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Acts Commentaries & Sermons
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Doctor Luke
John Romans
ACTS:
THE EARLY CHURCH'S
WITNESS OF THE GOSPEL
Another Chart - Swindoll - chart on right side
THE EXPANDING WITNESS
OF THE SPIRIT-EMPOWERED CHURCH
A Spirit Filled Church
Our Anointing - The Holy Spirit
Praying in the Spirit
Spirit-Filled Believers Are Like Artesian Wells
Paul's First Missionary Journey Acts 13:4-14:28
Paul's Second Missionary Journey Acts 15:36-18:22
Paul's Third Missionary Journey Acts 18:23-21:26
Maps in table above are from the Holman Bible Atlas (digital book; Hardcover/Paperback version) copyrighted © 1998 B&H Publishing Group, used by permission, all rights reserved. This is one of the best resources for Bible maps as the maps also include helpful short descriptions of the events portrayed on the maps. Please do not download to be used on another website. Thank you.
Here is a map with all three journeys on one map.
THE ITINERARY OF PAUL'S
THREE MISSIONARY JOURNEYS
FIRST SECOND THIRD
Antioch Acts 13:1-3
Seleucia Acts 13:4
Salamis on Cyprus Acts 13:5
Paphos on Cyprus Acts 13:6-12
Perga in Pamphylia Acts 13:13
Pisidian Antioch Acts 13:14-50
Iconium Acts 13:51
Lystra Acts 14:6-20
Derbe Acts 14:20
Lystra Acts 14:21
Pisidian Antioch Acts 14:21
Pamphylia Acts 14:24
Perga Acts 14:25
Attalia Acts 14:25
Antioch Acts 14:26
Antioch Acts 15:36-40
Syria Acts 15:41
Cilicia Acts 15:41
Derbe Acts 16:1
Lystra Acts 16:1-5
Phrygia/Galatia Acts 16:6
Mysia Acts 16:7
Troas Acts 16:8-10
Samothrace Acts 16:11
Neapolis Acts 16:11
Philippi Acts 16:12
Amphipolis Acts 17:1
Apollonia Acts 17:1
Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9
Berea Acts 17:10-14
Athens Acts 17:15-34
Corinth Acts 18:1-17
Cenchreae Acts 18:18
Ephesus Acts 18:19
Caesarea Acts 18:22
Jerusalem Acts 18:22
Phrygia/Galatia Acts 18:23-28
Ephesus Acts 19:1-41
Macedonia Acts 20:1
Greece Acts 20:2
Macedonia Acts 20:3-5
Philippi Acts 20:6
Assos Acts 20:13
Mitylene Acts 20:14
Samos Acts 20:15
Miletus Acts 20:15-38
Cos Acts 21:1
Rhodes Acts 21:1
Patara Acts 21:1
Tyre Acts 21:3-6
Ptolemais Acts 21:7
Caesarea Acts 21:8-14
MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES:
GENERAL INTRODUCTIONS
John MacArthur Acts Book Introduction
J Vernon McGee Notes on Acts
Charles Swindoll - Acts - View a list of Bible maps from The Swindoll Study Bible.
James Van Dine Analysis of Acts
Got Questions - Book of Acts - Bible Survey
David Malick - An Introduction To The Book Of Acts (Selected Bibliography)
Greg Herrick - A Study Outline of Acts
Bob Deffinbaugh - The Unique Contribution of the Book of Acts
Ray Stedman - Acts: An Unfinished Story - Overview (from Adventuring Through the Bible)
Daniel Wallace - Acts: Introduction, Outline, and Argument
Bob Utley - Introduction to Acts
Myer Pearlman - Through the Bible - Acts
James Gray - Acts of the Apostles
William W. Orr - Key to Acts
NIV Introductions - Acts
DICTIONARY ARTICLES
Luke-Acts, Theology of - Baker's Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology
American Tract Society Acts of the Apostles
Charles Buck Dictionary Acts of the Apostles
Easton's Bible Dictionary Acts of the Apostles
Fausset Bible Dictionary Acts of the Apostles
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Acts of the Apostles
Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Acts of the Apostles Acts of the Apostles (2)
Morrish Bible Dictionary Acts of the Apostles
People's Dictionary of the Bible Acts of the apostles
Watson's Theological Dictionary Acts of the Apostles
1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Acts of the Apostles
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Acts of the Apostles
Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Acts of the apostles
McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Acts of the Apostles
The Nuttall Encyclopedia Acts of the Apostles
TIMELINES of Acts of the Apostles empowered by the Spirit
Biblehub Timeline
Parallels in the Ministries of Jesus, Peter, and Paul in Luke–Acts
Major Sermons in Acts - Peter, Stephen, Paul - chart
God's Sovereignty in Salvation as Seen in Acts
Itinerary of Paul's First Journey (See another chart below) - see discussion and map
Itinerary of Paul's Second Journey - see discussion and map
God's Sovereignty in Salvation in Acts
Book of Acts Story and Structure
Major Events in the Life of Paul - functions like a timeline (ESV resource)
BlueLetterBible Timeline
Ben Witherington Timeline (from The Acts of the Apostles)
Ray Stedman gives us a panoramic view of the Book of Acts:
The book of Acts is a tremendously fascinating and interesting book. A number of years ago Canon Brian Greene spoke at Stanford University, and I went over to hear him. He told a story that I have remembered ever since:
An American, an Englishman and an Irishman were visiting Rome together, and they were taken on a tour of various points of interest throughout the city. Their guide took them to a section of Vatican City and showed them a chicken yard. In one pen was a hen which, the guide said, was a descendant of the rooster that crowed when Peter denied the Lord -- a very interesting historical personage! The three visitors regarded this chicken in characteristic fashion. The American asked, "How much can I buy it for?" The Englishman exclaimed, "My word! Could you tell me how many generations have elapsed between these?" But the Irishman was very practical; he asked, "Does it lay any eggs?" You see, he was interested in apostolic success!
That is exactly what we have in the book of Acts -- a tremendous record of apostolic success. Frankly, I don't see how anyone can pick up the book of Acts -- reading in any of our modern versions with an open, ready, eager mind -- and be able to lay it down before finishing it. It moves so rapidly and is so exciting that I think it is one of the most captivating books ever written. And Sir William M. Ramsay, the great British archaeologist, said that Luke, the writer of the book, is the most accurate historian who ever lived. So we have a book that is accurate history plus exciting adventure.
Acts constantly shouts triumph, from end to end. But this very apostolic success occasions considerable danger in the study of this book. It is always true that anyone or anything that is successful is bound to be imitated. The trouble with people who imitate, though, is that they almost invariably imitate faults instead of virtues. When I was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary each of us had to take a turn at preaching while the other students listened and evaluated. It was a very difficult time for all. I noticed that I could tell with whom certain individuals had been associated by the way they talked. Some of the young men had come from Bob Jones College, and they would stand on one leg, lean over the pulpit, and shout and wave their arms -- just like Bob Jones! Others had been associated with the Young Life Campaign, and they would stand with their hands in their pockets or they would gesture with a closed fist and talk with a drawl -- just like Jim Rayburn! They imitated them, but largely they imitated their faults rather than their virtues. And all too often people have imitated the weak points of the activities of the apostles and the Church recorded in Acts, because of a superficial analysis of the book.
We couldn't understand the New Testament if we took this one book out. When we come to the close of the four Gospels we have learned that the apostles have been sent to only one nation -- Israel. We also know that our Lord is risen, but that is all we know. And if we leave out the book of Acts and skip to the Epistles of Paul, we find that, instead of twelve apostles (or eleven) preaching only to Israel, we have an additional apostle, Paul, and Christians going out everywhere -- to all the known world. And we find them talking, not about a kingdom, but about a new organization -- the Church. All of this finds its root in the book of Acts. We wouldn't know what had happened if it weren't for this book.
Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way God moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the Church and begin its great work in the world today. But it is not transitional in doctrinal sense. That is, when the Spirit of God came on the day of Pentecost -- from that moment on in the mind of God -- all the privileges and blessings and glory of belonging to the Church, the body of Christ, were true immediately. There wasn't any intermediate period. But it took a long time for men to comprehend this. Thus we find them still clinging to certain aspects of their old traditions and beliefs. Men were only slowly accepting and growing into the truth of the gospel. In that sense Acts is a transitional book.
I like to think of the book of Acts as a revolving door. A revolving door is constructed so that people can go in and go out at the same time. With most doors someone is either going in or coming out. People can't do both at the same time. But in a revolving door people can go in one side and come out the other. The book of Acts is like that -- Judaism is going out and the Church is coming in. Both are in there at the same time, for a while, just as two people can be in a revolving door going in opposite directions. But don't ever try to set up housekeeping in a revolving door -- it will knock you off your feet! Don't try to live in a revolving door, because it is not designed for such. Similarly, don't rely exclusively on the book of Acts for your doctrine and teaching. It is not designed for that. It is not designed to be the only book from which we get our instruction as to what to believe. It is designed to be a record of the introduction of the Church, and it is designed to stir us up and encourage us and bless us, and to show us what God can do and intends to do through the Church. But it is not primarily a book for doctrine.
The key to really understanding this book is the realization that Acts is not a record of the apostles, as the title would lead us to believe, but it is actually acts of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Notice how it begins: In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach... (Acts 1:1 RSV)
Luke is referring to the Gospel he wrote, and he says that in it he dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach. In the Gospel of Luke you have the record of what the Lord Jesus began to do. But now, in Acts, Luke gives us the record of what our Lord is continuing to do. So it is the Lord who is at work throughout both books. Luke is Volume 1; Acts is Volume 2 -- continued from our first installment. That is what Luke is saying here in this first verse. From the incarnation of the Lord Jesus to his ascension, you have only what he began to do on earth.
During World War II, Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain, in a stirring message broadcast around the world, announced the victories of the Allied Forces when they had swept across North Africa and were about to launch the invasion of Sicily. Churchill said of these events: "This is not the end. This is not even the beginning of the end. But it may be the end of the beginning." Now, that is what we have in the four Gospels. It is not the end of our Lord's ministry when he ascends into the heavens, as recorded in Chapter 1 of Acts. That is just the end of the beginning. But in the rest of Acts we have the beginning of the end.
The record all through the rest of this book is of Christ's activity through the instrumentalities of men and women. In John 16:7 the Lord tells the disciples. "it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you." And in Luke 12:50, before the cross, Jesus tells them, "I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how I am constrained until it is accomplished!" That is, "How limited and shackled and fettered and bound I am until this thing be accomplished!" Well, it has been accomplished now. Our Lord is no longer fettered. He is no longer limited. He is no longer shackled. When the Spirit of God came, the omnipotence of God was let loose among men and women; and that is why we have the tremendous explosion which we call the book of Acts in our Bible.
The Holy Spirit gives us the outline of this book in a very well-known verse, Chapter 1, Verse 8 -- our Lord's words to the disciples:
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;" (Acts 1:8a RSV)
That encompasses the first two chapters of the book -- the coming of the Holy Spirit. And then what?
"...and you shall be my witnesses..." (Acts 1:8b RSV)
That is the rest of the book. The two great divisions are the coming of the Spirit and the witnessing of the Spirit. The latter division separates into several parts:
"...in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth." (Acts 1:8c RSV)
Thus the book is very plainly outlined for us. We have in Chapters 1 and 2 the coming of the witness -- the Holy Spirit. Then from Chapter 3 through Chapter 7 we have the witnessing in Jerusalem, beginning with the story of Peter's addresses there -- preaching for the first time the gospel of the risen Christ to men and women in the very city in which he was crucified. Then, beginning in Chapter 8, we have the witness spreading into "all Judea and Samaria" -- just as the Lord had said. Chapter 13 opens with the first sending out of Paul, beginning a process which carries right through to the end of Chapter 28 -- and the witness has gone "to the end of the earth." We can see how literally this outline has been fulfilled. It begins in Jerusalem, the center of the Jewish nation, and it ends in Rome, the center of the Gentile world. It carries us from the limited gospel of the kingdom, at the close of the four Gospels, through the spreading of the gospel of grace to the whole world, at the close of Acts.
Finally, notice that this is the one book of the Bible which is not finished. It ends very abruptly. The last two verses say that Paul has reached Rome:
And he lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ quite openly and unhindered. (Acts 28:30-31 RSV)
Acts leaves you right there. I never close this book without wondering to myself, "Well, what happened next?" It gives the distinct impression of being unfinished. There is a reason for this. It is because this is the biography of a living person.
I have in my library an autobiography of Dr. H. A. Ironside. It was written, naturally, while he was still alive. It ends on the same sort of note. It leaves you up in the air. You wonder what happens next. It isn't complete. His life hadn't ended.
You see, if Acts is the record of the life of Jesus Christ worked out through individual men and women, it is unfinished. This means that men and women are still writing the book of Acts today. It is not finished yet! Men and women of God have been writing this book ever since the days of the apostles. I don't know where the record is kept, but I am sure that it is kept in heaven somewhere. It is an account of what the Holy Spirit is doing through people in sending the gospel out to the uttermost parts of the earth.
You and I still have a share in writing this book. We haven't seen the last page yet. It is fascinating to think about it that way, isn't it? And yet it is true. Our names do not appear in the chapters we have here, but somewhere other chapters have been written down -- and somewhere we have a chapter to write!(from Four Faces of Christ)
Cenchrea Acts 18:18
Charles Swindoll points out that "When we study the journeys of Paul in the book of Acts, we're not just reading the travel log of a man; we're observing the redemptive plan of God unfolding as He promised. Through the ministry of Saul of Tarsus, God's mission to reclaim His creation from the death grip of evil would move to its next stage. The plan of this mission was outlined in the Lord's promise at His ascension, where He said,
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses...
In Jerusalem [Stage 1: Acts 2–7],
and in all Judea and Samaria [Stage 2: Acts 8–12],
and even to the remotest part of the earth [Stage 3: Acts 13–28]." (Acts 1:8+)
PAUL'S PATTERN:
LOCATION REFERENCE
Pisidian Antioch
Iconium
Acts 9:20+
Acts 9:28-29+
Acts 13:5+
Acts 13:14+
Acts 17:1-2+
Acts 17:16-17+
Acts 18:19; 19:8+
ACTS COMMENTARY
Bruce Hurt, MD
Complete - August, 2019.
Acts 1:1 Commentary
Acts 1:10 Commentary
Acts 10:1 Commentary
Acts 10:10 Commentary
Acts 20:17-27 Commentary
JOSEPH A ALEXANDER
(Over 1000 pages!)
James Rosscup: "This work, originally out in 1857, has proved helpful to many, though it is now far out of date as to literature commenting on Acts. For many basic details verse by verse, it still is of good value and often will help on word meaning and special problems. The fact that it was reprinted is indicative of its respected place in Acts studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
Cyril Barber - A beautifully produced work that brings within the reach of the busy pastor the benefits of this commentator's prodigious labors. A warmly devotional treatment. (The Minister's Library Volume 2)
Ajith Fernando - Loaded with exegetical and devotional gems, though dated.
D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive exposition of Acts by a conservative Presbyterian scholar of the past century. Gives a precise interpretation of the text on the basis of the original. Omission of technical matters makes it suitable to the English reader.
Spurgeon: "In all respects a work of the highest merit." (Commenting on Commentaries - nice resource as it has links to all 66 books)
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1 Commentary
Acts 10 Commentary
HENRY ALFORD
Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary
Read Alford's fascinating brief biography and Phil Johnson's related comments
James Rosscup writes that Alford's series on the New Testament "contains much that is valuable in the Greek New Testament… though all of the Greek New Testament words have been changed to English throughout....."This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus 3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
John Piper writes ""When I'm stumped with a… grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry Alford… comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."
C H Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford's New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
Editorial Note: If you are not proficient in Greek, you will find the work below more useful than the Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary.
THE NEW TESTAMENT FOR ENGLISH READERS
Greek and Latin are translated into English. The links are to the chapters but note they are difficult to discern on many pages.
FRANK ALLEN
Introduction to the Book of Acts
Acts 1:1-8 The disciples prepared for and called to witness
Acts 1:9-26 The ascension: waiting for the SPIRIT and reorganization.
Acts 1:8, 14; 2:1 Preparation of witnesses.
Acts The HOLY SPIRIT poured out. 2:1-13
Acts 2:14-41 Peter's sermon or the first great revival of the Christian Church.
Acts 2:42-47 Conserving the strength and devotion of the Church.
Acts 3:1-15 The lame man healed.
Acts 3:16-26 The marvel of faith.
Acts 4:1-14 The first opposition.
Acts 4:15-35 A Safe Resort In Time Of Trouble.
Acts 4:36-37; 5:1-16 The First Discipline.
Acts 5:17-42 The first persecution.
Acts 6:1-8 The first deacons.
Acts 6:9 - 7:60 The first Christian martyr.
Acts 8:1-40 Philip the evangelist.
Acts 9:1-9 The conversion of Saul.
Acts 9:10-31 Saul's commission and first preaching.
Acts 9:32-43 Aeneas and Dorcas or Miracles used to lead men to CHRIST.
Acts 10:1-48 Cornelius or the Church opened to the Gentiles.
Acts 11:1-30 The Jews convinced that the Gospel is also for the Gentiles.
Acts 12:1-25 Peter delivered in answer to prayer.
Acts 13:1-12 The first foreign missionaries.
Acts 13:13-52 The preaching of the first foreign missionaries.
Acts 14:1-20 Worshipped and stoned.
Acts 14:21-28 Organizing the Church.
Acts 15:1-39 The council at Jerusalem.
Acts 15:40 - 16:10 A larger missionary program.
Acts 16:11-40 The Gospel in Europe.
Acts 16:25-32 An awakened sinner.
Acts 17:1-14 Turning the world upside down.
Acts 17:15-34 The Unknown GOD.
Acts 18:1-17 Paul at Corinth.
Acts 18:18 - 19:20 Paul at Ephesus.
Acts 19:21-41 Persecution at Ephesus.
Acts 20:1-16 Last missionary work in freedom.
Acts 20:17-38 The surrendered life.
Acts 21:1-40 Paul's arrest.
Acts 22:1-29 Paul's defense at Jerusalem.
Acts 22:30 - 23:35 Paul before the Jewish council.
Acts 24:1-27 A more convenient season.
Acts 25, 26 Almost persuaded.
Acts 27:1-44 The prisoner captain.
Acts 28:1-16 Among Barbarians and on to Rome.
Acts 28:17-31 The Word of GOD is not bound.
PAUL APPLE
642 page commentary with frequent quotations and devotional questions for reflection. Here is a sample excerpt to give a "taste" of what you can glean from this well done commentary:
"Today we are going to begin a study of the Book of Acts and focus on the mission of the church for today. For the life of Christ we have the Synoptic Gospel accounts of Mat, Mark, Luke and John. But for the important transition time of the founding of the church and the spread of the gospel through the efforts of first Peter centered in Jerusalem and then Paul as the special Apostle to the Gentiles, we only have the one historical document of the Book of Acts. That concept of "transition time" is very important. This is a bridge period of time – the gospel of the kingdom is still being offered first to the Jews in the early chapters – there is still the presentation of the now risen and ascended Messiah to God's chosen people. There is still the offer of the coming kingdom if they will repent and embrace the promised Messiah. But there is a transition as they continue to reject (not individually, but as a nation) and now the coming of the future king will be linked to the completion of the fullness of the times of the Gentiles. As a transition book, we will see some things that are not normative for this church age. But we will also learn much from studying the initial missionary journeys about how the head of the church wants us to build His church. Key Verse: Acts 1:8 "you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem; and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." You can outline the book along these geographic lines. Not sure how far we will take this study before we interrupt and go down a different path … but we are at least committing to the first section. Look at the contrast between the two parts of the Book
Chaps 1-12 = Jerusalem the center – Jewish focus // Peter – central figure // Peter imprisoned
Chaps 13-28 = Antioch the center – Gentile focus // Paul – central figure – Apostle to the Gentiles // Paul imprisoned
We should gain confidence from studying this book; we should get excited about the power of God (Ed: His Spirit) working through His people; we should learn much about witnessing; we should learn much about church methodology; we should draw closer to the person of Jesus Christ Himself as we see His continued activity right now in the world (Ed: Through His Spirit) – understanding the significance of His resurrection and ascension and current role at the right hand of God.
Title of the Book: Stott: The most accurate (though cumbersome) title, then, which does justice to Luke's own statement in verses 1 and 2, would be something like "The Continuing Words and Deeds of Jesus by his Spirit through his Apostles." Bock: "The Acts of the Sovereign God through the Lord Messiah Jesus by His Spirit on Behalf of the Way." LUKE CHRONICLES: THE ACTS OF THE RESURRECTED JESUS CHRIST PERFORMED BY HIS CHOSEN APOSTLES THROUGH THE POWER OF THE PROMISED HOLY SPIRIT."
Acts 1:2-8 The First Forty Days
Acts 1:9-26 Ten Days until Zero Hour
Acts 2:1-13 The Day of Pentecost
Acts 2:14-21 The Explanation Of The Pentecostal Phenomena
Acts 2:22-39 Jesus Is Lord And Christ
Acts 2:38-47 The First Christian Church Of Jerusalem
Acts 3:1-11 The Healing Of The Lame Man
Acts 3:12-26 Peter's Second Christian Sermon
Acts 4:1-12 The First Persecution
Acts 4:13-31 How To Cope With Persecution
Acts 4:32-5:6 Power Gained and Power Lost
Acts 5:7-16 Power Lost and Power Gained
Acts 5:17-42 The Second Persecution
Acts 6:1-7 The First Dissension
Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, The Man
Acts 7:1-53 Stephen, The Messenger
Acts 7:54-8:1 Stephen, The Martyr
Acts 8:1b-8 Philip and Saul
Acts 8:9-25 Philip and Simon Magus
Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Eunuch
Acts 9:1-9 The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
Acts 9:10-31 Paul, the New Creature
Acts 9:32-43 The Miracle Worker
Acts 10:1-23a The Seeking Sinner and the Bigoted Believer
Acts 10:23b-48 He Is Lord of All
Acts 11:1-18 How to Deal with Prejudiced Christians
Acts 11:19-30 The Making of a Biblical Local Church
Acts 12:1-25 Supernaturalism and the Church
Acts 13:1-3 The First Official Missionaries
Acts 13:4-13 The Blessings, Burdens and Blunders of Missionaries
Acts 13:14-41 Paul's First Recorded Sermon
Acts 13:42-52 Eternal Life: Of God or Man?
Acts 14:21-28 A Real Local Church
Acts 15:1-12 The Jerusalem Council - Doctrine
Acts 15:13-35 The Jerusalem Council - Practice
Acts 15:36 - 16:10 The Second Missionary Journey
Acts 16:11-15 The Liberated Lady
Acts 16:16-40 Salvation Comes to Philippi
Acts 17: 1-15 Ideal Evangelism
Acts 17:16-34 Paul and the Philosophers
Acts 18:1-17 Paul Meets the Corrupt of Corinth
Acts 18:18-28 A Halfway Christian
Acts 19:1-7 Saved, but Lacking
Acts 19:8-20 Assaulting the Kingdom of Darkness
Acts 19:21-41 Christ Changes Culture
Acts 20:1-12 New Testament Practices
Acts 20:13-27 The First Pastors' Conference
Acts 20:28-38 Concerns of a Shepherd
Acts 21:1-14 The Will of God
Acts 21:15-26 The Will of God in Concession
Acts 21:27-22:29 The Power in a Personal Testimony
Acts 22:30-23:35 The Providence of God
Acts 24:1-27 Paul on Trial Before Felix
Acts 25:1-27; 26:24, 25 Paul Before Festus
Acts 26:1-32 Paul Before Agrippa
Acts 27:1-44 Shipwrecked
Acts 14:1-20 Patterns in Evangelism
Acts 28:1-31 The End Which Never Ends
WILLIAM ARNOT
"The Church in the House"
A Series of Lessons on the Acts of the Apostles (1873) (569 pages)
Cyril Barber - These sermons reveal Arnot's thorough awareness of the original text and the milieu of the early church. His material is provocative as well as edifying. Both laypeople and pastors should read this book eagerly in order to better determine the course of the church, its commitments, and the criteria of its fellowship. Recommended.(The Minister's Library Volume 2)
Spurgeon writes "Intended to be read in families on Sabbath afternoons; but all who are acquainted with Dr. Arnot will know that even his simplest expositions are rich and full. He hath dust of gold." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books) (Millennial)
Arnot's English uses words from 1800s which are sometimes difficult to understand, but the pearls abound like this snippet from Arnot's comments on Acts 1:8 - "The Spirit is like the air. The Lord breathed on His disciples, and said, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost." We could not live our present natural life without air. The sun in the heavens would not warm us if the atmosphere were not trapped round the globe. The air is near, and the sun is distant. It is the sun's heart that sustains life; but the sun's heart could not be communicated to plants and animals without the intervention of the atmosphere. The earth is as completely dependent on air for its supply of water as for its supply of heat. The air obtains a supply from the ocean, and pours it on the dry land. Thus disciples in every age obtain grace from the Lord through the ministry of the Spirit." Amen (Page 13)
Acts 1:1 The Gospel and the Acts
Acts 1:2-7 Final Instructions
Acts 1:8 Witnesses
Acts 1:9-11 (Luke 24:50-52) The Ascension
Acts 1:9-14 Waiting and Praying
Acts 2:1-4 The Spirit at Pentecost
Acts 2:4 The Tongues of Fire
Acts 2:5-11 The Seed of the Word is Spread
Acts 2:12 Mission
Acts 2:14 An Apostle Preaches
Acts 2:37-40 Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth
Acts 2:46 Christian Festivity
Acts 2:47 At Once Godly and Popular
Acts 3:12, 13 The Use of Miracles
Acts 3:14-26 Wounding to Heal
Acts 4:1-4 The First Persecution
Acts 4:7-13 Add to your Faith, Courage
Acts 4:23 Every Creature After Its Kind
Acts 4:24-29 The Prayer of the Primitive Church
Acts 4:31-35 Power to be Witnesses
Acts 4:36, 37 A Son of Consolation
Acts 5:1-10 The Beacon: Ananias
Acts 5:11-14 After Judgment, Revival
Acts 5:17-26 How the Seed Grew
Acts 5:27-29 Again at the Bar
Acts 5:30, 31 Exalted to Give
Acts 5:33-42 Gamaliel
Acts 6:1-6 The Deacons
Acts 6:7-15 Troubles Bearing Blessed Fruits
Acts 7 Stephen's Testimony
Acts 7:60 Stephen's Death
Acts 8:1-4 The Persecution of the Christians
Acts 8:5 Philip Preaching in a Samaritan City
Acts 8:6-8 Fruit -- Joy
Acts 8:26 Sent to the Desert
Acts 8:27, 28 A Man in Ethiopia
Acts 8:29 The Meeting
Acts 8:30-39 The Seed Sown & the Harvest Reaped
Acts 9:1-3 Saul
Acts 9:4 The Lord's Word - Consolation
Acts 9:4 The Lord's Word - Reproof
Acts 9:5-14 The Enemy Surrenders
Acts 9:15 The Vessel Chosen and Charged
Acts 9:15 The Vessel Employed
Acts 9:15 The Lord Reigneth
Acts 9:22-31 Saul's First Experiences as a Christian
Acts 9:36-42 Dorcas
Acts 10 A Light to Lighten the Gentiles
Acts 11:14 Saved by the Word
Acts 11:14 Thou and All Thy House
Acts 11:19-21 Primitive Christianity
Acts 11:23 The Grace that Barnabas Saw
Acts 11:23 The Gladness that Barnabas Experienced
Acts 11:23 The Exhortation that Barnabas Gave
Acts 11:24-30 Barnabas and Saul at Antioch
Acts 12:1-8 Herod Vexes the Church
Acts 12:20-25, 13:1 Antioch Occupied for Christ
Acts 13:2-12 The First Foreign Mission - Cyprus
Acts 13:13-52 The Gospel in Asia Minor
Acts 14:1-21 Once I was Stoned
Acts 14:22 Through Much Tribulation
Acts 14:23-28 The Missionaries Return to Antioch
Acts 15 The Council of Jerusalem
Acts 16:8-13 The Gospel Introduced into Europe
Acts 16:14,15 Lydia
Acts 16:16-24 The Pythoness
Acts 16:25 Songs in the Night
Acts 16:26-31 The Jailer
Acts 16:31-40 Faith and Obedience
Acts 17:1-9 My Kingdom is Not of this World
Acts 17:10, 11 Berean Nobility
Acts 17:12 Some An Hundredfold
Acts 17:14-16 Paul's Arrival at Athens
Acts 17:16 A City Given to Idolatry
Acts 17:17, 18 The Philosophers
Acts 17:22-31 All Things to All Men
Acts 17:32-34 Some Fell on the Wayside…
Acts 18:1-9 The World by Wisdom Knew Not God
Acts 18:9-17 The Missionary and the Governor
Acts 18:18-28 Paul and Apollos
Acts 19:8 Convincing and Persuading
Acts 19:9-17 Strong Man Cast out by the Stronger
Acts 19:20 The Two Dimensions-Breadth and Depth
Acts 19:21-41 The Uproar in Ephesus
Acts 20:1-12 A Communion Sabbath at Troas
Acts 20:13-30 Paul's Address to Elders at Ephesus
Acts 20:35 The Larger Blessing and the Less
Acts 13:1,2 The High Priest Insulting Paul
Acts 23:3-11 Paul Answering the High Priest
Acts 23:12-35 Compassed with His Favor as a Shield
Acts 14:1-23 The Parties at the Bar
Acts 24:24, 25 Paul and Felix
Acts 24:26, 27 Convictions Resisted Bear No Good Fruit
Acts 25 The New Governor
Acts 26:1-16 The Gospel Fulfils the Law
Acts 26:18 Knowing the True, Doing the Right
Acts 26:25 Soberness
Acts 26:25 The Upper Classes
Acts 27:1-25 The Voyage
Acts 27:24-37 In the Storm
Acts 27:33-44, 28:1-10 All Saved
Acts 28:11-15 The Meeting
Acts 28:15, 16 Gratitude and Fortitude
Acts 28:17-22 Paul in Rome
Acts 28:23-31 Closing Glimpses
WILLIAM BARCLAY'S DAILY STUDY BIBLE
Commentary on Acts
D Edmond Hiebert - Divides Acts into brief paragraphs, with the author's translation of the portion printed at the beginning. The comments are generally devotional in character, containing various religious and literary quotations. The author is at his best in his discriminating discussion of Greek words. The interpretation is liberal in spots. (from Hiebert's critique of Barclay on Peter's epistles - "Barclay holds that Christ's descent into Hades gave those who there heard Him a second chance."
Ajith Fernando - Devotional insights arising from a great background knowledge.
Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic William Barclay".
ALBERT BARNES
Notes on the New Testament
on Acts
BRIAN BELL
ACTS OF THE SPIRIT
THROUGH THE APOSTLES
Frequent use of illustrations.
Acts 1:1-3 Embryogenesis
Acts 1:4-8 Christ's Farewell Address
Acts 1:9-26 Are We Better Off Without Jesus?
Acts 2:1-13 Spiritual Explosion
Acts 2:14-41 What Does This Mean & What Do We Do
Acts 2:42-47 The Church's Quad's
Acts 3:1-11 Some Things Money Can't Buy
Acts 3:11-26 Don't Look To Us; Look To Jesus
Acts 4:1-22 The Church's 1st Collision
Acts 4:23-5:1-11 Great God, Great Giving
Acts 5:12-42 Sanctified Shadows
Acts 6:1-7 Problem Solving 101
Acts 6:8-7:60 Dying to Please God
Acts 8:1-25 Messianic Samaritans
Acts 8:26-40 A Meeting with a Eunuch
Acts 9:20-43 Recycled People
Acts 10 Good Men Need Jesus
Acts 11 Christian
Acts 12 A Tale of Two Lives
Acts 13:1-12 Ob Portu
Acts 13:13-52 Stuffing Turkey with the Gospel
Acts 14 Modeling Ministry
Acts 15:1-35 The Great Debate
Acts 15:36-16:10 Missing God's Will
Acts 16:11-40 3 Hearts, 1 Savior
Acts 17:1-15 Neck Deep in Greece
Acts 17:16-34 Gobs of gods
Acts 18 The Process of Discipleship
Acts 19:1-20 What Did You Receive?
Acts 19:21-41 Panic or Peace…Your Pick
Acts 20 Footprints on our Hearts
Acts 21 Man's Advice versus God's Voice
Acts 22 This is my Story, This is my Song
Acts 23 Grief to Grace
Acts 24 Felix not felix
Acts 25,26 Almost Persuaded
Acts 27 Foundering, but not Floundering
Acts 28 Island of Refuge
CHRIS BENFIELD
Acts 1:1-3 The Message of the Church
Acts 1:4-8 - The Mission of the Church
Acts 2:22-24 Christ:The Risen Lord
Acts 2:44-47 - The Attitude of the Church
Acts 3:1-8 There's Something about that Name
Acts 4:1-4 The Mandate of the Message
Acts 4:7-20 By What Name Have Ye Done This?
