“When a narrative comes to an end, the narrative world displayed by the author rejoins the world of the readers.”

Endings are important, and this is something good storytellers know, especially good, true storytellers like Luke. 

This is a story of high stakes on the high seas in Acts 27.

There stood Paul, donned in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, speaking to the king and his cronies...

How do you conduct yourself when you know you are heading into opposition and hostility? 

We live in a society increasingly more fit to create celebrities than leaders. 

Even in the darkest dark, surrounded by enemies, when all hope seems lost, Jesus is stronger.

In the midst of opposition and discouragement, Jesus told Paul to keep speaking. And he says the same to us.

What will find increasing dissonance with our surrounding culture is actually the key to everything we think and say: Jesus is real; Jesus is alive; Jesus has been raised from the dead.

Jesus builds his church in the city, and uses a diversity of ways to make diverse people into one body in him.

Acts 15 stands out as one of the most important chapters in the Book of Acts because it’s the only place where we see the church come to a theological crossroads.

Paul goes on three missionary journeys in the book of Acts. Chapter 14 shows us the the ending of that first journey, and a relevant theme emerges.

We want to train our minds to run in biblical ruts, to have God’s acts in history shape our understanding of ourselves and our own day.

In this sermon, guest preacher Voddie Baucham unfolds the narrative of Acts 12 and shows us the sovereignty of God in death and deliverance.