PCBC English Sermons: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Unstoppable (Acts 28)

William HC — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Unstoppable (Acts 28)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 4th December 2022

Passage: Acts 28:1-31

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Ps William HC speaking on Acts 28. In Acts 28 we see:

The preacher who’s unhindered (v1-10, 17-29)

The church that’s unashamed (v11-16)

The message that’s unstoppable (v30-31)

Acts: to be continued?

What have you learned from the book of Acts?
How has the gospel advanced in your own life?
How has the gospel advanced in our church?

Bad Luck (Acts 27)

William HC — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Bad Luck (Acts 27)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 27th November 2022

Passage: Acts 27:1-44

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Ps William HC speaking from Acts 27. When Paul sails to Rome, there is:

The downside (v1-20): bad weather… bad decisions…a bad outcome…

The upside (v21-44): good promises… good decisions… a good outcome!

Three lessons:

In the storms of life, repent: God still rules over everything.

In the storms of life, remember: faith in God’s promises is our anchor.

In the storms of life, be assured: His grace will bring us safely home.

On Trial for Jesus (Acts 24-26)

William HC — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

On Trial for Jesus (Acts 24-26)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 20th November 2022

Passage: Acts 24:1-26:32

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Ps William HC speaking from Acts 24-26.

Paul, an innocent prisoner,persistently proclaims the risen Christ. So:

Don’t be almost persuaded – repent and believe in Jesus!

Don’t waste your calling – keep faithfully proclaiming Jesus

Don’t give up – trust that your trials are purposeful

Back to Jerusalem (Acts 21-23)

Rowan Hilsden — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Back to Jerusalem (Acts 21-23)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: Rowan Hilsden

Date: 13th November 2022

Passage: Acts 21:1-23:35

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Ps Rowan Hilsden (Senior Pastor, Auckland EV) speaking on Acts 21-23.

In Acts 21-23, we see how:

Knowing the suffering proclaiming Jesus will bring, Paul entrusts himself to God.
Gospel grit produces gospel growth which results in gospel pain through which we need gospel wisdom to live with gospel tactics.

Pastor Paul (Acts 19:21-20:38)

William HC — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Pastor Paul (Acts 19:21-20:38)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 6th November 2022

Passage: Acts 19:21-20:38

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Ps William HC speaking on Acts 19:21-20:38.

In Acts 19-20, Pastor Paul:

Knows when to avoid unnecessary conflict (Acts 19:30).

Keeps a good testimony among non-Christians (Acts 19:37).

Travels with a diverse team (Acts 20:1–6).

Takes every opportunity to “church” together (Acts 20:7–12).

Models faithful gospel ministry (Acts 20:17–25).

Calls us to teach, shepherd, watch out, and trust the Lord (20:26-35).

Reaching the City (Acts 18:1-19:20)

William HC — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Reaching the City (Acts 18:1-19:20)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 30th October 2022

Passage: Acts 18:1-19:20

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Ps William HC speaking from Acts 18:1-19:20. Is Jesus believable enough for the cultural elites in Corinth? Can He change the superstitious people of Ephesus? How does the good news travel in big cities like ours?

The gospel transforms cities like Corinth and Ephesus:

Through ordinary believers serving and suffering together (Acts 18:1-5, 7-8, 12-17)

Through Word and relationship (18:24-28)

So don't be afraid, keep speaking because:

Jesus is more believable than our society's skepticism (18:4-5, 28)

Jesus is more powerful than our culture's superstitions (19:1-20)

Jesus is with us and has many people in this city (18:9-11)

Changing Mission (Acts 17:16-34)

Johan Linder — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Changing Mission (Acts 17:16-34)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: Johan Linder

Date: 16th October 2022

Passage: Acts 17:16-34

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Ps Johan Linder (OMF NZ) speaking from Acts 17:16-34. As we join in God's mission to the ends of the earth, what should change? What hasn't changed? And what should not change?

What should change?

Paul's strategy changed (v16-20)

Paul's presentation changed (v22-31)

What hasn't changed?

God's plan and purpose to save a people for Himself through Christ

What should not change?

Our passion for God (v16)

The message! (v18, 29)

What do you and I need to change? Strategy? Presentation? Passion?

The Gospel Goes Out (Acts 16:5-40)

Michael Drake — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Gospel Goes Out (Acts 16:5-40)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: Michael Drake

Date: 9th October 2022

Passage: Acts 16:5-40

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Ps Michael Drake speaking from Acts 16. The gospel goes to the ends of the earth - God grew the church as believers proclaimed the gospel.

In Acts 16, the gospel came to Philippi - at a cost!

A. The Holy Spirit Sent Believers to Proclaim the Gospel to Europe (Acts 16:6-10)

B. The Holy Spirit Used Believers to Bring People to Jesus (Acts 16:11-34)

The Holy Spirit used believers’ words to turn Lydia to Jesus (Acts 16:11-15)

The Holy Spirit used a believer’s authority to turn a girl to Jesus (Acts 16:16-18)

The Holy Spirit used believers’ lives to turn a Jailer to Jesus (Acts 16:19-34)

C. The Holy Spirit Used Believers to Establish the Church at Philippi (Acts 16:35-40)

D. The same Holy Spirit is with us and with PCBC this afternoon.

Grace Alone (Acts 15:1-16:5)

William HC — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Grace Alone (Acts 15:1-16:5)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 2nd October 2022

Passage: Acts 15:1-16:5

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Ps William HC speaking on Acts 15:1-16:5. The gospel is that we are saved through grace alone, by faith alone in Christ alone. Yet our holiness will strengthen and grow the church to the ends of the earth.

At the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:

The dispute (v1-5)

The debate (v6-12)

The decision (v13-21)

The letter (v22-29)

Afterwards:

Reading and rejoicing… (15:30-33)

Breaking...(15:35-41) and bending (16:1-5)

God Opens A Door (Acts 14)

William HC — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

God Opens A Door (Acts 14)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 25th September 2022

Passage: Acts 14:1-28

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Ps William HC speaking from Acts 14. God has opened a door of faith for the nations to receive the gospel of Jesus - and the door is still open!

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas's gospel ministry:

Divides Iconium (v1-7)

Dazzles Lystra (v8-18)

Draws persecution (v19-20)

Doubles back to disciple (v21-28)

His Name Spreads (Acts 13)

William HC — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

His Name Spreads (Acts 13)

Series: To The Ends of the Earth (Acts 13-28)

Speaker: William HC

Date: 18th September 2022

Passage: Acts 13:1-52

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Ps William HC speaking on Acts 13. Despite opposition, the first overseas missions team brings the name of Jesus to the unreached in Asia Minor.

In Acts 13, we learn the story behind:

The names of the first mission team to the unreached (v1–3)

The names of two unreached people in Cyprus (v6–12)

The name of Christ proclaimed in Pisidian Antioch (v13–52)

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6etOjC3vik&t=1714s