Book Of Acts
The Book of Acts, also known as the Acts of the Apostles, is a foundational text in the New Testament that describes the early Christian church's growth and the spread of the Gospel following the ascension of Jesus Christ. Traditionally attributed to Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, Acts serves as a sequel to that Gospel, detailing the actions and teachings of the apostles, particularly focusing on Peter and Paul. The narrative begins with the ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 1-2), which empowers the disciples to boldly proclaim the message of Christ.Acts highlights the transition of the early church from a primarily Jewish context to a more inclusive movement that includes Gentiles, emphasizing themes of community, mission, and the fulfillment of Jesus' commission to spread the Gospel to "the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). It documents significant events such as Peter's sermon at Pentecost, the conversion of Saul (later Paul), and various missionary journeys that ultimately contribute to the establishment of Christian communities throughout the Roman Empire. The book serves not only as a historical account but also as a theological reflection on the role of the Holy Spirit, the nature of the church, and God's overarching plan for humanity through Jesus Christ.
Book Of Acts75

Book of Acts Series - Part 6 | the Process
By Jim Cymbala4.6K51:18Book Of ActsIn this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the early church and the impact of the Holy Spirit on believers. He then transitions to the church in Antioch and how their worship led to a significant event that changed the course of the Christian church. The speaker introduces the concept of the process that Christians undergo to fulfill their potential and calling in God. He emphasizes the importance of being willing to do both small and big tasks for God, as everything is significant to Him. The sermon concludes with a personal anecdote and a reminder to live a righteous life.

Book of Acts Series - Part 1 | Visitation
By Jim Cymbala2.3K29:59Book Of ActsACT 2:1ACT 3:19ACT 4:31ACT 10:44In this sermon, Pastor Symbola discusses the importance of receiving the power of the Holy Spirit to be effective witnesses for Jesus. He explains that Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins, allowing us to be free. After Jesus rose from the dead, he appeared to the disciples for 40 days, teaching them about the kingdom of God. Pastor Symbola also shares his personal experience of being visited by the Holy Spirit and emphasizes the need for repentance and conversion to receive times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord.

Book of Acts Series - Part 5 | Always Bold
By Jim Cymbala2.1K34:26Book Of ActsIn this sermon, the speaker reflects on a childhood experience of being asked to speak about Jesus on a street corner, and the fear that struck him. He prays for God to take away fear and give courage to all believers to speak boldly about Jesus. The sermon then focuses on the story of Peter healing a man who had never walked, and how Peter used this opportunity to preach about Jesus. The sermon concludes by discussing the first persecution of the Christian church and the importance of not being ashamed of Jesus.

Book of Acts Series - Part 3 | the Message
By Jim Cymbala2.0K44:08Book Of ActsACT 2:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the power of preaching the message of Christianity. He highlights the example of Peter, who, despite his previous failures, preached a powerful sermon that led to the conversion of 3,000 people. The speaker emphasizes that the world may change, but the message of Jesus remains the same and has the power to transform lives. He encourages the audience to boldly share this message with others, backed by their own testimonies. The sermon concludes with a prayer for boldness and opportunities to share the gospel.

Book of Acts Series - Part 4 | Signs of the Spirit
By Jim Cymbala1.9K30:34Book Of ActsMAT 5:3In this sermon, the speaker reflects on Peter's first sermon and the impact it had on the listeners. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the pure gospel message and how it brings people into spiritual maturity. The speaker shares a story about a shepherd breaking a sheep's leg to protect it from wandering away and getting into danger. This story serves as a metaphor for the devotion and commitment that the early Christians had towards the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The sermon also touches on the topic of baptism and the different beliefs surrounding the formula used, highlighting the significance of being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Book of Acts Series - Part 38 | What Does God Want You to Leave?
By Jim Cymbala1.8K44:14Book Of ActsGEN 12:1JHN 13:35ACT 22:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of spreading the gospel and sharing the message of Jesus with others. He emphasizes the commandment to go into all the world and preach the good news. The speaker also highlights the need to be led by the Holy Spirit and to look for open doors and opportunities to share the gospel. He uses the example of the apostle Paul, who used his citizenship to avoid a beating and continue spreading the gospel. The sermon concludes with a call to love one another and to reach out to people we don't know, reflecting God's love for all.

