Category: Sermons
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A Mission Seeking Church
As the first intentionally planted Gentile congregation, the church of Antioch was uniquely blessed by the Lord. Not only did the Lord favor these former pagans with the light of the gospel but He also gave them a multitude of godly leaders and teachers. The result of such an outpouring of grace was that this…
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The Unconquerable Word
After a very unedifying narrative in chapter 12 of blood, persecution, and partisan conflict, verse 24 pierces through the ugliness with refreshing words: the word of the Lord continued to grow and to be multiplied. This verse provides a message of consolation for the church as it testifies to the fact that neither tyrannical kings…
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Praying Through Persecution
Three pictures of persecution in verses 1-5 set the stage for a season of testing for the church. As Herod put the sword to the church, the people of God responded with fervent prayer.
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The Heresy of Assurance
A prominent Roman Catholic critic of the Reformation argued that the protestant doctrine of assurance of salvation was the greatest of all Reformed heresies.
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Marks of A Maturing Church
In the third snapshot of the Antioch church, Luke shows a church which was making great progress in spiritual maturity. Blessed with great teaching and shepherding, the church manifested a growing maturity through responsiveness to the word, serving the needs of others, and respecting proper church government. Through this series of pictures Luke provides insight…