Luke's account of a problem in the early church reveals seven values that should still guide us today: (1) Unity; (2) meeting needs; (3) the Word of God; (4) integrity; (5) prayer; (6) responsibility; and (7) multiplication. This sermon is part 10 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

Luke identifies four contrasts between the Jewish authorities and the apostles that help us understand the heart of healthy spiritual leadership: (1) jealousy vs. life; 2) perplexity vs. teaching; (3) fear vs. obedience; and (4) anger vs. joy. This sermon is part 9 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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The story of Ananias and Sapphira suggests four warnings to help us deal with sin in the church: (1) the occasion--when you least expect it; 2) the expression--looking good on the outside; (3) the valuation--worthy of death; and (4) the implication--the power of holiness. This sermon is part 8 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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Luke shows us how the apostles stayed true to the mission, message, method, and means of Jesus while facing opposition. They called people to faith as they proclaimed Jesus in a spirit of humble submission relying upon prayer. This sermon is part 7 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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Through Peter's example, Luke shows us five necessary ingredients of being a good witness for Christ: (1) Attention; (2) compassion; (3) confrontation; (4) invitation; and (5) explanation. This sermon is part 6 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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Luke's account of early church life demonstrates five essential practices of Biblical fellowship that every Christian needs to follow: (1) learn with one another; (2) pray for one another; (3) share with one another; (4) worship with one another; and (5) witness with one another. This sermon is part 5 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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In his sermon on Pentecost, Peter explains four urgent instructions for receiving the Holy Spirit: (1) accept why Jesus died; (2) believe that Jesus rose; (3) confess Jesus as Lord; and (4) repent and be baptized. This sermon is part 4 of “Building the Church,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 1-7.

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Luke's account of the day of Pentecost reveals three changes that occur with the birth of the New Testament Church: (1) the presence of God, (2) hope for the nations, and (3) the beginning of the end. This sermon is part 3 in "Building the Church," Bryan Craddock's series of verse-by-verse sermons on Acts 1-7.

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