Book of Acts Series - Part 37 | God Only Uses Failures
By Jim Cymbala1.7K33:17Book Of ActsACT 22:6In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his own journey of success and how it can sometimes lead to a lack of reliance on God. He emphasizes that blessings can become a curse when we forget our need for God. The preacher draws inspiration from the apostle Paul, who endured numerous trials and tribulations in his service to God. He highlights Paul's hardships, including imprisonment, beatings, shipwrecks, and hunger, to emphasize the importance of recognizing our weakness and relying on God's strength. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace difficulties and challenges as opportunities for growth and to remain steadfast in their faith.

Book of Acts Series - Part 33 | Saying Goodbye
By Jim Cymbala1.6K45:01Book Of ActsMAT 26:21MAT 28:19ACT 20:27ROM 12:16In this sermon, the preacher praises the choir and acknowledges their dedication and hard work. He emphasizes the importance of having a double standard in the church, where members are expected to dress appropriately and pay attention during sermons. The preacher also shares a story about a couple who were struggling in their ministry because they were not called to do what they were attempting. He highlights the role of a shepherd in protecting and guiding the congregation, warning against individuals who may try to draw disciples to themselves instead of following Jesus. The preacher encourages the congregation to spread the good news of Jesus through conversations and interactions with others.

Book of Acts Series - Part 32 | a Life for a Life
By Jim Cymbala1.5K44:25Book Of ActsMAT 6:33ACT 20:20ROM 12:1EPH 2:8HEB 9:14In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about a translator who seemed to have his own agenda rather than accurately translating the message. The speaker then describes a song that was sung during the service, which expressed the idea of giving one's life to Jesus because he gave his life for us. The sermon emphasizes the importance of testifying to the gospel of God's grace and love, rather than focusing on judgment. The speaker also highlights the example of the early Christians who were led by the Holy Spirit and experienced tremendous growth despite not having the advantages and resources that modern churches have. The sermon concludes with a call to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him.

Book of Acts Series - Part 2 | for Everyone
By Jim Cymbala1.5K23:45Book Of ActsJOL 2:28ACT 2:41CO 2:14In this sermon, the speaker recounts a powerful event that took place during a youth meeting before an evening service. A 14-year-old girl stood up and gave a two-sentence testimony that was so full of God's presence that it moved everyone in the room to tears and worship. The speaker emphasizes the importance of God's ability to grab people's attention and bring about transformative experiences. The sermon then shifts to the story of Peter addressing a crowd after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, highlighting the significance of studying how Christian ministers in the New Testament age spoke.

Book of Acts Series - Part 14 | Why We Pray
By Jim Cymbala1.4K14:57Book Of ActsACT 12:5In this sermon, the preacher shares a story from the early church about the power of prayer. He recounts the miraculous escape of Peter from prison, where he was chained and guarded by soldiers. The preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer as a link between believers and God, highlighting how the church fervently prayed for Peter's release. He also encourages the congregation to have faith and passion in their prayers, believing that God can break chains, open doors, and rescue people from hopeless situations.

Book of Acts Series - Part 10 | One Thing Missing
By Jim Cymbala1.4K34:50Book Of ActsMAT 6:33ACT 2:38ACT 8:4ACT 8:9ACT 8:12ACT 8:26In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes how persecution drove the early Christians to spread the word of God. Despite facing trouble and disappointment, God used these challenges to guide them to where He wanted them to be. The story of Simon the Sorcerer is highlighted as an example of someone who initially believed in Christ and was baptized, but later succumbed to evil desires. The speaker warns against boasting and emphasizes that God wants Christ to receive all the glory. The sermon also emphasizes the power of the gospel and the importance of proclaiming Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Book of Acts Series - Part 12 | Guided by God
By Jim Cymbala1.3K50:26Book Of ActsDEU 4:2MAT 6:33MAT 28:19ACT 8:26ACT 8:34HEB 13:8In this sermon, Pastor Jim outlines the order of events during a church service, including praise and worship, choir singing, announcements, offering, and a solo performance. He emphasizes the importance of serving and doing what is asked of us. Pastor Jim challenges the belief that supernatural experiences, such as God leading and guiding people, no longer happen today. He argues that God is still the same and can lead and guide us, and questions those who claim otherwise without biblical evidence. He encourages believers to be open and available for God to use them at any time, just as the early church did.

