Podcast appearances and mentions of jesus acts

Bible teaching by Alex Vaca on the 27th September 2026. TEACHING NOTES: Background Thessalonica was a prosperous and influential city filled with idols, competing religions, political pressure, and loyalty to Caesar. After Paul preached that Jesus was the risen Christ, some believed- but opposition quickly followed. Jason and other believers were dragged before the authorities and accused of serving “another king, Jesus” (Acts 17:1–9). Despite persecution, this young church remained faithful and became an example to believers throughout the region. 1. The Gospel assures us that we are loved by God - “Brothers loved by God…he has chosen you.” Verse 4 2. The Gospel comes with transforming power - “Our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit.” Verse 5 3. The Gospel produces joy during affliction - “You received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit.” Verse 6 4. The Gospel makes believers examples to others - “You became an example to all the believers.” Verse 7 5. The Gospel cannot remain silent - “The word of the Lord sounded forth from you.” Verse 8 6. The Gospel turns us from idols towards service - “You turned to God from idols… To serve the living and true God.” Verse 9 8. The Gospel teaches us to wait for Jesus - “To wait for his Son from heaven.” Verse 10 9. Jesus delivers us from the coming wrath - “Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.” Verse 10 We turn from idols, serve the living God, and wait expectantly for Jesus.

In this special Ordination service sermon Tim Davies shows us how the early church teaches us to pray, listen, trust and serve as we wait for the King. NOTES: The church waits for the King The church prays for the King The church listens for the King The church trusts for the King The church serves for the King

What is the main thing Christians are to be getting on with while we wait for Jesus' return, and do we have everything we need to do it? We have a kingdom to proclaim (vv1-3) We have a Spirit to cleanse (vv4-5) We have a Spirit to empower (vv6-8) We have a return to await (vv9-11)

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Thirteen and Verse Thirty 

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Thirteen and Verse Twenty Eight

Matthew Week 153     Luke 23:20-22 ESV   22 A third time he said to them, "Why? What evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him."       John 19:1 ESV   Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged him.       Matthew 27:27-30 ESV   Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor's headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. 28 And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" 30 And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.             John 19:4-5 ESV   4 Pilate went out again and said to them, "See, I am bringing him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in him." 5 So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Behold the man!"       John 19:6a ESV   6 When the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, "Crucify him, crucify him!"       Matthew 27:24-26 ESV   24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves." 25 And all the people answered, "His blood be on us and on our children!" 26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.       Deuteronomy 21:6-8 ESV   6 And all the elders of that city nearest to the slain man shall wash their hands over the heifer whose neck was broken in the valley, 7 and they shall testify, 'Our hands did not shed this blood, nor did our eyes see it shed.8 Accept atonement, O Lord, for your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and do not set the guilt of innocent blood in the midst of your people Israel, so that their blood guilt be atoned for.'       Genesis 9:6 ESV   6 "Whoever sheds the blood of man,   by man shall his blood be shed,   for God made man in his own image.       Psalm 26:6-7 ESV   I wash my hands in innocence   and go around your altar, O Lord,   7 proclaiming thanksgiving aloud,   and telling all your wondrous deeds.       John 19:11 ESV   11 Jesus answered him, "You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin."       John 19:16-17a ESV   16 So he delivered him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, 17 and he went out, bearing his own cross       Matthew 27:32 ESV (with Mark 15 and Luke 23)   32 As they went out, they found {luke they seized} a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. {mark and luke who was coming in from the country}, {mark the father of Alexander and Rufus} They compelled this man to carry his cross. {luke They laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus}     Acts 2:8-10 ESV   8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome       Acts 11:19-21 ESV   19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.       Romans 16:13 ESV   13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well.    

