Sermons on Acts
Joy Made Full
Working through John 16:20-27, the sermon explains that Jesus promises the apostles their sorrow will be transformed into joy, and that prayer is the culmination of that transformation. It teaches that after His departure believers have direct access to the Father in Jesus’ name, and that God’s answers, including “no,” are motivated by love and ultimately match what believers would want when eternity is considered. It lists the requirements for this privilege, including faith, abiding in Christ, humility and obedience,…
What the Blind See
The sermon surveys Old Testament figures who were blind and draws a lesson from each. Samson shows that true humility relies on God, Eli shows that turning a blind eye to a problem makes it worse, and the men of Sodom show that hardened sin does not stop at judgment, so repentance is what saves. Isaac and Jacob show that physical sight can fail but spiritual sight does not, Elisha’s servant and the Syrian army show that God’s presence and…
