Ramsey Creek Baptist Church Sermons

Peter consciously called on the name, power, and authority of Jesus, not on his power or authority. He won’t even take credit for the faith that was exercised in the healing [v.16]. Both the faith and the healing came from Jesus, not Peter. Verses 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26 all point specifically to Jesus! Jesus was the clear and consistent point of what the apostles said and...

Peter consciously called on the name, power, and authority of Jesus, not on his power or authority. He won’t even take credit for the faith that was exercised in the healing [v.16]. Both the faith and the healing came from Jesus, not Peter. Verses 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26 all point specifically to Jesus! Jesus was the clear and consistent point of what the apostles said and...

Peter, through the power of the Spirit and by the authority given to him by Jesus, was a channel of blessing to this broken man. It wasn't his power, but the power of Jesus. Like the blind man Jesus healed in Matthew 21, this man was healed so that the works of God might be displayed in him, pointing to the Messianic authority of Jesus. In Christ, God gives people so much more than they expect or...

Peter, through the power of the Spirit and by the authority given to him by Jesus, was a channel of blessing to this broken man. It wasn't his power, but the power of Jesus. Like the blind man Jesus healed in Matthew 21, this man was healed so that the works of God might be displayed in him, pointing to the Messianic authority of Jesus. In Christ, God gives people so much more than they expect or...

If the early church is an example to us at all, it has to be seen that they were an active group of people. Not just for the sake of activity, but being intentional about doing what Christ has commanded. Christ is the Cornerstone, and His sacrificial love has set the tone for the Church. This kind of sacrifical love in Acts 2 is foundational for what we’ll see in Acts 3-28 because it was the launc...

If the early church is an example to us at all, it has to be seen that they were an active group of people. Not just for the sake of activity, but being intentional about doing what Christ has commanded. Christ is the Cornerstone, and His sacrificial love has set the tone for the Church. This kind of sacrifical love in Acts 2 is foundational for what we’ll see in Acts 3-28 because it was the launc...

Acts 2 reminds us that God builds His church by His Word. God calls and saves people to be part of His family - the Church. The Church is God's plan, not His plan B. The result of salvation in these new believers' lives was a change of devotion. They were now devoted to: 1. the apostles’ teaching - The Church delights in the continued study of God’s Word. 2. fellowship - Devotion to Jesus is what...

Acts 2 reminds us that God builds His church by His Word. God calls and saves people to be part of His family - the Church. The Church is God's plan, not His plan B. The result of salvation in these new believers' lives was a change of devotion. They were now devoted to: 1. the apostles’ teaching - The Church delights in the continued study of God’s Word. 2. fellowship - Devotion to Jesus is what...

The audience heard the truth that Jesus - whom they had killed - was without a doubt both Lord and Christ (Messiah), and this "cut/pierced them to the heart". For many in the audience that day, they were humbled. They understood their need for a Savior because they understood what they were guilty of. The Word of God by the Spirit of God is (still) the method God uses to bring conviction of sin th...

The audience heard the truth that Jesus - whom they had killed - was without a doubt both Lord and Christ (Messiah), and this "cut/pierced them to the heart". For many in the audience that day, they were humbled. They understood their need for a Savior because they understood what they were guilty of. The Word of God by the Spirit of God is (still) the method God uses to bring conviction of sin th...

Peter has just described wonders and signs of God's coming wrath (blood, fire, & smoke) and immediately tells his Jewish audience the only way of escape is by “calling on the name of the Lord”. But then, without hesitation, Peter explains that the name of the Lord on whom they must call is, in fact, Jesus the Nazarene, whom they crucified! We find here in Peter’s message the parallel truths of man...

Peter has just described wonders and signs of God's coming wrath (blood, fire, & smoke) and immediately tells his Jewish audience the only way of escape is by “calling on the name of the Lord”. But then, without hesitation, Peter explains that the name of the Lord on whom they must call is, in fact, Jesus the Nazarene, whom they crucified! We find here in Peter’s message the parallel truths of man...