Acts 4:10-12 In Christ Alone
Acts 4:23-31 Avoiding Hesitation through Expectation
Acts 5:17-32 Obtaining Strength to Stand
Acts 8:26-40 Conversion in a Chariot
Acts 11:19-26 Being a Barnabas
Acts 13:1-5 The Charge of the Church
Acts 13:14-16 The Communication of the Church
Acts 13:38-46 Rising to the Occasion
Acts 14:1-23 The Challenge of the Church
Acts 15:7-12 The Constraint of the Church
Acts 16:6-12 The Commission of the Church
Acts 16:23-34 What Must I Do to be Saved
Acts 17:1-9 The Commitment of the Church
Acts 17:22-34 The True and Living God (Part 1)
Acts 19:23-34 The Dangers of the Doctrine of Demetrius
Acts 20:18-24 Life Worth Living
Acts 26:19-23 A Witness to the Faith
Acts 27:9-25 Who is at the Helm of Your Vessel?
Acts 27: 20-25 I Believe God
JOHANN BENGEL
The Critical English Testament
Represents Combination of Bengel's Gnomon and Comments by more modern expositors (in brackets) to make this more usable for those who do not read Greek.(1877)
See the Gnonom (more Greek) - Acts 1-28 Commentary
C H Spurgeon -- "'A Critical New Testament, so compiled as to enable a reader, unacquainted with Greek, to ascertain the exact English force and meaning of the language of the New Testament, and to appreciate the latest results of modern criticism.' Such is the professed aim of this commentary, and the compilers have very fairly carried out their intentions. The whole of Bengel's Gnomon is bodily transferred into the work, and as one hundred and twenty years have elapsed since the first issue of that book, it may be supposed that much has since been added to the wealth of Scripture exposition; the substance of this has been incorporated in brackets, so as to bring it down to the present advanced state of knowledge. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it is multum in parvo, and will well repay an attentive perusal. Tischendorf and Alford have contributed largely, with other German and English critics, to make this one of the most lucid and concise commentaries on the text and teachings of the New Testament" (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
The Acts of the Holy Spirit
Joseph S Exell, Editor
JIM BOMKAMP
Acts 1 "Tarrying Upon the Holy Spirit"
Acts 2:1-13 "The Pentecostal Blessing"
Acts 2:13-41 "The Pentecostal Sermon"
Acts 2:42-47 "Body Life In The Early Church"
Acts 3:1-12 "Silver And Gold Have I None, But..."
Acts 3:13-26 "Peter's Second Sermon"
Acts 4:1-22 "Peter and John Arrested For Preaching"
Acts 4:23-37 "Rejoicing In What God Has Done"
Acts 5:1-16 "The Discipline of Ananias And Sapphira"
Acts 5:17-42 "Apostles Jailed Then Delivered"
Acts 6:1-7 "The First Deacons"
Acts 6:8-7:60 "Stephen, The First Martyr"
Acts 8:1-24 "Persecution of the Church/Simon Magus"
Acts 8:25-40 "Conversion Of The Ethiopian Eunuch"
Acts 9:1-19 "The Conversion Of Saul"
Acts 9:20-43 "Paul's Early Years/The Healing Ministry of Peter"
Acts 10 "Conversion of Cornelius The Gentile"
Acts 11:1-26 "Peter's Defense/First Gentile Church"
Acts 11:27-30 "How God Speaks To His Church"
Acts 12 "Peter's Arrest And Deliverance"
Acts 13:1-12 "The Holy Spirit Leads To Missions"
Acts 13:13-37 "Paul And The Men Sail To Asia Minor"
Acts 13:38-52 "Forgiveness Through Christ Is Proclaimed"
Acts 13:48-14:20 "Ministry And Persecution In Galatia"
Acts 14:21-28 "Principles Of Church Planting"
Acts 15:1-12 "Salvation Is By Faith In Christ Plus Nothing"
Acts 15:13-35 "The Jerusalem Council: Part 2"
Acts 15:36-16:7 "Second Missionary Journey Begins Amiss"
Acts 16:8-40 "The Vision Of The Man From Macedonia"
Acts 17:1-15 "Are You A Berean?"
Acts 17:16-34 "Proclaiming The Unknown God At Athens"
Acts 18:1-18 "Preaching Christ And Him Crucified In Corinth"
Acts 18:19-19:10 "The Third Missionary Journey Begins"
Acts 19:13-41 "Rescuing Souls From The Occult In Ephesus"
Acts 20:1-19 "From Ephesus To Macedonia And Greece And Back"
Acts 20:20-28 "Ephesian Elders Charged To Be Faithful"
Acts 20:29-38 "Ephesian Elders Charged To Protect Flock"
Acts 21:1-14 "In Caesarea Paul Again Counts The Cost"
Acts 21:15-29 "Separating Spiritual From Cultural"
Acts 21:27-40 "Trusting Christ In The Midst Of Chaos"
Acts 22:1-22 "Paul Shares His Testimony With The Mob"
Acts 22:23-23:11 "When Things Go From Bad To Worse"
Acts 23:12-35 "Standing Fast Waiting Upon Christ"
Acts 24:1-27 "Imprisoned For Two Years In Caesarea"
Acts 25:1-27 "Paul Appears Before Festus And King Agrippa"
Acts 26:1-15 "Paul's Defense Before Agrippa, Part 1"
Acts 26:16-32 "Paul's Defense Before Agrippa, Part 2"
Acts 27:1-21 "Paul Sails Towards Rome"
Acts 27:22-44 "Shipwrecked On The Island Of Malta"
Acts 28:1-10 "Ministry To The People Of Malta"
Acts 28:11-31 "In And After Rome/Wrap-up"
Acts of the Holy Spirit
CAMBRIDGE BIBLE
FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Commentary on the Acts
Commentary on the Acts of the Holy Spirit
J. R. Lumby
ALAN CARR
Acts 1:1-8 Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing
Acts 1:3-11 What Are You Looking At?
Acts 1:4-12 What Are You Looking For?
Acts 1:9-12 The Coronation Of The King
Acts 2:1-8 We Need Another Pentecost
Acts 2:21-24 God's Precious Plan Of Salvation
Acts 2:36-42 How Salvation Works
Acts 2:41-47 God's Pattern For His Church
Acts 2:41-47 The 2005 State Of The Church Address
Acts 2:41-47 The Church God Founded
Acts 2:42-47 The Marks Of A Growing Church
Acts 4:5-12 A Man Named Jesus
Acts 4:13-20 Some Things Can't Be Denied
Acts 4:23-35 That's My Crowd
Acts 4:31-35 What If?
Acts 4:31-33 Plugging Into His Power
Acts 4:36-37 How To Rub People The Right Way
Acts 4:36-37 How To Be An Encourager
Acts 6:1-7 The Reason For The Baptist Deacon
Acts 6:3 The Requirements Of The Baptist Deacon
Acts 6:7 The Rewards Of The Baptist Deacon
Acts 6:1-7 The Relationships Of The Baptist Deacon
Acts 6:1-8 The Qualities Of A Biblical Deacon
Acts 7:47-49 How To Practice The Presence Of God
Acts 7:51-60 Death Valley Strategies
Acts 9:1-6 The Case Of The Hateful Pharisee
Acts 9:1-6 How To Know The Will Of God
Acts 9:1-9 The Majesty Of Saving Grace
Acts 9:1-16 Can God Really Use Your Life?
Acts 9:10-18 Ananias: The Reluctant Servant
Acts 12:1-24 Something Happens When God's People Pray
Acts 12:1-19 The Prison Of His Power
Acts 12:1-24 Overcoming Trials
Acts 16:16-26 The Prison Of His Praises
Acts 16:16-34 Joy In The Prison Experiences Of Life
Acts 16:22-34 The Most Important Question Of All
Acts 16:22-31 The Most Important Question In The World
Acts 16:22-34 What Must You Do To Be Saved
Acts 20:7-12 From Slumber To Splendor
Acts 20:16-38 Bound In The Spirit
Acts 20:28-32 How To Save Your Church
Acts 24:24-27 The Power Of A Few Words
Acts 26:24-25 I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Saved
Acts 26:24-30 Almost
Acts 27:13-44 Outlasting The Storms Of Life
Acts 27:14-29 Four Strong Anchors For Life's Stormy Seas
Acts 28:1-6 Shaking Off The Snakes
Acts 28:30-31 Acts Chapter 29
Sermons on Acts
Video, audio, study guide and transcripts available.
Acts (Part 1) - The Beginning of the Church
Acts (Part 2) - The Church is Born
Acts (Part 3) - Ministry in Jerusalem
Acts (Part 4) - Reliance
Acts (Part 5) - Better Than Life
Acts (Part 6) - Scattered to Gather
Acts (Part 7) - The Gospel Advances
Acts (Part 8) - The Nature of the Gospel
Acts (Part 9) - The Second Wave
Acts (Part 10) - Like a Wildfire
Acts (Part 11) - Governors, Kings, Caesar and Glory
Acts (Part 12) - The Role We Play
Click critique of Clarke
STEVEN COLE
Recommended - These sermons function much like a verse by verse commentary
Acts 1:1,2 The Church: Continuing What Jesus Began
Acts 1:3-11 Doing Jesus' Work
Acts 1:12-26 Why Christianity is Credible
Acts 2:1-13 The Meaning of Pentecost
Acts 2:14-41 The Sermon that Launched the Church
Acts 2:21, 23, 39 The Call of the Sovereign God
Acts 2:25-28 A Life of Joy and Gladness
Acts 2:37-38 How to Receive God's Forgiveness
Acts 2:42-47 Snapshot of a Healthy Church
Acts 3:1-10 The Exuberant Joy of God's Salvation
Acts 3:11-26 How to Proclaim the Gospel
Acts 4:1-22 Confident Witnesses
Acts 4:23-35 How to Respond to Persecution
Acts 4-36-5-11 The Deadly Sin of Hypocrisy
Acts 5:12-42 Obeying God No Matter What
Acts 6:1-7 Solving Problems in the Church
Acts 6:8-15 Stephen: The Man
Acts 7:1-53 Stephen: the Message
Acts 7:54-8:3 Stephen: the Martyr
Acts 8:4-25 Why We MUST Proclaim the Gospel
Acts 8:26-40 How God Evangelizes the World
Acts 9:1-19 An Unlikely Conversion
Acts 9:19-31 Getting Involved in Ministry
Acts 9-32-43 Faith in the God of All Power
Acts 10:1-33 Breaking Down Our Prejudice
Acts 10:34-48 Salvation for All Who Believe
Acts 11:1-18 How God Changes Our Thinking
Acts 11:19-30 The Church God Blesses
Acts 11:23-24 How to Become a Good Person
Acts 12:1-25 The Unstoppable Gospel
Acts 13:1-3 The Main Business of the Church
Acts 13:4-12 Into the Battle
Acts 13:13-41 The God Who Keeps His Promise
Acts 13:42-14:7 Good News That Divides
Acts 14:8-28 Marks of a Faithful Servant
Acts 15:1-11 When Unity is Wrong
Acts 15:12-35 When Concession is Right
Acts 15:36-41 When Personalities Clash
Acts 16-1-10 The Sovereign Spirit
Acts 16:11-34 Three Encounters With God
Acts 16:16-40 How to be Right When You're Wronged
Acts 16:25-34 The Urgent Question
Acts 17:1-15 Upsetting the World for Christ
Acts 17:30-34 Reaching Intellectuals for Christ
Acts 18:1-17 Our Faithful Lord
Acts 18:18-28 God's Workers in Process
Acts 19:1-10 Evangelizing, Empowering, and Equipping
Acts 19:11-20 God Using Us Versus Us Using God
Acts 19:21-41 Why People Oppose the Gospel
Acts 20:1-16 How One Man Changed the World
Acts 20:17-21 Godly Leadership
Acts 20:22-27 Finishing the Course
Acts 20:28 Job Description for Church Leaders
Acts 20:29-32 Guarding the Flock
Acts 20:33-38 Why Givers are Blessed
Acts 21:1-14 Discerning the Will of God
Acts 21:15-40 When a Godly Man Errs
Acts 22:1-22 God's Mighty Power to Save
Acts 22:23-23:11 The Ups and Downs of Witnessing
Acts 23:11 The Lord Who Encourages
Acts 23:12-35 God's Providential Protection
Acts 24:1-23 A Life of Integrity
Acts 24:24-27 No Time for God
Acts 24:24-27 God's Delays
Acts 25:1-12 God's Protective Hand
Acts 25:13-22 Two Views Of The Resurrection
Acts 25:23-26:32 Your Response to the Resurrection
Acts 26:19-29 Who's Crazy?
Acts 27:1-44 Weathering Life's Storms
Acts 27:2-3,21-26,33-36 Encouragement in Life's Storms
Acts 28:1-31 Mission Accomplished
THOMAS CONSTABLE
Expository Notes on the book of Acts
BOB DEFFINBAUGH
EXPOSITORY SERMONS
1. The Unique Contribution of the Book of Acts
2. Preparation for Pentecost (Acts 1:1-26)
3. Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)
4. Peter's Sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:14-36)
5. What Must One Do To Be Saved? (Acts 2:37-41)
6. Characteristics of a Healthy Church (Acts 2:41-47)
7. The Healing of the Lame Man and the Heralding of the Gospel (Acts 3:1-26)
8. The First Opposition (Acts 4:1-31)
9. Subtraction Leads to Multiplication - The First Instance of Church Discipline (Acts 4:32—5:11)
10. Popularity, Persecution, and Divine Deliverance (Acts 5:12-42)
11. Growth Pains (Acts 6:1-15)
12. The First Martyr -or- Taking God for Granite (Acts 7:1-60)
13. The People God Uses (Acts 8:1-40)
14. The Salvation of Saul (Acts 9:1-31)
15. The Perfecting of Peter (Acts 9:32-10:48)
16. Gentile Faith; Jewish Fears (Acts 10:36-11:30)
17. The First Gentile Church (Acts 11:19-12:25)
18. The First Missionaries (Acts 13:1-13)
19. The Gospel and the Gentiles (Acts 13:14-52)
20. Church Planting: (Acts 14:1-28)
21. The Great Debates: (Acts 15:1-41)
22. The Great Debates (Acts 16:1-10)
23. A Closer Look at Open and Closed Doors (Acts 16:11-40)
24. The Evangelization of Three Cities (Acts 17:1-34)
25. Seeing Paul in Perspective (Acts 18:1-19:7)
26. The Word of God Comes to Asia (Acts 19:1-41)
27. Paul's Parting Words (Acts 20:1-38)
28. Appraising Advice and Doing the Will of God (Acts 21:1-16)
29. Tempest in the Temple (Acts 21:17-22:29)
30. From the Sanhedrin to Caesarea (Acts 22:30 - 23:35)
31. Divine Confinement (Acts 24:1-27)
32. Israel's Watergate, Festus' Waterloo (Acts 25:1-27)
33. Agrippa Comes to Grips with the Gospel (Acts 26:1-32)
34. Shipwreck (Acts 27:1-44)
35. Paul in Rome (Acts 28:1-31)
DAN DUNCAN
ACTS - SERMONS
For corresponding Mp3's click here.
1. The Sequel Acts 1:1-5
2. The Mission Acts 1:6-11
3. The Waiting Period Acts 1:12-26
4. Wind And Fire Acts 2:1-13
5. The First Sermon Acts 2:14-41
6. The First Church Acts 2:42-47
7. The First Miracle Acts 3:1-26
8. The Gathering Storm Acts 4:1-22
9. The Church United Acts 4:23-37
10. Sin Unto Death Acts 5:1-16
11. Suffering Shame For The Name Acts 5:17-42
12. Seven Servants Acts 6:1-15
13. Death Of An Angel Acts 7:1-60
14. Salvation And Sorcery In Samaria Acts 8:1-25
15. In Right Place At Right Time Acts 8:26-40
16. Surprised By Grace Acts 9:1-9
17. Brother Saul Acts 9:10-31
18. Imitating Christ Acts 9:32-43
19. Elect From Every Nation Acts 10:1-23
20. The Gentile Pentecost Acts 10:23-40
21. From Jerusalem To Antioch Acts 11:1-30
22. The Goodness And Severity Of God Acts 12:1-25
23. Dawn For The Nation Acts 13:1-12
24. Justification By Faith Acts 13:13-43
25. Awakening In Antioch Acts 13:44-52
26. No Cross, No Crown Acts 14:1-28
27. Grace Alone Acts 15:1-35
28. Answering Europe's Cry Acts 15:36-16:15
29. Prisoners Of Philippi Acts 16:16-40
30. A Tale Of Two Cities Acts 17:1-15
31. Paul Among The Philosophers Acts 17:16-34
32. Visiting Vanity Fair Acts 18:1-17
33. Giants In The Earth Acts 18:18-19:7
34. Power And Light Acts 19:8-20
35. No Small Disturbance Acts 19:21-41
36. God's Grandest Work Acts 20:1-12
37. Paul's Ministry Acts 20:13-38
38. Finishing The Course Acts 21:1-16
39. No Compromise Acts 21:7-40
40. Defense Of The Faith Acts 22:1-30
41. The God Of Circumstances Acts 23:1-35
42. Missed Opportunities Acts 24:1-27
43. Justice Denied Acts 25:1-27
44. Paul's Madness Acts 26:1-32
45. Through Many Dangers Acts 27:1-44
46. Rome At Last Acts 28:1-16
47. Chained But Unhindered Acts 28:17-31
JOHN EADIE
PAUL THE PREACHER;
A Popular and Practical Exposition
of His Discourses and Speeches as Recorded in the
Cyril Barber - This companion volume to Steir's The Words of the Risen Saviour and Words of the Apostles deals with the messages of the apostle Paul in the book of Acts. C. H. Spurgeon said Eadie's work was "designed to give ordinary readers a juster and fuller conception of the doctrine and life-work of the apostle:' Recommended. (The Minister's Library - Volume 2)
I. SAUL AT DAMASCUS - Acts 9:19–25; Gal. 1:17; 2 Cor. 11:32, 33
II. SAUL AT JERUSALEM - Acts 9:26–30; 22:17–21. Gal. 1:18, 19
III. SAUL AT ANTIOCH IN SYRIA - Acts 11:22–26
IV. SAUL IN CYPRUS - Acts 13:1–12
V. PAUL AT ANTIOCH IN PISIDIA - Acts 13:13–52
VI. PAUL AT ICONIUM - Acts 14:1–5; 2 Ti 3:11
VII. PAUL AT LYSTRA - Acts 14:8–21; 2 Ti 3:11
VIII. PAUL AT PHILIPPI - Acts 16:6–40. 1 Thes 2:2. Phil 1:30; 4:15
IX. PAUL AT THESSALONICA - Acts 17:1–9. 1ST & 2ND EPISTLES TO THE THESSALONIANS
X. PAUL AT ATHENS - Acts 17:15–34; 1 Thess 3:1
PART I.
PART II.
PART III.
XI. PAUL AT CORINTH - Acts 18:1–18. 1ST & 2ND EPISTLES TO THE CORINTHIANS
XII. PAUL AT EPHESUS - Acts 19:1–41. 1 Cor 15:31, 32; 16:8, 9. 2 Cor 1:8, 9, 10.
XIII. PAUL AT TROAS - Acts 20:5–12
XIV. PAUL AT MILETUS - Acts 20:17–38
PART I. INTRODUCTORY APPEAL TO THE PAST—HIS FIDELITY
PART II. ANTICIPATIONS OF THE FUTURE—HIS COURAGE
PART III. HIS CHARGE
PART IV. THE FAREWELL
PART V. CONCLUDING APPEAL TO THE PAST—HIS DISINTERESTEDNESS
XV. PAUL AT JERUSALEM - Acts 22:1–30
PART I. SPEECH FROM THE STAIRS OF THE GARRISON - Acts 22:1–30
PART II. BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN - Acts 23:1–11
XVI. PAUL AT CESAREA—
PART I. BEFORE FELIX - Acts 24:1–23
PART II. BEFORE FELIX AND DRUSILLA - Acts 24:24–27
PART III. BEFORE FESTUS - Acts 25:1–12
PART IV. BEFORE FESTUS AND AGRIPPA - Acts 25:13–27; 26:1–32
XVII. PAUL ON THE VOYAGE TO ROME - Acts 27
XVIII. PAUL IN ROME - Acts 28; Eph. 3:1; 6:20; Phil. 1:12–14; 4:22; Col 4:18; Philemon 1:9–13
CHARLES ELLICOTT, EDITOR
E H PLUMPTRE - AUTHOR
A Bible Commentary for English Readers
Commentary on Acts of the Apostles
George T. Stokes
Acts 1:1-2 The Origin and Authority of the Acts of the Apostles
Acts 1:6-9 The Conversations of the Great Forty Days
Acts 1:9 The Ascension of Christ and Its Lessons
Acts 1:24-26 The Election of Matthias
Acts 2:1-4 The Pentecostal Blessing
Acts 2:14 Peter's First Sermon
Acts 2:37-39 The Firstfruits of Pentecost
Acts 3:1-6 The First Miracle
Acts 4:1-3, 5-7 The First Persecution
Acts 4:32-35 The Community of Goods
Acts 4:36-37 Honesty and Pretense in the Primitive Church
Acts 5:38-40 Gamaliel and His Prudent Advice
Acts 6:1-4 Primitive Dissensions and Apostolic Precautions
Acts 6:5,6, 8-11 Stephen and the Evolution of the Christian Ministry
Acts 7:1-2 Stephen's Defense and the Doctrine of Inspiration
Acts 7:58-60, 8:1 The First Christian Martyrdom
Acts 8:5, 9, 10 Simon Magus and the Conversion of Samaria
Acts 8:14-18 The Apostles and Confirmation
Acts 8:18-19 Peter and Simon Magus
Acts 9:1-6 The Conversion of the Persecutor
Acts 9:32 Evangelistic Work in the Philistines' Land
Acts 9:29-30 Saul and Sinai
Acts 10:1-6 The First Gentile Convert (scroll down page)
Acts 10:9-15 The Petrine Vision at Joppa
Acts 11:26 The Harvest of the Gentiles
Acts 12:1-3, 23-24 The Defeat of Pride
Acts 13:2-4, 14, Acts 14:1, 26 Paul's Ordination and First Missionary Journey
Acts 15:1-2, 6, 19 The First Christian Council
Acts 16:6, 8, 9 Apostolic Quarrels and the Second Tour
Acts 17:1,2, 10 Paul in Macedonia
Acts 17:16-18, 18:1 Paul in Greece
Acts 17:19-21, 24-26, 19:1 The Ephesian Church and Its Foundation
Acts 19:23-28 The Ephesian Riot and a Prudent Town Clerk
Acts 20:1, 7, 17-19, 28 Paul and the Christian Ministry
Acts 26:1 A Prisoner in Bonds
Acts 22:3 (Acts 7:58) The Training of Saul the Rabbi
Acts 27:1-3, 28:16 In Perils On the Sea
ARNO C GAEBELEIN
AN EXPOSITION (1912)
See his shorter commentary Acts from Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible
Rosscup notes that Gaebelein "was a popular evangelical Bible teacher of the first part of the century, much like H. A. Ironside in his diligent but broad, practical expositions of Bible books. Gaebelein was premillennial and dispensational, and editor for many years of Our Hope Magazine… This is one of the best older… works on Acts and is at times helpful in studying the transitional problems. It does not involve itself with exegetical details." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
D Edmond Hiebert - A forceful, conservative unfolding of the message of Acts by a noted premillennial, dispensational Bible teacher active during the first half of this century. Emphasizes the transition from Judaism to Christianity as portrayed in Acts.
DAVE GUZIK
Commentary Notes on Acts
HORATIO B HACKETT
A Commentary on the Original Text
of the Acts of the Apostles
Over 400 page revised in 1882 by Alvah Hovey This revised, illustrated edition removes much of the original Greek text which makes this classic nineteenth work on Acts much more "user friendly.". See Alvah Hovey's comments on what was revised in Hackett's original text).
D Edmond Hiebert - A full verse-by-verse commentary by a conservative Baptist professor of the past century. Still valuable for a clear unfolding of the text of Acts.
C H Spurgeon writes that "Hackett occupies the first position among commentators upon the Acts." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
List of Illustrations
Index (enter page to go to entry)
Index to the Notes
JAMES HASTINGS
Great Texts of the Bible
Acts 1:8 Power for Witness
Acts 2:4 Whitsun Day
Acts 2:42 Apostolic Christianity
Acts 4:12 The Saving Name
Acts 7:59-60 Faithful Unto Death
Acts 9:4 Why Persecutest Thou Me?
Acts 16:9 Come Over and Help Us
Acts 17:22-23 An Unknown God
Acts 20:35 The Beatitude of the Giver
Acts 24:25 The Lash of the Law
Acts 26:19 Visions and Obedience
DAVID HOLWICK
Acts 1:1-9 Our Great Mission
Acts 1:1-11 Receiving Power
Acts 1:8 Witnessing By Words and Deeds
Acts 2 The Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Acts 2:1-18 Too Much Wine?
Acts 2:22 The Problem of Miracles and Science
Acts 2:42-47 Fulfilling Fellowship
Acts 2:42-47 Landing Ledgewood
Acts 3:1-12 Brothers, Can You Spare a Dime?
Acts 4:8-21 The Limits of Loyalty
Acts 4:12 Why I Believe Christianity Is Different
Acts 4:12 Only One Way?
Acts 4:12 Is There Only One Way To God?
Acts 4:23-31 Can God Be Experienced?
Acts 4:31-37 To Anyone As They Have Need
Acts 4:34-37 The Gifts of Caring
Acts 5:1-10 You Can't Fool God
Acts 5:1-11 What Kind of Person Are You?
Acts 6:1-7 Willing Waiters
Acts 7:51-8:4 Martyrs - The Blood Is Seed
Acts 8 The Holy Spirit in Acts
Acts 9:1-19 Seeing the Light
Acts 10:1-4 Who Can Pray?
Acts 10:1-15 Barriers or Bridges?
Acts 10:25-36 Them, Too?
Acts 12:1-12 Rescue Me
Acts 14:8-20 Turn to the Living God
Acts 15:22-33 Compromise or Consensus?
Acts 16:6-10 The Real Patrick
Acts 16:22-34 It's A Start
Acts 16:22-34 The Meaning of Baptism
Acts 16:31-34 Spirituality In Your Family
Acts 17:11 Burning Devotions
Acts 17:16-23,29-32 Easter Is Not a Joke
Acts 17:16-33 Seeking Skeptics
Acts 17:24-29 How Big Is Your Family?
Acts 18:1-5,24-26 Priscilla & Aquila: Dynamic Duo
Acts 18:1-11 A Man Called Paul
Acts 19:23-32 Get All Excited
Acts 20:17-24 What Makes Life Worthwhile
Acts 20:17-37 A Pastor's Departure
Acts 24:22-26 Can I Control Myself?
Acts 26:19-29 Almost Persuaded
Acts 26:27-29 Prisoners of War
Acts 28:1-7 Does Trouble Come In Threes?
Commentary on the Book of Acts
William J Larkin, Jr.
Cyril Barber - Historically helpful. Contains some important insights. Critical matters are confined to the footnotes. Oriented toward the pastorate.
Acts 1:1--2:47 The Jerusalem Church: Its Beginning
Acts 1:1-26 Preparation for Pentecost
Acts 1:1-11 Post- resurrection Appearances & Ascension
Acts 1:12-26 Waiting for Spirit: Election of Matthias
Acts 2:1-41 Pentecost
Acts 2:1-13 The Coming of the Spirit
Acts 2:14-41 Peter's Speech
Acts 2:42-47 New Testament Church Life
Acts 3:1--9:31 The Jerusalem Church: Its Growth
Acts 3:1--4:31 A Healing Miracle and Its Consequences
Acts 3:1-10 The Healing of a Crippled Beggar
Acts 3:11-26 Peter's Speech in Solomon's Porch
Acts 4:1-22 Temple Arrest, Sanhedrin Hearing &Release
Acts 4:23-31 The Church's Prayer for Boldness
Acts 4:32--5:11 The Church's Common Life
Acts 4:32-37 Description & Positive Example: Barnabas
Acts 5:1-11 Negative Example: Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5:12-16 The Healing Ministry
Acts 5:12-42 Apostles' Healing Ministry & Consequences
Acts 5:17-42 Consequences of the Healing Ministry
Acts 6:1--8:40 The Hellenistic Jewish Christian Witness
Acts 6:1-7 Appointment of the Seven
Acts 6:8-15 Stephen's Witness and Arrest
Acts 7:1-53 Stephen's Speech
Acts 7:54--8:3 Stephen's Martyrdom
Acts 8:4-25 Samaria Responds to the Gospel
Acts 8:26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 9:1-31 Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry
Acts 9:1-19 Paul's Conversion
Acts 9:19-31 Paul's Witness in Damascus and Jerusalem
Acts 9:32-43 Peter's Healing Ministry at Lydda and Joppa
Acts 9:32--11:18 Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter
Acts 9:32--12:25 Jerusalem Church's Mission to Gentiles
Acts 10:1-8 Cornelius's Vision
Acts 10:9-23 Peter's Vision
Acts 10:23-48 Peter's Witness to Cornelius
Acts 11:1-18 Peter's Defense of His Gentile Mission
Acts 11:19--12:25 Mission Continues and Faces Opposition
Acts 11:19-30 The Gentile Mission at Antioch
Acts 12:1-25 Herod's Opposition at Jerusalem
Acts 13:1--21:16 Paul's Missionary Journeys
Acts 13:1--14:28 The First Missionary Journey
Acts 13:1-3 The Commissioning
Acts 13:4-12 Witness on Cypress
Acts 13:13-52 Witness at Pisidian Antioch
Acts 14:1-7 Witness at Iconium
Acts 14:8-20 Witness at Lystra
Acts 14:21-28 Witness at Derbe and the Return Trip
Acts 15:1-35 The Jerusalem Council
Acts 15:1-5 The Problem Surfaces
Acts 15:6-21 The Witness of the Spirit & the Word
Acts 15:22-29 The Council's Letter
Acts 15:30-35 Antioch's Reception
Acts 15:36--18:22 The Second Missionary Journey
Acts 15:36--16:10 Mission to Asia Minor & Macedonian Call
Acts 16:11-40 Witness at Philippi
Acts 17:1-9 Witness at Thessalonica
Acts 17:10-15 Witness at Berea
Acts 17:16-34 Witness at Athens
Acts 18:1-22 Witness at Corinth and Return to Antioch
Acts 18:23--21:16 The Third Missionary Journey
Acts 18:23--19:22 At Ephesus Planting the Church
Acts 19:23-41 Witness at Ephesus: Facing Opposition
Acts 20:1-12 To Jerusalem--Macedonia, Achaia, Troas
Acts 20:13-38 To Jerusalem--Miletus
Acts 21:1-16 To Jerusalem--By Sea to Palestine
Acts 21:17--26:32: Paul's Palestinian Ministry
Acts 21:17--23:35 Paul at Jerusalem
Acts 21:17-26 Promoting Harmony
Acts 21:27-36 Arrested in the Temple
Acts 22:22--23:11 Defense Before the Sanhedrin
Acts 23:12-35 Plot Uncovered; Paul Taken to Caesarea
Acts 24:1--26:32 Paul at Caesarea
Acts 24:1-27 Before Felix
Acts 25:1-12 Before Festus
Acts 25:13--26:32 Before Agrippa and Bernice
Acts 27:1--28:31 Paul's Journey to Rome
Acts 27:1-44 By Sea to Malta
Acts 27:1-26 Caesarea to Crete; the Storm
Acts 27:27-44 The Shipwreck
Acts 28:1-31 Ministry at Malta and Rome
Acts 28:1-10 Malta: Mercy Ministry
Acts 28:11-31 To Rome: Imprisonment and Witness
H A IRONSIDE
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN
BELOW ARE LINKS TO THE UNABRIDGED VERSION
S. LEWIS JOHNSON
Acts 1:1-5 Acts
Acts 1:6-12 The Plan, the Power and the Promise
Acts 1:12-16 Biblical Apostolic Succession
Acts 2:1-13 The Promise Given: Acts
Acts 2:14-21 This is That: Acts
Acts 2:22-28 Jesus of Nazareth, the Holy One of God: Acts
Acts 2:29-36 Jesus of Nazareth, Both Lord and Christ: Acts
Acts 2:37-40 Baptism and the Way of Salvation: Acts
Acts 2:41-47 The First Believers Chapel: Acts
Acts 3:21-26 Israel's Second Chance: Acts
Acts 4:1-32 The Ultimate Allegiance and the Ultimate Response: Acts
Acts 4:32-5:16 The Church's Forgotten Peril: Acts
Acts 5:17-42 Our Ultimate Allegiance: Acts
Acts 6:1-15 The Paul Before Paul: Acts
Acts 7:1-53 Stephen's Sermon – Acts
Acts 7:54 - 8:1 The Stoning of Stephen: Acts
Acts 8:1-25 Simon the Sorcerer and the Faith That Does Not Save: Acts
Acts 8:26-40 Preaching the Lord Jesus and the Faith That Does Save: Acts
Acts 9:1-9 The Conversion of Saul: Acts
Acts 9:10-31 The Change That Christ Makes: Acts
Acts 9:32-46 Our Needs and Christ's Power: Acts
Acts 10:1-23 Peter's Blunder, or "Not so, Lord": Acts
Acts 10:23-48 Peter Preaching Justification by Faith: Acts
Acts 11:1-30 Abraham to the World! Acts
Acts 12:1-25 The God Who Smites, or Release and Retribution: Acts
Acts 13:1-4 Antioch and the New Testament Church: Acts
Acts 13:4-12 The Cypriot Sorcerer Encounters God's Magic: Acts
Acts 13:13-25 Paul at Antioch – Biblical Evangelism, part I: Acts
Acts 13:26-41 Paul at Antioch - Biblical Evangelism, part II
Acts 13:42-52 Enrolled for Life and Testimony: Acts
Acts 14:1-28 Faith Healing at Lystra: Acts
Acts 15:1-12 The First Apostles' Creed: Acts
Acts 15:13-21 Gentile Salvation and the Old Testament: Acts
Acts 15:36-16:10 Send the Light!: Acts
Acts 16:11-15 Invincible Grace, or God's Heart Surgery
Acts 16:16-40 What Must I Do To Be Saved?: Acts
Acts 17:1-15 Paul at Thessalonica, or Triumphs and Troubles of Ministry: Acts
Acts 17:16-34 Paul Preaching to the Intellectuals: Acts
Acts 18:1-23 The Gospel at Vanity Fair: Acts
Acts 18:18-9:7 Belated Entrance Into the Covenant Age: Acts
Acts 19:8-20 The Saving Power of the Name of the Lord: Acts
Acts 19:21-40 Christianity and the Special Interests: Acts
Acts 20:1-12 Eutychus and the Easy Path to Fame: Acts
Acts 20:13-24 The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part I: Acts
Acts 20:25-28 The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part II: Acts
Acts 20:32-38 The Integrity of Paul's Ministry, part III: Acts
Acts 21:1-17 Applying Divine Principles, part I: Acts
Acts 21:18-20 Applying Divine Principles, part II: Acts
Acts 22:1-30 Paul's Apology: Acts
Acts 23:1-35 Paul, the Council and God: Acts
Acts 24 The Governor Before the Apostle, or Delegated Authority Before Ultimate Authority: Acts
Acts 25:1-27 Festus, or the Lunacy of Expediency: Acts
Acts 26:1-32 Agrippa, the Curse of Casualness: Acts
Acts 27:1-44 Learning Doctrine Amid Crisis at Sea: Acts
Acts 28:1-26 And So We Came to Rome: Acts
Acts 28:17-31 At Home in Rome: Acts
R J KNOWLING
The Expositor's Greek Testament
This work has helpful comments but knowledge of the Greek is necessary for maximum benefit.