Acts Chapter 29
By Dean Taylor1.3K1:29:00Book Of ActsJAS 3:1REV 3:17In this sermon, the preacher discusses the message given by Evan Roberts, a young man who claimed to have received a message from the Spirit of God. Roberts emphasized four important things for believers to do. First, they must put away any unconfessed sin and doubtful habits that are ruling over them. Second, they must obey the promptings of the Spirit promptly. Third, they must publicly confess their faith in Christ. The preacher also shares a journal entry from James Finley, a Methodist circuit writer, who witnessed a powerful spiritual awakening where people were deeply concerned about spiritual and eternal matters, and their focus shifted away from worldly pursuits.

Book of Acts Series - Part 11 | the Upward Look
By Jim Cymbala1.2K48:06Book Of ActsACT 6:10ACT 7:51ACT 7:53In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the book of Acts and how ordinary people were able to spread the gospel and grow the church despite facing challenges. The speaker emphasizes that the early Christians did not have the resources or support that we have today, yet they were able to turn the world upside down. The sermon also highlights the story of Stephen, who was full of the Holy Spirit and saw the glory of God before being stoned to death. The speaker shares a personal story of leading someone to the Lord and emphasizes the power of God's grace and the importance of relying on Him.

Book of Acts Series - Part 9 | Change in the Church
By Jim Cymbala1.2K35:33Book Of ActsACT 6:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of every member of the church finding their role and purpose. He uses the analogy of playing paddle ball to illustrate how each part of the body is necessary for the body to function effectively. The preacher challenges the idea that attending church once a week is enough and highlights the need for believers to actively engage in the work that God has called them to do. He also mentions the importance of racial reconciliation within the church and rejects the idea of teaching it through classes or seminars, emphasizing that it can only come through the love of God working through the Holy Spirit.

Book of Acts Series - Part 13 | the Conversion
By Jim Cymbala1.2K31:47Book Of ActsPSA 103:8JER 32:17MAT 5:44ACT 9:1ROM 1:17GAL 2:16EPH 2:4In this sermon, the preacher discusses the trend of shortening church meetings in America due to people's lack of interest. He emphasizes that being in God's presence should bring joy and questions why people would want to leave early. The preacher then focuses on the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, highlighting how God made him blind for three days to help him understand spiritual truth. He also mentions the importance of the true gospel of Jesus Christ, which brings about genuine change in a person's life. The sermon concludes with an invitation for those who are merely churchgoers to become true Christians by accepting Jesus and experiencing a transformation.

Book of Acts Series - Part 17 | How to Keep Going
By Jim Cymbala1.1K41:49Book Of ActsACT 13:43In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of feeling jealous of someone who had a brand new Mercedes Benz SUV. He then transitions to discussing the importance of planting seeds of faith in children and adults, as they may remember and turn to God later in life. The speaker emphasizes the power of the gospel and warns against adding cultural elements or syncretism that can dilute its impact. Finally, the sermon concludes with a discussion of the mixed results that can occur when the gospel is preached.

Book of Acts Series - Part 39 | Finishing the Work
By Jim Cymbala1.1K27:17Book Of ActsGEN 41:40ISA 53:7MAT 16:16JHN 3:16ACT 23:11ROM 1:16PHP 1:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of bearing witness and giving testimony about Jesus. He highlights the uniqueness of each person's testimony and how God counts on us to share it. The speaker uses the example of the Apostle Paul, who was ordered to bear witness in Rome. He encourages the congregation to be bold in sharing their testimonies, whether through short-term mission trips or in their everyday lives. The sermon concludes with a prayer for God's strength and grace to help them bear witness to who Jesus is.

