Always the Gospel

ALWAYS THE GOSPEL
9/15/2024
Acts 8:1-9:31

Sermon Theme: Whether it’s in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, Manchester or
Windsor, it’s always the gospel that must be proclaimed. And the conversion
of souls and the hope of eternal life provide all the motivation that we need to
remain faithful to the gospel mission, even in the midst of persecution.

I. PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL
   A. Gospel Results in Persecution – (Acts 8:1-3)
   B. Gospel Takes Territory – (Acts 8:4-40)
      1. Gospel Preaching in Samaria – (vv.4-25)
      2. Gospel Preaching in Judea – (vv.26-40)

II. POWER OF THE GOSPEL
   A. Paul Persecutes the Church – (Acts 9:1-2)
   B. Paul is Radically Converted – (Acts 9:3-19)
   C. Paul Preaches the Gospel – (Acts 9:20-30)

III. PERSEVERING IN THE GOSPEL
   A. Fear the Lord – (Acts 9:31)
   B. Focus on Gospel Progress – (Acts 8:35)
   C. Fix Your Hope on Eternity – (1 Pet. 1:13)