Author: Alan Holden

Two Visions The Vision for Cornelius, vv. 1-8 A. The Man A Gentile centurion A Devout man–>his benevolence and his praying B. The Message–an angelic appearance Your prayers and good works have been noticed–>Hebrews 11:6. Send for Peter for further instructions. C. The Mission Cornelius immediately obeys. Cornelius sends quality men: Serving: “servants, soldiers, waited…

The Disagreement, vv. 1-2 A. Dissension B. Disputation C. Determination The Debate A. Disputing, v. 7 B. Determination, v. 11 C. Declaration, vv. 19-21 The Decision A. Decree, vv. 23-29 B. Dismissed, v. 30 — It was settled. C. Dispatch <Back<<

The Mission at Pisidian Antioch Paul’s Sermon, vv. 16-41 A. Israel’s Holy Mission, vv. 16-25 A Special People, vv. 16-18 God’s purposes God’s protection God’s patience A Special Place, vv. 19-20 A land bestowed in love, vv. 13-19 A land blighted by lust, v. 20a A land blessed at last, v. 20b A Special Prince,…

Where Have All the Leaders Gone? Introduction Before Jesus ascended into heaven to be seated at the right hand of God, He told His disciples to wait and pray until they received the Holy Spirit. Look at the early church’s nominating committee report–they had 11 out of 12 disciples left. 92% of the positions were…

Deliverance by a Miracle Thesis: The Bible teaches that no thing can separate us from the love of God, except one thing: our refusal to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The Martyrdom of James A. Exegesis James and Stephen James the Apostle, martyrdom in verse 1 Stephen the Deacon, martyrdom over 2 chapters…

Supernatural Power Introduction In contrast to the record in the Acts of the Apostles, nearly two thousand years later, we Christians are counting heads and calculating bank accounts to get the work of the church done. Our church committee meetings and especially our business meetings resemble the meetings of corporate boards or political groups much…

Outreach of the Church Thesis: The fire of the Holy Spirit cannot be put out or bought out or exploited for personal gain; it is God’s powerful gift to His children to accomplish His purpose. The Persecution, vv. 1-13 A. Exegesis Persecutor, v. 1 Persecuted, v. 3 Reason–Saul enjoyed it. Resolve–Strengthened the Christians. Result–Scattered Christians:…

Hypocrites in the Church Thesis: It is impossible to lie to God and prosper. Hypocrisy Perpetrated, vv. 1-2 A. Exegesis The People–>Annania and Sapphira The Problem–>They kept back part of the money though they had promised to give it all. They wanted bragging rights. Annanias and Sapphira were like the man and wife who tithed…

Effectual Call of God’s Grace Introduction Paul testifies that on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians, God called him to faith in Jesus and into the ministry. Thesis: God graciously calls people to faith in Jesus. Paul’s testimony reveals three reasons God calls people to faith. We Are Called by God’s Grace to Accomplish…

Completing the Commission Introduction It is easy to see our own inadequacy in witnessing for Jesus, and excuse ourselves from the commission God has given us. This is the “Let George do it” syndrome. Each Christian has the capacity and power of God to complete their commission. We must be obedient to God. Paul continued…