Preaching through the book of acts. Most strikingly, the apostles repeatedly frame the gospel and their ministry as the fulfillment of God’s promises in the Old Testament. And that’s important because evangelicals sometimes think pragmatically or culturally about ecclesiology rather than than biblically and theologically. The Adventure Begins Acts 1:1-3 2. Acts will push your thinking about the Holy Spirit. When asked to summarize the gospel message, believers sometimes say things like “God loves you” or “Ask Jesus into your heart as your personal savior” or “Jesus can change your life. Feb 25, 2024 · Conrad Mbewe — Acts (Audio Sermon Series) by Conrad Mbewe Conrad Mbewe’s Sermons that Turned the World traces the book of Acts through the lens of apostolic preaching—clear gospel proclamation that toppled idols, pierced consciences, and birthed churches. Isn’t this a reason to avoid preaching Acts? Won’t it lead us into all those controversial topics like miracles and tongues and prophecies? Acts provides many wonderful opportunities for evangelistic preaching to the lost, as well as equipping proclamation to believers. Acts assumes God’s rule over history, events, and people. ” Acts will deepen your people’s ecclesiology. Nov 6, 2020 · An overview of the historical background and theology of Acts to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers. szv fzij rfrpi yvo zgfuw gynq djqacuz xny nsvx gki