The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles
Acts 9–10: Peter heals, raises Tabitha, and brings the gospel to Cornelius the Gentile.
An Eye Witness Account
Acts 11 sermon: Peter defends Gentile inclusion; Barnabas as a model; the ministry of reconciliation.
The Church God Uses
Acts 13:1-13: what made the church at Antioch the kind of church God used to spread the Gospel.
Failure Is Not Fatal
Acts 13 & James 1: Tom Shrader teaches that failure is not fatal and trials produce spiritual growth.
Paul's History Lesson
Paul's first recorded sermon in Acts 13: God's redemptive history, the resurrection, and salvation by faith.
The Chosen Believed
Acts 13:48 — Tom Shrader on divine election, why believers believe, and freedom in evangelism.
The Tale of Three Cities
Acts 14: Tom Shrader on Paul's bold evangelism in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe amid persecution.
What Must You Do to Be Saved?
Acts 15 study: Tom Shrader on salvation by grace alone and the Jerusalem Council.
Meet My Son Timothy
Acts 15:36–16:10: Paul, Timothy, and Spirit-led direction on the second missionary journey.
God's Leadership Plan for the Church
1 Timothy 3 study on elder qualifications and God's design for church leadership.
The Lord Opens the Door to Philippi
Acts 16: Tom Shrader on God's sovereignty, Lydia's conversion, and the slave girl in Philippi.
Suffering for Righteousness Sake
Acts 16 sermon: Paul and Silas in prison, the Philippian jailer's salvation, and suffering for righteousness.
Are You Turning Your World Right-Side Up?
Acts 17: Tom Shrader on Paul in Thessalonica and Berea, bold witness, and turning the world right-side up.
Paul in Athens
Paul in Athens: Acts 17 sermon on the creator God, idolatry, and the resurrection as proof.
Where to Find Encouragement When Sharing Your Faith
Acts 18:1-17 — Tom Shrader on finding encouragement to share your faith from Paul's ministry in Corinth.
Advice From a Godly Couple
Acts 18:18-28 — lessons from Priscilla and Aquila on freedom, generosity, and serving God's kingdom.
Essential Advice for the Church
Acts 19:8-20: Tom Shrader on Paul's Ephesus ministry and five principles for church growth.
Have You Been Baptized With the Holy Spirit?
Acts 19:1-7: Tom Shrader explains Holy Spirit baptism at conversion, tongues, and Spirit-filled living.
The Riot in Ephesus
Acts 19:21–20:1: Tom Shrader on the Ephesus riot and what makes gospel witness effective.