Sermon Year: 1978

Antioch’s Glorious Year

Date: January 1st, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 11:20-26  |  Topics: Evangelism, Giving, Missions, Sacrifice, Tithing

And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord. Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart theyContinue Reading


He Died For Me

Date: January 1st, 1978  |  Scripture: Galatians 2:20  |  Topics: Atonement, Blood, Christ, Cross, Substitution

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.


The Smiting of the Angel of God

Date: January 8th, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 12:21-23  |  Topics: Angels, Death, Judgment, Peter, Resurrection

And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.


The Final Appearance of Peter

Date: January 22nd, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 12:11-17  |  Topics: Death, Drought, Martyrdom, Peter, Soul Winner, fishermen

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gContinue Reading


Christianity Faces the Pagan World

Date: February 12th, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 13:4-12  |  Topics: Apologetics, Church, Cyprus, Dr. Cranfill, Idolatry, Paganism, Paul, Religion

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to heaContinue Reading


Christianity Faces the Pagan World

Date: February 12th, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 13:4-14  |  Topics: Apologetics, Church, Cyprus, Idolatry, Paganism, Paul, Religion

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister. And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to heaContinue Reading


The Forgiveness of Sins

Date: February 19th, 1978  |  Scripture: Acts 13:38  |  Topics: Faith, Forgiveness, Repentance, Salvation, Sin

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:


Scars For the Lord

Date: March 5th, 1978  |  Scripture: Galatians 6:1-17  |  Topics: Obedience, Paul, Persecution, Scars, Suffering

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word coContinue Reading


Mystery of the Church

Date: March 19th, 1978  |  Scripture: Ephesians 5:25  |  Topics: Christ, Church, Love, Mystery

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;


Signs of the Times

Date: March 20th, 1978  |  Scripture: Matthew 16:1-3  |  Topics: Apostasy, End Times, Pre-Easter, Signs

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?