 2010
A sermon examining our to endure in our service to the Lord.
HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a tremendous ...read more
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5. A Transition Of Power (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 26, 2010
A sermon examining the time between Christ's ascension and Pentecost.
A TRANSITION OF POWER (Part 1) Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes ...read more
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6. Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 26, 2010
A sermon examining certain precautions we must take concerning Christian ministry.
PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD Acts 1:6-11 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 22nd, 2025) Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the pending arrival of ...read more
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7. A Transition Of Power (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining the time between the ascension and Pentecost
A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 2 Acts 1:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning – February 2nd, 2025) Throughout my life I have witnessed seven transitions of power as one presidential administration handed over the responsibility of governing the United States to another. On May 6th, 2023, ...read more
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8. When Jesus Says Wait
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining the peril getting ahead of God.
WHEN JESUS SAYS WAIT Acts 1:4 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday February 9th, 2025) Some of you may remember the old J.G Wentworth commercials where people who qualified to receive certain structured settlements would yell “It’s my money and I need it now!” If we are honest, there are many times ...read more
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9. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 9, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-4 In Acts Chapter 2 we are given the details surrounding the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. We are currently examining the events of Pentecost and how the arrival of the Holy Spirit transformed the believers and ...read more
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10. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3)
Contributed on Feb 14, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 3 Acts 2:5-13 Over the last couple of weeks we have been studying the subject of “Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit”. So far we have seen that “The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Transformed The Believers. Today I would like to continue to ...read more
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11. False Disciples
Contributed on Feb 15, 2010
A sermon examining the tragic reality of false followers of Christ.
FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more
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12. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 16, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 1: Peter’s Reference To Joel’s Prophecy Acts 2:14-20 There have been many great and powerful sermons preached throughout the history of Christ’s Church. Most of you have probably heard Johnathan Edwards’s sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. Maybe you ...read more
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13. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 20, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 2: Peter’s Reference To David’s Psalms Acts 2:21-36 For the last several weeks we have been studying the subject of Pentecost. In that time we have examined the arrival of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit of God transformed the Believers and how it confounded ...read more
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14. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 3a)
Contributed on Mar 1, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon – Part 3a Peter’s Call To Repentance & Invitation To Salvation Acts 2:37-40 We are currently examining the first and perhaps greatest Christian sermon ever preached. On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit descended and the followers of Christ, they began to ...read more
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15. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 3b)
Contributed on Mar 4, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's Sermon On The Day Of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 3b: Peter’s Call To Repentance & Invitation To Salvation Acts 2:37-40 After several weeks, today we will finally conclude our study of the first and perhaps greatest Christian sermon ever preached. Last week we began to examine the conclusion of this great ...read more
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16. The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 1)
Contributed on Mar 7, 2010
A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.
THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 1 Acts 2:41-47 In February of 1979 Stockdale’s previous sanctuary burned to the ground; within just a few months this current sanctuary was erected. The men of the church in those days didn’t just go purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of materials and come ...read more
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17. The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 2)
Contributed on Mar 9, 2010
A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.
THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 2 Acts 2:41-47 Recently I began to look through all of the many resources in my personal library. A great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One of the books that I found is focused on churches that are dead; ...read more
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18. The Crusade At Solomon's Colonnade
Contributed on Mar 11, 2010
A sermon examining the evangelistic efforts of Peter after the healing of the lame man.
THE CRUSADE AT SOLOMON’S COLONNADE Acts 3:11-15 A gospel crusade is a concentrated effort to evangelize a city or region. Prior to the preaching the groundwork is laid, a large venue is rented, whole communities are invited, musicians and counselors are lined up, and churches are asked to pray. ...read more
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19. God's Sovereignty In Salvation
Contributed on Jul 12, 2014
A sermon examining God's great gift of salvation.
GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN SALVATION Acts 8:26-39 I hardly ever use pop culture references in my sermons. However, there is a reference from a classic movie that I have not been able to get off my mind in recent days. How many of you remember the movie “Forrest Gump”? There is a moment in that film ...read more
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20. The Healing Of The Lame Beggar (Part 1)
Contributed on Mar 22, 2010
A sermon examining the work that Jesus did in the life of the lame man at the beautiful gate.
THE HEALING OF A LAME BEGGAR Part 1 – What Jesus Did For The Lame Man Acts 3:1-10 Our selected text tells of a man who was hoping to receive a small contribution of charity from Peter & John. They were not able to give him what he wanted, but they were able to provide him with something ...read more
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21. The Healing Of The Lame Beggar (Part 2)
Contributed on Mar 22, 2010
A sermon examining God's amazing work in the life of the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple.
THE HEALING OF THE LAME BEGGAR (Part 2) Acts 3:1-10 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the miraculous healing of a lame beggar. These verses tell of a man who was hoping to receive a small contribution of charity from Peter & John. They were not able to give him what he ...read more
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22. There Is Hope For You!
Contributed on Mar 24, 2010
A sermon examining the hope of salvation in Christ Jesus.
THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU! Acts 3:16-19 It is vitally important for each person here to comprehend the reality that absolutely no one is beyond the reach of God’s amazing grace. It is true that an innumerable multitude will face eternal condemnation. Revelation 21:8 tells us that “the cowardly, ...read more
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23. Jesus Is... (Part 1)
Contributed on Apr 8, 2010
A sermon examining who Jesus is.
JESUS IS… (Part 1) Acts 3:18-20 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade when the crowd gathered around him after the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This man who had been lame from birth had received an amazing ...read more
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24. Jesus Is... (Part 2)
Contributed on Apr 24, 2010
A sermon examining who Jesus is.
JESUS IS… (Part 2) Acts 3:18-23 Our selected text covers a sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade in response to the astonishment of the crowd after the healing of the lame man. Peter addressed the people and made it clear that he did not heal this man by his own power. In verse ...read more
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25. The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2)
Contributed on Apr 24, 2010
A sermon examining the persecution that Christians have endured throughout history.
THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we are faithful to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we ...read more
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26. Defending Your Faith
Contributed on May 2, 2010
A sermon examining the proper response to persecution.
DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 Peter 3:13-15 “who is he who will harm you if you become ...read more
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27. God's Sovereignty In Salvation
Contributed on May 2, 2010
A sermon examining God's amazing work of salvation.
GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN SALVATION Acts 8:26-39 I hardly ever use pop culture references in my sermons. However, there is a reference from a classic movie that I have not been able to get off my mind in recent days. How many of you remember the movie “Forrest Gump”? There is a moment in that film ...read more
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28. Resurrection Response
Contributed on Jun 12, 2012
A sermon examining how the followers of Jesus responded to His resurrection.
RESURRECTION RESPONSE ACTS 4:32-33 Thus far in our study of the book of Acts we have seen the ascension of Christ, the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Since today is Resurrection Sunday, I thought it would be fitting to examine the lives of those first Christians and ...read more
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29. The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus
Contributed on Apr 15, 2023
A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more