The work of Jesus continues from the gospel of Luke to the book called the Acts of the Apostles. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke wrote about the ascension of Jesus, a sign of power and promise. The four key themes of Acts are given: the Father's sovereignty, the Spirit's empowering, the Son's witness, the Triune God's kingdom. It's easy for us to freeze up thinking we are on our own, don't have what we need, wish we were already to our destination, but Jesus promises that he continues his work in us in this era. So let's trust him and get to work!

Don't Freeze. There's Work to Do! (Acts 1:1-11) 5-18-25-JeremiahKinney

Many people want to make an impact, do good, and be used by God. But Acts 1 comes before Acts 2. Acts 2 is the chapter of power, impact, and results, while Acts 1 is a quieter chapter of gathering, waiting, obeying, and praying. But we see in Acts 1:12-26, that God was working in people before he was going to work through them. That pattern runs throughout the Bible and the history of mankind, all the way to us. May God do his work in us first! May we open ourselves to God's powerful internal work inside of us!

God Works in You Before through You (Acts 1:12-26) 5-25-25-JeremiahKinney

We read about the early church's speaking in tongues in Acts 2. What is it? When was it used? How did God use it to advance his agenda? In this sermon, Pastor Jeremiah surveyed every instance of speaking in tongues in the Bible. And what else is Acts 2:1-13 about than just about speaking in tongues? It's about how we can depend upon the Holy Spirit to advance the plan of God to save the lost! Hallelujah! This chapter isn't about us; it's about Jesus!

Speaking in Tongues, or, Depend on the Spirit to do His work (Acts 2:1-17)_6-1-25-JeremiahKinney

If you hear an invitation to believe the gospel, then it's not too late to turn to Jesus for salvation. That's what Peter explained in Acts 2:14-41 at Pentecost. Jesus isn't spiteful toward sinners, not the rebellious, the stubborn, the proud, even his own killers. If you have turned your life, marriage, career, or parenting to ashes, it's still not too late to turn to Jesus. Peter's listeners killed Jesus, but he arose and offered them eternal life if they would repent and follow him. Jesus fulfilled Scripture, left his tomb empty, and changed the lives of those who believe in him. Hearts may be granite, but the gospel of Jesus Christ is diamond. It's time to follow him!

Jesus Wins His Killers (Acts 2:14-41) 6-8-25-JeremiahKinney

Jesus launched his church in Acts 2:41-47. When the church begins, they showed the marks of baptism, attention to learning from the apostles about Jesus, and care for one another. Most of all, we read of a devotion to gather together as a loving response to God's love and grace. Jesus changes people!

God's Grace Calls Us to Gather (Acts 2:41-47)-JeremiahKinney-6-15-25

Jesus gets our attention. In Acts 3, Jesus gathered attention through Peter and the healing of a lame man. How did he get your attention? He gathers attention in order to confront our sin with mercy. How does he use our lives to gather attention to his good news?

Jesus says Look at Me (Acts 3) 6-22-25-JeremiahKinney

In this episode, we explore one of the most groundbreaking shifts in early Christian history: the moment the gospel moved beyond Jewish boundaries and into the Gentile world. From Peter’s vision and encounter with Cornelius to Paul’s bold missions to non-Jewish regions, the Book of Acts reveals God’s plan to offer salvation to all nations.

We dive into the cultural tensions, divine revelations, and radical inclusivity that defined this turning point—and how it shapes the global church today.

If you’ve ever wondered how the message of Jesus became a worldwide movement, this episode brings clarity, context, and encouragement.


Acts: The Gospel Spreads Among the Jews

Do you pray for courage? The apostles did. In Acts 4, they found themselves unpopular with the power brokers, surrounded, pressured, threatened. So what did they do? They asked God for courage. They asked for the courage to continue to name Jesus as the one and only Savior for the whole world. In doing so, they taught us to pray for courage too.

Do you pray for courage? (Acts 4:1-31) 7-6-25-JeremiahKinney

What turns a beautiful act of charity into an ugly act before God? In Acts 4:32-5:11, two men are contrasted, Barnabas and Ananias. Both sell land. Both give financial gifts to the church intended for the benevolence ministry. But one is remembered with fondness while the other was struck down by God himself. Social status levels were being squashed by God. Social status seeking was being squashed by God. Only one status is available to us in God's new society: child of the King. We who believe in Jesus are no more or less than sinners redeemed by Jesus Christ by faith alone and now adopted as true sons and daughters of God. That's the identity of Barnabas, but Ananias wanted something else. Was the love of God not enough?

It's Good to be a Child of the King (Acts 4_32-5:11)-JeremiahKinney-7-13-25

God built our Faith. God built Christianity. The point of Acts 5 is just that, that this whole thing is God's story. The corollary is exciting: We can be brave. Because God has the authority to build his Church, the people of his Church can be brave! We are helping people find God when we are exalting Jesus Christ. When we are sharing the gospel in a Christlike manner, not making the story about us but remembering that it is God's story, we are doing the work of God and can expect his support. We can be brave.

It's God's Story So You can be Brave (Acts 5:12-42)-7-20-25-JeremiahKinney

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