Sermon: ‘The unstoppable Gospel’
Series: Acts series 1: The Gospel at work in Jerusalem
Text: Acts 5:12‐6:7
1. Persecution from without: The perils of opposing God (5:12‐42)
a. A healing ministry the opposition cannot ignore (5:12‐16)
b. A miraculous sign unheeded by the authorities (5:17‐26)
c. A warning ignored and a death penalty threatened (5:27‐33)
d. A wise warning: Be sure you’re not opposing God (5:34‐42)
2. Conflict from within: Serving God together in love (6:1‐7)
a. A conflict over care for the widows (6:1)
b. A solution that shares the load (6:2‐3)
c. A pledge to stay focused on the Word (6:4)
d. A conflict resolved and a ministry blessed (6:5‐7)
The big idea: Jesus promised that He will build His church and the gates of Hell willnot prevail against it (Matt 16:18). Neither persecution from without nor conflictfrom within can thwart Jesus’ plans.