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Simple Acts Of Christmas

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth.

What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth. Because no date is given we do not know when he was born. We don’t know who was with him at his birth. My guess is Joseph and Mary were in a house with his relatives (who were also descendants of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18, Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Outline Of Acts 10

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2022

Acts 10 has the story of Cornelius, one of the first Gentiles to hear and believe the Gospel. This outline, in a "talking paper" format, gives notes on the chapter. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads!

Introduction: Acts 10 has the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who did many good things but had never experienced genuine salvation. The Holy Spirit, working through several people, arranged for Cornelius and others to hear the Gospel, and believe it. Look how many did so! 1 The prologue: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Act Swiftly And On Time

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2021

TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE....

Acts swiftly and on time Esther 3:13 Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces to destroy, to kill and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, women and children, in one day, 15 The couriers went out impelled by the king's command while the decree was issued at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acts 15-18

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 14, 2020

Paul's Missionary Journey

Paul's journey was as follows: Jerusalem to Seleucia (on the Tigris, Hellenistic city founded by Seleucus I Nicator (reigned 312–281 bc) as his eastern capital; it replaced Babylon ) to Antioch (populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey) to Tarsus ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 27 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul is sent to Rome.

Paul is sent to Rome (v. 1-13) Luke ships out with Paul Paul’s first word for the ship’s officers (v. 9, 10) 9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over (The Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 28 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 31, 2020

The last chapter of Acts

Safe at Malta (v. 1-10) Saved from a snakebite A healing service in Publius’s house 8 And it happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed afflicted with a recurring fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after he prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him. 9 After ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Giving Is An Act Of Worship

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 1, 2019

Clara Null of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma told of living in a small town with one bank and three churches. Early one Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request. “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away?” We’re out of one-dollar bills.”

Giving Is An Act Of Worship Proverbs 3:5-10 NASB Giving can be a very touchy subject for many people. The reputation of the Church has been damaged by folks who have abused others for their own selfish gain. But the excesses of a few wicked folks do not absolve you from your responsibilities. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Act Like A Man

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Well Church

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 3, 2020

Acts 2 gives a simplistic yet powerful model for what the Church is called to be.

WELL Church Pentecost, 2020 Acts 2: 42ff Good Morning, today we continue our study on Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Outline Of Acts 20

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 8, 2023

Acts 20 has a summary of Paul's ministry in various places after he left Ephesus. His closing message to the elders of Ephesus is a masterpiece of a charge to church leaders anywhere.

1 Paul’s journeys from Ephesus to Troas Text, Acts 20:1-6, KJV: 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 21

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2023

Paul walked into Jerusalem a free man but later found himself pretty much a captive of the Roman government. No matter what, he stayed faithful to the Lord!

1 The journey by sea from Miletus to Ptolemais Text, Acts 21:1-7, KJV: 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 22

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2024

Acts 22 has two sections. The first 2/3 covers Paul's testimony or speech to the crowd (who had just tried to kill him!); the last 1/3 describes Paul's first several hours in the Roman barracks.

Introduction: This chapter continues the events of Chapter 21. In the first section, (verses 1-21) Paul makes a defense or gives a testimony of what he had been before and after he met Jesus. The last section describes Paul’s treatment at the hands of the crowd and, fortunately, the Romans who took ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 23

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 17, 2024

This chapter begins with Paul before the Sanhedrin, or Council, and his attempt to make a defense before them. One thing led to another and the chapter closes with Paul in Caesarea, kept in custody, by Felix, the governor.

Introduction: This chapter has three specific episodes in Paul's time at Jerusalem. First, he's going to address the "council" or Sanhedrin. Then, some enemies of Paul made a plan to eat or drink nothing until they had killed Paul. When Paul's nephew found out about this, he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2024

Paul is now on trial before Felix, the Roman governor, in Casearea. He was accused of several things, made his defense, and even shared the Gospel with Felix and his Jewish wife, Drusilla. It didn't end well for Paul, though.

Introduction: This chapter records the trial of Paul before Felix, the Roman governor; Paul's defense; and a summary of the events taking place after all of this. Most of the text is like a transcript of who said what. The chapter may also give a glimpse of courtroom or trial procedures of that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2024

Porcius Festus inherited (!) Paul when Felix left. This chapter covers Paul's second (at least) trial before a Roman official, his appeal to Caesar, and a visit by King Agrippa. Paul shared his testimony with these and more!

An outline of Acts 25 Introduction: this chapter covers Paul's second trial (at least) before a Roman official; this time, Porcius Festus, who replaced Felix. Felix had left Paul in jail, basically, to please the Jews even though Felix knew Paul was innocent. Festus appears to start where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist