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Acts: Pressing the Crown Rights of King Jesus

A curated series inside The Ragtown Pulpit .

Feb 20, 2023 4:17 AM America/Chicago

Clarity on Forgiveness, Acts 15:36-41

The incident of the split over Mark gives us an opportunity to clarify what forgiving people really demands of us.

Jan 13, 2023 4:06 AM America/Chicago

Instructions in Persecution, Acts 141-7

We compare the suffering of the apostles with Christ's instruction in Matthew 10, and, hopefully, get some guidance for ourselves, if the Lord should allow things to keep going the way the are.

Dec 5, 2022 4:34 AM America/Chicago

A History of Faithfulness, Acts 13:13-23

Paul's sermon at Antioch begins with a joyful, gracious announcement of God's track-record of faithfulness. New Covenant believers should find their hearts "strangely warmed" by this retelling.

Nov 28, 2022 8:01 AM America/Chicago

Another Victorious Power Encounter

Very informal message due to the tiny, holiday crowd. At times more a discussion than a sermon. May it bless you.

Nov 13, 2022 7:49 AM America/Chicago

Christ vs Herod, Acts 12

In Psalm 2 we learn that God answered rebellious rulers by setting His king on His holy hill. We apply that truth to Herod's malicious malfeasance in Acts 12.

Sep 4, 2022 9:24 AM America/Chicago

No more detestable food, or people. Acts 10:9-20

Peter's vision of food in a sheet and its place in redemptive history. The second half is an examination of the food laws of the Bible and an argument against requiring their observance in Christians.

Aug 22, 2022 8:09 AM America/Chicago

Doubting Saul, Acts 9:19-31

It's so hard to trust someone who claims to have changed. What can be done?

Jul 31, 2022 11:06 AM America/Chicago

A eunuch finds a family, Acts 8:26-40

We keep a bunch of plates spinning in an effort to approach our text in its context. The gospel hits the Gentiles, starting right here.

Jul 10, 2022 9:11 AM America/Chicago

Mediators and Sanctions, Acts 7:54 - 8:4

In the punishment phase of Stephen's trial, we see a contest between two claimants to the job of representing God on earth. Who has sanctioning authority?