Acts 28

ACTS 28

1. We need the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8

8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth

2. Unity is Vital for Holy Spirit Flow

Acts 2:1-2

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.

3. Signs and Wonders coupled with preaching produce a greater harvest

Acts 3:6

6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

4. Boldness is Required in this hour 

Acts 4:29-31

29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 

30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” 

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

5. Authenticity will keep you alive

Acts 5:3-4

3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 

4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.

6. Maximize your mantle

Acts 6:2-4

 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 

3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; 

4 but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.

7. Ordinary Saints can do extraordinary things

Acts 6:8

8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 7:55

55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

8. Lifestyle Evangelism is valuable

Acts 8:4

4 Therefore, those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.

9. Never give up on anyone if they are still breathing

Acts 9:1-6

1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 

2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 

3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. 

4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” 

5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” 

6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do.

10. Never stop sowing seeds

Acts 10:1-5

1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 

2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. 

3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God coming in and saying to him, “Cornelius!” 

4 And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, “What is it, lord?” So he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have come up for a memorial before God. 

5 Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. 

11. We must check our implicit biases

Acts 11:1-3

1 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 

2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went into uncircumcised men and ate with them.

12. Prayer should be a primary activity

a. Jesus gave them a promise of Power – They Prayed Acts 1:7-8; 12-14

b. They needed to choose another Apostle. Acts 1:23-26

c. The Disciples continued in Prayer. Acts 2:42

d. Peter and John had regular times of Prayer. Acts 3:1

e. Prayed and were filled with power and boldness in the midst of persecution. Acts 4: 23-31

f. Apostles decided it was to be their major duty. Acts 6:1-7 (Word of God increased and many got saved)

g. Holy Ghost given to Samaritans. Acts 8:14-17

h. Paul was born again and began praying. Acts 9:11

i. Prayer raised Dorcas from the dead.  Acts 9:40

j. Peter prayed on the house top waiting for food to be ready. Acts 10:9-10

k. Cornelius rewarded for his prayers. Acts 10:30-31

l. The impact of prayer on us and church leaders. Acts 12:1-17

m. Paul and Barnabus sent out. Acts 13:2-3

n. Ordaining Elders Acts 14:23

o. Paul and Silas going to prayer met a damsel. Acts 16:

p. At Midnight they prayed and sang in prison.  Acts 16:25

q. Paul raised man on Island. Acts 28:8

13. Expect opposition and Deal with it

Acts 13:8-12

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. 

9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him 

10 and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? 

11 And now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time.” And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand. 

12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord

14. We Must Give Hope to People That They Can Be Made Whole

Acts 14:8-10

8 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. 

9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 

10 said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked

15. Honor the doctrine set forth by your leaders

Acts 15:5-6

5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.” 

6 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. 

16. Practice Spirit Directed Evangelism

Acts 16:6-10

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.

7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 

8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 

9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 

10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.

17. Become all things to all men

1 Corinthians 9:22-23

22 To the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 

23 Now this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be partaker of it with you.

Acts 17:22-25,28

22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 

23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you: 

24 God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. 

25 Nor is He worshiped with men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things…

28 For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.

18. Embrace Community

Acts 18:1-3,5,9-10

1 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 

2 And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. 

3 So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers… 

5 When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ… 

9 Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; 

10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city

19. Get people filled with the Holy Spirit

Acts 19:1-6

1 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 

2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” 

3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 

4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 

5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 

6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

20. Live with no regret

Acts 20:25-27

 25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 

26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 

27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.

21. Keep the Prophetic in its proper place

Acts 21:3-4

3 When we had sighted Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo. 

4 And finding disciples, we stayed there seven days. They told Paul through the Spirit not to go up to Jerusalem

Acts 21:10-12

10 And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’” 

12 Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem.

22. Your personal testimony never gets old

Acts 22:6-11

 6 “Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me. 

7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ 

8 So I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’ 

9 “And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me. 

10 So I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Arise and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all things which are appointed for you to do.’ 

11 And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus

23. Wisdom is Principal…Seek it

Acts 23:6

6 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged.

24. Our message is the FULL GOSPEL

Acts 24:24-25

24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 

25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.

25. We must witness to small and great

Acts 25:10-11

10 So Paul said, “I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you very well know. 

11 For if I am an offender, or have committed anything deserving of death, I do not object to dying; but if there is nothing in these things of which these men accuse me, no one can deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar.

26. We must persuade people

Acts 26:27-29

27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” 

28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” 

29 And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.

27. You Must Know Who You Are

Acts 27:21-26

21 But after long abstinence from food, then Paul stood in the midst of them and said, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and loss. 

22 And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 

23 For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve,

24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.’ 

25 Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. 26 However, we must run aground on a certain island.

28. You must Finish Well.

Acts 28:30

30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him