Grace Sermons

The early church experienced genuine authentic relationships with each other.  As the Holy Spirit works through us today, we will see Him do the same thing. This message is part of a series for my local church, but the truths presented here can help any believer in Christ and living as part of His Church. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.c...

In Philippians 2, the church is told to value others above themselves and to live in unity.  Unity is not uniformity, but we are to focus on the main mission Jesus is on in us and through us and not on secondary issues.  When we are like-minded, loving each other sacrificially, and living as one soul together, then the outside work will notice and be drawn to that type of community because it is a...

In John 10:10, Jesus says that He came to give us abundant life.  Many of us try to find that in the situations and circumstances that we feel like He needs to change in order to experience that abundant life, but Jesus declares that He is the abundant life that He came to give (John 11:25, John 14:6).  He is abundant life!  He who has the Son has life (1 John 5:12). This message is part of a seri...

At the end of the book of Acts, Paul is in prison, but the gospel continued to be unhindered!  As a matter of fact, the book of Acts continues today as the Spirit works in and through the church to further God's Kingdom work! THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonjz GRACE SERMONS PODCAST: https://thegraceblog.com/podcast #acts28 

In Acts 27-28, Paul experiences perilous situations and circumstances on his journey to Rome.  It appears that the weather is in control, but God sends an angel to Paul to remind him that He is sovereign.  The Lord had already planned and purposed for Paul to appear before Caesar, and therefore, regardless of how perilous the situation was on the way, God would follow through with His plan and pur...

In Acts 26, Paul stands before King Agrippa and shares his testimony of his life before Jesus, how he met Jesus, and how Jesus changed his life.  He shows King Agrippa that Jesus is the fulfillment of what the prophets and Moses said would happen. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonjz GRACE SERMONS PODCAST: https://thegraceblog.com/...

It hurts to be falsely accused of something, but in Acts 25 we see how to respond to false accusations. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonjz GRACE SERMONS PODCAST: https://thegraceblog.com/podcast

In Acts 24, Paul has the opportunity to share the gospel with a Roman Governor, Felix, and his wife Drusilla.  While he is sharing about faith in Christ, he teaches them about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.  There are 2 sides of discussing these things when sharing the gospel and we see Paul and the New Testament Scriptures discussing both sides.  Both are important to see...

As the apostle Paul continues to face Roman imprisonment and plots from Jewish religious leaders to take his life, Jesus appears to him and tells him to take courage!  Jesus reminds Paul that He is at work even through these situations to bring about His sovereign plan.  He is at work the same way today in and through us.  So, take courage! THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY...

As Paul has a chance to speak to the people after his arrest, he shares his testimony about how his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus changed his life.  As we allow the Spirit to lead our lives, He will lead us to share our testimony so they can begin to see how He can change their lives as well. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee...

Why does it seem like Paul puts himself back under the law in Acts 21 after being approached by James and the elders at Jerusalem?  Were there different ways for Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians to live the Christian life?  No!  Paul was applying principles he taught about the weaker brother and giving up freedoms for the sake of the gospel and to win all people to Christ. THE GRACE BLOG W...

For those of us living in America and experiencing the blessings and freedoms that come with being citizens here, they don't even come close to the ultimate freedom that can only come through Jesus Christ. You can live in a free country but still be a slave - a slave to sin, shame, and the endless treadmill of performance, finding worth, and value.  But what Jesus accomplished on the cross, frees...

In Acts 20, Paul declares that he considers his life worth nothing if he doesn't finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given him of testifying to the good news of God's grace.  Jesus gives each one of us a role in His Kingdom work, and our only aim is to finish our race being compelled by the Spirit and depending on God's grace to work in us and through us. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSIT...

Paul begins and ends this section with the Greek word, "parakaleo," referencing how the Spirit used Paul to disciple other believers through encouragement and through certain life situations.  The Spirit will do the same thing through us today.  Look for how the Spirit wants to use you to encourage one another and build each other up! THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A...

Paul encounters a riot and a mob at Ephesus because the Spirit has changed the churches actions and habits, and they are no longer in need of the idols and shrines that craftsmen are making.  The general principle for us today is that the Spirit will work outwardly through us to impact the culture around us. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffe...

As Paul begins his 3rd missionary journey, he ends up in Ephesus where God does extraordinary miracles through him.  He shares the gospel with John the Baptist's disciples and the gospel spreads all throughout the province of Asia. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonjz GRACE SERMONS PODCAST: https://thegraceblog.com/podcast #acts19...

In Acts 18 we learn about how Paul is afraid.  He says that he was in great fear and trembling in Corinth.  Yet, the Lord provides for Paul in a number of ways to help him face his fears, and He will do the same thing for you and for me as we trust the Spirit and depend upon Him.   THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/jasonjz GRACE SERMONS...

Paul at Mars Hill shares the gospel after being greatly distressed by all of the idols in Athens as well as by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers.  Idols and philosophies never deliver fully on what they are promising.  The give you just enough to keep you coming back but never leave you satisfied.  Meaning, purpose, and abundant life can only be found in Jesus! THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://t...

When the Bereans were presented with the gospel, they received it with eagerness and examined the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was true.  As a result, many of them put their faith in Jesus and became new creations in Christ!  As we hear new truths presented from others, the Spirit will lead us to do the same thing today.  We receive the information but don't necessarily take it as truth.  W...

In Acts 16, the Philippian jailer is so stunned that Paul and Silas stay in jail after an earthquake opened up a way of escape that he asks, "What must I do to be saved?"  After putting his faith in Jesus, he and his entire household are saved!  God is such a good God that He even brings purpose into our suffering and can use it to transform the lives of those around us. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: ht...

As those in Christ, we are invited to participate with the Spirit in God's work to advance His Kingdom through His grace. In Acts 15:36-16:15, we see the Holy Spirit do just that in the lives of Timothy, Luke, Lydia, Silas, John Mark, Barnabas, and Paul.    As we trace how and what He did in and through them, we get glimpses into how He will work in us and through us today by His grace. THE GRACE...

What are the requirements for salvation?  How do you know you are saved? In Acts 15, we see the answer to these questions.  Some in the church were promoting a "Jesus Plus" gospel, but the Jerusalem Council affirms that salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Today, there still is a problem with some adding to the gospel.  The requirements for salvation are not "believe...

The scandalous message of grace enrages self-righteous legalists.  As Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey, they are brutally opposed by self-righteous legalists and try to stone Paul to death.  Paul warns that the church will go through many hardships because the scandalous message of grace enrages people who cling to the law and self-justification. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: ht...

The same power that rose Jesus from the grave is the same power that dwells in us today as believers.  In Christ, we have resurrection power that is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine!  Don't miss out on all that you have in Christ if you have put your faith and trust in Him for salvation. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buy...

In Acts 13 Paul and Barnabas are commissioned by the church at Antioch and sent out on Paul's first missionary journey.  As the church today, the Spirit sends us out on mission as well.  Sometimes that is somewhere on the other side of the world, but often times it's into our own communities to serve people and share the gospel with the lost. THE GRACE BLOG WEBSITE: https://thegraceblog.com/blog B...