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. Still one of the most thorough commentaries on the Greek text. Significant for the Greek student.
Rosscup notes that Expositor's Greek Testament is "One of the older, much-used commentaries, which offers considerable help on Greek words, grammar, background etc. and will prove rather contributive, consulted along with newer and longer studies." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works).
Introduction - 37 pages
PAUL KRETZMANN
Popular Commentary of the Bible
Verse by Verse Sermons on Acts
Functions much like a verse by verse commentary
Acts 1:1-5 Resources for Finishing Our Lord's Unfinished Work--1
Acts 1:1-11 How to Finish Christ's Work
Acts 1:6-11 Resources for Finishing Our Lord's Unfinished Work--2
Acts 1:12-26 Resources for Finishing Our Lord's Unfinished Work--3
Acts 2:1-4 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit--1
Acts 2:5-13 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit--2
Acts 2:14-21 Peter's Sermon: Explaining Pentecost
Acts 2:22-23 Peter's Sermon--Exalting Christ, Part 1
Acts 2:37-42 Peter's Sermon: the Appeal and Results
Acts 2:42-47 The First Fellowship
Acts 2:41-47 When God Builds a Church
Acts 3:1-10 A Miracle to Confirm the Word
Acts 3:11-18 Peter Preaches Christ
Acts 3:19-26 Repent and Be Converted
Acts 3:19-26 The Necessity of Repentance
Acts 4:1-12 How to Handle Persecution--1
Acts 4:13-32 How to Handle Persecution--2
Acts 4:32-5:11 The Sins of the Saints
Acts 4:32-5:11 God's Passion for a Pure Church
Acts 4:32-5:11 Purging Sin from the Church
Acts 5:12-16 The Early Church Pattern for Evangelism 1
Acts 6:1-7 Spiritual Organization
Acts 6:8-15 The Man with the Face of an Angel
Acts 7:1-16 Stephen's Powerful Sermon- 1
Acts 7:17-53 Stephen's Powerful Sermon- 2
Acts 7:54-60 he Stoning of Stephen
Acts 8:1-9a The Persecuted Church Reaches Out
Acts 8:5-39 The Characteristics of False and True Faith
Acts 8:9-24 The Faith That Does Not Save
Acts 8:25-40 The Faith That Does Save
Acts 9:1-9 The Transformed Life- 1
Acts 9:10-17a The Transformed Life- 2
Acts 9:17b-19 The Transformed Life- 3
Acts 9:20-31 The Transformed Life- 4
Acts 10:1-20 The Salvation of the Gentiles-1
Acts 10:21-33 The Salvation of the Gentiles- 2
Acts 10:34-43 The Why, Who, and How of the Resurrection
Acts 11:1-30 The First Gentile Church
Acts 12:1-25 The Stupidity of Fighting God
Acts 12: The Folly of Fighting God
Acts 13:1-13 Satanic Resistance
Acts 13:1-2a Satanic Opposition to a Spirit-Filled Church, Part 1
Acts 13:2b-13 Satanic Opposition to a Spirit-Filled Church, Part 2
Acts 13:14-23 Paul Preaches Jesus, Part 1
Acts 13:42-52 The Troubling Gospel
Acts 14:1-28 The Call and Qualities of a Discipler
Acts 14:1-10 Qualities of a Great Missionary-1
Acts 14:10-21 Qualities of a Great Missionary- 2
Acts 15:1-12 Is Salvation by Law or Grace? Part 1
Acts 15:13-18 Is Salvation by Law or Grace? Part 2
Acts 15:36-16:10 Evangelism the Right Way
Acts 16:11-15 A Truly Liberated Woman
Acts 16:16-18 The Enslaved Woman
Acts 16:19-40 How to Turn Persecution into Production
Acts 17:1-3, 10-11 Men Who Turned the World Upside Down, Part 1
Acts 17:16-34 God's Man Confronts Satan's City
Acts 17:16-34 The God of Resurrection
Acts 17:22-25 Needing God, Part 1
Acts 17:22-24 Getting to Know the Unknown God, Part 1
Acts 18:1-8 The Gospel in Vanity Fair, Part 1
Acts 18:9-10 The Gospel in Vanity Fair, Part 2
Acts 18:11-18 The Gospel in Vanity Fair, Part 3
Acts 18:18-23 From Judaism to Jesus, Part 1
Acts 19:1-7 From Judaism to Jesus, Part 3
Acts 19:8-10 Exorcism: True or False? Part 1
Acts 19:11-20 Exorcism: True or False? Part 2
Acts 19:21-41 The Riot at Ephesus
Acts 20:1-2 For the Love of the Church, Part 1
Acts 20:7-17 For the Love of the Church, Part 3
Acts 20:1-17, 36-38 Loving the Church
Acts 20:17-20 Paul's View of the Ministry, Part 1
Acts 20:25-28 A Charge to New Testament Church Leaders, Part 1
Acts 21:1-6 The Courage of Conviction, Part 1
Acts 21:10-16 The Courage of Conviction, Part 3
Acts 21:17-26 Paul's Arrest, Part 1
Acts 22:1-15 Paul's Arrest, Part 3
Acts 22:30-23:3 Paul's Clear Conscience
Acts 23:4-11 Confrontation and Consolation
Acts 23:12-35 Providential Protection
Acts 24:1-9 Paul's Trial Before Felix--Part 1--The Case Against Paul
Acts 24:10-16 Paul's Trial Before Felix--Part 2--Paul's Defense Begun
Acts 24:17-27 Paul's Trial Before Felix--Part 3--The Tragedy of Postponing Salvation
Acts 25:1-7 Paul's Before Festus- 1
Acts 25:7-12 Paul's Before Festus- 2 -The Power of a Dedicated Life
Acts 25:13-26:3 Paul's Before Agrippa- 1--Evaluating the Accusations
Acts 26:4-18 Paul's Before Agrippa-2- Commencement of Paul's Testimony
Acts 26:19-32 Paul's Before Agrippa- 3-Are You Trying to Convert Me?
Acts 27:1-26 Paul's Journey to Rome- 1
Acts 27:27-44 Paul's Journey to Rome- 2
Acts 27 Principles of Leadership
Acts 27 Characteristics of an Effective Leader
Acts 28:1-16 The Last Lap
Acts 28:17-31 The Story That Never Ends
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BEST COMMENTARIES ON ACTS
Commenting on Commentaries on Acts - Gerald Cowen - favors F F Bruce and I H Marshall as the two best commentaries
The New International Commentary volume is now available in a newly revised edition (Eerdmans, 1989). This work is valuable not only because of its solid exposition and theological insight, but because of its attention to historical details which are helpful. Similarly, Marshall's commentary is helpful for the same reasons.
D Edmond Hiebert on F F Bruce in the New International Commentary - "A full, up-to-date exposition by an accomplished conservative scholar. The stress is upon exposition. The comments are comprehensive, clear, and carry a devotional overtone. The footnotes provide much technical material on the text. One of the best volumes on Acts for the serious English student."
Best Commentary on Acts - Best Commentaries Reviews
Top 5 Commentaries on the Book of Acts by Keith Mathison - Ligonier Ministries
Best Commentaries on Acts - Tim Challies
CYRIL BARBER - recommendations - from "The Minister's Library Volume 2" and "The Minister's Library Volume 3"
*Alexander, Joseph Addison. Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. 2 vols. in 1. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1980. A beautifully produced work that brings within the reach of the busy pastor the benefits of this commentator's prodigious labors. A warmly devotional treatment.
Arnot, William. Studies in Acts: The Church in the House. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1978. First published in 1883. These sermons reveal Arnot's thorough awareness of the original text and the milieu of the early church. His material is provocative as well as edifying. Both laypeople and pastors should read this book eagerly in order to better determine the course of the church, its commitments, and the criteria of its fellowship. Recommended.
Arrington, French L. The Acts of the Apostles. Peabody,, ME: Hendrickson Publishers, 1988. It was the author's stated intention to "write a readable and yet reliable commentary that would he helpful to all serious students of the Bible," and he has succeeded in his endeavor. A professor in the Church of God School of Theology, TN, Arrington's presentation is clear and his bibliography is impressive. Greek words are translated, often with amplification.
Barrett, Charles Kingsley. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. In process. International Critical Commentary. Edinburgh: T. And T. Clark, 1994- . Replaces the work by W. C.Allen. Barrett makes available to his readers his vast research into the early origin of the Christian church. The informed reader soon becomes aware of the fact that this work is destined to stand the test of time. Barrett ably blends philology and history with his treatment of the Biblical text. Excellent.
Bauckham, Richard, ed. The Book of Acts in Its Palestinian Setting. Vol. 4: The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1995. This is the most recent addition to the critically acclaimed Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Its contents is devoted to those parts of the narrative of Acts that are specifically set in Palestine. Readers can expect a consummate handling of the geography, culture, and of the social and religious aspects of first-century Judaism; and they will not disappointed. All facets of Luke's account are explored in light of the Palestinian origins of early Christianity. Included in these chapters are fresh assessments of the historical significance of key persons and events. The material has been well-researched.
Boice, James Montgomery. Acts: An Expositional Commentary. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997. Deals convincingly with the missionary/evangelistic thrust of the early church. Expounds the biblical text with rare excellence. Wordy.
Bruce, Frederick Fyvie. The Book of Acts. Revised ed. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1988. A revision of Bruce's 1956 work. While the basic approach remains the same, a comparison of this edition with its predecessor shows that all the material has been carefully reworked. The footnotes have been brought up-to-date, and the text emended in light of modern scholarship. Bible students will appreciate this later edition, and preachers will find that it will help them in their exposition of the text. Recommended.
Calvin, John. Acts. Crossway Classic Commentaries. Edited by A. McGrath and J. I. Packer. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1995. Contains all of the remarkable insights of the first English edition without the stilted language. This is a work that deserves a place in every pastor's library.
Couch, Mal, ed. A Bible Handbook to the Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1998. A beautifully produced, practical, well-illustrated, usable book that is abreast of recent scholarship but never loses sight of the needs of lay readers. All things considered, this is an excellent work that deserves a place in every church library.
Custer, Stewart. Witness to Christ: A Commentary on Acts. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2000. The scope of this book can best be assessed by the author's note: "I trust that this commentary will be a spiritual blessing to every reader. It is my desire to provide insight into the meaning, solutions to alleged 'discrepancies,' and practical applications that will strengthen the believer in his faith and practice…." The author has admirably achieved each goal.
DeHaan, Martin Ralph. Pentecost and After: Studies in the Book of Acts. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1996. First published in 1964. Contains 26 chapters that are rich in devotional insights. This work is ideal for daily devotional Bible reading, or for lay discussion groups. It opens up the readers understanding of the NT world and explains the growth of the early church. It is recommended to earnest Christians in all walks of life.
Eadie, John. The Words of the Apostle Paul. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1985. This companion volume to Steir's The Words of the Risen Saviour and Words of the Apostles deals with the messages of the apostle Paul in the book of Acts. C. H. Spurgeon said Eadie's work was "designed to give ordinary readers a juster and fuller conception of the doctrine and life-work of the apostle:' Recommended.
Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Acts of the Apostles. Anchor Bible. New York: Doubleday, 1998. Begins with a translation of the entire book, followed by a closely reasoned explanation of title, authorship, date, and purpose of Acts. Essays discuss the text and sources, the composition and form-critical analysis, language and style, and historical character of Acts, etc. The exposition combines historic and linguistic data, but offers minimal help to preachers.
Gangel, Kenneth Otto. Acts. Holman New Testament Commentary. Nashville: Holman, 1998. Clearly written, and with the theme of Luke's second work cogently presented, this commentary does justice to the biblical text and the purpose for which this historic account was produced. Gangel follows the best interpretative tradition and then applies the principles in the best possible manner.
Gasque, Woodrow Ward. A History of the Criticism of the Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1975. Beginning with E C. Baur and the Tubingen school, Gasque traces the Actaforschung down to the present time. His coverage is remarkably full, and he makes available to students a wealth of material that will guide them in their study of Luke's writings and suggest possible thesis and dissertation topics.
Gill, David W., and Conrad Gempf, eds. The Book of Acts in Its Graeco-Roman Setting. Vol. 2: The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1994. Describes the regional, social and cultural milieu of the Roman Empire during the first century A.D. Part 1 covers such topics as travel by ship as well as along the Roman roads of Asia Minor; also food shortages, diverse Roman religions, the urban elites, and the emergence of the house church. Part 2 describes in detail the various Roman provinces and the establishment of the early church. A final chapter discusses Luke's geographic limits and the Jewish and Roman cultures it contained.
Gloag, Paton James. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. 2 vols. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1979. H. B. Hackett wrote appreciatively of this work: "I have examined it with special care. For my purposes I have found it unsurpassed by any similar work in the English language. It shows a thorough mastery of the material, philology, history, and literature pertaining to this range of study, and a skill in the use of this knowledge, which places it in the first class of modern expositions:' Warmly recommended.
Hackett, Horatio Balch. Commentary on Acts. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1992. Insightful, reliable, and always worth consulting. Reprinted from the revised edition of 1882.
*Harrison, Everett Falconer. Acts: The Expanding Church. Chicago: Moody Press, 1976. A very readable, conservative exposition that deserves a place in every home. The treatment is clear, and Harrison presents his resume of apostolic history in a most pleasing and acceptable manner. Recommended.
Hengel, Martin. Acts and History of Earliest Christianity. Translated by J. Bowden. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980. †Asserts the essential reliability of the book of Acts and examines Luke's historical-theological methodology.
Hughes, R. Kent. Acts: The Church Afire. Preaching the Word. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1996. This sermonic commentary will help fill the vacuum that exists between the practical needs of the pastor/teacher and the critical, exegetical works that are readily available. Hughes captures our imagination and sheds light on a lot of incidents, places, and sayings we have often wondered about. Hard-working pastors will enjoy studying this handy, helpful volume.
Johnson, Dennis E. The Message of Acts in the History of Redemption. Phillipsburg, PA: P&R, 1997. Examines the major themes of Acts and links the OT with the NT while explaining the contribution of Acts to the history of redemption. Though not a commentary, this study will enrich each reader's understanding of the history of the period.
Kent, Homer Austin, Jr. Jerusalem to Rome-Studies in Acts. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1972. In recounting the beginning and expansion of the early church, the writer reveals the personal struggles of those who participated in the events recorded by Luke. The inclusion of discussion questions makes this an ideal volume for adult Bible study groups.
Krodel, Gerhard A. Acts. Augsburg Commentary on the New Testament. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1986. Designed for laypeople. Explains in non-technical language the essential thrust of this portion of the canon.
Larkin, William J., Jr. Acts. IVP New Testament Commentary. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1995. Historically helpful. Contains some important insights. Critical matters are confined to the footnotes. Oriented toward the pastorate.
Laurin, Roy L. Acts: Life in Action. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1985. In this topical commentary Laurin brings out practical applications as he shows how these early Christians were filled with the dynamic power of a new life of faith. The chapter outlines are also suggestive of discourses, and these will be particularly useful to pastors.
Marshall, I. Howard. The Acts of the Apostles. Tyndale New Testament Cornmentaries. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1981. Replaces Blaiklock's commentary. Emphasizes the theological importance of this Lukan work. A thorough study. Highly recommended.
Marshall, I. Howard, and David Peterson, eds. Witness to the Gospel: The Theology of Acts. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998. Within these covers a distinguished group of scholars provide a comprehensive survey of the theology of the early church as found in the book of Acts. This material is designed to show the current state of scholarship and discuss the main themes (including the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, and the relationship of Jews and Gentiles).
Mills, Watson E. A Bibliography of the Periodical Literature on the Acts of the Apostles,1962-1984. Leiden, The Netherlands: E. J. Brill, 1986. This volume is intended to supplement the indispensible work of A. J. and M. B. Mattill, A Classified Bibliography of Literature on the Acts of the Apostles (which concluded with entries up to 1962). The material in this volume is arranged alphabetically. The indexing to periodical literature is impressive. It succeeds in bringing within the purview of the student or researcher a wealth of important data. Mills, Watson E., and Richard F. Wilson, eds. Acts and Pauline Writings. Vol. 7: Mercer Commentary on the Bible. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 1997. Brief comments on 12 NT books (total 291 pages). Each book is introduced, outlined, and explained. Does not deal with controversial issues. Includes bibliographies.
Neil, William. Acts. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1981. †Based on the RSV This handy commentary does not provide an exposition of the theme but, rather, furnishes readers with perceptive comments on select words or phrases.
Phillips, John. Exploring Acts. 2 Vols. In 1. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Brothers, 1991. Treats the transitional character of Luke's second volume while explaining each chapter in keeping with the progress of the early church. Well-outlined and alliterated. The exposition is based on the text of the AV. Contains the kind of material pastors will find suggestive of whole series of sermons.
Phillips, John. Exploring Acts: An Expository Commentary. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2001 First published in 1986. A simple yet articulate exposition. Useful as a survey for beginning Bible students.
*Rackham, Richard Belward. The Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1978. The reissue in an overpriced paperback format of one of the great commentaries on the book of Acts.
Rapske, Brian. The Book of Acts and Paul in Roman Custody. Vol. 3: The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1994. Utilizing ancient literary sources and archaeological evidence, Rapske uncovers important background material on the custodial system of the Graeco-Roman world. He uses this to give his readers a better understanding of Paul's person and mission. He also reveals how keenly aware Luke was of the practical and theological threat that imprisonment posed for Paul, and he argues that this understanding was one of Luke's primary objectives in his writing of Luke--Acts (viz., to defend or justify Paul in the minds of those living in NT times). A scholarly discussion. Rapske, Brian. The Book of Acts and Paul in Roman Custody. Vol. 3: The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1994. Fills a long-standing lacuna in Lukan and Pauline studies.... Here is now the most important investigation of the nature and variety of Roman imprisonment practices. This study also offers a substantial argument as to the significance of these narratives for the book of Acts."--Gordon D. Fee.
Scroggie, William Graham. The Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1976. Reprinted from the 1931 edition. This handy volume abounds in helpful outlines and practical insights. Valuable for lay use, and I hope it enjoys widespread circulation.
Stedman, Ray C. Acts 21-28. Triumphs of the Body. Santa Ana, Calif: Vision House Publishers, 1981. Brief studies completing the author's trilogy. Recommended.
_______, . Birth of the Body. Santa Ana, Calif: Vision House Publishers, 1974. A vibrant recounting of the early church's beginning and witness. The author shows how the power available to the early Christians is available today. The formula is found in Acts 1-12.
______, Growth of the Body. Santa Ana, Calif: Vision House Publishers, 1976. A continuation of the author's exposition of Acts in which he demonstrates from the history of the early church the fallacy of relying solely on man-made programs without making room for the "body life" of believers.
Stier, Rudolf Ewald. The Words of the Apostles. Translated by G. H. Venables. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1981. Examines the public ministry of the apostles and expounds each message with insight and skill. A must for every student of the book of Acts.
Stott, John Robert Walmsey. The Spirit, the Church, and the World: The Message of Acts. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1990. As usual Stott combines impeccable scholarship with a judicious sense of what needs to be included in a commentary. Here is an exposition that can be read with confidence. Highly recommended.
Vaughan, Charles John. Studies in the Book of Acts. Minneapolis: Klock & Klock Christian Publishers, 1985. Vaughan achieved justifiable acclaim for his expositional commentaries on Romans, Philippians, and Revelation. C. H. Spurgeon wrote of this work on Acts, "Not only does Dr. Vaughan expound his text in the ablest manner, but he introduces passages of Scripture so aptly that he suggests discourses:' This is a work of rare merit, and it will be appreciated by those who use it wisely.
Wiersbe, Warren Wendell. Be Daring. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1989. Continues the author's popular exposition of the Book of Acts. Shows how the power of God is available to work through ordinary people to accomplish His purposes in the Church and in the world. Recommended.
Willimon, William H. Acts. Interpretation, a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Atlanta, GA: John Knox Press, 1988. Combines the latest findings in Lukan scholarship with the pastoral, educational, and theological concerns of the local church. Bases his comments on the idea that the purpose of Acts was not to make Christianity acceptable to the Roman state but rather to preserve the integrity of the church against the onslaught of classical culture. Exegetical insights are applied with clarity and skill.
Winter, Bruce W., and Andrew D. Clarke, eds. The Book of Acts in Its Ancient Literary Setting. Vol. 1: The Book of Acts in Its First Century Setting. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1993. "This new generation of scholars exhibits the cultural and historical interests of the series they inaugurate in their wide-ranging canvass of the literary and rhetorical possibilities that must pass under review in a study of Acts. The book makes clear the complexities of the matter and encourages us to expect from the series an avoidance of oversimplification, engagement with current scholarship, independence of judgment, and superb knowledge of the world of ancient Christianity."--Abraham J. Malherbe
E Earle Ellis - The End of the Earth (Acts 1:8) - Bulletin for Biblical Research 1991,123-32
Paul House - Suffering and the Purpose of Acts - JETS 33: 1990 (317-330)
Bruce - Luke's Presentation of the Spirit in Acts
Allen- Acts Studies in the 1990's Unity and Diversity
deSilva- Paul's Sermon in Antioch of Pisidia
Dockery- The Theology of Acts
Gasque - The Historical Value of the Book of Acts
Gasque - The Historical Value of the Book of Acts - separate article
Goetz - Acts 17:6 Flipping the World on Its Head (Acts 17-6; I Pet. 2-91)
Hemer, The Speeches of Acts: Pt 1: The Ephesian Elders; Pt 2: Areopagus
Kistemaker- The Speeches in Acts
Koivisto - Stephen's Speech: A Theology of Errors?
McIntyre- Baptism and Forgiveness in Acts 2-38
McRay- Archaeology and the Book of Acts
Moore - To the End of the Earth…
Murray- Paul's Corporate Evangelism in the Book of Acts
Palmer - Acts and the Historical Monograph
Poythress - Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogous to Apostolic Gifts
Rainer- Church Growth and Evangelism in the Book of Acts
Schnabel-Fads &Common Sense-Reading Acts in 1st Century & Reading Today
Vines- Evangelistic Preaching and the Book of Acts
Walton, "The Acts - of God? What is the 'Acts of the Apostles' all about?"
Wiarda - The Jerusalem Council and the Theological Task
FOR MORE JOURNAL ARTICLES SEE
Biblical Studies - Acts - multiple journal articles
Acts - The Only Unfinished Book Acts 1:1-11
The Significance of Pentecost Acts 1:12-26,2:1-47
The Cripple Who Danced in Church Acts 3:1-26, 4:1-4
You Can't Fool God Acts 4:32-37,5:1-11
How to Build a Contagious Church Acts 5:12-42
An Obituary To Die For Acts 6:1 - 8:2
Church Growth - The Good and the Bad of It Acts 7:57 - 8:25
Attitudes Essential to Evangelism Acts 8:26-40
Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Acts 9:1-31
Peter's Healing Acts 10:34-43
Christians First Acts 11:19-30
The Power of a Praying Church Acts 12:1-30
An Admirable Church Acts 12:25-14:28
When Christians Disagree Acts 15:1-41, Matthew 18:15-16
The Macedonian Call Acts 16:1-15
Jailhouse Rock Acts 16:16-40
Preaching as Paul Preached or Areopagus Eggheads versus a Seed-Picker Acts 17:1-34
Acts for a New Year — Peace in Fearful Time Acts 18:1 -- 22:29
Acts for a New Year — The End of the Beginning Acts 28:1-31
BIBLE.ORG
Acts - Multiple Resources
WAYNE BARBER Acts - Life of Paul (through Acts 21)
Paul - Introduction
Paul the Missionary- Part 1
Paul the Missionary- Part 10
CYBERHYMNAL
Hymns related to book of Acts
CROSSWAY PUBLISHING
ESV Study Bible - Cost for lifetime online access or free with print version.
ESV MacArthur Study Bible - Cost for lifetime online access
Rabbinic Quotations of the Old Testament and how it Relates to Joel 2 and Acts 2
Discovering Christ in Acts - 352 pages
Acts Sermons - 27
HOLMAN PUBLISHING - study notes
Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes. Includes access to Holman NT Commentary on each Gospel (see Library in left gutter).
J S HOWSON
J S Howson - The Evidential Value of Acts - 191 page book - The four lectures cover a general overview of Acts, its historicity in relation to the Gospels, its relationship to the apostolic epistles, and its place in Christian instruction and edification.
MARTYN LLOYD JONES - SERMONS - MP3'S - only on Acts 1-8
118 Sermons - all audio but these are excellent
10 Sermons on Acts 2 - audio
P G MATTHEW - sermons
Mandate of the Master Acts 1:1-11
Preparation for Pentecost Acts 1:12-26
Power to Proclaim Acts 2:1-13
Spiritual Intoxication Acts 2:14-21
Reason for Living Acts 2:22-36
How to Become a Christian, Part One Acts 2:37-41
How to Become a Christian, Part Two Acts 2:37-41
The Model Church, Part One Acts 2:42-47
The Model Church, Part Two Acts 2:42-47
A New Beginning, Part One Acts 3:1-10
A New Beginning, Part Two Acts 3:1-10
The Lame Walks Acts 3:1-26
The Miracle Explained Acts 3:11-16
Times of Refreshing Acts 3:17-26
Jesus Alone Saves Acts 4:1-12
Give to God That Which Is God's Acts 4:13-22
Pray When Persecuted Acts 4:23-31
Sudden Death in the Church Acts 4:32-5:11
Persecution Promotes Preaching Acts 5:12-42
The Priority of Preaching Acts 6:1-7
The First Christian Martyr Acts 6:8-7:60
The Gospel Conquers Sorcery Acts 8:1-25
God Loves Africans Acts 8:26-40
Saul's Dramatic Conversion Acts 9:1-19
The Persecutor Preaches Christ Acts 9:19b-31
Peter Raises the Dead Acts 9:32-43
No Favoritism with God Acts 10:28-48
The Gospel Reaches Syria Acts 11:19-30
The Praying Church Acts 12:1-19
The Gospel Versus King Agrippa Acts 12:18-25
The Church in Mission Acts 13:1-12
Evangelizing Pisidian Antioch Acts 13:13-43
Evangelizing Pisidian Antioch, Part Two Acts 13:44-52
Paul Preaches to Pagans Acts 14:8-20
Sola Gratia Acts 15:1-21
Europe Receives the Gospel Acts 15:36-16:15
The Midnight Miracles Acts 16:16-40
Raised to Judge Acts 17:16-34
The Bible Tells Me So Acts 17:10-15
Jesus Rose: Why Should I Care? Acts 17:22-34
Fear Not Acts 18:1-17
Needed: More Gospel Ministers Acts 18:18-28
Jesus Versus Caesar Acts 19:1-7
Have You Received the Holy Spirit? Acts 19:1-7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Part Two Acts 19:1-7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Part Three Acts 19:1-7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Part Four Acts 19:1-7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Part Five Acts 19:1-7
Paul's Miraculous Ministry in Ephesus Acts 19:8-20
Revival and Riot Acts 19:23-41
Early Christian Worship Acts 20:1-12
Paul's Charge to Pastors Acts 20:13-28
The Christian Response to Suffering, Part One Acts 21:1-16
Maximum Christian Freedom Acts 21:17-26
The Christian Response to Suffering, Part Two Acts 21:27-36
Paul's Power Defense Acts 23:1-11
The Comfort of the Lord Acts 23:12-24
Paul's Defense Before Felix Acts 24:10-21
Shaken Up But Not Saved Acts 24:24-27
Paul's Defense Before Festus Acts 25:1-12
Paul's Trial Before King Agrippa Acts 25:13-26:32
Our God Is in Our Storms Acts 27:1-28:10
Rome at Last! Acts 28:11-31
HENRY MORRIS - Scripture links on left side. Study notes on right side below.
Defender's Study Bible - Excellent, conservative, literal study Bible notes from a leading Creationist. Note links in the right margin
Acts 1:1 - Theophilus Jesus began
Acts 1:3 - infallible proofs forty days
Acts 1:5 - baptized with the Holy Ghost
Acts 1:6 - at this time
Acts 1:7 - times or the seasons
Acts 1:8 - power shall be witnesses Samaria
Acts 1:10 - he went up two men
Acts 1:11 - this same Jesus
Acts 1:14 - one accord in prayer with his brethren
Acts 1:15 - an hundred and twenty
Acts 1:18 - purchased a field
Acts 1:19 - Aceldama
Acts 1:20 - book of Psalms bishopric (his office)
Acts 1:22 - baptism of John witness with us
Acts 1:25 - his own place
Acts 1:26 - lots
Acts 2:1 -day of Pentecost
Acts 2:2 - filled all the house
Acts 2:3 - tongues like as of fire
Acts 2:4 - filled with the Holy Ghost other tongues
Acts 2:11 - Cretes and Arabians tongues
Acts 2:13 - mocking
Acts 2:16 - this is that
Acts 2:17 - in the last days
Acts 2:21 - whosoever shall call
Acts 2:23 - foreknowledge of God
Acts 2:25 - David speaketh
Acts 2:26 - my flesh
Acts 2:27 - not leave my soul in hell
Acts 2:34 - he saith himself
Acts 2:36 - that same Jesus
Acts 2:38 - remission of sins
Acts 2:39 - afar off
Acts 2:41 - the same day three thousand souls
Acts 2:47 - the church
Acts 3:1 - at the hour of prayer
Acts 3:16 - at the hour of prayer
Acts 3:19 - times of refreshing
Acts 3:20 - send Jesus Christ
Acts 3:21 - times of restitution since the world began
Acts 3:22 - Moses truly said
Acts 3:25 - saying unto Abraham thy seed
Acts 4:2 - through Jesus the resurrection
Acts 4:6 - Annas the high priest
Acts 4:11 - head of the corner
Acts 4:12 - none other name
Acts 4:13 - unlearned and ignorant men
Acts 4:14 - nothing against it
Acts 4:24 - which hast made heaven
Acts 4:25 - thy servant David heathen
Acts 4:26 - kings of the earth
Acts 4:28 - determined before
Acts 4:29 - with all boldness
Acts 4:31 - filled with the Holy Ghost
Acts 4:32 - one soul all things common
Acts 4:33 - witness of the resurrection
Acts 5:3 - lie to the Holy Ghost
Acts 5:4 - unto God
Acts 5:11 - upon all the church
Acts 5:17 - Sadducees
Acts 5:20 - Go, stand
Acts 5:29 - ought to obey God
Acts 5:34 - Gamaliel
Acts 5:36 - rose up Theudas
Acts 5:37 - Judas of Galilee
Acts 5:39 - ye cannot overthrow it
Acts 5:42 - ceased not
Acts 6:1 - the Grecians daily ministration
Acts 6:5 - Stephen Philip Nicolas
Acts 6:6 - laid their hands
Acts 6:7 - of the priests
Acts 6:9 - Libertines
Acts 6:13 - false witnesses
Acts 7:1 - hearken God of glory
Acts 7:3 - said unto him
Acts 7:4 - his father was dead
Acts 7:6 - four hundred years
Acts 7:9 - the patriarchs, moved with envy
Acts 7:14 - threescore and fifteen souls
Acts 7:22 - wisdom of the Egyptians
Acts 7:27 - thrust him away
Acts 7:37 - A prophet
Acts 7:38 - the church the angel the lively oracles
Acts 7:42 - gave them up host of heaven book of the prophets
Acts 7:44 - he had appointed
Acts 7:45 - with Jesus
Acts 7:48 - temples made with hands saith the prophet
Acts 7:50 - my hand made
Acts 7:51 - uncircumcised as your fathers did
Acts 7:53 - disposition of angels not kept it
Acts 7:56 - Son of man standing
Acts 7:58 - whose name was Saul
Acts 8:1 - church which was at Jerusalem
Acts 8:13 - believed also
Acts 8:17 - laid they their hands
Acts 8:18 - offered them money
Acts 8:24 - Then answered Simon
Acts 8:27 - man of Ethiopia
Acts 8:35 - at the same scripture
Acts 8:37 - If thou believest
Acts 8:39 - out of the water caught away Philip
Acts 8:40 - Caesarea
Acts 9:3 - Damascus
Acts 9:4 - Saul, Saul
Acts 9:5 - whom thou persecutest kick against the pricks
Acts 9:6 - trembling and astonished
Acts 9:7 - hearing a voice
Acts 9:15 - chosen vessel before the Gentiles
Acts 9:17 - Brother Sau l filled with the Holy Ghost
Acts 9:18 - baptized
Acts 9:20 - preached Christ
Acts 9:23 - many days Jews
Acts 9:31 - rest
Acts 9:40 - Tabitha, arise
Acts 10:1 - man in Caesarea Cornelius
Acts 10:4 - Thy prayers and thine alms
Acts 10:14 - Not so, Lord
Acts 10:15 - What God hath cleansed
Acts 10:24 - Caesarea
Acts 10:34 - no respecter of persons
Acts 10:35 - accepted with him
Acts 10:37 - baptism which John preached
Acts 10:38 - went about doing good
Acts 10:46 - magnify God
Acts 11:2 - they that were of the circumcision
Acts 11:19 - Antioch
Acts 11:21 - great number believed
Acts 11:22 - Barnabas
Acts 11:25 - to seek Saul
Acts 11:26 - Christians
Acts 11:27 - prophets
Acts 12:1 - Herod the king
Acts 12:2 - James
Acts 12:3 - pleased the Jews
Acts 12:4 - quaternions Easter
Acts 12:6 - Peter was sleeping
Acts 12:7 - angel of the Lord
Acts 12:9 - wist
Acts 12:12 - many were gathered together
Acts 12:15 - Thou art mad It is his angel
Acts 12:17 - James another place
Acts 12:23 - angel of the Lord gave not God the glory
Acts 12:25 - returned from Jerusalem John
Acts 13:1 - Niger Lucius Herod the tetrarch
Acts 13:2 - the Holy Ghost
Acts 13:5 - in the synagogues
Acts 13:13 - Paphos John departing from them
Acts 13:16 - ye that fear God
Acts 13:20 - four hundred and fifty years
Acts 13:33 - second psalm
Acts 13:34 - on this wise
Acts 13:35 - another psalm
Acts 13:40 - in the prophets
Acts 13:47 - light of the Gentiles
Acts 13:48 - ordained to eternal life
Acts 13:52 - filled
Acts 14:6 - Lystra and Derbe
Acts 14:12 - Mercurius
Acts 14:15 - these vanities living God
Acts 14:16 - their own ways
Acts 14:17 - without witness
Acts 14:19 - Antioch stoned Paul
Acts 14:20 - he rose up
Acts 14:21 - Lystra
Acts 14:22 - much tribulation
Acts 14:23 - ordained
Acts 14:27 - they rehearsed
Acts 14:28 - long time
Acts 15:1 - certain men
Acts 15:13 - James
Acts 15:14 - at the first a people for his name
Acts 15:15 - words of the prophets
Acts 15:16 - tabernacle
Acts 15:18 - Known unto God
Acts 15:20 - abstain from blood
Acts 15:34 - Silas
Acts 15:39 - the contention
Acts 16:1 - Timotheus
Acts 16:10 - we Lord had called us
Acts 16:13 - wont to be made
Acts 16:14 - Lydia
Acts 16:15 - her household
Acts 16:16 - spirit of divination
Acts 16:17 - the most high God
Acts 16:20 - being Jews
Acts 16:26 - a great earthquake
Acts 16:30 - what must I do
Acts 16:31 - and thy house
Acts 16:38 - they were Romans
Acts 17:1 - reasoned with them
Acts 17:3 - from the dead
Acts 17:11 - searched the scriptures daily
Acts 17:18 - philosophers Stoicks
Acts 17:21 - some new thing
Acts 17:22 - Mars' hill too superstitious
Acts 17:23 - TO THE UNKNOWN GOD ignorantly worship
Acts 17:24 - Lord of heaven and earth temples made with hands
Acts 17:25 - life, and breath
Acts 17:26 - of one blood bounds of their habitation
Acts 17:28 - in him we live poets
Acts 17:29 - Godhead
Acts 17:30 - all men every where
Acts 17:31 - judge the world raised him from the dead
Acts 17:32 - mocked
Acts 17:34 - Dionysius the Areopagite
Acts 18:1 - Corinth
Acts 18:2 - Priscilla
Acts 18:3 - occupation
Acts 18:10 - occupation
Acts 18:12 - Gallio
Acts 18:17 - Sosthenes
Acts 18:18 - shorn his head
Acts 18:25 - This man was instructed
Acts 19:1 - Ephesus
Acts 19:2 - since believed not so much as heard
Acts 19:3 - John's baptism
Acts 19:7 - about twelve
Acts 19:10 - two years dwelt in Asia
Acts 19:13 - exorcists
Acts 19:19 - price of them
Acts 19:27 - Diana
Acts 19:29 - into the theatre
Acts 19:35 - image which fell down
Acts 20:7 - first day of the week
Acts 20:12 - young man alive
Acts 20:21 - repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ
Acts 20:26 - pure from the blood
Acts 20:27 - counsel of God
Acts 20:28 - overseers
Acts 20:30 - your own selves
Acts 20:35 - how he said
Acts 21:4 - through the Spirit
Acts 21:9 - four daughters
Acts 21:15 - carriages
Acts 21:16 - an old disciple
Acts 21:17 - we
Acts 21:18 - unto James
Acts 21:21 - forsake Moses
Acts 21:24 - be at charges
Acts 21:29 - Trophimus an Ephesian
Acts 21:40 - Hebrew tongue
Acts 22:3 - Gamaliel
Acts 22:4 - persecuted this way
Acts 22:9 - heard not the voice
Acts 22:16 - arise, and be baptized wash away thy sins
Acts 22:25 - a Roman
Acts 23:2 - Ananias
Acts 23:3 - contrary to the law
Acts 23:5 - it is written
Acts 23:8 - no resurrection Pharisees
Acts 23:16 - Paul's sister's son
Acts 23:21 - neither eat nor drink
Acts 23:26 - Felix
Acts 24:2 - began to accuse him
Acts 24:5 - sect of the Nazarenes
Acts 24:13 - Neither can they prove
Acts 24:15 - resurrection of the dead
Acts 24:24 - Drusilla
Acts 24:25 - Felix trembled convenient season
Acts 24:27 - after two years
Acts 25:1 - Festus
Acts 25:4 - kept at Caesarea
Acts 25:10 - at Caesar's judgment seat
Acts 25:13 - Agrippa
Acts 25:26 - no certain thing to write before thee
Acts 26:7 - twelve tribes
Acts 26:8 - a thing incredible
Acts 26:14 - kick against the pricks
Acts 26:16 - But rise
Acts 26:18 - To open their eyes
Acts 26:24 - make thee mad
Acts 26:28 - Almost thou persuadest me
Acts 27:2 - we launched Aristarchus
Acts 27:8 - The fair havens
Acts 27:9 - the fast
Acts 27:10 - I perceive
Acts 27:12 - if by any means
Acts 27:14 - tempestuous wind
Acts 27:16 - the boat
Acts 27:17 - helps quicksands
Acts 27:24 - before Caesar
Acts 27:25 - I believe God
Acts 27:32 - let her fall off
Acts 27:39 - a certain creek
Acts 27:44 - all safe to land
Acts 28:1 - Melita
Acts 28:2 - barbarous people
Acts 28:3 - bundle of sticks
Acts 28:5 - felt no harm
Acts 28:9 - were healed
Acts 28:11 - ship Castor and Pollux
Acts 28:12 - Syracuse
Acts 28:14 - with them seven days
Acts 28:16 - to dwell by himself
Acts 28:23 - into his lodging the prophets
Acts 28:24 - some believed
Acts 28:25 - Esaias the prophet
Acts 28:28 - unto the Gentiles they will hear
Acts 28:30 - two whole years
Knowing God Through Acts - 33 page booklet
W H GRIFFITH-THOMAS
Acts of the Apostles - Outline Studies in Primitive Christianity
SERMONS, ETC
ON THE BOOK OF ACTS
MIKE ANDRUS - and others from FEFC Wichita - sermons
Acts 1:1-1:26 Spirit-Empowered Witness Curt Romig
Acts 4:12 Is Jesus Really the Only Way? - Mike Andrus
Acts 4:32-5:11 Gospel Generosity: Josh Black
Acts 10 Does God Approve of Military Careers? - Mike Andrus
Acts 10:34-10:43 Everyone Who Believes Curt Romig
Acts 13:16-13:41 The Amazing Story of Salvation: Josh Black
Acts 15:36-41 When Personality and Perspective Clash - Mike Andrus
Acts 17:15-34 The Scandal of the Resurrection - Mike Andrus
Acts 18:1-18:3 Priscilla and Aquila: Manufacturers with a Mission
Acts 20:22-24, 21:1-14 How Do I Find God's Will For My Life? (See topic Will of God) - Mike Andrus
W A CRISWELL - Sermon on Acts - note some have same title but are distinct messages
Acts 1:1-9 THE THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
Acts 1:14 THE SOUL-WINNING CHURCH
Acts 1:1-3 THE INFALLIBLE FORTY DAYS
Acts 1:4-5 THE GREATEST OF THE PROMISES
Acts 1:8 OUR FAR-FLUNG MISSION LINE
Acts 1:3 THE INFALLIBLE FORTY DAYS
Acts 2:1-4 THE FLAME OF REVIVAL
Acts 1:11 MOUNT OLIVET: MOUNT OF CHRIST'S RETURN
Acts 1:1-8 OUR FAR-FLUNG MISSION LINE
Acts 1:6-9 OUR FAR-FLUNG MISSION LINE/OUR MISSION FRONTIER
Acts 1:1 THE GREAT GODLY EXPECTATIONS OF OUR LORD
Acts 1:1 GREAT GODLY EXPECTATIONS
Acts 1:4 THE GREATEST OF THE PROMISES Comforter, Holy Spirit,
Acts 1:6-8 STRATEGY AND WORLD CONQUEST
Acts 1:9-11 THE HEAVENLY ASCENSION
Acts 1:10-11 WHEN JESUS COMES AGAIN
Acts 1:21 THE GOOD HAND OF GOD UPON US
Acts 1:11 THIS SAME JESUS
Acts 1:12-14 PRAYER AND PENTECOST Holy Spirit
Acts 1:14 THE PRAYING, SOUL-WINNING CHURCH
Acts 1:14 THE PRE-PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Acts 1:8 THE OUTPOURING OF PENTECOSTAL POWER
Acts 1:8 MINISTERING IN MISSIONS
Acts 1:11 THE MANNER OF OUR LORD'S RETURN
Acts 1:1 MT. OLIVET: MOUNT OF CHRIST'S RETURN
Acts 2:17 THE TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY
Acts 2:36-47 WITH MANY WORDS DID HE EXHORT
Acts 2:1-10 THE PATTERN OF PENTECOST
Acts 2 PREACHING IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 2:1-41 THE FLAME OF REVIVAL
Acts 2:42 THE AWAKENED CHURCH
Acts 2:42 THE HEAVENLY FELLOWSHIP
Acts 2:17 VISIONS IN OUR SOUL
Acts 2:4 THE BAPTISM AND FILLING OF THE SPIRIT
Acts 2:17 VISION FOR THE NEW YEAR
Acts 2:46 THE BREAKING OF BREAD
Acts 2 THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Acts 2:41-46 THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Acts 2:17 DREAMS AND VISIONS
Acts 2 QUESTIONS FOR THE PASTOR, PART 1 OF 2
Acts 2:23 THE ATONEMENT MESSAGES OF PETER AND PAUL
Acts 2:1-4 THE PRICE OF PENTECOST
Acts 2:1-8 THE MIRACLES OF PENTECOST
Acts 2:1 WITH ONE ACCORD
Acts 2:1-4 THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 2:36-40 WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED
Acts 2:42 THE PERFECT FELLOWSHIP
Acts 2:17-47 THE DAY OF REVIVAL
Acts 2:44-45 CHRISTIAN COMMUNISM
Acts 2:36-47 THE SOUL-WINNING CHURCH
Acts 2 THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 2:46-47 THE CHURCH THE HOLY SPIRIT QUICKENED
Acts 2:41-47 WHAT PENTECOST DID TO THE CHURCH
Acts 2:46-47 THE AWAKENED CHURCH
Acts 2:16-21 OUR CHURCH OF THE NEW YEAR
Acts 2:4 THE PATTERN OF PENTECOST
Acts 2:45 THE LORD HATH NEED
Acts 2:10 THE PREACHING OF SIMON PETER
Acts 3:10 THE POWER OF PERSONAL TESTIMONY
Acts 3:1-8 THE POWER OF PERSONAL TESTIMONY
Acts 3:19-21 THE PRESENT OBLIGATION TO BE CONVERTED
Acts 3:19 THE PRESENT OBLIGATION TO BE CONVERTED
Acts 3:6 THE MATCHLESS MINISTRY
Acts 4:5-12 MAN'S NEED AND GOD'S ANSWER
Acts 4:12 THE MOTIVE FOR MISSIONS
Acts 4:12 CHRISTIAN CONVICTION CONCERNING CHRIST
Acts 4:1-12 WITNESSING TO SADDUCEES
Acts 4:12 THE INVINCIBLE CONVICTION
Acts 4:10-12 MAN'S NEED AND GOD'S ANSWER
Acts 4:12 IS THERE ONLY ONE WAY TO BE SAVED?
Acts 4:8-12 WILL EVERYONE BE SAVED?
Acts 5:1-12 IDOLATRY IN THE CHURCH
Acts 5:12-16 SHADOW MINISTRIES
Acts 5:41 COUNTED WORTHY TO SUFFER
Acts 6:1-7 MEN MOVED BY THE SPIRIT
Acts 6-7 THE SMITING OF GOD'S GLORY
Acts 6-7 STEPHEN'S DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL
Acts 7:22 EDUCATION FOR THE GLORY OF GOD
Acts 7:55-60 THE WORLD BEYOND DEATH
Acts 7:1-53 STEPHEN'S DEFENSE OF THE GOSPEL
Acts 7:54-60 THE BLOOD OF THY MARTYR STEPHEN
Acts 7 IN A FLAME OF FIRE
Acts 7:54-60 AN ENTRANCE INTO HEAVEN
Acts 7:22 TRUE EDUCATION
Acts 8:1-4 EVERYWHERE PREACHING THE WORD
Acts 8:35 AND HE PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
Acts 8:26-35 TO AN ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH
Acts 8:4-9 REVIVAL DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
Acts 8:4-17 A SECOND BLESSING
Acts 8:4-17 THE SECOND BLESSING
Acts 8:35 AND PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
Acts 8:8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
Acts 8:20 THE TRAIL OF BLOOD PART 3
Acts 8-20 THE TRAIL OF BLOOD PART 1
Acts 8:35 THE WAY MADE PLAIN
Acts 8:2 IN MEMORIAM
Acts 8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
Acts 8:1-4 LAYMEN IN EVANGELISM
Acts 8:26-39 THE MESSAGE OF SALVATION
Acts 8:5-8 PHILIP THE EVANGELIST
Acts 8:8 REAL REVIVAL
Acts 8:8 THE JOYFUL WAY (REAL REVIVAL)
Acts 8:14-17 RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 8:9-24 SIMONY IN THE SANCTUARY
Acts 8:26-39 BAPTISM IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
Acts 8:35-39 THE BAPTISM IN WATER
Acts 8:36-39 BOLD PROCLAMATION OF FAITH
Acts 8:5-8 THE OLD TIME RELIGION
Acts 8:8 HEARTFELT RELIGION
Acts 8:35 PREACHED UNTO HIM JESUS
Acts 9:20-21 THE BURNING HEART
Acts 9:31 DR. TRUETT AND THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Acts 9:1-9 DRAMA ON THE DAMASCUS ROAD
Acts 9:10-31 SAUL, THE NEW CHRISTIAN
Acts 9:3 THE GLORY OF THAT LIGHT
Acts 9:20 PAUL PREACHING JESUS THE SON OF GOD
Acts 9:20-22 WE GO TO CHURCH WITH PAUL
Acts 9:31 WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD
Acts 9:32-43 HARBINGER OF HOPE
Acts 10 THE BIG FISHERMAN
Acts 10:33 THE PREACHING OF PETER
Acts 10-11 PREACHING CHRIST
Acts 10-11 PREACHING CHRIST (CORNELIUS)
Acts 10:33 AN EFFECTIVE PULPIT MINISTRY
Acts 10:9-16 PREPARING PETER TO CATCH FISH
Acts 10:1-48 THE GOSPEL TO THE GENTILES
Acts 10:35 THE REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS
Acts 10:44-48 THESE AMAZING CONVERTS
Acts 10-11 THE PULPIT AND THE PEW
Acts 11 THE TRAIL OF BLOOD PART 2
Acts 11:19-26 OUR DISTINGUISHED VISITOR: BARNABAS
Acts 11:21 THE GOOD HAND OF GOD UPON US
Acts 11:1-18 PETER'S DEFENSE OF THE FAITH
Acts 11:19-26 A NEW NAME FOR A NEW PEOPLE
Acts 11:26 THE CHRISTIANS OF ANTIOCH
Acts 11:20-26 ANTIOCH'S GLORIOUS YEAR
Acts 12:1-11 THE TOUCH OF AN ANGEL'S HAND
Acts 12:21-23 THE SMITING OF THE ANGEL OF GOD
Acts 12:11-17 THE FINAL APPEARANCE OF PETER
Acts 12 THE SMITINGS OF GOD'S ANGELS
Acts 13 PRAYER AND MISSIONS
Acts 13:5-6 THE WORK WHERE UNTO GOD HAS CALLED US
Acts 13:4-12 CHRISTIANITY FACES THE PAGAN WORLD
Acts 13:38 THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS
Acts 13:42 TEACHING THE WORD OF THE LORD
Acts 13:48 THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION
Acts 14:27 THE GOSPEL MULE
Acts 14:27 APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY
Acts 14:22 TRIUMPH AND TRIBULATION
Acts 14:27 REPORT ON ISRAEL AND THE COMING OF CHRIST
Acts 15:36 ON A VISIT WITH OUR BRETHREN
Acts 15:28 THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 15:1-31 THE ALL-SUFFICIENT SAVIOR
Acts 15:13-22 JAMES, THE LORD'S BROTHER
Acts 15:13-18 THE COMPASSIONATE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD
Acts 15:28 HOLY SPIRIT AS ONE OF US
Acts 16:4-10 Crusading for Christ in Canada
Acts 16:6-9 The Man From Macedonia
Acts 16:6-15 What God Can Do Through A Woman
Acts 16:9-10 A Giant Step Heavenward
Acts 16:9-40 Lydia: God's Businesswoman
Acts 16:16-40 Miracles in Macedonia
Acts 16:22-34 What to Do in Stocks and Chains
Acts 16:22-34 What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Acts 16:23-34 The Doctrine of Salvation
Acts 16:25-34 The New Life In Jesus
Acts 16:30-31 How Can I Know I Am Saved?
Acts 16:30 What Must I Do to Be Saved?
Acts 16:30-31 What It Is To Be Saved
Acts 16:31 The Word of Salvation to a Philippian Jailer
Acts 16:31 Saving Faith
Acts 16:31 How Can I Know That I Am Saved?
Acts 17 It Is Reasonable To Be A Christian
Acts 17:2 God and the Reasoning Mind
Acts 17:1-12 What Do the Scriptures Say?
Acts 17:1-12 Missionaries in Macedonia
Acts 17:6 Baptists, Riots, and Revolutions
Acts 17:11 What Do the Scriptures Say?
Acts 17:11-12 The Sum of Scripture: The Heraldic Announcement
Acts 17:16 It Is Reasonable to Be a Christian
Acts 17:16-33 Preaching the Resurrection
Acts 17:16-33 Jesus And The Resurrection
Acts 17:16-24 To An Unknown God
Acts 17:16-31 To the Unknown God
Acts 17:16-34 It Is Reasonable to Be Christian
Acts 17:16-34 It Is Reasonable to Be a Christian
Acts 17:16-33 The Philosopher and the Resurrection
Acts 17:16-34 The Preaching of the Resurrection
Acts 17:22-23 Just Passing By
Acts 17:22-31 The Present Obligation to Be Converted
Acts 17:23 Just Passing By
Acts 17:30 The Final Day of Judgment
Acts 17:30 Commanded Repentance
Acts 18:1-11 GOD'S TENTMAKERS
Acts 18:9 THE LIVING CHRIST
Acts 18:5-10 GODLY ENCOURAGEMENT
Acts 18:24-28 THE BRILLIANT ALEXANDRIAN: APOLLOS
Acts 18:24-28 A SHINING STAR FOR CHRIST
Acts 19:1 WHILE APOLLOS WAS AT CORINTH
Acts 19:1-7 DISCIPLES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Acts 19:8-41 DIANA OF THE EPHESIANS
Acts 19:10, 26 NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY
Acts 19:20 THE MIGHTY WORD OF GOD
Acts 19 HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Acts 20:17-21 The Soul winning Ministry of Paul
Acts 20:20-21 Two Words of Salvation
Acts 20:20-21 Two Words of Salvation - 2
Acts 20:21 The Words of Salvation
Acts 21:1-15 JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
Acts 21:8-40 THE BEGINNING OF THE END
Acts 21:7 VISIONS IN OUR SOUL
Acts 22:1-31 PAUL'S DEFENSE OF HIS FAITH
Acts 22:1-2 PAUL'S DEFENSE OF THE FAITH
Acts 22:20 LIVING FOR SOMEBODY ELSE
Acts 23:11 THE LORD STANDING BY
Acts 23:1-35 PAUL IN THE STORM OF PREJUDICE.
Acts 23:11 STANDING BY THE LORD
Acts 24:1-26 TOMORROW IS TOO LATE
Acts 24:25 WHEN I HAVE A CONVENIENT SEASON
Acts 24:25 THE APPOINTMENTS OF GOD
Acts 24:25 THE MOST TERRIBLE WORDS IN BIBLE
Acts 24:25 THE MOST TERRIBLE WORDS IN THE BIBLE
Acts 24:1-26 PAUL BEFORE FELIX
Acts 24:25 WHEN I HAVE A CONVENIENT SEASON I WILL
Acts 24:25 MOST TRAGIC WORDS IN THE BIBLE
Acts 24:25 TOMORROW IS TOO LATE
Acts 24:24-29 GOD'S TIME IS NOW
Acts 25:13-19 THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
Acts 25:19 FACTS AND THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST
Acts 25:19 THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION
Acts 26:1-20 Victorious Surrender
Acts 26: The Christian Experience of Paul
Acts 26: A Commitment Unto Death
Acts 26:4 The Religious Schooling of Paul
Acts 26 The Religious Schooling of Paul
Acts 26:4 My Manner of Life from My Youth
Acts 26:6-8 The Reality of the Resurrection
Acts 26:8 The Resurrection of the Dead
Acts 26:19 Our Heavenly Assignment
Acts 26:8 Our Own Coming Resurrection
Acts 26:15-20 The Christian Experience of Paul
Acts 26:15-23 Our Witness to the World
Acts 26:15-20 The Gospel of Jesus and Paul
Acts 26:16 The Gospel Of Jesus and Paul
Acts 26:16 Gospel of Jesus and Paul
Acts 26:16-20 Spiritual Conquest-Now
Acts 26:16-22 Our Mandate From Heaven
Acts 26:16-20 The Heavenly Vision
Acts 26:19-23 Christ and This Crucial Hour
Acts 26:19 A Commitment Unto Death
Acts 26:19 Answering God's Call
Acts 26:19-32 Almost, But Lost.
Acts 26:19-29 Paul as a Witness for God .
Acts 26:19-32 Paul Before Agrippa
Acts 26:19-29 Paul As God's Witness
Acts 26:20 God's Challenge To Us
Acts 26:24 Believing What the Scriptures Say.
Acts 26:27-29 The Tragedy of Almost
Acts 26:28-29 The Parting Appeal of Paul
Acts 26:27 Believing What the Scriptures Say
Acts 26:28 The Tragedy of Almost
Acts 27:20-25 FACING THE FUTURE WITH GOD
Acts 27:1-44 LIFE'S STORMY SEA
Acts 27:22-31 PREDESTINATION
Acts 27:1-20 THE STORMY JOURNEY OF LIFE
Acts 27:23 FACING THE FUTURE WITH GOD
Acts 28:1-10 THE RELIGION OF THE NATURAL MAN
Acts 28:23 GOD'S AFFINITY FOR THE EDUCATED MAN
Acts 28:11-20 ON THE WAY TO ROME
Acts 28:20 PAUL'S IRON CHAIN
Acts 28:17-31 JOURNEY'S END
Acts 28 ADDITIONAL CHAPTERS TO BOOK OF ACTS
Acts 28:1-10 THE RELIGION OF THE COMMON MAN
Acts 28:11-16 ON THE ROAD TO ROME
Homilies on Acts - 28 Messages
Ajith Fernando - Classic expositions by the great fourth-century expositor.
RICH CATHERS - Sermon Notes - frequent illustrations
The texts below are from 3 separate studies, some more of survey study and some in depth
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EXPLORE THE BIBLE - studies
Acts 1:4-8; 2:1-6, 37-41 Empowered To Witness
Entrusted Acts 1:1-11
Empowered Acts 2: 1-15
Unified Acts 2: 41-47
Acts 4:5-10, 12-13, 18-20, 31-35 Empowered To Help
Courageous Acts 4: 1-13
Exhibits of Integrity Acts 4: 36-37, 5:1-11
Faithful Acts 5:25-35, 38-42
Selfless Acts 6:1-10
Acts 6:8-15; 7:51-60 Stephen: Boldness
Acts 8:4-13, 29-31, 35-38 Philip: Consistency
Obedient Acts 8: 26-31. 35, 38-39
Converted Acts 9:3-9,15-20
Bold Acts 9:36-43
Acts 9:15-22, 26-30 Paul: Total Commitment
Accepting Acts 10:9-15, 43-48
Acts 11:4-18 Peter: Openness
Acts 11:19-30 Barnabas: Encouragement
Acts 14:1-4, 11-15, 18-23 Galatia: Facing Troubles
Acts 15:1-2, 6-15, 22-23a, 27-28 Jerusalem: Facing Conflict
Acts 17:16-19, 22-31 Athens: Facing Questions
Acts 18:24-19:10 Ephesus: Facing Religious People
Acts 21:17-29, 39 Jerusalem: Facing Criticism
Acts 24:22-26; 26:22-31 Caesarea: Facing Secular People
Acts 28:16-25, 28-31 Rome: Facing Limitations
MICHAEL FRONCZAK
Acts Chapter 1
Acts Chapter 10
GENE GETZ - short videos (~10) emphasizing principles in the text
Acts 1:1-11; Video Waiting and Working: Though we should always be prepared for Christ's return, we are to focus on being His witnesses in this world.
Acts 1:12-26 Video; Selecting Spiritual Leaders: Spiritual qualifications that reflect godly character are to be used when appointing spiritual leaders.
Acts 2:1-13; Video Miraculous Events: To accurately understand God's unfolding revelation throughout biblical history, we are to consider carefully God's miraculous plan for verifying His message.
Acts 2:14-40; Video Normative versus Unique Experiences: When interpreting Scripture, we should distinguish between normative experiences for all Christians and unique experiences for believers in the early church.
Acts 2:41-47; Video Three Vital Experiences: To become mature in Jesus Christ, as a local church we are to engage in three normative functions.
Acts 3:1-4:12;Video Honoring God: When God uses us to minister to others, we are always to give glory and honor to Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:13-22; Video Openness and Honesty: Spiritual leaders must never suppress the truth in order to protect their own religious domain.
Acts 4:32-37; Video Generosity: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to be godly models of generosity.
Acts 5:1-11; Video Honesty and Integrity: When we give material possessions to support God's work, we are to do so with pure motives.
Acts 5:12-32; Video Our Dual Citizenship: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to be good citizens, but if we are asked to engage in actions that are out of harmony with God's will, we must not violate biblical principles.
Acts 5:33-42; Video Resentment and Persecution: Regardless of our efforts to respect government authorities, when we practice Christian values in a hostile environment, we should be prepared for persecution.
Acts 6:1-7; Video Leadership Priorities: Spiritual shepherds in the church are to maintain biblical priorities.
Acts 6:8-7:60; Video Loving Our Enemies: When we are persecuted for our faith, we are to love and pray for our enemies.
Acts 8:1-8;Video Purpose in Persecution: Though persecution is always painful, we should ask God to use our experiences to bring others to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 8:9-25; Video Authentic Conversion: Though people can only respond to the gospel with sincerity when the Holy Spirit opens their hearts, we should do all we can to help them respond with pure motives.
Acts 8:26-40;Video Biblical Evidence: To help people achieve saving faith in Jesus Christ, we should help them understand from Scripture what God says about this experience.
Acts 9:1-19; Video God?s Mercy and Grace: Though our conversion experiences vary greatly, all Christians are to praise and thank God continually for His saving grace.
Acts 9:19-31; Video Love and Compassion: As those who are saved by grace, we should always be ready to demonstrate God?s mercy by extending grace to others.
Acts 9:32-10:48; Video The Sin of Prejudice: We should sincerely ask God to help us evaluate our attitudes and actions in order to make sure we are free from any form of prejudice.
Acts 11:1-18;Video Addressing Prejudice: We should never hesitate to share our concerns regarding prejudice.
Acts 11:19-26; Video Being an Encourager: When people put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we should respond enthusiastically with words of encouragement.
Acts 11:27-30; Video Reciprocal Generosity: We should look for opportunities to minister to those who have ministered to us, both spiritually and materially.
Acts 12:1-25; Video Our Sovereign God: When events happen that are difficult to accept and understand, we must remember that God is sovereign and ultimately in control of our lives.
Acts 13:1-3; Video Corporate Wisdom: When we want to discover the will of God, we are to be open to receiving wisdom and guidance from other mature believers.
Acts 13:4-12;Video Servant-Leadership: No matter what the role is within the body of Jesus Christ, leaders are to allow others who are more qualified than they are to emerge as the prominent leaders.
Acts 14:8-18; Video Glorifying God: Spiritual leaders must never allow people to honor them above God.
Acts 14:19-23; Video Qualified Spiritual Leaders: To lead people to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ, we must select and appoint qualified spiritual leaders in every local church.
Acts 15:1-35; Video Maintaining Sound Doctrine: When any community of faith encounters false teachings, the spiritual leaders should make every effort to clarify biblical truth.
Acts 15:36-41; Video Balanced Convictions: Though we are to have strong biblical convictions, we should attempt to keep these values in proper balance.
Acts 16:1-5; Video A Good Reputation: When we are selecting spiritual leaders, we should look for individuals whom people trust.
Acts 16:6-34; Video Unity with Diversity: Regardless of our diverse backgrounds, we are to become a unified family of believers.
Acts 17:1-12; Video Cultural Adaptation: To present the gospel adequately, we must use the Scriptures as our final authority while adapting our methodology to various cultural situations.
Acts 17:16-34; Video Concern and Compassion: As Christ-followers who are living in a world contaminated by idolatrous activities, we must never lose our sense of grief and compassion.
Acts 18:1-28; Video Serving Together: Spiritual leaders should encourage husband and wife teams to look for unique ministry opportunities.
Acts 19:8-10; Video In-Depth Evangelism: In developing a church-planting strategy, we should help people understand the redemptive message as it unfolds in the total biblical story.
Acts 19:11-41; Video Pagan Resentment: When the gospel of Jesus Christ penetrates a community dominated by evil, Christians should expect persecution.
Acts 20:1-6; Video A Supportive Team: To serve God effectively, we should develop a supportive team.
Acts 20:7-12; Video The Communion Experience: When we gather together to worship God and to encourage one another, we should plan times to remember Christ's suffering on the cross.
Acts 20:17-38;Video Relationships with One Another: Spiritual leaders are to develop deep, lasting, and loyal relationships with one another.
Acts 21:10-14; Video God's Will: As Christ-followers, we are to be committed to living in God's will regardless of our circumstances.
Acts 21:26-22:22;Video Potential Persecution: When ministering in cultural situations where people may be resistant to the gospel, we should be prepared to identify with Christ's sufferings.
Acts 22:23-23:11; Video God's Strength: No matter what kind of persecution we encounter, we are to draw on Christ's strength in order to be courageous.
Acts 23:12-22; Video Being Courageous: No matter what the circumstances, we are to be available for God to use us to carry out His plans in this world.
Acts 24:1-21; Video Self-Defense: When we are falsely accused, there are times we should not hesitate to defend ourselves.
Acts 24:22-27;Video The Spirit's Conviction: When we hear the truth and experience conviction because of our sins, we should respond in faith and repentance.
Acts 25:1-12; Video Government Authority: Since God has established government authorities to be His servants in administering justice, there may be times as believers when we should appeal to a court of law.
Acts 25:13-26:32;Video Distorted Perspectives: We should not be surprised if some unbelievers accuse us of being foolish and out of touch with reality because of our faith in Jesus Christ.
Acts 27:1-12; Video Security in Christ: In our spiritual journey, we are guaranteed by God Himself that we will arrive some day at our eternal destination regardless of the uncertainties of life on this earth.
Acts 27:13-28:31; Video God's Providential Care: Though we may face difficult and painful circumstances in our spiritual journey, we are to trust God to accomplish His divine purposes in our lives.
GOSPEL COALITION
Book of Acts - >100 - most Mp3's
GOTQUESTIONS - questions related to the book of Acts
Book of Acts - Bible Survey
Acts 1 Who was Theophilus at the beginning of Luke and Acts?
Acts 1 Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
Acts 2 What are cloven tongues?
Acts 2:3-11 What is the gift of speaking in tongues? Is it for today?
Acts 2:4, 10:44-46, 19:6 Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
Acts 2:38 Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?
Acts 2:38 Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation? (See also Is baptism necessary for salvation?)
Acts 2:42, 45 What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the breaking of bread?
Acts 2:42-46 What was early Christianity like?
Acts 5 Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
Acts 5:15 What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people (Acts 5:15-16)?
Acts 6:1 Who were the Hellenistic Jews in the Bible?
Acts 6-7 What can we learn from the life of Stephen?
Acts 8:9-24 Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
Acts 8:14-17 Why had the believers in Samaria not received the Holy Spirit?
Acts 9-28 What can we learn from the life of Paul?
Acts 9:1-8 What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?
Acts 9:7 Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?
Acts 10 Who was Cornelius in the Bible?
Acts 13:9 When and why was Saul's name changed to Paul?
Acts 13-14, 15:36-18:22, 18:23-20:38 What were the different missionary journeys of Paul?
Acts 13-14 What happened on Paul's first missionary journey?
Acts 15:36-18:22 What happened on Paul's second missionary journey?
Acts 18:23-20:38What happened on Paul's third missionary journey?
Acts 20:17-26 What happened between Paul's third and fourth missionary journeys?
What happened on Paul's fourth missionary journey?
Acts 9:2; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22 What is "the Way" in the Bible?
Acts 11:22-15:39 What can we learn from the life of Barnabas?
Acts 15 What was the meaning and importance of the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)?
Acts 16 What does the Bible say about household salvation?
Acts 16:9-12 What is the Macedonian Call?
Acts 17:11 Who were the Bereans in the Bible?
Acts 17:18 What is Epicureanism? What did Epicurus teach?
Acts 17:19-22 What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?
Acts 17:23 Who is the unknown god in Acts 17:23?
Acts 19:1-7 Why had the disciples in Ephesus not received the Holy Spirit?
Acts 19:14-16 Who were the seven sons of Sceva?
Acts 19:24-35 Who is the Artemis mentioned in the Bible?
Acts 19:29, 20:4 Who was Gaius in the Bible?
Acts 20:4 Who was Tychicus in the Bible?
Acts 20:27 What is the whole counsel of God?
Acts 22:16 Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Acts 26:14 What does it mean to kick against the pricks?
What can we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?
What can we learn from the life of Luke?
What should we learn from the account of Paul and Barnabas?
What should we learn from the account of Paul and Silas?
STEVE KRELOFF
Acts - over 70 sermons - Mp3's only but well done
BRYN MACPHAIL
Acts 1:1-11 What Jesus Continues To Do
Acts 2:22-36 The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
Acts 2:37-47 The First Mega Church and Their Habits
Acts 2:42-47 What Does The Lord Expect From His Church?
Acts 4:1-12 Preach Jesus
Acts 4:1-20 Godly Audacity
Acts 4:32-5:16 Not To Be Trifled With
Acts 6:1-7 Prerequisites For Christian Leadership & Church Growth
Acts 8:1-8 Suffering and the Sovereignty of God
Acts 8:1-8 Persevere Through Suffering
Acts 9 When Sovereign Grace Leads to Treasuring Jesus
Acts 12:1-17 "Not Now God, We're Praying"
Acts 12:1-14 Pray Earnestly
Acts 17:10-15 Examine The Scriptures Daily
Acts 17:10-15 A Scripture-Examining Church
Acts 17:16-21 Be Provoked
Acts 17:16-20 The Provoked Church
Acts 17:22-31 Be Desperate
Acts 17:22-31 The Needy Church
Acts 26:17-32 The Courageous Church
Acts 26:27-32 An Alert Church
MAPS - related to Acts
Acts 2 - Pentecost and the Jewish Diaspora
Acts 4-11 - Expansion of the Early Church in Palestine
Acts 9, 11, 12 - Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry
Acts 12:20-23 - Kingdom of Herod Agrippa I (Kingdom of Herod Agrippa II)
Paul's Journeys (summarized)
Acts 13:4-14:28 - Paul's First Missionary Journey
Acts 15:36-18:32 - Paul's Second Missionary Journey
Acts 18:23-21:26 - Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Acts 21:15-26:32 - Paul's Arrest and Imprisonment
Acts 27:1-28:31 - Paul's Voyage to Rome
JAMES MCCULLEN - frequent illustrations
Acts 1:6-8 Faith Witnesses
Acts 1:8 Essential Witnessing Tools
Acts 2:41-47 Be Steadfast
Acts 2:44-47 The Church at Her Best "The Church at Her Best!"
ACTS 4:1-12 Defense Is a Good Offense.
Acts 4:12 Because Jesus Is the Only Savior
Acts 4:12 There "Is" Salvation
Acts 5:11-16 A Shadow Of Fear.
Acts 5:33-47 Worldly Wisdom and Obedience to God.
Acts 6:1-7 The Office of Deacon
Acts 8:1-12 The Church Scattered but Together
Acts 8:4 Witnessing for Christ 1900 Years Ago.
Acts 9:1-6 Is Jesus Lord?
Acts 9:17-23 Learning Some Basics of Christianity
Acts 9:22-23 -- Proof of the Resurrection
Acts 16:13-16 How about Your Heart
Acts 16:2-13, How Is Your Heart -2
Acts 19:1-6 Have You Heard About The Holy Spirit?
Acts 19:9-10 The Calls To Witness.
Acts 20:18-26 -- 20-20 Vision with Spiritual Eyes
Acts 20:22-32 When Paul Left A Church
Acts 24:22-27 Issues
Acts 26:11-29 If the Apostle Paul Were My Father
Acts 26:14-19 Three Steps to Salvation Open, Turn, Receive
F B MEYER
Our Daily Homily/Our Daily Walk - excellent devotionals Acts
F. B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary on Acts
Acts Sermons - 100's of Mp3's
D L MOODY - click link for all of Moody's "Notes from My Bible" - below are Moody's notes on select verses in the Book of Acts
The acts of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:4 "Wait for the promise of the Father." Tarry at a promise till God meets you there. He always returns by the way of His promises.
The promises of God are the moulds into which we pour our prayers.
Acts 1:11 "In like manner." Hence we may expect that Jesus will come—
(1.) Personally.
(2.) Visibly.
(3.) In the clouds.
Acts 2:1. Pentecost was the birthday of the Holy Spirit whose dispensation will close at Christ's second coming. The Holy Spirit was present before, but not incarnate in the Church, just as Christ was ever present, but not incarnate.
Acts 2:3. "Fire." Fill the cup with incense, and load the altar with odorous wood, but fire is still needed to send out fragrance. So the preacher's talent, genius, and other gifts need fire from above, before they can achieve results.
Acts 2:8. When God set forth his fiery law (Deut. 33:2), He proclaimed it in one tongue; but the story of grace was told in the language of every nation under heaven.
Acts 2:21. "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." It is remarkable that though more than a million Jews perished during the siege of Jerusalem, no Christians perished; for they withdrew to Pella, on the approach of the Roman army.
Acts 2:23. The Jews nailed Jesus on the cross and so sent Him to heaven, and now they go about the streets selling old clothes.
Acts 2:37. Threefold result of being filled with the Spirit:—
Pricked in their heart. Acts 2:37.
Cut to the heart. Acts 7:54.
Turned the world upside down. Acts 17:6.
Acts 2:41. The first time the law was preached three thousand were killed. Ex. 32:28. The first time grace was preached three thousand were saved.
Acts 2:47."Added to the Church." See Acts 5:14; 11:24. "Added to the Lord," because the Church is the body of Christ.
Acts 3:2.Almost all the alms of the world are administered at the gates of the temple, by them that go up to the temple at the hour of prayer.
Acts 3:21. "The times of restitution of all things."
The earth restored to man by re-genesis.
The body restored to the soul by resurrection.
The soul restored to God by regeneration.
Acts 4: The Name of Jesus:—
Acts 4:7. By what name have ye done this?
Acts 4:10. By the name of Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:12. "There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
Acts 31. Hugh Latimer was ordered by Henry VIII to apologize for a too plain sermon he preached. But he was sent by a higher King and repeated the sermon.
Acts 5:31 As a Prince, Jesus gives repentance;
As a Saviour, He gives remission of sins.
Acts 6:5. Six good things about Stephen:—
(1.) Full of faith. Acts 6:5.
(2.) Full of the Holy Ghost. Acts 6:5.
(3.) Full of power. Acts 6:8.
(4.) Full of irresistible wisdom and energy. Acts 6:10.
(5.) Full of sunshine. Acts 6:15.
(6.) An intrepid witness for God. Acts 7.
Acts 6:15. Three men in the Bible whose faces shone: Moses, Jesus, and Stephen.
Dr. Bonar once said: "Did you ever notice, Brother Whittle, that when the Jews accused Stephen of blasphemous words against Moses (v. 11), the Lord lit up his face with the same glory with which Moses's face shone?"
Acts 7:2. Stephen only preached this one sermon that we know of, but out of his death came Paul, the greatest preacher since Christ.
Acts 7:23–36. Eighty years of training for forty years of service.
Acts 7:50. There are few death-bed scenes in the Bible.
Acts 7::60. Augustine says the Church owes Paul to the prayers of Stephen.
Acts 8:27. The story of a man who was wrong and knew it; who was set right; and gave evidence of being right (36, 39, rejoicing).
Acts 9:3. Four recorded visions to Paul:—
For his conversion. Acts 9:3, 4.
For his work. Acts 16:9.
For his strengthening. Acts 18:9.
For his preservation. Acts 27:23, 24.
Acts 11:1. Israel is God's first-born, but the Gentiles are his second-born.
Acts 11:26. "Called Christians." Not in derision, but by God's providence. The Church is Christ's body, and the body of a man goes by the same name as the head. Col. 1:18, 24.
A dead church is like a dwarf with fine, large head but crippled body.
Acts 15:11.
Saved by grace. Acts 15:11.
Stand in grace. Rom. 5:2.
Grow in grace. 2 Peter 3:18.
Acts 16:9. Dr. Bonar used to say that the "man of Macedonia" turned out to be a woman; see v. 15.
Suppose Paul and Silas had been ordered east instead of west, these lands of ours would have been what India and Africa now are, and missionaries from there would be bringing us the gospel.
Acts 16:13. Paul was not a man who was a devout worshiper in Jerusalem, but who, when he came to Philippi, spent his Sabbaths as the Philippians did. Out of Paul's steady-going habits came this story of grace and salvation.
Acts 16:14. Attention, humanly speaking, is the avenue by which the Lord Jesus enters into the soul. If you had listened with attention and intention for five minutes to the poorest preacher you ever heard, you would have been converted.
Acts 16:15. First the heart, then the home. "If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there."
Acts 16:31. Believing on Jesus or in Jesus is a great deal more than believing about Jesus.
Acts 17:22. Paul's sermon on Mars' Hill:—
God is Creator, Ruler (Acts 17:24); independent Acts 17:25); approachable (Acts 17:27); immanent (Acts 17:28).
True worship (Acts 17:25).
God's bounties to man (Acts 17:25).
Gracious privilege or command (Acts 17:27).
Wrong views of God (Acts 17:29).
Repentance commanded (Acts 17:30).
Universality of sin (Acts 17:30).
Day of judgment (Acts 17:31).
Idolatry is falsely directed worship, yet it bears witness to the ineradicable needs of humanity.
Acts 17:28. "For we are also His offspring." A poet's sentiment—a preacher's theme.
Men talk of "universal brotherhood" and reject the God and Father of us all.
Acts 17:30. The more a man is troubled about sin now, the less he will be troubled by sin hereafter.
Acts 17:31. The world is redeemed by believing on the Son of man, and hereafter the world will be judged by the Son of man.
A sad conclusion:—
Some mocked, Acts 17:32;
some procrastinated, Acts 17:32;
but some believed, Acts 17:34.
Acts 18:9.The Lord sees and knows you, especially if you are weak and fainting.
Acts 19:18, 19. Fruits of the revival: "Many that believed came and confessed and showed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together and burned them before all men."
Acts 19:25.Demetrius cried up the goddess Diana, but it was her silver shrines, not her temple, he so much adored.
Acts 20:
Tears of personal suffering. Acts 20:19.
Tears of pastoral solicitude. Acts 20:31.
Tears of friendly sympathy. Acts 20:37.
Acts 26:18. God first forgives; then He gives.
A perfect man has three eyes:—
The eye of sense.
The eye of reason.
The eye of faith.
Every animal has the first; every man has the second and third; but only the regenerate man uses the third to see the things of God.
The gospel gives sight, light, liberty, pardon, heaven.
The sinner is disinherited, but Christ restores him.
Acts 28. "Almost."
Almost hot is lukewarm. Rev. 3:16.
Almost a child is a bastard.
Almost sweet is unsavory.
Acts 28:30. The Bible has little to say about the endings of its heroes, but much about their beginnings. Cf. Moses, Paul, Peter. We know nothing of the end of Jeremiah, etc., etc.
End of notes from Moody's "Notes from My Bible"
PASTOR LIFE - sermons
The Resurrection - Hoax or History? Acts 1:1-11 Resurrection; Easter Denis Lyle
Who Should Pray Acts 1:12-15 Prayer; Prayer Meeting Donald Cantrell
Something Happens When Churches Pray Acts 1:14-26 Prayer; Prayer Meeting Donald Cantrell
Missions - A New Perspective Acts 1:6-8 Missions; Soul Winning; Evangelism J. Robert White
Promised Power Acts 1:8 Spirit, Power of; Holy Spirit; Missions Ron Hale
The Right Stuff Acts 2 Church; Christian Living; Evangelism; Church Growth J. Mike Minnix
Go On Back! Acts 2 Church; Homecoming J. Mike Minnix
Heavenly Power Acts 2:1-13 Holy Spirit, Power of David Cook
Power For Our Mission Acts 2:1-4 Holy Spirit Johnny Hunt
The Holy Spirit and Prayer Acts 2:1-4 Prayer; Prayer Meeting; Holy Spirit and Prayer Donald Cantrell
The Empowered at Pentecost Acts 2:1-47 Pentecost; Power in the Church; Holy Spirit Philip Cooper
Rejoicing in the Risen Savior Acts 2:22-41 Resurrection; Easter; Life in Christ; Salvation; Invitation, God's J. Mike Minnix
Those Were The Days Acts 2:22-42 Church Denis Lyle
A Picture of Revival Acts 2:40-47 Revival; Church Life Mark Wood
Prayer and the New Christian Acts 2:41-42 Prayer; Christian, New; Prayer Meeting Donald Cantrell
And They Continued Acts 2:42 Steadfastness; Faithfulness; Salvation, True Paul E. Brown
God's Order for Revival Acts 2:42-47 Revival; Awakening Andy Hammack
The Partnership of the Triumphant Church Acts 2:42-47 Church Life; Unity; Partnership in Church; Church Fellowship J. Mike Minnix
The Fundamentals of the First Church Acts 2:42-47 Doctrine; Fundamentals Terry Trivette
Healing of the Lame Acts 3:1-11 God, Might Power of; Healing; Miracles; Salvation William R. Shively
The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Prayer Terry Trivette
When The Church Prays Acts 4:23-33 Prayer; Church, A Praying Ron Dunn
Persecution, Prayer and Purpose Equals Unity Acts 4:23-33 Church; Church Life; Dedication; Commitment; Unity, Church David Nance
WhenThe Church Prays Acts 4:23-35 Prayer; Church Life; Power in the Church; Growth in the Church Denis Lyle
The Crisis of Prayer Acts 4:23-35 Prayer; Praying Stephen F. Olford
The Cross I Bear Acts 4:31-37 Cross; Cross Bearing; Christian Living Johnny L. Sanders
What Makes A Great Church? Acts 4:32-34 Church Kenneth Hendricks
The Church as a Community Acts 4:32-35 Church Terry Trivette
How To Rub People The Right Way Acts 4:36-37 Encouragement; Encourager James Merritt
Failures in our Relationship to the Holy Spirit Acts 5:1-11 Holy Spirit; Commitment; Surrender Denis Lyle
You Can't Fool God Acts 5:1-11 Hypocrisy; Stewardship; Giving; Lying Mark Adams
The Gates of Jail Shall Not Prevail Acts 5:12-25 God, Power of; Victory Terry Trivette
Obedience is our Obligation Acts 5:29 Obedience; Christian Living Donnie L. Martin
Adequate For Anything Acts 6:13 Holy Spirit Michael A. Guido
Christian Conflict Acts 6:1-7 Conflict, Christian Terry Trivette
The Difference Your Service Makes Acts 6:1-7 Service Johnny Hunt
The Word of God and Prayer Must be a Priority Acts :1-7 Prayer; Deacons; Leadership and Prayer; Ministry and Prayer Donald Cantrell
Leadership in the Fellowship Acts 6:3 Leadership, Church Terry Trivette
A Sermon To Die For Acts 7 Bible; Witness Terry Trivette
Murder By Consent Acts 8:1 Souls, Responsibility for; Witness; Evangelism; Burden for Souls Sam Wolfe
The Original Outreach Acts 8:1-4 Evangelism; Outreach; Witnessing Terry Trivette
The Holy Spirit's Guidance To Go Acts 8:26 Evangelism; Witnessing; Outreach Johnny Hunt
What is The Mission of the Holy Spirit? Acts 8:26-40 Soul Winning; Witnessing; Evangelism; Holy Spirit, Work of Denis Lyle
World Evangelism 101: Wherever He Leads Acts 8:26-40 Evangelism; Missions Franklin L. Kirksey
Attitudes Essential to Evangelism Acts 8:26-40 Evangelism; Soul Winning Mark Adams
To The Jews First Acts 9 Cross; Paul, The Apostle Johnny L. Sanders
To The Cross Acts 9 Cross; Paul, The Apostle; Christian Living Johnny L. Sanders
At The Cross Acts 9 Cross Johnny L. Sanders
Salvation of the Terrorist Acts 9:1-22 Salvation; Grace of God; Terrorism Terry Trivette
World Evangelism 101: Whatever It Takes Acts 9:1-30 Evangelism; World Evangelism; Missions; Witnessing Franklin L. Kirksey
Bearing The Cross Before Kings Acts 9:15 Cross; Witnessing; Testimony; Paul, The Apostle Johnny L. Sanders
Putting Out The Welcome Mat Acts 9:19-25 Church Membership; Hospitality Terry Trivette
Taking Up The Cross Acts 9:8-30 Cross; Christian Living; Paul, The Apostle Johnny L. Sanders
Religious But Lost Acts 10 Conversion; Salvation; Lostness Paul E. Brown
Prayer and Open Doors Acts 10 Prayer Donald Cantrell
Reshaping our World View Acts 10:1-35 Missions; Evangelism J. Gerald Harris
Lord of All Acts 10:36 Christ is Lord; Lord; Lord Jesus Franklin L. Kirksey
Prayer and the Key Christian Acts 11:1-12 Prayer; Christian Prayer Life Donald Cantrell
The Antioch Project Acts 11:19-20 Ministry; Church; Christian Living David Hammonds
Is There Determination in our Giving? Acts 11:19-30 Giving; Stewardship; Determination David E. Owen
How to BECOME a Christian and How to KNOW One Acts 11:19-30 Paul E. Brown
To Be A Christian Acts 11:26 Christian, Victorious Franklin L. Kirksey
Miracles in the Night Acts 12 Depression; God, Faithfulness of; Prayer Paul E. Brown
God Can Handle Herod Acts 12 Politics and Jesus; King Jesus; Prayer and Power; Herod is Dead Terry Trivette
The Partnership of Prayer Acts 12 Prayer; Church, Prayer in the Stephen F. Olford
Prayer and Closed Doors Acts 12:1-18 Prayer Donald Cantrell
How the Church Deals with a Crisis Acts 12:5 Church Crisis; Church Terry Trivette
Our Chief Weapon Acts 12:5 Prayer for America; Prayer; Power of Prayer Alan Stewart
Prayer and a Lost World Acts 13 Prayer; Lost, Prayering for Donald Cantrell
What It Means To Be Forgiven Acts 13:38-39 Forgiveness Sammy Burgess
To God Be The Glory Acts 15:12-21 Praise; Christian Living Denis Lyle
God Knows What He's About Acts 15:18 God, Sovereignty of; Foreknowldge of God; Omniscient God Franklin L. Kirksey
Our Real Mission Acts 15:26 Missions H. Lee White
Honoring Women On Mother's Day Acts 16:13-15 Mother's Day; Mothers; Women, Godly William R. Shively
Jailer Captured by the Gospel Acts 16 :25-34 Salvation; Witnessing Everywhere Dr. William R. Shively
A Call For Help Acts 16 :6-10 Missions J. Mike Minnix
The Call from Without Acts 16:6-10 Evangelism; Outreach; Soul Winning; Missions Jimmy Draper
Engaging Your Culture Acts 17:16-34 Culture; Witnessing; Soul Winning Jared Moore
The Gospel Among The Gods Acts 17:16-34 Witnessing; Lostness; Pantheism; Evangelism Terry Trivette
Facing Fear Acts 18:9-10 Fear, Overcoming; Faith; Trust; Peace Mark Adams
Acts for a New Year - Peace in Fearful Times Acts 18:9-10 New Year; Fear; Peace Mark Adams
I Want To Be Known In Hell Acts 19:13-16 Witness; Commitment; Testimony Frank Page
It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Acts 20:32-35 Christmas; Stewardship; Giving Mark Adams
The Ninth Beatitude Acts 20:35 Stewardship; Giving Paul E. Brown
No Convenient Season Acts 24:1-26 Convenience; Laziness; Procrastination Johnny L. Sanders
The Word of the Cross Acts 26 Cross; Gospel, The; Paul, The Apostle Johnny L. Sanders
The Almost Christian Acts 26:13-32 Salvation; Procrastination Denis Lyle
Almost Persuaded Acts 26:24-29 Salvation; Procrastination; Opportunity Lost Sammy Burgess
The Resurrection Credible Acts 26:8 Resurrection; Easter Franklin L. Kirksey
Evidences of the Resurrection Acts 26:8-29 Resurrection; Easter Paul E. Brown
Being Cheerful In A Storm Acts 27 Joy in Adversity; God, Peace of; Peace Paul E. Brown
A Storm and a Story of a Sustaining Faith Acts 27:1-38 Faith David E. Owen
Anchors Of The Soul Acts 27:18-29 Peace; Hope; Assurance J. Robert White
RAY PRITCHARD - well-done and practical sermons
Acts 1:1 Adventure Begins
Acts 1:1-3 40 Amazing Days
Acts 1:3 Many Infallible Proofs
Acts 1:4: In God's Waiting Room
Acts 1: 4-5 The Source of Our Power
Acts 1:6-7 Is It Time Yet?
Acts 1:8 You Will Be My Witnesses:
Acts 1:8 From Oak Park to the Ends of the Earth
Acts 1:9 A Friend in High Places
Acts 1:9 He Ascended Into Heaven
Acts 1:10-11 This Same Jesus- The Blessed Hope of the Church
Acts 1:12-14 Unleashing the Power of United Prayer
Acts 1:15-26 What Happened to Judas
Acts 1:15, 20 The Scripture Had to Be Fulfilled
Acts 1:15-26 How God Uses Bad People to Do His Will: Providence
Acts 1:21-26 Tough Decisions with God's Help
Acts 2:14-21 I Will Pour Out My Spirit On All People
Acts 2:24 The Incorruptible Christ
Acts 2:24-32 A Tale of Two Men
Acts 2:41-47 Our Mutual Covenant
Acts 2:41-47 A Place to Belong
Acts 2 THE P.U.I.H.
Acts 4:8-12 The Rising of the Rejected Stone
Acts 4:13 Have You Been With Jesus?
Acts 4:23-31 A Place to Pray
Acts 4:32-37 A Place to Share
Acts 5:1-11 Fresh Graves in the Churchyard
Acts 6:1-7 Place to Serve
Acts 8:1-4: The Church in Many Places
Acts 8:4-8 Great Joy in the City
Acts 15:36-41 When Christians Disagree
Acts 16:6-10 Deciding the Big Ones
Acts 16:6-10 The Most Important Ingredient
Acts 16:25 Theology at Midnight
Acts 17:16-17 Why God Put Us Here
Acts 17:18-21 Babbling for Jesus: Speaking Truth to Intelligent People
Acts 17:22-23 To an Unknown God- How to Find Common Ground
Acts 17:24-25 He Doesn't Need Your Help: The Truth You Must Understand
Acts 17:26-28 How God Reveals Himself to Us
Acts 17:29 Homemade Gods: Warning Against Modern-Day Baal Worship
Acts 17:30 Repent! The Forgotten Doctrine of Salvation
Acts 17:31 Here Comes the Judge
Acts 17:32-34 Lessons on the Amazing Power of the Gospel
Acts 20:35 Fear Factor
Acts 25-26 Easter And The Secular Mind
Acts 26:8 What's Your Problem with the Resurrection?
JAMES SMITH - Handfuls on Purpose - expanded sermon outlines
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THE INFANT CHURCH. Acts 1
THE EMPOWERED CHURCH. Acts 2:1-13
THE WITNESSING CHURCH. Acts 2:14-36
THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL. Acts 2:37-47
A WORK OF POWER. Acts 3:1-26
THE CHALLENGE AND THE DEFENSE. Acts 4:5-23
THE APPEAL TO GOD. Acts 4:23-31
TESTING TIMES. Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-16.
APOSTOLIC BOLDNESS. Acts 5:17-42
SERVING AND SHINING. Acts 6:1-15
APOSTOLIC CHARACTER. Acts 7:51-60
THE CITY'S AND THE CHURCH'S NEED. Acts 8:1-25
SOUL-WINNING. Acts 8:26-40
SAUL'S CONVERSION. Acts 9:1-19
SAUL'S TESTIMONY. Acts 9:20-31
THE VICTORY OF FAITH. Acts 9:32-43
DIVINE PREPARATION. Acts 10:1-23
THE APOSTOLIC GOSPEL. Acts 10:38-44
PETER'S TESTIMONY. Acts 11:1-18
THE REVIVAL IN ANTIOCH. Acts 11:19-26
PERSECUTION AND DELIVERANCE. Acts 12:1-17
THE CALL OF BARNABAS AND SAUL. Acts 13:1-12
THE GOODNESS OF GOD. Acts 13:13-43
RESULTS OF PAUL'S PREACHING. Acts 13:42-52
MISSIONARY EXPERIENCE. Acts 14:1-20
HELPING THE SAINTS. Acts 14:19-28
THE DISPUTE ABOUT WORKS. Acts 15:1-35
THE CRY OF THE HELPLESS. Acts 16:9-15
THE JAILOR'S CONVERSION. Acts 16:16-40
SPECIAL MISSIONS. Acts 17:1-14
PAUL AT ATHENS. Acts 17:15-34
PAUL AT CORINTH. Acts 18:1-17
PAUL AT EPHESUS. Acts 19:1-20
WORLDLY WISDOM. Acts 19:21-41
A MIDNIGHT MEETING. Acts 20:2-12
A PERSONAL TESTIMONY. Acts 20:13-27
FAITH AND FAILURE. Acts 21:1-36
PAUL'S DEFENSE. Acts 22:1-21
A DAY OF TRIAL AND A NIGHT OF CHEER. Acts 23:1-24
PAUL BEFORE FELIX. Acts 24:1-27
PAUL'S APPEAL UNTO CAESAR. Acts 25:1-12
PAUL AS A WITNESS FOR GOD. Acts 26:1-32
PAUL'S SHIPWRECK, OR THE POWER OF FAITH. Acts 27:1-44.
PAUL AMONG THE BARBARIANS. Acts 28:1-10
PAUL'S MINISTRY IN ROME. Acts 28:11-31
GEOFF THOMAS - Acts 2 Pentecost Series
The Signs Heralding The Spirit's Coming At Pentecost
The Meaning of Pentecost
They Were All Filled With The Holy Spirit
The Initial Response To The Signs Of Pentecost
This Is That
Our Resurrected Lord
God Has Made This Jesus Both Lord And Christ
"Brothers, What Shall We Do?"
Repentance, An Essential Gospel Grace
The Forgiveness Of Sins
The Promise Of Salvation Is For All Whom God Calls.
Save Yourselves From This Corrupt Generation
They Devoted Themselves To The Apostles' Teaching
They Devoted Themselves To The Fellowship
They Devoted Themselves To The Breaking Of Bread
They Devoted Themselves To Prayer
The Life Of The Christian Church
The Lord Added To Their Number Those Who Were Being Saved
GEOFF THOMAS - Acts 17 Paul in Athens
17:14-17 Paul Goes To Athens
17:17-18 In Athens Paul Was Preaching Of Jesus And His Resurrection
17:18-21 Paul Is Led To A Meeting Of The Areopagus
17:22-23 To The Unknown God
17:24-25 God Gives All Men Life And Breath And Everything Else
17:26 From One Man God Made People Of Every Nation
17:26 God Has Determined The Times And The Places Of The Nations
17:27 Seeking God
17:28 All People Exist In God, And Are The Offspring Of God
17:29 The Folly Of Worshiping Idols
17:30 God Commands All Men Everywhere To Repent
17:31-34 The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ
MULTIPLE COMMENTARIES
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JOHANN A BENGEL
Acts 1-28 Commentary - Gnomon
JOSEPH BENSON
Acts 1-28 Commentary
W F BURNSIDE
Acts of the Apostles Commentary (1916) - need to know some Greek
JOHN DUMMELOW
ESV GLOBAL STUDY BIBLE
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Notes and charts related to Acts
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS
WILLIAM M FURNEAUX
The Acts of the Apostles a Commentary for English Readers
A C GAEBELEIN
The Acts of the Apostles - Annotated Bible
See also Gaebelein's in depth commentary on Acts
GEORGE GILBERT
GLOAG, PATON J - exegetical commentary - helps to know some Greek
Spurgeon "Dr. Hackett says aye Dr. Gloag's work: "I have examined it with special care. For my purposes I have found it unsurpassed by any similar work in the English language. It shows a thorough mastery of the material, philology, history, and literature pertaining to this range of study, and a skill in the use of this knowledge, which places it in the first class of modern expositions." (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles - Volume 1 - Acts 1-12
A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles - Volume 2 (or here) - Acts 13-28
GRACE NOTES - Expositional Study by Warren Doud
Acts 1:1-4
Acts 10:1-16
Acts 14:1-7
L M GRANT
Acts Concise Bible Commentary
RICHARD HAWKER
Acts 1-28 Commentary Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary
F B HOLE
BARRY HORNER
Acts Commentary - only 44 pages but well done
Acts 1 Commentary - click arrow to for next chapter
ANOTHER SOURCE of Kelly's Commentary
Acts Introduction
Acts 1-7 Commentary
Acts 15-20 Commentary
D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the authors own translation. An able devotional exposition by a noted Plymouth Brethren scholar of the past century. The viewpoint is premillennial; the volume reflects something of the author's ecclesiastical views. Contains much rich material on the meaning of Acts.
