Author: Alan Holden

The Furlough The Great Needs They Saw, vv. 21-25 A. As they slow down to the Journey Home, vv. 21-23 The Need to Evangelize Sinners, v. 21a The Need to Establish Saints, vv. 21b-22 The courage of the missionaries, v. 21b The concern of the missionaries, v. 22 The confirmation of the missionaries The Need…

God’s Love and Salvation Is All-inclusive Dissolving Racial and Religious Prejudice A. Jewish people did not believe Gentiles were included in God’s plan of salvation. B. God convinces Peter that Gentiles are included in His redemptive plan. 3-fold vision of Peter, 10:10-16 Peter heard the Spirit of God commanding him to go to Cornelius’s house….

The Message of the Witness, vv. 32-33 & 36 A. Exegesis Jesus Was a Sinless Man and Is Alive, Resurrection–>Romans 10:9-10, v. 32 Jesus Is Exalted in a Position of Authority, v. 33 Jesus Is Lord and Christ, v. 36 B. Illustration Charles Kettering was one of the early giants of the automobile industry. His…

The Argument, vv. 1-3–>Can Gentiles be saved? A. The Contention, v. 2 Associated with Gentiles Ate with Gentiles B. The Communication, vv. 1-3 The Apostle, vv. 4-17 A. The Vision, vv. 5-10 The Sheet of 4 corners, vv. 5-6 The Command: “Rise, slay, eat,” v. 7 The Objection, v. 8 The Divine Counter, vv. 9-10…

Paul’s Ministry Begins The Commencement of the Journey, vv. 1-3 A. The Godly Elders at Antioch, v. 1 B. The Godly Exercise at Antioch, vv. 2-3 They were remarkable in service, v. 2a They were responsive to the Spirit, v. 2b They were ready for sacrifice, v. 3 Praying for Barnabas and Saul Partners with…

Persecution of the Jerusalem Church How It Was Organized, vv. 1-4 A. The Death of James, vv. 1-2 The Murderer The Martyr B. The Detention of Peter, vv. 3-4 Why He Was Imprisoned, v. 3a When He Was Imprisoned, v. 3b Where He Was Imprisoned, v. 4 How It Was Obstructed, vv. 5-19 A. Human…

What Do Deacons Do? Introduction They were having deacon election down at the Looney Baptist Church in Salt Lick, Texas. Sadie Looney was a new Christian, but she was confused about this event called deacon election. The pastor preached a series of sermons on the qualifications of deacons, but not on what deacons do. Sadie…

Stephen: Martyr for the Faith Introduction The most common complaint made by a visitor to a church is that the members are not friendly, so that the visitors feel unwelcome. But by far the complaint that is most often lodged against a church is that the church does not care either for some members of…

Dealing with Danger The Danger of Dissention, vv. 1-7 A. Convincing Speech, v. 1 B. Contentious Sinners, v. 2 C. Conspicuous Signs, v. 3 D. Continuing Storms, vv. 4-6 The Normal Preliminaries, vv. 4-5 An overly charged atmosphere An ominously changed atmosphere The Natural Precaution, vv. 6-7 New fields Old fire The Danger of Deification,…

Events in the Upper Room Jesus in the Midst, vv. 36-49 A. Peace Proclaimed, vv. 36-37 The Simple Greeting, v. 36 The Supposed Ghost, v. 37 B. Peace Provided, vv. 38-43 Bodily Proof, vv. 44-48 Personal identification, vv. 38-40 Practical Illustration, vv. 41-43 Biblical Proof, vv. 44-48 The Proof of His Sayings, v. 44 The…