The new Governor Festus summons the Jews to hear their accusations against Paul. To thwart the Jews’ renewed plot to assassinate him, Paul calls upon his right as a Roman citizen to appeal directly to Caesar. A few days later, Paul presents his defense to Festus and King Agrippa II and his sister Bernice. He relates his miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus, and…
Dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ
Dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ
"repentance" Tagged Sermons
Felix, with his wife Drusilla, summons Paul and “heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, ‘Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you’” (Acts 24:24-25 NKJV). Considering the historical and family background of Felix and Drusilla, both were almost certainly…
In today’s topical message, Pastor Dustin draws from several New Testament passages to examine two types of faith in Jesus. First is the superficial faith of the proud, unrepentant heart, which is based on external signs or physical blessings. “…many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men…for He…
Within just the first few weeks following the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus, those in Jerusalem saw multiple manifestations of the Holy Spirit’s power in the Apostles to perform miracles and to boldly testify of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. “And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women” (Acts 5:14 NKJV). In today’s passage, we…
Following the birth of the Church in Acts 2, God continues to pour out His spirit upon His disciples, authenticating their authority as His witnesses by imbuing them with the power to perform miracles and preach with boldness. In today’s passage, Peter, in the name of Jesus, heals the lame man at the Beautiful Gate to the temple. As the people marvel,…