LANGE'S COMMENTARY
Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles
Spurgeon - Adds nothing to our knowledge of the Acts; but the homiletical hints are useful (Commenting on Commentaries - excellent resource with links to all 66 books)
Thru the Bible Commentary
HEINRICH A. W. MEYER
Acts Commentary - Critical and Exegetical Handbook (1883)
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. An exhaustive exegetical study of Acts by a well-known German scholar of the past century. Still contains much of value, although unaware of later developments in the understanding of the Koine Greek.
JAMES NISBET - Church Pulpit Commentary
T E PAGE
Acts Commentary (1895) - brief, clear verse by verse comments on words and phrases
ARTHUR PEAKE
PETER PETT
F N PELOUBET
Teacher's Commentary - well done
E A PLUMPTRE
Acts - The New Testament Commentary for English Readers
AREND REMMERS
JOHNNY SANDERS
Acts 1-4 - Verse by Verse Study (88 pages)
Acts 9-12 - Verse by Verse Study (90 pages)
Acts 13-15 - Verse by Verse Study (106 pages)
Acts 19-22 - Verse by Verse Study (99 pages)
Acts 23-25 - Verse by Verse Study (81pages)
PHILLIP SCHAFF
Acts 1-28 Commentary (click arrow to scroll to next chapter)
JOHN SCHULTZ
Acts Commentary - 135 pages
SPEAKER'S COMMENTARY
R C SPROUL - Devotionals
Acts 1:6–11 The Ascension of Christ
Acts 1:6–11 The Return of Christ
Acts 1:8 Power to Minister
Acts 1:8 Power to Minister -2
Acts 1:9-26 The Ascension of Christ
Acts 1:1-10 Purposes of the Book of Acts
Acts 2 Babel Reversed
Acts 2:1-13 The Greater Pentecost
Acts 2:14-39 The Fullness of Prophecy
Acts 2:15-26 What Was an Apostle?
Acts 2:38 The Sign and the Things Signified
Acts 2:42 The Marks of the Church
Acts 2:42–3:26 Snapshot of the Early Church
Acts 4:1-22 True Confidence in Christ
Acts 4:1–22 Civil Disobedience
Acts 4:23–37 The Great Conspiracy
Acts 5:1–16 A Time of Crisis
Acts 5:17–42 Single-mindedness
Acts 6 A Problem of Sensitivity
Acts 6:1–7 The Touch of Worship
Acts 7 The First Christian Martyr
Acts 8:1-25 The Origin of Simony
Acts 8:1–8 Systematic Evangelism
Acts 8:5–8 Joy in Samaria
Acts 8:9-13 Two Men, Two Kingdoms
Acts 8:14-17 Full Participants in Grace
Acts 8:18–25 Lust for Power
Acts 8:26-35 A Divine Appointment
Acts 8:26–40 Even Eunuchs Are Included
Acts 8:36-40 Coming Home
Acts 9:1–9 The Conversion of Saul
Acts 9:1–10 The Call of Saul of Tarsus
Acts 9:1–19 Sovereign Regeneration
Acts 9:19–10:8 The Spread of the Gospel
Acts 10:9–11:18 Unity of the Church
Acts 11 The Baptism of the Spirit
Acts 11:19–30 The Church in Antioch
Acts 12 The Power of Prayer
Acts 13:13-52 The Sure Blessings of David
Acts 13–14:7 The Transfer of the Kingdom
Acts 14:8–28 Hermes and Zeus
Acts 15:1–21 Amos' Prophecy Fulfilled
Acts 15:1–35 The Ecumenical Council
Acts 16:11-40 Paul's Ministry at Philippi
Acts 17:1-9 Faith and Reason
Acts 17:1-15 Opposition at Thessalonica
Acts 17:16–21 Philosophy and Superstition
Acts 17:22–34 Judgment Day in Athens
Acts 17:22–34 The Final Judgment
Acts 18:7–11 Paul at Corinth
Acts 19:1–10 Paul at Ephesus
Acts 19:1-7 Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Acts 20:7-35 Twisting the Truth
Acts 20:7–35 Twisting the Truth 2
Acts 20:24 What Is the Gospel?
JOSEPH SUTCLIFFE
BOB UTLEY - Acts Commentary
DANIEL WHEDON
Acts 1:8 Commentary - in depth
Acts 1:8 - Illustration
Acts 1:14 - Illustration
Acts 1:12-26 The Church in Waiting
Acts 1:1-11 You Shall Be Witnesses to Me
ADRIAN ROGERS
Acts 1:12-14, 2:42, 3:1, 6:4, 12:5 Since God Knows Everything, Why Should We Pray?
Preparation for Pentecost (Acts 1:1-26)
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13)
DAVID LEGGE
Acts 1:8: Preaching Evangelistically Part 2 - The Preacher
Acts 1:1-14 We're Here For Life
J R MILLER
Acts 1:1-14 - Christ's Ascension
WIL POUNDS - sermons
Acts 1:9-11 Ascension of Jesus Christ
ROB SALVATO
Acts 1:1-11 The Revolution, Anchored in Glorifying God
Acts 1:8 Anchored and Moving Forward, Dependent upon the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:8b Anchored and Moving Forward, with a Heart for the Lost
Acts 1:12-2:13 Anchored and Moving Forward, in Unity
Acts - an Introduction to the Book
Acts 1:1-11 Beginnings
Acts 1:12-26 Preparations & Replacements
LIFEWAY SERMONS
Acts 1 Sharing Christ in All Places
Acts 1:1-14 While You Wait
LEHMAN STRAUSS
Acts 2 The Pentecostal Experience - Study in Acts 2 - Recommended
BRIAN BILL
Acts 2:42 Instructing in God's Word
Acts 2:42-47 Determined by Devotion
Acts 2:42-47 PBC Revealed
Acts 2:42-47 Caring for Other Believers
Acts 2:43, 3:10, 5, 9:31, 19:17 Adoring God in Worship
Acts 2:1-4: The Presence Of God In Pentecost
Acts 2: The Days Of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-4: Christianity On Fire
Acts 2:22-24; 3:12-15: Boldness In Witness
Acts 2:41-42: Fellowship
Acts 2:41-47: The Church
Acts 2:21-42 A New Community
Acts 2:22 Christ is Alive!
Acts 2 Feast of Unleavened Bread & Day of Pentecost (cp Leviticus 23)
Acts 2:38-47 How Jesus Builds the Church
Acts 2:1-40 The First 'Resurrection' Sermon
Acts 2:1-21 The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:41-47 And the Lord Added to the Church
Acts 2:1-13 - The Holy Spirit Given -
Acts 2:32-47 - A Multitude Converted
GREG HERRICK
The Use of Psalm 16:8-11 in Acts 2:25-28
W FERGUSON
Acts 2:14-40 Peter's Address
Acts 2:41-47 - Illustration
Acts 2:1-44 Anchored and Moving Forward, with a Message
Acts 2:42 Anchored and Moving Forward, in Unity, Part 2
Acts 2:1-41 The Penetcost Incident
Acts 2:41-47 The Infant Church
DAVID THOMPSON - Sermons, well-done
SERMONS BY VERSE - multiple sermons from older expositors
Acts 3:1-11 - The Lame Man Healed
Acts 3:1-26 The Lame Man Leaps for Joy!
Acts 3:1-10, 4:4, et al - The Keys to a Beautiful Life
Acts 3:1-4:22 Peter Explains Healing
Acts 3:1-11 Look at us, Look to Him
Acts 3:11-26 Times of Refreshing
Acts 3:1-26 A Lame Excuse for Preaching the Gospel
Acts 4:1-31 - The Trial of Peter and John
Acts 4:1-31 The Fruitful Witness of the Persecuted Church
Acts 4:32-5:16 The Church on the Grow
MICHAEL ANDRUS
Acts 4:36-5:11: Money: Ungodly Ways of Giving It
Acts 4:29-31: The Miraculous Is Displayed
Acts 4:32-37: Unity In The Body
Acts 4:23-36 A Winning Witness
Acts 4:32-33 Unified in Purpose
Acts 4:12 Only One Way--Christ!
Acts 4 How to Put Power in Your Prayer
Acts 4:1-20 The Conquest of Jesus
Acts 4:36-37, et al Five Ways You Can Encourage Others
Acts 4:31ff - Illustration
Acts 4:1-31 A Winning Combination
Acts 4:32-5:11 Generosity v Hypocrisy
Acts 4:32 - 5:11 The Holy and the Hypocrites
Acts 5 - The Story of Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5:1-11 Dropping Dead in Church
Acts 5 The Expedience of Obedience
Acts 5:1-11 - The Sin of Lying
Acts 5:17-32 - The Apostles Imprisoned
Acts 5:29-40: Fighting A Losing Battle
Acts 5:12-42 Unstoppable
Acts 5:12-42 God Protects His People
HAMPTON KEATHLEY, III
Acts 6:1-5 Full of the Spirit and Wisdom
Acts 6-7 God Uses Ordinary People: Stephen
Acts 6:1-7 Mobilized for Ministry
Acts 6:1-5 The Priority of Praying Together
Acts 6:1-7 God Speaks ... and His Word Guides Us
LAURENCE VEINOTT
Acts 6:1-7 Deacons
Acts 6:1-7 God's Way of Growing a Ministry
Acts 6:1-7 From Grumbles to Growth
Acts 6:8-7:60 The Church's First Martyr
Acts 6:1-8, 7:54 to 8:2 - Stephen the First Martyr
Acts 6:1-8 Body Ministry
Acts 6:8-7:2 & 54-60 The Martyr's Cry
Acts 6:1-6 Handling Hungry People
Acts 6:7 - 7:60 Stephen - the Man, his Message and his Martyrdom
Acts 7:54 to 8:2 - Stephen the First Martyr
Acts 7:1-60 Who is on Trial Here?
Acts 8:26-40 The Adventure of Obedience
Acts 8:26-40 Road Work
Acts 8:1-25 Beyond Jerusalem
Acts 8 Don't Go to Heaven Alone
Acts 8:25-40 Philip - the Lay Evangelist
Acts 8 Trusting God After the Worst Day of your Life
Acts 8:1-17 - The Disciples Dispersed
Acts 8:26-40 - The First Ethiopian Convert
Acts 8:21 Is Thy Heart Right?
Acts 8:1-8 & 26-40 Scattered!
Acts 8:9-24 Counterfeit Christianity
Acts 8:1-24 The Pure and the Phony
Acts 9:6, et al - How to Know the Will of God
Acts 9:32-43 Preparation for the Gentiles
Acts 9:36-42 Tabitha, Arise!"
Acts 9:1-31 The Chief of Sinners - Saved!
Acts 9:36-42 God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha
Acts 9:10-31 The Power of a Faithful Friend
Acts 9:5 The Mystery of Believing
Acts 9:17 The Glory that's Unsurpassed
Acts 9:1-30 - The Conversion of Saul
GEORGE WHITFIELD
Acts 9:22 Saul's Conversion
Acts 9:1-19 A Radical Conversion
Acts 9:20-43 Timing
Acts 10:1-20 - Peter and Cornelius
Acts 10:1-11:18 Upon Them, As Upon Us
Acts 10 Grace Relations
Acts 10-11:4, 18: Convention Is Challenged
The Perfecting of Peter (Acts 9:32-10:48)
Gentile Faith; Jewish Fears (Acts 10:36-11:30)
Acts 10:34-5 - Illustration
Acts 10:1-22 Yes Lord!
Acts 10:23-11:18 Generous Grace
The First Gentile Church (Acts 11:19-12:25)
Acts 11:19-26 - Gentiles Converted at Antioch
Acts 11:19-30 They Were First Called Christians in Antioch
Acts 11:19-30 Be Encouraged
Acts 12 Christ of Every Crisis
Acts 12:1-4 Praying with Faith
Acts 12:5 - Illustration
Acts 12:1-17:What Happens When A Church Really Prays
Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 1 - Acts 12:1-11
Principles for a Powerful Prayer Meeting, Part 2 - Acts 12:1-11 (N/A 10/19/19)
Ministry to Persecuted Believers - Acts 12
Acts 12:1-17 - Peter Delivered From Prison
Acts 12:1-25 The Sound of Chains Falling
Acts 12:1-25 Set Free
Acts 13:1-13 Missionaries in Battle
Acts 13:14-52 The Message of the Promise
Acts 13:13-41: Paul's Sermon in Pisidian Antioch— The Realization of Long Awaited Davidic Hope
Acts 13:1-13 - The First Christian Missionaries
Acts 13:1-4: Waiting On God Part 2 - Ministering To The Lord
Acts 13:22 Following the Heart of God
Acts 13:14-43 Paul's Address in the Synagogue
Acts 13:1-13 Led by the Spirit
Acts 13:14-52 The Gospel of Grace
Acts 14:1-28 Through Many Tribulations
Acts 14:1-28 Blessings out of Buffetings
Acts 15:1-35 Under Grace
Acts 15:36-16:10 The New Call
Acts 15: Gentiles as Gentiles in Davidic Promise
Acts 15:1-21 Fight the Good Fight
Acts 15:1-5, 22-29 - The Council at Jerusalem
The Great Debates: (Acts 15:1-41)
Acts 15:36 Self-Examination
Acts 15:1-12 Mixture
Acts 15:13-41 Turning Point
Acts 15:36-41 When Christians Part
Acts 16 Commentary - verse by verse
Acts 16:11-40 Philippi
Acts 16:14-15 God Uses Ordinary People: Lydia
The Great Debates (Acts 16:1-10)
Acts 16:11-15 Lydia: A Model of Service and Hospitality
Acts 16:16-25 Say No to Anxiety
Acts 16:6-15, 40 Lydia: A Woman with an Open Heart
Acts 16:16-34 Songs in the Night
Acts 16:29-30 Natural Men in a Dreadful Condition
Acts 16:31 - Illustration
Acts 16:1-10 When God says NO!
Acts 16:11-40 Songs at Midnight
Acts 16:1-10 When God Leads
Acts 16:11-40 Ministry in Philippi
Acts 17:1-34 Turning the World Upside Down
Acts 17:16-34, 2:47 Telling Others the Gospel
Acts 17:6- Illustration
VINCENT CHENUNG - 83 page study
Acts 17:16-34 - Presuppositional Confrontations
Acts 17 Sharing Christ with All People
Acts 17:16-31 Life Question 1: Does God Exist?
Acts 17:16-31 Life Question 6: Are All Religions Equal?
Acts 17:16-34 Sharing Christ with a Christless Culture
RONALD GOETZ
Acts 17:6 Flipping the World on Its Head (Acts 17-6; I Pet. 2:91)
Acts 17-23b Apologetics of Universal Grace (1 Pet.3:18b-l9; John 14-17)
Acts 17:16-17 City
E M Blaiklock - The Areopagus Address - Faith and Thought 93.3 (1964): 175-191. [Third Rendle Short Memorial Lecture - 5 June 1964]
John Appleby, "Paul on Mars Hill: our role model for evangelising people around us today?" Foundations 51 (Spring 2004): 19-27.
Acts 17:16-34 Idols, The Living God & the Rise Man
Acts 17:26 One Blood
Acts 17:31 The Final Judgment
Acts 17:1-10 Another King
Acts 17:10-15 A Beautiful Mind
Acts 17:16-34 The Up Close God
Acts 17:1-10 Sharing the Faith
Acts 17:15-34 A Witness to the Pagan World
Acts 18:1-3 The Story of Aquila and Priscilla
Acts 18:1-17 For I Have Many People in This City
Acts 18:18-19:7 The Baptist's Impact
Acts 18:1-11:The Reason It Was Written
Acts 18:1-11 I Have Many People in this City
Acts 18:12-23 Rest and Refreshment
Acts 18:24-19:7 Have you received the Spirit?
Acts 18:1-18 Ministry in Corinth
Acts 18:19-28 Ministry in Ephesus
Acts 19:8-41 Uproars Because of the "Way"
Acts 19:19 Illustration
Acts 19:1-7: Have You All Received?
Acts 19 Pursue Your Passion
Acts 19:8-41 When God's Word Grows
Acts 20:17-27 Commentary - in depth verse by verse
Acts 20:17-38 Embracing Paul's Passion
Acts 20:24 Could This be True of Me?
Acts 20:7-12 The Lord's Supper: A Reminder, Opportunity, and Invitation
Acts 20:1-12 Asleep in Church
Acts 20:24 Planted
Acts 20:18-35 Past, Present, Future, Part 1
Acts 21:1-16 The Missionary's Courage
Acts 21:17-22:29 Arrest in Jerusalem
Acts 21-23 The Power of Absolute Surrender
Acts 24:16 The Habit of Keeping a Clear Conscience?
Acts 24: Foolish Felix
Acts 24: The Gospel And The Complacent
Acts 24-26 Paul on Trial-Study Guide: click the drop down menu
Acts 24:1-27 Paul: "I will not be Silent!"
Acts 25-26 Again?
Acts 26 The Marks of a Christian
Acts 26:14: How Could Someone So Persecute Jesus!
Acts 26:15 How Could Someone Be So Ignorant!
Acts 26:16 God's Overpowering Purpose
Acts 26:18 The Opened Sight
Acts 26:19 Obedience to the "Heavenly Vision"
Acts 26:1-30 - Paul Before King Agrippa
Acts 26:1-32 Paul's Apologia before Herod Agrippa II
Acts 26:24-29 Three Pictures
Acts 26:28 The Almost Christian
BENJAMIN B WARFIELD
Acts 26:18 The Summation of the Gospel
Acts 27 Riding Out the Storms of Life
Acts 27:13-38 Thanksgiving in the Tempest
Acts 27-28 Ministry in Natural Disaster
Acts 27 - Paul's Voyage and Shipwreck
Acts 27 Lessons from a Shipwreck, Part 1
Acts 27:39-28:10 Lessons from a Shipwreck, Part 2
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
Acts 1:1-2 The Theme of Acts
Acts 1:1-14 The Ascension
Acts 1:3 The Forty Days
Acts 1:7 The Unknown Tomorrow
Acts 1:21-22 The Apostolic Witnesses
Acts 2:1-13 The Abiding Gift…
Acts 2:2, 3, 17 The Fourfold Symbols of the Spirit
Acts 2:32-47 Peter's First Sermon
Acts 2:36 The Name Above Every Name
Acts 2:42 A Fourfold Cord
Acts 2:47 A Pure Church, An Increasing Church
Acts 3:1-16 Then Shall the Lame Man Leap…
Acts 3:14 The Prince of Life
Acts 3:16 The Healing Power of the Name
Acts 3:26 The Servant of the Lord
Acts 4:1-14 The First Blast of the Tempest
Acts 4:13 With and Like Christ
Acts 4:19-31 Obedient Disobedience
Acts 4:20 Impossible Silence
Acts 4:26 The Servant and the Slaves
Acts 4:32, 5:11 The Wheat and the Tares
Acts 5:17-32 Whom to Obey-Annas or Angel?
Acts 5:31 Our Captain
Acts 5:38-39 Gamaliel's Counsel
Acts 6:3, 5, 8 Filled with the Spirit
Acts 7:56 Stephen's Vision
Acts 7:58 The Young Saul and the Aged Paul
Acts 7:59-60 The Death of the Master and…
Acts 8:1-17 Seed Scattered and Taking Root
Acts 8:21 Simon the Sorcerer
Acts 8:26-40 A Meeting in the Desert
Acts 8:40 Philip the Evangelist
Acts 9:1-12 Grace Triumphant
Acts 9:2 This Way
Acts 9:31, 40 A Bird's Eye View of the Early Church
Acts 9:34 Copies of Christ's Manner
Acts 10:1-20 What God Hath Cleansed
Acts 10:30-44 God is No Respecter of Persons
Acts 11:1-18 Peter's Apologia
Acts 11:20, 21 The First Preaching at Antioch
Acts 11:23 The Exhortation of Barnabas
Acts 11:24 What a Good Man Is-How He Becomes So
Acts 11:26 A Nickname Accepted
Acts 12:2 The Martyrdom of James
Acts 12:5 Peter's Deliverance from Prison
Acts 12:7 An Angel's Touch
Acts 12:11 Sober Certainty
Acts 12:13 Rhoda
Acts 12:17 Peter After His Escape
Acts 12:23 The Angel's Touch
Acts 13:1-13 To the Regions Beyond
Acts 13:9 Why Saul Became Paul
Acts 13:13 John Mark
Acts 13:26-39 The First Preaching in Asia Minor
Acts 13:36, 37 Luther-A Stone on the Cairn
Acts 13:44-52 Jewish Rejecters & Gentile Receivers
Acts 13:46 Unworthy of Life
Acts 13:52 Full of the Holy Ghost
Acts 14:11 Dream and Reality
Acts 14:11-22 Deified and Stoned
Acts 14:27 The Door of Faith
Acts 15:1-6 The Breaking Out of Discord
Acts 15:12-29 The Charter of Gentile Liberty
Acts 15:37, 38 A Good Man's Faults
Acts 16:10 How to Secure a Prosperous Voyage
Acts 16:13 Paul at Philippi
Acts 16:19-34 The Riot at Philippi
Acts 16:30,31 The Great Question & the Plain Answer
Acts 17:1-12 Thessalonica and Berea
Acts 17:22-34 Paul at Athens
Acts 17:31 The Man Who is Judge
Acts 18:1-11 Paul at Corinth
Acts 18:5 Constrained by the Word
Acts 18:14 Gallio
Acts 19:1-12 Two Fruitful Years
Acts 19:15 Would-Be Exorcists
Acts 19:21-34 The Fight with Wild Beasts at Ephesus
Acts 20:22-85 Parting Counsels
Acts 20:24 A Fulfilled Aspiration
Acts 20:32 Parting Words
Acts 20:35 The Blessedness of Giving
Acts 21:1-15 Drawing Near to the Storm
Acts 21:8 Philip the Evangelist
Acts 21:16 An Old Disciple
Acts 21:27-39 Paul in the Temple
Acts 22:6-16 Paul on His Own Conversion
Acts 22:17-30 Rome Protects Paul
Acts 23:11 Christ's Witnesses
Acts 23:12-22 A Plot Detected
Acts 24:2 A Loyal Tribute
Acts 24:10-24 Paul Before Felix
Acts 24:25 Felix Before Paul
Acts 26:14 Christ's Remonstrances
Acts 26:18 Faith in Christ
Acts 26:19 The Heavenly Vision
Acts 26:19-32 Before Governors and Kings
Acts 26:28 Me A Christian
Acts 27:13-26 Tempest and Trust
Acts 27:23 A Short Confession of Faith
Acts 28:1-16 After the Wreck
Acts 28:17-31 The Last Glimpse of Paul
Acts 28:30 Paul in Rome
Acts 28:30-44 A Total Wreck, All Hands Saved
Mp3's Only but are well done with frequent application.
G CAMPBELL MORGAN
The Acts of the Apostles: Commentary
Rosscup writes that this 1947 work is "one of Morgan's better commentaries and one which the student can profitably consult." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works).
Ajith Fernando - Expositions with keen devotional insight.
D Edmond Hiebert - Expository messages on Acts by a noted Bible teacher-preacher. His exposition aims at setting forth the spiritual force and method of early Christianity. Stress is placed on the variety of ways in which the Spirit is seen at work in Acts. Offers many illuminating insights.
Acts of the Apostles - 423 page Pdf (includes all the following notes)
Acts Commentary 1:1-5
Acts Commentary 1:6-26
Acts Commentary 2:14-21
Acts Commentary 6:8-15 — Acts Commentary 7:54-60
Acts Commentary 8:26-40 A True Faith Revealed
Acts Commentary 9:31
Acts Commentary 10:1-23
Acts Commentary 10:23-48
Acts Commentary 13:1-3
Acts Commentary 15:36-16:10
Acts Commentary 18:24-19:7
Acts Commentary 22:30-23 Commentary
Acts Commentary 27-28:15
NET BIBLE NOTES
Comment: These are more technical notes on the New English Translation, but often yield some very useful insights.
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR
Wells of Living Water Commentary
Acts 1:1-11 The Promise of the Father
Acts 2:1-21 What Is Pentecost All About?
Acts 2:22-36 But God Raised Him Up Again
Acts 2:22-40 Listen to These Words
Acts 2:37-41 Why Do We Baptize Disciples?
Acts 2:41-47 A Foundation for Growth
Acts 3 Walking, Leaping, and Praising God!
Acts 4:1-12 No Other Name
Acts 4:23-28 An Inside Look at Prayer (1)
Acts 5:1-11 The High Cost of Deceit
Acts 5:17-42 A Pattern for Evangelizing
Acts 6:1-7 A Strategy for Ministry
Acts 6:8-7:60 Stephen: The Power of a Godly Life
Acts 8:1-8 The First Missionary Movement
Acts 8:9-24 A False Faith Exposed
Acts 8:26-40 A True Faith Revealed
Acts 9:1:1-9 Grace to the Chief of Sinners
Acts 9:10-19 Instruments in the Hands of God
Acts 9:26-30 Believable Evidence (1)
Acts 10 Gospel Work (1)
Acts 11:19-26 A Model for the New Year
Acts 12:1-17 When Crisis Comes
Acts 12:20-23 Pride Goes Before Destruction
Acts 13:1-3 A Call to Missions
Acts 13:4-12 Recognizing False Teachers
Acts 13:13-41 Gospel Invitation
Acts 13:42-52 Evidences of Grace
Acts 14:1-7 Animosity toward the Gospel
Acts 14:8-18 No God but God
Acts 14:19-28 Commended to the Grace of God
Acts 15:1-35 Dealing with Dissension
Acts 15:36-41 A Silver Lining in a Disagreement
Acts 16:1-10 Come Over to Macedonia
Acts 16:11-18 Mission Methods
Acts 17:1-15 The Impact of God's Word
Acts 17:30-31 Proof of the Resurrection
Acts 18:1-11 A Calming Promise
Acts 18:24-28 More Light for a Trumpet
Acts 19:1-7 Receiving the Holy Spirit
Acts 19:8-20 Jesus I Know, Paul I Know, But Who Are You?
Acts 19:23-41 The Foolishness of Depraved Men
Acts 20:1-12 The First Day of the Week
Acts 20:17-27 A Model for Ministry
Acts 20:28-31 Spiritual Leadership
Acts 20:32-38 Spiritual Disciplines
Acts 21:1-14 Ready to Die!
Acts 21:17-26 Confusion in the Camp
Acts 23:1-11 The Lord's Unfolding Purpose
Acts 23:11-30 A Sinister Plot and a Sovereign Deliverer
Acts 24:14-16 The Essence of a Godly Life
Acts 24:22-27 Too Close for Comfort
Acts 25 The Appeal to Caesar
Acts 26:1-23 A Testimony Analyzed
Acts 26:24-32 Almost!
Acts 28 To Rome with the Gospel
Devotional Illustrations
Acts Devotionals - multiple devotionals on each chapter of Acts. ~400 pages
Acts 1 Devotionals
Acts 10 Devotionals
INDIVIDUAL DEVOTIONALS - SOME DUPLICATION
Acts 1:1-8 Let the Whole World Hear!
Acts 1:1-8 The Missionary Option
Acts 1:1-8 Evie's Decision
Acts 1:1-8 He Wanted To
Acts 1:1-8 To The End
Acts 1:1-9 Home Missions
Acts 1:1-9 Being A Witness
Acts 1:1-10 He Lives!
Acts 1:1-11 The Ascension - 2
Acts 1:1-11 Why Did He Leave?
Acts 1:1-11 Forty Amazing Days
Acts 1:1-11 More Than Waiting
Acts 1:1-11 Infallible Proofs
Acts 1:1-11 Gentle Witness
Acts 1:1-11 You Can Believe It
Acts 1:1-11 Witnesses
Acts 1:1-11 Ascended and Enthroned
Acts 1:1-11 To Be Continued
Acts 1:1-14 Perhaps Today!
Acts 1:7 Our Lord's Return
Acts 1:8 Change The World!
Acts 1:8 UNCHANGED ORDERS
Acts 1:8 Have We Learned?
Acts 1:8 Lesson Of The 18-Wheeler
Acts 1:8 Fence-Breaking
Acts 1:8 Christ's Agents
Acts 1:8 The Power Of Pentecost
Acts 1:8 Business Card
Acts 1:9-14 . . . And His Brothers
Acts 1:12-14 Going Away
Acts 2:1-4 Shakespeare's Translation?
Acts 2:1-8 The New Harvest
Acts 2:1-8 Our Comforter
Acts 2:1-11 Mysterious Invisibility
Acts 2:1-12 True Communication
Acts 2:1-21 Our Helper
Acts 2:1-21 The Power of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-21 The Power of Pentecost - 3
Acts 2:14-21, 37-41 The Great Comeback
Acts 2:14-24, 22-39 Unreasonable Omission
Acts 2:22-36 A Dead Man Cannot Save
Acts 2:22-36 The Greatest Wrong
Acts 2:22-39 Simply Amazing
Acts 2:22-39 The Cross Speaks
Acts 2:22-41 Three = One
Acts 2:24 Attempting The Impossible
Acts 2:29-39 The Biggest Decision
Acts 2:38-47 Grouped For Strength
Acts 2:38-47 A Three-Step Conversion
Acts 2:40-47 Church Tourists
Acts 2:40-47 My Two Cents
Acts 2:41-47 Contaminate Them
Acts 2:41-47 Just Another Sunday?
Acts 2:41-47 A "Well" Church
Acts 2:41-47 A Neighbor On The Fence
Acts 2:42-47 Chameleon Crawl
Acts 3:1-16 Change Your Name
Acts 3:1-10 Is He Enough?
Acts 3:11-4:4 You Never Know . . .
Acts 3:13-21 Recall Notice
Acts 4:1-13 Acts Of Kindness
Acts 4:1-20 A Ready Witness
Acts 4:1-14 Today's The Day
Acts 4:1-12 The Only One Who Saves
Acts 4:1-21 Ordinary People
Acts 4:1-22 Whom Do You Fear?
Acts 4:5-13 The Tree Frog
Acts 4:5-13 Passionate Boldness
Acts 4:5-12 Supermarket Religion
Acts 4:5-12 Mention the Name
Acts 4:5-22 Without A Bumper Sticker - 2
Acts 4:12 No Other Name
Acts 4:12 A Person Is The Pathway
Acts 4:12 Two Ways To God?
Acts 4:12 Running For Nothing2
Acts 4:12 Nowhere Tickets
Acts 4:12 The Wrong Stuff
Acts 4:12 Straight To Heaven
Acts 4:13 The Source Of Impact
Acts 4:31 When People Pray
Acts 4:32-37 Will Work For Friends
Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27 The Gift of Encouragement
Acts 5:1-11 Poor Trade-Offs
Acts 5:1-11 Be Safe—Not Sorry!
Acts 5:1-11 Nobody Can Keep A Secret From God
Acts 5:1-11 Restoring Integrity
Acts 5:1-11 Complete Honesty
Acts 5:1-11 Which Tire Was It?
Acts 5:1-11 Closing The Gaps
Acts 5:1-11 Don't Break Community
Acts 5:1-11 How Honest Are You?
Acts 5:17-32 Our Great Deliverer
Acts 5:17-29 Legal versus Right
Acts 5:28-29 Two Kingdoms
Acts 5:29 Would I Step On Jesus?
Acts 5:31-42 Message For All Seasons
Acts 5:33-42 Bridges Of Grace
Acts 6:1-7 Good Listeners
Acts 6:1-7 The Boat
Acts 6:1-11 Life-Giving Rain
Acts 6:8-15 - Standing Ovation
Acts 6:8-The Courage Of Conviction
Acts 6:8–15; 7:59–60 Sacrificial Faith
Acts 6:9-15 A Daily Beauty
Acts 6:1-15 Enemy Tactics
Acts 7:51-8:2 A Watching World
Acts 7:51-8:2 Worth The Risk
Acts 7:51-60 Tell It Like It Is
Acts 7:52-60 In Memory - 2
Acts 7:54-60 The Courage Of Conviction
Acts 7:54-60 Beyond Calm Acceptance
Acts 7:59-8:2 No Grieving Allowed
Acts 7:54-8:4 The Witness Of Suffering
Acts 7:54–8:2 The Ministry of Mourning
Acts 7:59-8:8 Just Tell The Story
Acts 7:59-8:8 The Viral Gospel
Acts 8:1-4 Scattered
Acts 8:1-8 Of Starfish & Christians
Acts 8:1-8 Fence-Breaking
Acts 8:1-8 The Church In The World
Acts 8:1-8 Scattered To Serve
Acts 8:1-8 Scattered!
Acts 8:4-8 Good Gossip
Acts 8:4-8; Nehemiah 8:2-6 Pay Close Attention
Acts 8:4-8, 26-35 A Difficult Place
Acts 8:9-23 Toxic Look-Alikes
Acts 8:9-25 No Sale
Acts 8:26-34 Watching The Wind
Acts 8:26-40 Adopt A Highway
Acts 8:26–40 Finding Waldo
Acts 8:26-35 A 'Must Read' Book
Acts 8:26-35 One By One
Acts 8:26-37 The Whole Story
Acts 8:26-38 Seize The Opportunity
Acts 8:26-40 'Do You Love Jesus?'
Acts 8:26-40 One Person A Day
Acts 9:1-5 He Feels Your Pain
Acts 9:1-4 Surprise Interview
Acts 9:1-6 'I Found Jesus'
Acts 9:1-8 Letting Go
Acts 9:1-9 Start from Here
Acts 9:1-9 A Noble Request
Acts 9:1-9 A Tale Of Two Slaves
Acts 9:1-9 Dynamited Into Change
Acts 9:1-9 Bless The Interruptions
Acts 9:1-9 A New Purpose
Acts 9:1-16 Behind The Scenes
Acts 9:1-19 Surprised by Grace
Acts 9:1-22 Never Say Never - 2
Acts 9:4 The Difference Jesus Makes
Acts 9:5-6 Two Crucial Questions
Acts 9:6 You Can't Say That!
Acts 9:10-22 A New Creation
Acts 25:1-12 Sphere Of Influence
Acts 9:17-27 - Building Bridges
Acts 9:18 After First Sight
Acts 9:20-30 Facing Our Past
Acts 9:26–27 The Gift of Encouragement
Acts 9:26–31 The Blessing of Encouragers
Acts 9:36-43 Heartprints
Acts 10:1-8 What's Wrong With That?
Acts 10:1-8, 44-46 Try A Little Kindness
Acts 10:1-22 Outside Our Comfort Zone
Acts 10:1-23 Tuned In - 2
Acts 10:34-43 The Forgotten Tree
Acts 10:38 Doing Good
Acts 10:38 No Body But Ours
Acts 10:38 Do All The Good You Can
Acts 10:38 Faith At Work
Acts 10:42 The Carpenter Judge
Acts 11:19-26 Tonsilitis Jones
Acts 11:19-26 Bearing the Name
Acts 11:19-26 What Else Can We Be?
Acts 11:19-26 Giving Others A Push
Acts 11:19-20; 13:1-3 Time Out
Acts 11:19-26 Marked by His Name
Acts 11:22-26 Quiet Encouragers
Acts 11:26 What's In A Name?
Acts 11:26 Living Up To The Name
Acts 12:1-11 Living Beyond The Odds
Acts 12:1-19 The Only Way To Help
Acts 12:1-16 You Can Always Pray
Acts 12:20-24 Irreverence
Acts 13:1-5 Pray Or Act?
Acts 13:1-5 Are You Ready?
Acts 13:1-13 Doing Things God's Way
Acts 13:13 Tough To Love
Acts 13:22 Wait On The Lord
Acts 13:22 The Heart Of The Matter
Acts 13:36-41 A Past Long Gone
Acts 13:36 Why Not Now?
Acts 13:39 "I'm Justified!"
Acts 13:44-52 Witnessing Smarter
Acts 14:1-7,19 For His Sake
Acts 14:1-7,19 Briers and Buttercups
Acts 14:8-18 Glory Deflectors
Acts 14:17 he Voice Of The Lord
Acts 14:17 Life Is Good
Acts 14:27 Respond And Report
Acts 15:1 Pure Milk
Acts 15:1 It's Elementary!
Acts 15:10 An Easy Yoke
Acts 15:36-41 Learning From The Past
Acts 15:36-41 Resolution
Acts 15:36-41 Helping With Hurdles
Acts 16:1-5 'Good' Sinners
Acts 16:1-15 It's An Adventure!
Acts 16:6-12 Frustrated Plans
Acts 16:6-15 Listen To His Promptings
Acts 16:6-15 The Man From Macedonia
Acts 16:6-15 Divine Appointments
Acts 16:16-24 The Rescuers
Acts 16:25 Powerful Influence
Acts 16:16-31 Gloom Index
Acts 16:16-25 The Gloom Index
Acts 16:16-34 One String
Acts 16:16-34 Good Question!
Acts 16:22-29 Praise—Even In Pain
Acts 16:25-34 A Forgiving Spirit
Acts 16:25-34 A 'Him' Sing
Acts 16:25-34 Feeling Or Faith?
Acts 16:16-25 Choose Your Color
Acts 16:16-26 God Will Make A Way
Acts 16:16-29 Everyday Blessings
Acts 16:16-34 The Only Remedy
Acts 16:25-34 Open Doors
Acts 16:23-34 Earthquake City
Acts 16:30-31 Good Question
Acts 16:31 Rescued
Acts 16:31 Fantastic Offers
Acts 16:31 What's Your Story?
Acts 16:31 Getting To Heaven
Acts 17:16-34 Who Is God?
Acts 17:1-12 Following The Leader
Acts 17:10-13 Verify the Truth
Acts 17:11 Is It True?
Acts 17:11 For Honest Skeptics
Acts 17:16 Still True Today
Acts 17:16-31 Who Says?
Acts 17:16-31 Foreign Worship?
Acts 17:16-34 The One True God
Acts 17:22-31 The Carpenter Judge
Acts 17:22-31 From A Distance
Acts 17:22–32 Learning the Language
Acts 17:16-34 A Gentle Witness
Acts 17:16-23 Changed Perspective
Acts 17:19-31 Becoming Bilingual
Acts 17:22-31 Common Ground
Acts 17:22-34 Christmas In Tokyo
Acts 17:22-31 A Spiritual Journey
Acts 17:22-31 Where Did I Come From?
Acts 17:24-31 Finding God In The Darkness1
Acts 17:25 Grace, Mercy, And Peace
Acts 17:26-27 A Basis For Confidence
Acts 17:26- Pride And Prejudice
Acts 17:26- Unity In The Faith
Acts 17:28 No God, No Potatoes'
Acts 17:28 Our Dependency
Acts 18:1-4 Opening Our Homes
Acts 18:1-3, 18-28 An Unusual Couple?
Acts 18:1-11 Many People
Acts 18:9-11 In All Kinds Of Weather
Acts 18:18-28 Helpful Honks
Acts 18:24-28 Eloquent, Yet Humble
Acts 19:17-41 Changing Culture
Acts 19:23-41 Wrong Worship
Acts 20:7-12 Proper Preparation
Acts 20:17-31 'I Didn't Witness!'
Acts 20:23-24 Steadfast Service
Acts 20:32-38 Toddler's Creed
Acts 20:17–20, 35–38 Apart but Not Abandoned
Acts 20:17-25 Home Before Dark
Acts 20:17-27 The Legend Of The Pelican
Acts 20:17-32 One Life Is Enough
Acts 20:17-32 Of Mice And Christians
Acts 20:17-32 Life Wish
Acts 20:17-38 Painful Farewells
Acts 20:22-32 Always On Duty
Acts 20:22-35 Tough Or Easy?
Acts 20:22-35 An Open Hand
Acts 20:24 A Ruling Passion
Acts 20:28-38 Is It Blessed To Receive?
Acts 20:32 Handle With Care
Acts 20:35 The Benefit Of Giving
Acts 20:35 The Blessing Of Giving
Acts 21:7-14 Life Shadowing
Acts 21:7-15 For The Name Of The Lord
Acts 21:40-22:10 What's Next?
Acts 21:1-14 Surrender
Acts 21:7-14 People Of Courage
Acts 22:1-16 Changed To Bring Change
Acts 22:1-15 Talking Or Doing?
Acts 24:10-26 A Born Atheist?
Acts 24:10-26 Adjust Your Conscience
Acts 24:16 A Cleansed Conscience
Acts 24:16 A Clear Conscience
Acts 24:16 The Pain Machine
Acts 26:1-23 Responsibility
Acts 26:1-8,24-32 A Witness Of Hope
Acts 26:1-8 Incredible?
Acts 26:1-18, 27-32 The Difference Jesus Makes
Acts 26:6-23 What God Has Done
Acts 26:8-18 The Moment I Knew
Acts 26:9–15 Surprise Interview
Acts 26:12-29 A Powerful Witness
Acts 26:12-23 Change Your Mind
Acts 26:18 Open Their Eyes
Acts 26:19-32 Who's Mad Here?
Acts 26:19-32 The Best Place To Witness
Acts 26:19-32 Mystery And Madness
Acts 26:24-32 Gentle Persuasion
Acts 27:9-25 I Expect Jesus
Acts 27:13-26 Every Inch Of Me
Acts 27:21-36 Encouragers
Acts 27:27-44 Safe in God's Care
Acts 28:11-16 Let's Go Higher!
Acts 28:11-16 Courageous And Consistent
Acts 28:16-31 A Universe Of Humanity
JOSEPH PARKER
Acts - Preface
Acts - Outline in Seven Parts
Acts 1:1-9 The Beginning of Apostolicity
Acts 1:10-14 The Upward Look
Acts 1:15-26 The Premature Election
Acts 2:1-21 The Outpouring of the Spirit
Acts 2:21 The Outpouring of the Spirit (Cont'd)
Acts 2:37-47 The Effects of Gospel Preaching
Acts 3:1-11 The Lame Man Healed
Acts 3:12-26 A Greater Miracle
Acts 4:1-30 Teaching and Persecution
Acts 4:31-37, 5:1-11 Communism and Its Violation
Acts 5:12-42 Apostolic Authority
Acts 6:1-8 The Election of Deacons
Acts 6:9-15 The Trial of Stephen
Acts 7:1-53 The Defense of Stephen
Acts 7:54-60 The Double Effect of Truth
Acts 8:1-8 Three Great Figures in the Church
Acts 8:9-13 Simon the Sorcerer
Acts 8:14-25 The Deputation to Samaria
Acts 8:25-40 The Ethiopian Convert-A Typical Man
Acts 9:1-22 The Conversion of Saul
Acts 9:1-22 Saul Self-Contrasted
Acts 9:32-43 Summarized Service
Acts 10 The Conversion of the Gentiles
Acts 11:1-18 Enlargement of Ideas
Acts 11:19-30 Cleaving Unto the Lord
Acts 12:1-11 Peter Delivered
Acts 12:12-25 Peter's Final Appearance
SEE BELOW FOR ACTS 13-28 COMMENTS
THE DISPENSATION OF THE SPIRIT
Parker writes: This may be a proper point from which to look back upon the great event which glorifies the Acts of the Apostles, name, the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT, and to connect that event with the Ministry of Jesus Christ as well as with the development and sanctification of His Church. On considering how to conduct this part of my task I have decided to reprint the portion of my book entitled "The Paraclete", which specially deals with this sublime section of sacred history, and I feel the less hesitation about this course as the book is out of print and is frequently inquired for.
Personality and Manifestation of the Holy Spirit
The Historic Movement Towards Spirituality
The Holy Spirit As the Interpreter of Scripture
The Ministry of the Comforter
The Convictive Work of the Holy Ghost
The Witness of the Spirit
The Human Spirit Limited by the Human Body
The Gift of the Holy Ghost Considered as the Gospel's Culmination
The Miracles of the Holy Ghost
Acts 13:1-13 The First Missionary Journey
Acts 13:14-41 Paul's First Recorded Speech
Acts 13:42-52 Growth of Apostolic Power
Acts 14:1-7 Persecution Turned into Inspiration
Acts 14:8-18 Apostolic Service and Temptation
Acts 14:19-28 Tribulation Accepted
Acts 15:1-2 The Christian Magna Carta
Acts 15:3-6 Working on the Road
Acts 15:7-11 Peter's Speech on Circumcision
Acts 15:12 Apostolic Testimony
Acts 15:13-29 The Decision of the Council
Acts 15:30-35 The True Law of Abolition
Acts 15:36-41 Separation of Paul and Barnabas
Acts 16:1-5 Incidental Aspects of Apostolic Life
Acts 16:6-12 The Supernatural Element in Labor
Acts 16:13-15 The Many and the One
Acts 16:16-24 Violent Transitions of Experience
Acts 16:25-32 Disadvantages Made Useful
Acts 16:33-40 Christianity Self-Illustrated
Acts 17:1-9 Paul's Manner
Acts 17:10-15 From Thessalonica to Berea
Acts 17:24-28 Paul's Theistic Argument
Acts 17:29-31 Paul's Cumulative Argument
Acts 17:32-34 The Point of Departure
Acts 18:1-6 At Corinth
Acts 18:7-11 Encouragements - Divine and Human
Acts 18:12-17 Reports of Christian Service
Acts 18:18-23 Preparing For Labor
Acts 18:24-28 A New Man in the Church
Acts 19:1-12 Apollos Completed by Paul
Acts 19:13-16 Seven Sons of Sceva
Acts 19:17-20 The Sacrificial Fire
Acts 19:21-41 Old Complaints and New Reproaches
Acts 20:1-6 Reading Between the Lines
Acts 20:7-12 Points in Paul's Preaching
Acts 20:13-19 Analysis of Service
Acts 20:20-23 The Man and the Doctrine
Acts 20:24-25 Paul's Acceptance of Discipline
Acts 20:27-29 What Paul Leaves Behind
Acts 20:30-38 The Character in the Charge
Acts 21:1-14 The Quiet Interval
Acts 21:15-40 The Beginning of the End
Acts 22:1-21 Personal Experience
Acts 23:1-35 The Point of Secession
Acts 23:1-35 Incidental Characteristics
Acts 23 Christian Consciousness: The Basis of Christian Argument
Acts 24:1-9 Paul Misunderstood
Acts 24:10-25 Paul's Inspired Method
Acts 24:24, 25 Paul's Private Speech
Acts 24:26, 27 Felix Redivivus
Acts 25:1-27 Christian Epochs
Acts 26:1-32 Paul Before Agrippa (Cont'd)
Acts 26:16-18 Christian Ministry Defined
Acts 26:18 Vital Ministry
Acts 26:15-18 Christianity Self-Attested
Acts 27:1-20 The Discipline of Duty
Acts 27:20-24 The Teachings of Impoverishment
Acts 27:23-31 Paul Professes a Creed
Acts 27:20-44 The Supreme Value of Life
Acts 27 Christian Pilotage
Acts 28:1-6 Unreasoning Conclusions
Acts 28:7-15 Five Remarkable Things
Acts 28:16-29 First Impressions of Christianity
Acts 28:30-31 Two Years in Rome
Acts 28:30, 31 Apostolic Communications
Acts 28:30, 31 A Retrospect and A Prospect
Acts - An Epitome - Closing the Book of Acts
John 13:36 Not Now But Afterwards
Peter's View of Christ's Personality
1 Corinthians 16:8-12 The Miracles of God
Apostolic Conceptions of Christ
The Work of the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:1-3 What Jesus Did After the Beginning
Acts 1:4-8 The Spirit Wants the World for Christ
Acts 1:4-5 You Will Be Baptized with the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:6-14 You Shall Receive Power Till Jesus Comes
Acts 1:15-26 What Judas's Death Teaches Us about the Spirit
Acts 2:1-13 Tongues of Fire and the Fulness of God
Acts 2:14-21 I Will Pour Out My Spirit
Acts 2:17 This Is What Was Spoken By the Prophet Joel
Acts 2:17 Old and Young Shall Dream Together
Acts 2:22-36 Did You Kill the Lord of Glory?
Acts 2:28 The Gladness of the Risen God
Acts 2:32-42 How to Receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:36-47 The Local Church: Minimum Vs Maximum
Acts 2:36-42 A Celebration of Baptism
Acts 2:37-41 Repentance, Forgiveness, and the Gift of the Spirit
Acts 2:42-47 The Fear of God and Freedom From Goods
Acts 3:1-16 Jesus' Name Made This Man Strong
Acts 3:17-26 All the Prophets Proclaimed These Days
Acts 3:17-21 Times of Refreshing and the Restoration of All Things
Acts 3:19; 16:31.Joy Recovered
Acts 3:22-26 God Sent His Servant to Bless You
Acts 4:1-12 There Is Salvation in No One Else
Acts 4:13-22 Abortion Shall We Listen to Men or to God?
Acts 4:23-31 A Prayer That Brought the Holy Spirit Down
Acts 4:29-31 Compassion, Power & the Kingdom of God Are Signs & Wonders for Today?
Acts 4:32 - 5:11 Be Like Barnabas Not Like Ananias!
Acts 5:12-16 How Signs and Wonders Helped Add Multitudes to the Lord
Acts 5:17-21a The Price and the Preciousness of Spiritual Power
Acts 5:21b-32 You Have Filled Jerusalem with Your Teaching
Acts 5:33-42 If It Is of God It Will Not Be Overthrown
Acts 6:1-6 The Ministry of the Word
Acts 6:1-7 Serving Widows Preaching the Word and Winning Priests
Acts 6:8-15 Stephen's Crime Jesus Will Destroy the Temple
Acts 7:1-53 The Story of a Stiff-Necked People
Acts 7:54-8:1 The Death of a Spirit-Filled Man
Acts 8:1-8 Spreading Spiritual Power through Persecution
Acts 8:9-24 Simon's Perversion of Signs and Wonders
Acts 8:14-17 What Does It Mean to Receive the Holy Spirit?
Acts 8:26-40 The Leading of the Lord in Personal Evangelism
Acts 9:1-19 Overflowing Grace for All Who Believe The Conversion of the Chief of Sinners
Acts 9:18-31 Barnabas - The Maker of a Great Leader
Acts 9:19-22 Jesus Is the Christ the Son of God
Acts 9:23-43 Jesus Still Turns Things Around
Acts 10:1-11:18 What God Has Cleansed Do Not Call Common
Acts 10:36-48 Exalting Jesus So the Spirit Falls
Acts 11:19-26 Barnabas The Goodness of a Great Faith
Acts 11:23 He Saw the Grace of God and Was Glad
Acts 12 Execution, Escape, and Eaten By Worms How the Word of God Grew
Acts 12:1-17 Explosive Fellowship
Acts 13:1-12 The Straight Paths of the Lord
Acts 13:1-4 Prayer, Fasting and the Course of History
Acts 13:1-5 Education for Exultation: In Setting Some Apart
Acts 13:13-29 History Is God's Story
Acts 13:36 The Mission and Vision of Bethlehem Baptist Church: Volume Two
Acts 15:14-18 Rebuilt Ruins Will Reach the World
ACTS 16-26
Acts 16:31.Joy Recovered
Acts 17:16-34 Why God Cannot Be Served but Loves to Serve
Acts 17:26 Racial Reconciliation
Acts 17:30-31 The Age of Ignorance Is Over
Acts 20:17-21 Serving the Lord with Humility Tears and Trials
Acts 20:22-25 Faithfulness Is Better Than Life
Acts 20:24 A Cause to Live for
Acts 20:26-27 The Guilt of Giving Part of God's Counsel
Acts 20:28-31 Watch Out for the Wolves Within
Acts 20:28 At the Price of God's Own Blood
Acts 20:32-35 I Entrust You to God and to the Word of His Grace
Acts 26:12-20 Christ's Purposes in Evangelism
MATTHEW POOLE COMMENTARY
Acts 1-28 Commentary - English Annotations on the Holy Bible
Explanatory Notes, Homilies, Various Authors 1896
PULPIT COMMENTARY
Exposition and Homilies
Acts 1 Pulpit Commentary Homiletics - click arrow to go to next chapter
Rosscup - "Many authors contributed to this work that had the aim of giving preachers material on introduction, verse by verse exposition, a section on homiletics, and a section of collected homilies (outlines, etc.) by various preachers, which can stimulate thought. It moves through one small section of Bible verses after another." (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works)
RICHARD RACKHAM
The Acts of the Apostles: An Exposition
Rosscup writes "This is a very good though at times terse commentary from the standpoint of Greek and, historical background. Rackham was conservative but amillennial. Verse by verse he often offers good help, and he has addenda on topics such as breaking of bread, Sadducees and Pharisees, etc." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)
D Edmond Hiebert - A thorough (513-page), informative exposition by a conservative Anglican scholar. Full treatment of introductory problems. Has a full index. One of the standard older commentaries on Acts.
Gerald Cowen - Older works which one should obtain if the opportunity arises include R. B. Rackham, The Acts of the Apostles (Baker, 1978; reprint of the 1901 edition). This is considered by many to be a classic on Acts, and was called by W. Smith the greatest of all the commentaries on Acts (in Profitable Bible Study). This work includes an extensive introduction, including articles on the theology of Acts, and a verse by verse commentary. (Commenting on Commentaries on Acts)
History of Acts
Theology of Acts
Church and Ministry in Acts
Chronology of Acts
Acts 9:1-30 Commentary
Acts 9:31-43 Commentary
Acts 19:1-20 Commentary
ROBERT RAYBURN
Acts 1:1-3 What Happened Next
Acts 1:12-26 An Early Christian Selfie
Acts 2:14-41 The First Sermon in the Last Days
Acts 2:36-41 Becoming a Christian
Acts 3:1-26 The Miracle of Salvation
Acts 4:1-22 The Fact of Unbelief
Acts 4:1-12 The Only Name
Acts 4:23-31 Christian Courage
Acts 4:32-5:11 Not Again?!
Acts 5:12-16 Really?
Acts 5:17-42 How the Gospel Spreads
Acts 6:1-7 Preparing for the Long Haul
Acts 6:8-8:1 Stephen
Acts 8:1-25 Two Steps Forward; One Step Back
Acts 8:26-40 The Next Step
Acts 9:1-19 An Historic Turning Point
Acts 9:1-31 A Changed Life
Acts 9:32-43 The Presence of the Lord
Acts 10:1-23 The Conversion of Peter
Acts 10:23-48 Defining a Christian
Acts 11:1-18 Witness
Acts 11:19-30 A Model Church
Acts 12:1-19 The Early Church at Prayer
Acts 12:20-25 Reading the Signs
Acts 13:1-12 A Missionary Faith
Acts 13:13-52 Salvation Is of the Lord
Acts 14:1-28 The Gospel's Offense
Acts 15:1-21 Some Early Presbyterians
Acts 15:22-35 Love at Work
Acts 15:36-16:5 There's Always a Problem
Acts 16:6-40 How the Gospel Goes
Acts 17:1-15 Another Thing Christians Do
Acts 17:16-34 Making the Argument
Acts 18:1-17 The Day of Salvation
Acts 18:18-28 Christian Works
Acts 19:1-10 Christian Experience
Acts 19:11-41 The Demonstration of the Holy Spirit
Acts 20:1-12 A Sunday Sermon in Troas
Acts 20:13-38 The Church in Peril
Acts 21:1-16 The Christian's Calling
Acts 21:16-26 Paul the Doormat
Acts 21:27-36 Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares…
Acts 21:37-22:22 Tell the Truth
Acts 22:2-23:11 Humble Cleverness
Acts 23:11-35 Concursus
Acts 24:1-27 Making the Case
Acts 25:1-27 A Citizen of Two Kingdoms
Acts 26:1-32 Paul's Reformation
Acts 27:1-44 How We Are Saved
Acts 28:1-16 The Spectacular and the Ordinary
Acts 28:17-31 The Blessing of the World
Acts 2:8–11
Acts 2:17–21
Acts 20:8–12
RON RITCHIE
Acts 9:1-9 Light Shall Shine Out of Darkness
Acts 9:10-16 He Who Set Me Apart Called Me by His Grace
Acts 9:19-25 Woe to Me if I Preach Not the Gospel
Acts 13:1-12 Appointed A Preacher, Apostle, and Teacher
Acts 13:13-43 God Has Not Rejected His People, Has He?
Acts 13:44-52 Salvation Has Come to the Gentiles
Acts 14:1-28 We Have This Treasure in Earthen Vessels
Acts 15: 1-12 It Was for Freedom That Christ Set Us Free
Acts 15: 13-35 God Will Justify the Gentiles by Faith
Acts 15: 36-16:10 Concern for the Churches
Acts 16:11-40 I Can Do All Things Through Christ
Acts 17:1-15 Having Received the Word in Much Tribulation
Acts 17:16-34 Has Not God Made Foolish the Wisdom of the World
Acts 18:1-18 But We Preach Christ Crucified
Acts 19:1-7 In Christ We Shall Have our Redemption
Acts 19:8-20 Our Struggle is Not Against Flesh and Blood
Acts 19:21-20:16 Having Girded Your Loins with Truth...
Acts 20:17-36 Having Put on the Breastplate of Righteousness...
Acts 21:1-16 Having Shod Your Feet with the Gospel of Peace...
Acts 21:17-36 Taking Up the Shield of Faith...
Acts 21:37-22:29 Take the Helmet of Salvation...
Acts 22:30-23:35 Take the Sword of the Spirit...
Acts 23:11-35 How to Live Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Acts 24:1-27 How to Enjoy Your Next Prison Experience
Acts 25:1-26:32 How to Participate in Raising the Dead
Acts 27:1-44 How to Weather the Storms of Life
Acts 28:1-10 How to Interpret Signs and Wonders
Acts 28:16-29 How to Love the Jewish People
Acts 28:30,31 How to Live a Meaningful Life
You Shall Be My Witnesses
Acts 3:1-20 You Shall Be Of Me Witnesses--To The Jewish People
Acts 4:1-4 You Shall Be Of Me Witnesses--To The Jewish Rulers
Acts 8:4-24 You Shall Be Of Me Witnesses--To The Religious Folks
Acts 8:25-40 You Shall Be of Me Witnesses--To Religious Foreigners
Acts 16:13-34 You Will Be Of Me Witnesses-- To The Ordinary People
Acts 17:22-31 You Shall Be Of Me Witnesses in the Supreme Court
A. T. ROBERTSON
Word Pictures on Acts
Notes on original Greek text
DON ROBINSON
Sermons on Acts (51)
Plus a 27 Part Study Series on Acts
Acts 1:1-11 Why Stand Ye Gazing?
Acts 1:1-9 The Great Commission, the Power
Acts 1:12-14 2nd Floor Christianity
Acts 1:14 Keeping the Church Alive
Acts 1:15 Why Join Church?
Acts 2:1-2 Hindering the Work of God
Acts 2,8,9,10 & 19 A Closer Look at Experience
Acts 2:41-47 Everybody Needs A Team
Acts 2:41-46 The Power of a Loving Church
Acts 2:41-42 Church Membership
Acts 2:42-47 What is a Great Church?
Acts 3:1-10 Worship is a Celebration
Acts 4:10-14 MVP? Me?
Acts 4:12 What Is Salvation
Acts 4:13 Do Others Know?
Acts 4:23-37 Making a Difference
Acts 5:12-16 Casting Shadows
Acts 9:1-8 Three Reasons God Allows Adversity
Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 Can God Really Use My Life?
Acts 9:6a What Does God Want From Us?
Acts 10:1-48 The Ideal Conversion
Acts 10:14 Saying No to God
Acts 10:43 From Sincerity to Certainty
Acts 11:26 What is a Christian?
Acts 12:18-24 But the Word
Acts 13:26-32 Declaring The Gospel
Acts 13:38-39 Forgiveness
Acts 16:16-34 The Lost
Acts 16:19-32 The Sole Condition of Salvation
Acts 16:22-31 Evidence of Salvation: How Do We Know?
Acts 16:30 Three Questions:
Acts 17:6 Turning the World Upside Down
Acts 17:11 Are Miracles the Norm Today?
Acts 17:21; Eccl 1:9 What's New?
Acts 17:22-25 Ho, Ho, Ho
Acts 17:23 The Unknown God
Acts 17:24-25 God is…
Acts 20:24 The Gospel Of The Grace Of God
Acts 20:35 The Marks of a Christian: Generosity
Acts 20:35 Christmas is Over…Now What?
