Paul models three commitments of gospel driven leadership that we should all make: (1) diligently encourage; (2) faithfully testify; and (3) vigilantly shepherd. This sermon is part 16 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) Running a Spiritual Relay

(03:20) Commitment #1: Diligently Encourage (vv. 1-16)

(16:55) Commitment #2: Faithfully Testify (vv. 17-27)

(24:37) Commitment #3: Vigilantly Shepherd (vv. 28-38)

(36:12) Summary & Next Steps

Luke highlights three pitfalls of cultural conflict that Paul and the believers in Ephesus avoided: (1) spiritual compromise; (2) public dispute; and (3) unnecessary offense. This sermon is part 15 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) How Evangelism is Like Archaeology

(04:34) The Pitfall of Spiritual Compromise (vv. 21-27)

(13:47) The Pitfall of Public Dispute (vv. 28-34)

(21:58) The Pitfall of Unnecessary Offense (vv. 35-41)

(31:15) Next Steps

Luke describes how three spiritual problems in Ephesus are solved: (1) zeal without knowledge; (2) repentance without belief; and (3) belief without repentance. This sermon is part 14 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

Luke highlights four practical decisions that we must all make as we seek to fulfill Christ’s mission: (1) provision; (2) progress; (3) protection; and (4) priorities. This sermon is part 13 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) Staying on Course

(06:16) Provision

(14:45) Progress

(22:08) Protection

(30:23) Priorities

(36:43) Next Steps

Paul’s ministry in Athens demonstrates seven practical considerations for evangelistic reasoning: (1) harness your impulsive heart; (2) seek appropriate settings; (3) observe cultural opportunities; (4) proclaim biblical priorities; (5) enlist relatable examples; (6) define the urgent decision; and (7) accept people’s answers. This sermon is part 12 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) When Things Get Complicated...

(05:04) Harness Your Impulsive Heart

(10:02) Seek Appropriate Settings

(16:30) Observe Cultural Opportunities

(21:36) Proclaim Biblical Priorities

(30:28) Enlist Relatable Examples

(34:36) Define the Urgent Decision

(41:24) Accept People's Anwers

(45:39) Next Steps

Luke's account of Paul's ministry in Thessalonica and Berea demonstrates three components of a Christian approach to reason: (1) explaining biblical proof; (2) avoiding emotional agitation; and (3) encouraging biblical examination. This sermon is part 11 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) Introduction - Travel & Cultural Differences

(05:26) The Starting Point for Explaining Biblical Proof

(14:23) Avoiding Pushing People's Button with Emotional Agitation

(25:05) Encouraging Biblical Examination rather than Parroting

(32:35) Summary & Responses

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Luke’s account of Paul’s ministry in Philippi prepares us to interact with five types of people that we will meet as we spread the faith: (1) worshipers; (2) scoffers; (3) reactionaries; (4) prisoners; and (5) people pleasers. This sermon is part 10 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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(00:00) Introduction - Places and People

(05:58) Worshipers

(14:39) Scoffers

(21:05) Reactionaries

(28:00) Prisoners

(35:00) People-Pleasers

(41:05) Summary & Responses

Paul’s second missionary journey begins with three sacrifices that every Christian should be willing to make for the spread of the gospel: (1) friendship; (2) freedom; and (3) control. This sermon is part 9 of “Spreading the Faith,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 8-20.

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00:00 Introduction - Spiritual Superheroes?

05:04 A Sacrifice of Friendship

14:25 A Sacrifice of Freedom

23:53 A Sacrifice of Control

33:22 Summary & Responses to Consider

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