Olympic Evangelical Free Church

Text: Acts 4:1-21 Main Idea: Spiritual authority flows from a person’s wholesale allegiance to Jesus Christ (and his revealed Word), not their “position of authority” in the religious community. Sermon Outline: I. The Conflict (Acts 4:1–4) II. The Courtroom (Acts 4:5–12) III. The Notable Contrast (Acts 4:13–22)

Text: Acts 3:1-26 Main Idea: Miraculous healings herald the present reign of Jesus Christ and point forward to his promised restoration of all things. And as a result, they beckon us to embrace Jesus in humble repentance and faith. Sermon Outline: I. The Miraculous Restoration… (Acts 3:1-10) II. The Incriminating Explanation… (Acts 3:11-16) III. The Astonishing Implication… (Acts 3:17-25) IV. Conc...

Text: Acts 2:41-47 Main Idea: The Holy Spirit gave birth to a radically new community marked by heartfelt generosity, not an informal association of religious individuals. Sermon Outline: I. The Fundamental Priorities of the Early Church (Acts 2:41-43) II. The Radical Experience of the Early Church (Acts 2:44-47) III. Three Challenges for Our Church Today

Text: Acts 2:22–41 Main Idea: The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost underscores Jesus’ true identity and beckons every person to humbly respond in repentance and faith. Sermon Outline: I. Three Ways God Validated the Life and Ministry of Jesus (Acts 2:22–24) II. Two Things this Validation Reveals about Jesus’ Identity (Acts 2:25-36) III. The One Way People Should Respond to this Revelatio...

Text: Acts 2:5–21 Main Idea: The Spirit-empowered languages at Pentecost were a sign that God was extending his saving promises, through Israel, to everyone who calls on his name. Sermon Outline: I. The Audience at Pentecost II. The Explanation of Pentecost III. The Invitation of Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:1-13 Main Idea: The day of Pentecost demonstrates that Holy Spirit is the necessary and active power behind the effective ministry of the local church. Sermon Outline: I. The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1) II. The Events of Pentecost (Acts 2:1–4) III. The Pattern of Pentecost

Text: Acts 1:1-11 Main Idea: God’s purpose in his “already but not yet kingdom” is that his kingdom-people would joyfully proclaim the good news of King Jesus’ saving rule to all people until he returns in glory. Sermon Outline: I. The Significance of the Kingdom (Acts 1:3-5) II. A Question About the Kingdom (Acts 1:6) III. A Clarification About the Kingdom (Acts 1:7-11)

Text: Acts 1:1-11 Main Idea: Nothing can hinder the progress of the gospel because the risen and ascended King Jesus is actively empowering its advance through his Spirit-empowered people. Sermon Outline: I. The Fundamentals II. The Focus III. The Framework