The All-Inclusive Gospel
Here is the outline for today’s sermon at First Baptist Church,
Rockport, Texas.
INTRO: “Acts:” 1. Of The Apostles? 2. The Early
Church? 3. The Holy Spirit? 4. The Resurrrected
Christ? All appropriate. It is a book of action.
I. POWER
1. Power needed
(1) Power is weak when we don’t understand
our mission (1:6)
Ill – Restore the Kingdom at this time?
(2) Power is weak when we waste time
Ill – Why stand here gazing? (1:11)
(3) Power is weak when we are self-sufficent
a. Need to pray (1:4 wait, 1:14 prayer)
b. Need to experience a power outside
ourselves
2. Power promised
Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the
Holy Spirit comes upon you
3. Power sought
“These all continued in prayer”
II. PROCLAMATION
1. Power manifested in the Proclamation
(1) The powerful manifestations were
necessary for that proclamation
Ill – Wind sound, Tongues of fire,
Speaking in other languages (1:1-11)
(2) The powerful message was the gospel
They talked about Jesus
Rom 1:16 .. the gospel .. is the power..
2. Christ the subject of the Proclamation< Peter's sermon (2:22ff): Jesus the Messiah (1) The miracles Christ performed (22 (2) The resurrection of Christ (23-32) (3) The outpouring going on (33-36) 3. Purpose of Proclamation: to bring people to repentance and faith. 2:37 - What shall we do? 2:38 - Repent!
III. PROGRESS
Acts 2:42-47
1. Teaching (“Doctrine”) (42)
“And they continued stedfastly in the
apostles’ doctrine”
2. Fellowship (42)
“and fellowship, and in breaking of bread”
3. Prayer (42)
“and in prayers.”
4. Signs and wonders (43)
“And fear came upon every soul: and many
wonders and signs were done by the apostles”
6. Generosity (44-45)
“And all that believed were together, and
had all things common and sold their
possessions and goods, and parted them to
all [men], as every man had need.”
7. Worship (46)
“And they, continuing daily with one accord
in the temple, and breaking bread from house
to house, did eat their meat with gladness
and singleness of heart,”
8. Favor with the people (47)
“Praising God, and having favour with all
the people.”
9. Converts (47)
“And the Lord added to the church daily such
as should be saved.”
CONCLUSION: What began in Jerusalem continued in
Judea, Samaria, and beyond. It kept going until it
reached us. Song: “I am so glad that Jesus loves
even me.” Now the gospel has been entrusted to us.
We are to proclaim it in power and become a part of
God’s family, helping brothers and sisters to grow in
Christ.