Acts 24:16 A Good Conscience
Acts 26:16 Our One Supreme Purpose
Acts 26:24-32 Excuses
Acts 26:28 Almost a Christian
Acts 27:1-44 The Journey of Life
Acts 27:21-44 Shipwrecked Lives
Acts 27:21-25 Our Greatest Need
Acts 27:29 Anchors That Will Hold
Study of the Book of Acts
Study of the Book of Acts - Part 1
Study of the Book of Acts - Part 10
Acts Verse by Verse
These are older sermons organized by Chapter and Verse - To Go to Next Verse Click Arrow (see table below for example from Acts 1:8)
Acts Sermons 1
Acts Sermons 10
Example of Sermons related to Acts 1:8
A Good Man Seeks to Make Others Good Acts 1:8
Apostolic Missions: Their Evidential Value Archdeacon Farrar. Acts 1:8
Apostolic Missions: Their Order R. Besser, D. D. Acts 1:8
Christian Witness Acts 1:8
Christianity a Living Witness D. Thomas. Acts 1:8
Christianity Diffused by the Apostles H. Melvill. Acts 1:8
Christ's Witnesses W. Landels, D. D. Acts 1:8
Divine Power to be Carefully Transmitted A. Maclaren, D. D Acts 1:8
Evangelism a Law of Self-Preservation C. H. Fowler. Acts 1:8
Experimental Witness-Bearing Acts 1:8
Kingdom of Christ: More Permanent than Earthly Kingdoms Napoleon I Acts 1:8
Latent Power in the Church T. Guthrie. Acts 1:8
Love First to Fall on Objects Near and Then to Diffuse Itself W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 1:8
Missionary Work Commanded Acts 1:8
Natural Gift no Substitute for Spiritual Power M. G. Pearse. Acts 1:8
Necessary Variety Among the Apostles J. Culross. Acts 1:8
Noble Witnesses for Christ Acts 1:8
Our Sphere Bp. Huntington. Acts 1:8
Our Vocation J. P. Lunge, D. D. Acts 1:8
Power S. S. Times Acts 1:8
Power O. P. Gifford. Acts 1:8
Power from on High J. Cynddylan Jones, D. D. Acts 1:8
Power from on High W. M. Punshon, LL. D. Acts 1:8
Power from on High G. McMichael, B. A. Acts 1:8
Power in Excess of Organisation Acts 1:8
Power Indescribable But Appreciable W. Arthur, M. A. Acts 1:8
Power not in Mechanism But in Fire W. Arthur, M. A. Acts 1:8
Prayer the Means of Obtaining Spiritual Power W. Arthur, M. A. Acts 1:8
Religion an Effective Witness Acts 1:8
Spiritual Power for Missionary Work Griffith John. Acts 1:8
Spiritual Power Recognised C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 1:8
The Call to Apostleship C. H. Parkhurst, D. D. Acts 1:8
The Church Engaged in the Renovation of the World Bishop Simpson. Acts 1:8
The Church's Work and Power James Cameron, M. A. Acts 1:8
The Gift of Power J. Le Huray. Acts 1:8
The Heathen May Reach Heaven Without the Gospel C. H. Fowler. Acts 1:8
The Holy Ghost Awakens Ability as Well as Communicates a Power S. Martin. Acts 1:8
The Life the Best Sermon C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 1:8
The Lord's Last Promise to the Apostles W. Hudson. Acts 1:8
The Might of the Gospel T. Adams. Acts 1:8
The Old Gospel Preached with New Spiritual Power D. L. Moody. Acts 1:8
The Pleasure of Realised Power S. Martin. Acts 1:8
The Reception of Spiritual Power M. G. Pearse. Acts 1:8
The Witness of a Good Life Acts 1:8
The Witness of the Church, its Importance H. Pedley, M. A. Acts 1:8
The Witness-Bearing Injured by Inconsistencies C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 1:8
Witnesses W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 1:8
Witnesses for Christ C. Stanford, D. D. Acts 1:8
Witnesses for Christ Canon Liddon. Acts 1:8
Witnessing for Christ Archdeacon Farrar. Acts 1:8
Witnessing for Christ Acts 1:8
Witnessing for Christ T. Gibbon. Acts 1:8
Witnessing for Christ R.A. Redford Acts 1:8
Witnessing in Jerusalem W. Arthur, M. A. Acts 1:8
Christ's Mission and Ours S. Conway Acts 1:1-8
A True Commencement Must have Respect to What has Gone Before H. C. Trumbull, D. D. Acts 1:1-12
Aspects of Christ on the Earth Acts 1:1-12
Christ Directs Thought to Heaven Acts 1:1-12
Christ Preceding His Apostles to Heaven A. Maclaren, D. D Acts 1:1-12
Christ's Finished and Unfinished Work A. Maclaren, D. D Acts 1:1-12
Jesus Lives J. Stoughton. Acts 1:1-12
Literary Histories W. R. Campbell. Acts 1:1-12
St. Luke a Model for the Bible Student R. Burgess, B. D. Acts 1:1-12
Teaching to be Combined with Doing Gf. Pentecost. Acts 1:1-12
The Ascending Lord Monday Club Acts 1:1-12
The Ascension of Christ J W. Hamilton. Acts 1:1-12
The Ascension: its Central Position Nesselmann. Acts 1:1-12
The Beginning of Apostolicity (1 J. Parker, D. D. Acts 1:1-12
The Coronation of Christ W. B. Campbell. Acts 1:1-12
The Ever-Active Christ A. Verran. Acts 1:1-12
The Gospels and the Acts W. Arnot, D. D. Acts 1:1-12
The Gospels the Living Picture of Christ Little's "Historical Lights." Acts 1:1-12
The Last Days of the Gospel Period W. Hudson. Acts 1:1-12
The Memorabilia of Christ Acts 1:1-12
The Ministry of Jesus a Beginning W. Hudson. Acts 1:1-12
The Permanence of Christ in History A. Maclaren, D. D Acts 1:1-12
The Pre-Eminence of the Doctrine of Christ Incarnate Evangelical Magazine Acts 1:1-12
The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ D. Jennings. Acts 1:1-12
The Unchanged Plan W. R. Campbell. Acts 1:1-12
The Uniqueness of Christ's Earthly Ministry D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 1:1-12
Theophilus Bp. Jacobsen. Acts 1:1-12
A Witnessing Church G. Smeaton, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
Last Words J. R. Thomson, M. A. Acts 1:4-8
No Better for the Baptism of Fire W. M. Punshon. Acts 1:4-8
Our Need of the Holy Spirit H. W. Beecher. Acts 1:4-8
The Ascension of Christ D. J. Burrell, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
The Baptism of the Holy Ghost T. W. Jenkyn, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
The Disciples Waiting At Jerusalem for the Promise of the Father W. Cousin. Acts 1:4-8
The Gospel First Tested At Jerusalem Williams of Wern. Acts 1:4-8
The Lord's Last Command to His Disciples W. Hudson. Acts 1:4-8
The Need of Waiting W. E. Chadwick, M. A. Acts 1:4-8
The Power of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8
The Promise of the Father S. S. Times Acts 1:4-8
The Promise of the Spirit C. Hodge, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
The Saviour's Last Charge W. Halls. Acts 1:4-8
The Spirit Essential to the Establishment of the Christian Church J. Morgan, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
True Baptism Preacher's Analyst Acts 1:4-8
Waiting for the Promise of the Father C. J. Brown, D. D. Acts 1:4-8
Waiting Upon God in His Ordinances Acts 1:4-8
Before the Ascension T. H. Barnett. Acts 1:6-8
Christ's Last Instruction to His Apostles W. Hudson. Acts 1:6-8
Christ's Last Words to His Disciples D. Thomas, D. D. Acts 1:6-8
Craving for Forbidden Knowledge P.C. Barker Acts 1:6-8
Ensnared by Inquisitiveness Scientific Illustrations Acts 1:6-8
God has His Own Plans H. W. Beecher. Acts 1:6-8
God's Decisions Unknown Lyman Abbott, D. D. Acts 1:6-8
God's Plans are in His Own Keeping Phillips Brooks. Acts 1:6-8
Human Knowledge Limited F. N. Peloubet. Acts 1:6-8
Last Words E. Johnson Acts 1:6-8
Limitation of Human Knowledge T. De Witt Talmage. Acts 1:6-8
Mysteries in Nature Prof. C. A. Young. Acts 1:6-8
Prophecy: Fantastic Interpretation Of C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 1:6-8
Prophecy: Purpose Of H. W. Beecher. Acts 1:6-8
Speculations Versus Duty C. H. Spurgeon. Acts 1:6-8
The Benefits to Character of Ignorance of the Future T. D. Woolsey, D. D. Acts 1:6-8
The Disciples' Question J. P. Lunge, D. D. Acts 1:6-8
The Sufficiency of Human Knowledge T. Carlyle. Acts 1:6-8
Times and Seasons F. W. Brown. Acts 1:6-8
Times and Seasons not to be Known by the Best of Men T. Horton, D. D. Acts 1:6-8
Times Misinterpreted J. Jacox, B. A. Acts 1:6-8
The Ascension. Heaven and Earth Visibly United R.A. Redford Acts 1:6-11
CHARLES SIMEON
Horae Homileticae
John Piper says that Horae Homileticae "is the best place to go for researching Simeon's theology. You can find his views on almost every key text in the Bible. He did not want to be labeled a Calvinist or an Arminian. He wanted to be Biblical through and through and give every text its due proportion, whether it sounded Arminian as it stands or Calvinistic. But he was known as an evangelical Calvinist, and rightly so. As I have read portions of his sermons on texts concerning election and effectual calling and perseverance he is uninhibited in his affirmation of what we would call the doctrines of grace… What Simeon experienced in the word was remarkable. And it is so utterly different from the counsel that we receive today that it is worth looking at." (See his short discussion on Simeon's life = Brothers, We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering) (Bolding added)
Acts 1:9-11 Christ's Ascension
Acts 2:1-4 Out-Pouring of the Spirit
Acts 2:32,33 Sending Forth of the Holy Spirit
Acts 2:36 Jesus is Christ
Acts 2:37-39 Repentance of the First Converts
Acts 2:40 Separation from the Ungodly
Acts 2:44-47 State of the Primitive Christians
Acts 3:6-8 The Cripple Healed
Acts 3:14, 15 Christ Rejected
Acts 3:19 Repentance Encouraged
Acts 3:22, 23, Moses and Christ Compared
Acts 3:26 Holiness the Greatest Blessing
Acts 4:8-10 The Cripple Healed by Peter
Acts 4:12 Salvation by Christ Alone
Acts 4:18-20 Contest Between Prejudice and Religion
Acts 4:27, 28 Christ's Sufferings Fore-Ordained
Acts 4:31, 32 The Benefit of United Prayer
Acts 5:3-5 Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5:20 The Duty of Ministers
Acts 5:30-32 The Ends of Christ's Exaltation
Acts 5:41, 42 The Magnanimity of the Apostles
Acts 7:22,23 The Zeal of Moses
Acts 7:59, 60 The Death of Stephen
Acts 8:5-8 Philip Preaches Christ in Samaria
Acts 8:23 The State of Ungodly Men
Acts 8:35 Philip and the Eunuch
Acts 8:37 The Ethiopian Eunuch's Confession
Acts 9:3-6 Conversion of St Paul
Acts 9:11 Saul's Prayer
Acts 9:39, 40 Dorcas Restored to Life
Acts 10:33 How to Attend Ordinances
Acts 10:34,35 Salvation Offered Equally to All
Acts 10:38 Christ's Diligence in Benefiting Man
Acts 10:43 Leading Doctrines of the Gospel
Acts 11:13, 14 Sufficiency of the Gospel Salvation
Acts 11:18 Life Granted to the Gentiles
Acts 11:22, 23 Duty of Cleaving to the Lord
Acts 11:29, 30 Benevolence of the Church of Antioch
Acts 12:21-23 The Evil of Pride
Acts 13:32, 33 The Resurrection of Christ - Glad Tidings
Acts 13:34 The Sure Mercies of David
Acts 13:38-41 Danger of Despising the Gospel Salvation
Acts 13:46-48 The Gentiles Receive the Gospel
Acts 14:22 Tribulation the Way to Heaven
Acts 14:27 Success of the Gospel a Ground of Joy
Acts 15:10,11 The Ceremonial Law Abrogated
Acts 15:36 Inquiry Into the State of the Church
Acts 16:14,15 The Conversion of Lydia
Acts 16:16-18 A Spirit of Divination Cast Out
Acts 16:29-31 The Conversion of the Jailer
Acts 17:2-5 Proofs that Jesus is the Messiah
Acts 17:11,12 Effects of Attention to the Gospel
Acts 17:30 Repentance Enjoined
Acts 17:31 A Day Appointed for Christ to Judge the World
Acts 18:17 The Character of Gallio
Acts 18:24-28 Character and Ministry of Apollos
Acts 19:15 The Power of Christ and His Gospel
Acts 19:18-20 Genuine Repentance
Acts 19:34 Heathen and Christian Zeal Compared
Acts 20:7 Paul's Sermon at Troas
Acts 20:17-21 Paul's Appeal to the Ephesian Elders
Acts 20:24 Duty of Ministers
Acts 20:26, 27 Ministerial Fidelity
Acts 20:31 Watchfulness Recommended
Acts 20:32 A Farewell Discourse
Acts 20:35 The Blessedness of Liberality
Acts 21:13 Paul's Readiness to Suffer for Christ's Sake
Acts 21:20-23 Paul Becoming a Nazarite
Acts 22:16 Conversion of St Paul
Acts 24:14, 15 Paul's Vindication Before Felix
Acts 24:16 A Conscience Void of Offence
Acts 24:25 Paul's Discourse Before Felix
Acts 26:17, 18 Paul's Commission
Acts 26:22, 23 Paul's Testimony
Acts 26:24, 25 Paul's Vindication of His Ministry
Acts 26:28, 29 The Almost and the Real Christian
Acts 27:25 Paul's Deliverance from Shipwreck
Acts 28:3-6 Paul Bitten by a Viper, and Uninjured
Acts 28:22 The Followers of Christ Evil Spoken Of
Acts 28:28 The Gospel Sent to the Gentiles
Commentary and Sermons
Sermon Notes for Acts 1
Sermon Notes for Acts 1:1
Sermon Notes for Acts 1:11
Sermon Notes for Acts 2:1-21
Sermon Notes for Acts 3:6,16
Sermon Notes for Acts 4:23-31
Sermon Notes for Acts 7:9, 10
Sermon Notes for Acts 10:5
Sermon Notes for Acts 10:17
Sermon Notes for Acts 10:34-43
Sermon Notes for Acts 14:8-18
Sermon Notes for Acts 18:24-19:7
Sermon Notes for Acts 19:1-7
Sermon Notes for Acts 24:24, 25
C H SPURGEON
All of His Sermons on Acts
Acts 1:6-8 Witnessing Better Than Knowing the Future
Acts 1:10-11 Ascension & Second Advent Practically Considered
Acts 1:14 prayer-Meetings
Acts 2:1 Pentecost
Acts 2:1-4 Pentecost
Acts 2:2-4 The Pentecostal Wind and Fire
Acts 2:17 A Young Man's Vision
Acts 2:24 Bonds Which Could Not Hold
Acts 2:37 Heart Piercing
Acts 2:36-37 Pricked in Their Heart
Acts 2:39 A Far-Reaching Promise
Acts 2:47 Building the Church
Acts 3:16 The Power of Christ's Name
Acts 3:19 Apostolic Exhortation
Acts 4:12 The Way of Salvation
Acts 4:13 Christ's People--Imitators of Him
Acts 4:30 The Holy Child, Jesus
Acts 5:19, 20 The Charge of the Angel
Acts 5:31 A Prince and a Saviour
Acts 5:31 The Royal Saviour
Acts 5:42 The First Sermon in the Tabernacle
Acts 6:7 Good Earnests of Great Success
Acts 7:13 The Second Time
Acts 7:55, 56 Stephen's Martyrdom
Acts 7:58 Stephen and Saul
Acts 7:59, 60 Stephen's Death
Acts 8:4-5, 35 All at It
Acts 8:8 Great Joy in the City
Acts 8:30-33 Do You Understand What You Are Reading?
Acts 8:37 Who Should Be Baptized?
Acts 9:5 Kicking Against the Pricks
Acts 9:5, 6 Pressing Questions of an Awakened Mind
Acts 9:10 The Good Ananias: a Lesson for Believers
Acts 9:11 Behold, He Prayeth
Acts 9:11 Paul's First Prayer
Acts 9:13-16 An Encouraging Lesson from Paul's Conversion
Acts 9:18 Scales Taken from the Eyes
Acts 9:32-35 Aeneas
Acts 10:14 Peter's Blunder: A Lesson to Ourselves
Acts 10:36 Negotiations for Peace
Acts 10:38 The Great Itinerant
Acts 10:38 The Model Home Mission and the Model Home Missionary
Acts 10:42 Jesus the Judge
Acts 10:42, 43 The Mediator, Judge and Saviour
Acts 10:44: The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Acts 11:18 Repentance Unto Life
Acts 11:21 Conversions Encouraged
Acts 12:9 No Illusion
Acts 12:12 The Special Prayer-Meeting,
Acts 12:18 What Was Become of Peter?
Acts 13:12 Two Pauls and a Blinded Sorcerer
Acts 13:26 To You
Acts 13:36 His Own Funeral Sermon
Acts 13:38 The True Arm of Preaching
Acts 13:38, 39 Simple Fact and Simple Faith
Acts 13:46-48 Further Afield
Acts 13:49 Gospel Missions
Acts 14:9-10 The Cripple at Lystra
Acts 15:9 Faith Purifying the Heart
Acts 15:11 Grace—the One Way of Salvation
Acts 16:9 The Cry of the Heathen
Acts 16:9-34 Exposition of Acts 16:9-34 (Scroll to bottom of page)
Acts 16:13, 14 Lessons from Lydia's Conversation
Acts 16:14 Lydia, the First European Convert
Acts 16:24-34 Conversion and Character
Acts 16:31 The King's Highway Opened and Cleared
Acts 16:32-34 Household Salvation
Acts 16:33, 34 Belief, Baptism, Blessing
Acts 17:6 The World Turned Upside Down
Acts 17:27 God's Nearness to Us
Acts 18:9, 10 Cheer for the Worker, and Hope for London
Acts 18:10 A Present Helper
Acts 18:27 The Shank-bone Sermon; or The True Believers and Their Helpers
Acts 19:2 Receiving the Holy Ghost
Acts 19:19, 20 The Powerful Truth of God
Acts 20:21 Two Essential Things
Acts 20:24 A Gospel Worth Dying For
Acts 20:26-27 The Minister's Farewell
Acts 23:10-13 Paul Cheered in Prison by His Lord
Acts 24:15 Resurrection for the Just and the Unjust
Acts 24:15 The Resurrection of the Dead (#66-67)
Acts 24:25: Paul's Sermon Before Felix
Acts 25:18, 19 Jesus Affirmed to be Alive
Acts 26:8 The Resurrection Credible
Acts 26:14: The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
Acts 26:16-20 God's Work Upon Minister and Convert
Acts 26:28 To Those Who Are Almost Persuaded
Acts 27:18-25 Paul in the Tempest
Acts 27:20 Wrecked, but Not Reckless
Acts 27:24 The Church the World's Hope
Acts 27:25 A Cheery Word in Troublous Times
Acts 28:2 Lessons from the Malta Fire
Acts 28:23 Loving Persuasion
Acts 28:24 The Minister's Stock-Taking
Sermon Notes on Acts
Acts 2:37 Life-wounds
Acts 4:14 The Golden Muzzle
Acts 19:18-20 Growing and Prevailing
Acts 26:14 The Ox and the Goad
Acts 28:2 Kindling a Fire
Devotionals on Acts
Faith's Checkbook
RAY STEDMAN
Sermon Series - Expository Studies in Acts:
Where the Action Is/The Church Under Pressure/The Pattern Setters/The Prisoner of the Lord. Recommended resource.
Cyril Barber -
Birth of the Body. 1974. A vibrant recounting of the early church's beginning and witness. The author shows how the power available to the early Christians is available today. The formula is found in Acts 1-12.
Growth of the Body. 1976. A continuation of the author's exposition of Acts in which he demonstrates from the history of the early church the fallacy of relying solely on man-made programs without making room for the "body life" of believers.
Acts 21-28. Triumphs of the Body. Santa Ana, Calif: Vision House Publishers, 1981. Brief studies completing the author's trilogy. Recommended.
Acts: An Unfinished Story
Acts 1:1-14 Out Of The Shadows
Acts 1:15-2:4 The Birthday Of The Church
Acts 2-16 The True Gift of Tongues
Acts 2:5-21 What Is This?
Acts 2:22-37 Jesus The Christ
Acts 2:37-47 The Young Church
Acts 3:1-10 Power To Heal
Acts 3:11-26 By Faith In His Name
Acts 4:1-14 The Radical Resurrection
Acts 4:13-31 When The Establishment Is Wrong
Acts 4:32-5:11 Body Life
Acts 5:12-42 Confrontation!
Acts 6:1-8 Handling Dissension
Acts 6:8-8:1 What More Can He Say?
Acts 8:1-24 The Gospel Versus Magic
Acts 8:25-40 The Divine Wind
Acts 9:1-19 Beloved Enemy
Acts 9:19-31 The Yoke Of Christ
Acts 9:32-10:23 The Cure For Death
Acts 10:23-11:18 Life For All
Acts 10:34-44 When All Else Fails… Read the Directions
Acts 11:19-30 Expanding Horizons
Acts 12:1-25 When Prison Doors Open
Acts 13:1-13 The Strategy Of The Spirit
Acts 13:13-52 The Radical Word
Acts 14:1-28 Counterattack
Acts 15:1-21 What's God Doing?
Acts 15:22-16:10 The Ways God Guides
Acts 16:11-40 D-Day At Philippi
Acts 17:1-15 Rabble and Nobles
Acts 17:16-34 Athens Versus Paul
Acts 18:1-22 The Cross In Corinth
Acts 18:23-19:7 Halfway Christians
Acts 19:8-20 Off Witchcraft!
Acts 19:21-20:1 Christianity Is Dangerous
Acts 20:2-38 Last Words
Acts 21:1-26 Paul's Mistake
Acts 21:27-22:29 Trouble At Jerusalem
Acts 22:30-23:35 Love That Never Lets Go
Acts 24 Discipline Of Delay
Acts 25-26 Before Governors And Kings
Acts 27 God And Shipwrecks
Acts 28 The End Of The Beginning
Note: Other speakers are included in this series preached at First Presbyterian, Jackson, Miss.
Acts 1:1-11 Gazing Into Heaven: The Ascension of Jesus by Derek Thomas
Acts 1:1-12 Taken Up Coming Back by Donald Patterson
Acts 1:1-11 Ascended King by David Strain
Acts 1:6-11 He Ascended into Heaven by James Baird
Acts 1:8 Obedient to the Last Command by David Meredith
Acts 1:9-11 I Believe in Jesus Christ Who Ascended Into Heaven by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 1:12-14 The New Testament Church - Birthed in Prayer by Derek Thomas
Acts 1:12-26 To the End of the Earth:(2)Then They Were Twelve Again by Derek Thomas
Acts 2:14-41 To the End of the Earth: (3) Pentecostal Fire by Derek Thomas
Acts 2:14-41 To the End of the Earth: (4) The 'This is That' Sermon by Derek Thomas
Acts 2:42-47 To the End of the Earth: (5) How They Love One Another! by Derek Thomas
Acts 3:1-10 To the End of the Earth: (6) Jumping for Joy by Derek Thomas
Acts 3:11-26 To the Ends of the Earth: (7) A New Testament Sermon On An Old Testament Text by Derek Thomas
Acts 4:1-22 To the End of the Earth: (8) The Cost of Discipleship by Derek Thomas
Acts 4:12 175 and Counting: No other Name by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 4:23-31 To the Ends of the Earth (9): Praying Boldly by Derek Thomas
Acts 4:32-5:11 To the Ends of the Earth (10): Field of Dreams by Derek Thomas
Acts 4:36-37 Field of Dreams by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 5:12-32 To the Ends of the Earth (11): Prison Break! by Derek Thomas
Acts 5:27-42 Following Jesus by Billy Joseph
Acts 5:33-42 To the Ends of the Earth (12): Leave these Men Alone! by Derek Thomas
Acts 6:1-6; 1 Peter 5:1-4 Called to Serving and Shepherding by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 6:1-7 To the Ends of the Earth (13): Seven Wise Men by Derek Thomas
Acts 6:8-15 To the Ends of the Earth (14): Angelic Stephen by Derek Thomas
Acts 7:1-53 Stephen's Sermon (Part 2) by Derek Thomas
Acts 7:54-8:1a The First Christian Martyr by Derek Thomas
Acts 7:54-60 The Death of a Christian by Guy Waters
Acts 8:1b-8 Philip Preaching Christ in Samaria by Derek Thomas
Acts 8:1-8 Now You've Gone and Done It by Billy Dempsey
Acts 8:9-25 Buying Your Way to Power by Derek Thomas
Acts 8:26-40 The Great Search by Derek Thomas
Acts 9:1-22 The Narrative of a Surprising Conversion by Bill Wymond
Acts 9:1-12a Saul of Tarsus by Derek Thomas
Acts 9:1-25 God Saves Us and Uses Us to Save Others by Robert Cannada
Acts 9:12b-31 A Basket Case by Derek Thomas
Acts 9:19b-31 Born Again! Now What?by Guy Waters
Acts 9:32-43 The Dead Shall Rise by Derek Thomas
Acts 10:1-8 All Change by Derek Thomas
Acts 10:9-23 Pork - the other white meat! by Derek Thomas
Acts 11:1-18 First Church Jerusalem by Derek Thomas
Acts 11:19-30 To the End of the Earth (27): Call them "Christians!" by Derek Thomas
Acts 12:1-19a To the End of the Earth (28): The Great Escape by Derek Thomas
Acts 12:1-19 A Notable Prayer Meeting by Derek Thomas
Acts 12:19b-25 To the End of the Earth (29): Church Growth- New Testament Style by Derek Thomas
Acts 13:1-12 To the End of the Earth (30): Catching the Vision for Missions by Derek Thomas
Acts 13:13-43 To the End of the Earth (31): Preaching Jesus! by Derek Thomas
Acts 13:52 Giving Thanks in Hard Places by Brad Mercer
Acts 14:1-20 To the End of Earth (32): A Tale of Three Cities by Derek Thomas
Acts 14:21-28 To the End of the Earth (33): Mission Report by Derek Thomas
Acts 15:1-21 To the End of the Earth (34): Cutting Cost by Derek Thomas
Acts 15:21-35 To the End of the Earth (35): The Letter by Derek Thomas
Acts 15:36-41 To the End of the Earth (36): Brotherly Love Strife by Derek Thomas
Acts 16:1-15 To the Ends of the Earth (37): Come Over and Help Us! by Derek Thomas
Acts 16:16-40 To the End of the Earth (38): Prison Time by Derek Thomas
Acts 16:30-31 City of Destruction by Derek Thomas
Acts 16:31 What It Means to Be a Member of FPC by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 17:1-15 To the End of the Earth (39): The Resurrection: Is it Such a Big Deal? by Derek Thomas
Acts 17:1-15 The Resurrection: Is it Such a Big Deal by Derek Thomas
Acts 17:10-15 To the End of the Earth (40): How to Listen to a Bad Sermon by Derek Thomas
Acts 17:16-34 I Believe in God by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 17:16-34 To the End of the Earth (41): by Derek Thomas
Acts 17:22-31 I Believe in God the Father Almighty by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 18:1-7 To the End of the Earth (42): Do Not Be Afraid by Derek Thomas
Acts 18:18-28 To the End of the Earth (43): Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos by Derek Thomas
Acts 19:1-22 To the End of the Earth (44): The Gospel Comes to Ephesus by Derek Thomas
Acts 19:21-41 To the End of the Earth (45): City Riot by Derek Thomas
Acts 20:1-12 To the End of the Earth (46): A Deadly Sermon by Derek Thomas
Acts 20:13-38 To the End of the Earth (47): A Solemn Charge by Derek Thomas
Acts 20:19-24 To Spend and Be Spent in Christ by Nate Shurden
Acts 20:32 A Farewell Benediction by J. Ligon Duncan
Acts 21:1-16 To the End of the Earth (48): Let the Will of the Lord Be Done by Derek Thomas
Acts 21:15-26 To the End of the Earth (49): Paul, James, and Legal Issues: by Derek Thomas
Acts 21:27-36 To the End of the Earth (50): Paul Chained in the Holy City! by Derek Thomas
Acts 21:37-22:29 To the End of the Earth (51): Fathers and Brethren by Derek Thomas
Acts 22:20-23:11 To the End of the Earth (52): Brothers, I Am a Pharisee by Derek Thomas
Acts 23:12-35 To the End of the Earth (53): The Conspiracy by Derek Thomas
Acts 24:1-27 To the End of the Earth (54): Governor Felix- The Procrastinator by Derek Thomas
Acts 24:10-27 A Clear Conscience Toward God and man by Charles M. Wingard
Acts 25:1-12 To the End of the Earth (55): Porcius Festus by Derek Thomas
Acts 25:13-26:32 To the End of the Earth (56): King Agrippa- Almost Persuaded by Derek Thomas
Acts 26:17b, 18 From Darkness to Light by Philip Ryken
Acts 27:1-44 To the End of the Earth (57): Peril at Sea by Derek Thomas
Acts 28:1-16 To the End of the Earth (58): Rome at Last by Derek Thomas
Acts 28:17-31 To the End of the Earth (59): Preaching from Prison by Derek Thomas
THIRD MILLENNIUM
The Accession to Pentecost - Acts 1:1-2:47
The Ascension of Jesus Christ and the Promise of the Holy Spirit - Acts 1:1-11
The Ascension and Session of Jesus: Why Did Jesus Go to Heaven?
The Choosing of Matthias - Acts 1:12-26
The Holy Spirit at Pentecost - Acts 2:1-41
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit - Acts 2:1-13
Peter's Pentecost Sermon - Acts 2:14-41
Predestination and Foreknowledge: Are People Predestined to Heaven and Hell?
The Unveiling of the New Testament Church - Acts 2:42-47
Kingdom Witness of the Apostles: Jerusalem - Acts 3:1-7:60
Kingdom Power: Peter's Miracle and Sermon - Acts 3:1-26
Kingdom Healing: Peter heals a crippled beggar - Acts 3:1-10
Kingdom Explanation: Christ the Healer - Acts 3:11-26
Kingdom Persecution - Acts 4:1-31
Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin - Acts 4:1-22
Kingdom Prayer and Power - Acts 4:23-31
Kingdom Life in the Body of the Church - Acts 4:32-5:11
Kingdom of one in heart and mind - Acts 4:32-37
Church Discipline: Ananias and Sapphira - Acts 5:1-11
Kingdom Miracles Increase and Persecution Intensifies - Acts 5:12-42
Kingdom Miracles Increase - Acts 5:12-16
Kingdom Persecution Intensifies - Acts 5:17-42
Church Office: Deacon - Acts 6:1-7
Stephen's Kingdom Ministry and Martyrdom - Acts 6:8-7:60
Stephen: A Deacon's Arrest - Acts 6:8-15
Stephen: A Deacon's Sermon - Acts 7:1-53
Stephen: A Deacon's Martyrdom - Acts 7:54-60
Kingdom Witness of the Apostles: Judea and Samaria - Acts 8:1-12:25
The Expansion of the Kingdom - Acts 8:1-40
Kingdom Persecution Intensifies - Acts 8:1-3
Kingdom Miracles and Ministry of Philip - Acts 8:4-8
Kingdom Salvation and Simon the Sorcerer - Acts 8:9-25
Kingdom Salvation and the Ethiopian Eunuch - Acts 8:26-40
Saul's Conversion - Acts 9:1-31
Timeline of Paul's Life - Acts 9:1-19
Saul: Total Depravity - Acts 9:1-2
Saul/Paul: Irresistible Grace - Acts 9:3-19
Paul in Damascus and Jerusalem: An Initial Demonstration of the Amazing Grace of Perseverance - Acts 9:20-31
The Kingdom Witness: Peter in Lydda and Joppa - Acts 9:32-43
The Kingdom Witness: Samaria - Acts 10:1-11:18
Cornelius Calls for Peter - Acts 10:1-8
Peter's Kingdom Vision - Acts 10:9-23
A Kingdom Journey: Peter Goes to Cornelius' House - Acts 10:24-48
Kingdom Inclusion - Acts 11:1-18
The Kingdom Church: Syrian Antioch - Acts 11:19-30
Kingdom Persecution and Judgment: Jerusalem - Acts 12:1-25
Peter: An Escape from Prison - Acts 12:1-19
Herod's Providential Death - Acts 12:20-25
The Kingdom Witness to the Ends of the Earth - Acts 13:1-28:31
Paul: First Kingdom Missionary Journey - Acts 13:1-14:28
Kingdom Mission: Set Apart for Me Barnabas and Saul - Acts 13:1-3
Kingdom Mission: Barnabas and Saul in Cyprus - Acts 13:4-12
Kingdom Mission: Paul and Barnabas in Pisidian Antioch - Acts 13:13-52
Kingdom Mission: Paul and Barnabas in Iconium - Acts 14:1-7
Kingdom Mission: Paul and Barnabas in Lystra and Derbe - Acts 14:8-28
Kingdom Mission: The Jerusalem Council - Acts 15:1-35
Paul: Second Kingdom Missionary Journey - Acts 15:36-18:22
Kingdom Disagreement: Paul and Barnabas - Acts 15:36-41
Kingdom Mission: Timothy Joins Paul and Silas - Acts 16:1-5
Kingdom Mission: Paul's Vision of the Man of Macedonia - Acts 16:6-10
Kingdom Mission: Lydia's Conversion in Philippi - Acts 16:11-15
Kingdom Mission: A Jailer and his Household - Acts 16:16-40
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Thessalonica - Acts 17:1-9
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Berea - Acts 17:10-13
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Athens - Acts 17:16-34
The Self-existence of God: Who Made God?
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Corinth - Acts 18:1-22
Paul: Third Kingdom Missionary Journey - Acts 18:23-21:14
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Galatia and Phrygia - Acts 18:23-28
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Ephesus - Acts 19:1-41
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Macedonia and Greece - Acts 20:1-6
Kingdom Mission: Paul in Troas - Acts 20:7-12
Kingdom Mission: Paul's Gospel Farewell to Ephesus - Acts 20:13-38
Kingdom Mission: Paul on to Jerusalem - Acts 21:1-14
Paul's Arrest, Trial, and Imprisonment - Acts 21:15-26:32
Kingdom Mission: Paul's Arrival at Jerusalem - Acts 21:15-26
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Arrest - Acts 21:27-40
Kingdom Persecution: Paul a Roman Citizen - Acts 22:22-29
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Salvation and Ministry - Acts 22:1-21
Kingdom Persecution: Paul Before the Sanhedrin - Acts 22:30-23:11
Kingdom Persecution: The Plot to Kill Paul - Acts 23:12-22
Kingdom Persecution: Paul Transferred to Caesarea - Acts 23:23-35
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Trial Before Felix - Acts 24:1-27
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Trial Before Festus - Acts 25:1-12
Kingdom Persecution: Festus Consults King Agrippa - Acts 25:13-22
Kingdom Persecution: What is the Charge? - Acts 25:23-27
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Trail Before King Agrippa - Acts 26:1-32
Paul: Kingdom Voyage to Rome - Acts 27:1-28:16
Kingdom Persecution: Paul, a Prisoner, Sets Sail to Rome - Acts 27:1-12
Kingdom Persecution: Paul in a Storm - Acts 27:13-26
Kingdom Persecution: Paul in a Shipwreck - Acts 27:27-44
Kingdom Persecution: Paul Ashore in Malta - Acts 28:1-10
Kingdom Persecution: Paul's Arrival in Rome - Acts 28:11-16
Paul's Kingdom Ministry: Rome - Acts 28:17-31
Acts 4:32-5:10
Acts 19:21-20:1
Acts 25:23-26:32
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SERMON ON ACTS
Acts 1 You Will Be My Witnesses
Acts 2:1-39 I Will Pour Out My Spirit
Acts 2:40-47 The Contagious Community
Acts 3 Healing, Praise & Confrontation
Acts 4:1-22 Obeying Men or God
Acts 4:23-37 Consider Their Threats And Enable Your Servants
Acts 4:32-5:11 Truth or Consequences
Acts 5:12-42 Influence And Enmity
Acts 6:1-15 A New Generation of Leaders
Acts 8:1-8, 25-40 Scattered
Acts 8:9-24 Power Without Price
Acts 9:1-19 Scales Fell From his Eyes
Acts 9:10-19, Acts 10:19-22 The Lord Has Sent Me
Acts 9:19b-31 An Apostle's Apprenticeship
Acts 10:1-29 Go Where God Sends You
Acts 10:1-29 The Centurion's Story
Acts 11:1-30 Recognizing a Revival
Acts 12:1-19a Peter's Imprisonment
Acts 12:20-25;Mt 2:1-3,16 Herod or Christ?
Acts 13:1-3 Called Into Service
Acts 13:1-3, 1 Peter 5:1-11 Shared Leadership
Acts 13:1-12 The First Missionaries
Acts 13:13-44 Forgiveness of Sins is Proclaimed to you
Acts 13:42-52 Jealousy and Joy
Acts 14:1-28 The Message Worth Hearing
Acts 15:1-11 Leadership in The Midst of Conflict
Acts 15:12-21 Life Together
Acts 15:29-41 Overcoming Anger
Acts 15:36-41, Acts 16:1-40 God's Recruits
Acts 15:36-41, Acts 16:1-10 This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Acts 15:36-17:34 Name Above All Names
Acts 16:9-15 Lydia
Acts 16:9-40 Unexpected Allies
Acts 16:16-40 Silas
Acts 16:16-40 Confrontation
Acts 15:36-16:10 Guidance
Acts 17:1-15 Scripture,
Acts 17:16-34 Witness
Acts 17:16-34 The Lord of the Nations
Acts 17:1-15 The Sword Of The Spirit: God's Word
Acts 18:1-16 Generations
Acts 18:1-18 Don't Be Afraid, Keep On Speaking
Acts 18:9-11, 18-22 Closing the Circle
Acts 18:18-22 Home
Acts 18:25-19:22 Start Spreading the News
Acts 19:11-20:16 Miracles and Magic
Acts 20.17-38 I Commend You to God and His Word
Acts 21.1-40 Trouble Ahead
Acts 22-26 Faith On Trial
Acts 27-28 The Voyage to Rome - Mp3 only
SERIES - THE SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY - this is order in which they were preached
Acts 15:36-16:10 This Could Be The Start Of Something Big
Acts 15:36-16:40 God's Recruits
Acts 15:36-17:34 Name Above All Names!
Acts 18:1-18 Don't Be Afraid, Keep On Speaking!
Acts 18:9-11,18-22 Closing The Circle
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