All the signs and wonders and speaking in tongues in Jerusalem that day were preparing hearts for hearing of the Word of God. And when Peter gets up to preach, he goes back to the Scriptures. In quoting Joel, the point is made clear that the message of God about Jesus is for all people, "all flesh" regardless of distinctions (like national, social, sexual, ceremonial, or educational/intellectual)....

All the signs and wonders and speaking in tongues in Jerusalem that day were preparing hearts for hearing of the Word of God. And when Peter gets up to preach, he goes back to the Scriptures. In quoting Joel, the point is made clear that the message of God about Jesus is for all people, "all flesh" regardless of distinctions (like national, social, sexual, ceremonial, or educational/intellectual)....

Luke is pointing out the major shift that’s happening in Christianity: God’s presence doesn’t dwell within the walls of the tabernacle or temple any longer – it’s come to take up residence in the new temple of Jesus’ body. The Holy Spirit now rests on the people of God. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers at Pentecost in a special way to empower them for their task of being Jesus' witnesses, s...

Luke is pointing out the major shift that’s happening in Christianity: God’s presence doesn’t dwell within the walls of the tabernacle or temple any longer – it’s come to take up residence in the new temple of Jesus’ body. The Holy Spirit now rests on the people of God. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers at Pentecost in a special way to empower them for their task of being Jesus' witnesses, s...

When tough decisions need to be made, consider prayer [v.14] and Scripture [v.16]. When things were unsettling, Peter and the disciples go to the Word of God, not feelings or opinions. They took what they knew from the Word of God and acted in light of the advancement of the Gospel. For the disciples in Acts 1 and for us today, the primary place for discovering the will of God is in the pages of S...

When tough decisions need to be made, consider prayer [v.14] and Scripture [v.16]. When things were unsettling, Peter and the disciples go to the Word of God, not feelings or opinions. They took what they knew from the Word of God and acted in light of the advancement of the Gospel. For the disciples in Acts 1 and for us today, the primary place for discovering the will of God is in the pages of S...

(**apologies for the poor audio quality this session) Even after His resurrection, Jesus teaches His followers about the kingdom of God. And He does so "through the Holy Spirit". If the glorified & resurrected Son of God relied on the Holy Spirit in communicating Gospel truths, so should we. Everything done in the book of Acts is done this same way - through the Spirit. Knowing the times and seaso...

(**apologies for the poor audio quality this session) Even after His resurrection, Jesus teaches His followers about the kingdom of God. And He does so "through the Holy Spirit". If the glorified & resurrected Son of God relied on the Holy Spirit in communicating Gospel truths, so should we. Everything done in the book of Acts is done this same way - through the Spirit. Knowing the times and seaso...

All that Jesus said and did and all that the followers of Jesus will say and do all collectively point to this same thing – Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, who gives life to those who believe (John 20:30-31). The disciples of Jesus always pointed back to Jesus, not themselves. The ministry and teaching of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension – it continues through His people in His Church til...

All that Jesus said and did and all that the followers of Jesus will say and do all collectively point to this same thing – Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, who gives life to those who believe (John 20:30-31). The disciples of Jesus always pointed back to Jesus, not themselves. The ministry and teaching of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension – it continues through His people in His Church til...

The physical resurrection of Jesus changed everything, and it continues to empower Christians today. The apostle John tells about the resurrection of Jesus and everything that happens afterward, and his point is not just to relate details and facts – John wants to convince you to believe. Jesus assured His followers that He would equip them to fulfill what He was commissioning them to do. As they...

The physical resurrection of Jesus changed everything, and it continues to empower Christians today. The apostle John tells about the resurrection of Jesus and everything that happens afterward, and his point is not just to relate details and facts – John wants to convince you to believe. Jesus assured His followers that He would equip them to fulfill what He was commissioning them to do. As they...

On the road to Emmaus, the two disciples almost missed the significance of history's greatest event because they were too focused on their disappointments and problems. But as they ate together that night, the light bulb came on. And though Jesus could have revealed fresh truth to these two disciples, He chose to expound on the old instead. In the upper room, Jesus deals with the disciples' fear b...