Sermons on Acts
The Promise of the Father
Acts 1:3-11 After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to numerous witnesses and spent forty days instructing his disciples and preparing them for the work ahead. Pastor Rod Bunton delves into the teachings Jesus imparted to his disciples, emphasizing the assistance they would receive and the magnificent event of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven.
Introduction to Acts
Acts 1:1-2 After Luke recorded the gospel account in his namesake book, he continued to narrate the ministry that Christ initiated. Pastor Rod Bunton introduces us to the book of Acts, where the rest of the story about the church’s work begins.
The Gift of Tongues
Acts 2:1-13 On the day of Pentecost, men from every nation were gathered together listening to preaching about the mighty works of God and were bewildered when each heard it in their own native language. Pastor Rod Bunton makes some Biblical observations about the gift of tongues and discusses the controversial topic of their use today.
The Birth of the Church
Acts 2:1-4 Jesus made two promises before he ascended into Heaven: that he would build his church and that he would send the Holy Spirit to be with his believers. Pastor Rod Bunton begins a short series on the person and work of the Holy Spirit that fulfilled both promises.
Serving as a Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
Acts 8:26-40 ~ The Bible instructs believers to go out into the world, making disciples and baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Ben Khazraee shows how we can be effective guides, leading non-believers to that summit to which the entire Bible points: Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on the cross.