Book of Acts Series - Part 8 | Talking to God, to Men
By Jim Cymbala1.1K18:49Book Of ActsMAT 28:19JHN 3:16ACT 8:4COL 4:2In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and sharing the message of Jesus, which is the good news of salvation. He highlights that it is not necessary to have extensive knowledge of scripture, but rather to understand and proclaim that Christ died for our sins and rose again. The speaker emphasizes that everyone is called to speak this message, not just professional clergy, and that the early church practiced this by encouraging everyone to preach. He also emphasizes the need for clarity in speaking the message and the reliance on the Holy Spirit to guide and provide the words when sharing the gospel. Additionally, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer in opening doors for the message of the gospel to be proclaimed.

Book of Acts Series - Part 16 | Unrecognized Blessings
By Jim Cymbala1.1K45:42Book Of ActsACT 13:16ACT 13:32ACT 13:38ACT 13:42ACT 13:46ACT 13:52In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of starting with a common ground when sharing the gospel. He uses the example of Paul preaching in a synagogue and starting with Jewish history to connect with his audience. The preacher also highlights the two great promises of the good news of Jesus. He then discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in directing the affairs of the church and encourages believers to listen, yield, and obey the Spirit's guidance. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing and listening to the voice of Jesus amidst the distractions of life.

Episodes in Life of T/lord 10 Life of Christ in Acts
By Robert Constable1.1K42:40Book Of ActsMAT 6:33LUK 1:1LUK 12:49ACT 1:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the principles revealed in the Book of Acts that show how God is working in the world today. He cautions against getting in the way of God's purpose and losing the blessing of being used by Him. The speaker also warns against the appeal to go into the mission field solely based on the need of people, highlighting the importance of understanding how God works. The sermon references Luke chapter 12, where Jesus speaks about his purpose and the need to give his life for others before sharing it with others.

Book of Acts Series - Part 7 | the Hope
By Jim Cymbala1.1K41:43Book Of ActsACT 2:38ACT 3:191TH 1:91TI 3:152TI 3:16TIT 2:111JN 4:8In this sermon, the speaker describes a powerful and transformative experience they had. They felt a sense of awe and excitement as they were lifted up into the sky, witnessing the earth becoming smaller below them. They heard people rejoicing and proclaiming that Jesus had come. The speaker emphasizes the importance of going through trials and challenges in order to reach the other side, drawing a parallel to the biblical verse about walking through the valley of the shadow of death. They also highlight the idea that true greatness will be revealed when Jesus returns, contrasting it with the fame and success of worldly figures.

Book of Acts Series - Part 23 | Courage to Live
By Jim Cymbala1.0K31:24Book Of ActsMAT 6:33ACT 20:24ACT 20:32ROM 15:42CO 1:20EPH 6:10HEB 10:24In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of courage in facing discouragements and disappointments in life. He shares the story of a pastor who faced opposition and criticism while preaching, yet continued to minister with courage. The preacher also highlights the need for encouragement, especially when overwhelmed by guilt from sin. He references the story of Paul and Silas being beaten and imprisoned, but still finding the courage to continue their mission. Overall, the message encourages listeners to have courage, seek encouragement, and trust in God's presence and faithfulness.

Book of Acts Series - Part 15 | Everyone Is Welcome
By Jim Cymbala1.0K41:28Book Of ActsMAT 6:33ACT 10:9ACT 10:15ACT 10:28ACT 10:38ACT 10:43In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being free from cultural bias, racial prejudice, and class prejudice. He highlights the lesson of Peter's journey to Cornelius's house, showing that no one has an inside track with God and that everyone is on the same footing in terms of salvation. The speaker emphasizes that only Jesus can satisfy the soul and bring true peace. The message of the gospel is about peace with God through Jesus Christ, as whoever puts their trust in Him will be forgiven of every sin they've ever committed. The speaker also emphasizes the need for a baptism in God's love to change our perspective and see people the way God sees them.