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Thirteen and Verse Twenty Seven

Dave speaks at our baptism service about the transformation found in Jesus, referencing Acts 9:32-43.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Thirteen and Verse Twenty Three

Message from Alvin Litonjua on September 6, 2026

Jesus is the most written about, fought over, and misunderstood person in history. But who was he, really? What does the Bible say? Peter's sermon in Acts 10 – the first sermon preached specifically to non-Jews – shows us five teachings of the early church on who Jesus was and what he did to save us. View series on PursueGOD.org: Pursuit (Series)--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now--Lord of AllThe first teaching about Jesus starts with his identity. Was he just a prophet or priest, or was he something more? Peter answers:Acts 10:36 (NLT) There is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Peter calls Jesus “Lord,” a reference to his divinity. Jesus is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity (John 1:1-4). Jesus himself taught this (John 8:58), and his followers believed it. Scripture affirms that Jesus is fully God, creator and sustainer of all things. Colossians 1:15,19-20 (NLT) Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation…. For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself.But why does this matter? Why is it important to believe that Jesus is fully God instead of just a good man? The answer is that Jesus could not offer us “peace with God” if he were merely human. Jesus is God, and his divinity qualifies him to be our savior.But let's not miss the last part of Acts 10:36. Jesus is Lord of “all,” not just Lord of the Israelites. God's desire from the beginning was that all people would come to know him. That's why Peter was preaching this sermon in the first place. God had sent him to the house of a Gentile, and this was the inauguration of a new kind of movement. Christianity would be a faith for both Jews and Gentiles, because Jesus is Lord of all. Perfectly GoodThe next teaching fills us in on Christ's activity while he was here on the earth. What kind of a person was he? How did he live?Acts 10:38 (NLT) Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil.Jesus was a miracle worker unlike anything the world had ever seen. He cast out demons (Luke 4:40-41) and healed lepers (Luke 5:12-13). He miraculously fed thousands (Matthew 14:13-21), walked on water (Matthew 14:22-33), and even raised a dead guy to life (John 11:38-44).On top of his miracles, Jesus “went around doing good.” This affirms what we learned about God earlier in this series. God is for you, not against you. He's a good God, and Jesus proved it by his actions while he walked this earth.But most important of all was what Jesus didn't do: he never sinned. Jesus was perfect and sinless from start to finish. During his lifetime Jesus proved his power over sin and its consequences. Read his story for yourself and here's what you'll find: Jesus was fully God and fully man, living a sinless life and perfectly modeling the love of God. Again, why is this important? Consider this: if Jesus had been a sinner like the rest of us, then he would have had to die for his own sins. But since he was sinless, he could go to the cross on our behalf. The sin-debt that he paid could be credited to our account, because Jesus didn't owe on the debt. Crucified and RisenSo far we've learned that Jesus is fully God and perfectly sinless. That sets us up for the core teaching of the early church on the person and work of Jesus: he died and rose again. The power of faith in Jesus hinges on these two simple, historical facts. Acts 10:39-40 (NLT) They put him to death by hanging him on a cross, but God raised him to life on the third day. Jesus was about thirty three years old when the Jews put him on trial and the Romans nailed him to the cross (Luke 23:44-46, 24:1-6). From the outside looking in, this was an epic tragedy. But it was God's plan all along, even though nobody saw it coming (Isaiah 53:8-10).And here's the most important part: Jesus didn't stay dead. He rose from the grave after three days, proving once and for all his power over sin and death. This is central to the Christian faith, because a dead savior would be no savior at all: 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NLT) And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless.But how do we know that the resurrection isn't just a myth? The simplest proof was the response of his closest followers. Though they abandoned Jesus in fear before the crucifixion, they sold out their lives to his message just three days later. Almost all of Jesus' first disciples died for their faith, because they firmly believed that Jesus was raised to life.Judge of AllThe fourth point of Peter's sermon might come as a surprise to modern listeners. Up until now it has all been good news. But Peter adds a stern warning:Acts 10:42 (NLT) Jesus is the one appointed by God to be the judge of all—the living and the dead. The Bible teaches that someday Jesus will judge you for every good and bad thing you've ever done. And here's the bad news: left to yourself, there's no hope of passing the test at the end of eternity. You were born into sin, remember? The thought of a judgment day should get every person's attention (Hebrews 10:31). That's why Peter included it in his sermon.God is not only loving; he is also fair. And so we can't blame God for not flippantly dismissing our sins (Romans 2:9,16). God did not cancel his wrath against us – he spent it on his Son. At the cross, the justice of God collides with the love of God in the person of Jesus.Forgiver of SinsThank God that Peter doesn't end his sermon at judgment! Here's the final truth he teaches us about Jesus: Acts 10:43 (NLT) Everyone who believes in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name. This is the new birth that Jesus offers to sinners. The good news of the Bible is that we can be forgiven – but not through a lifetime of good works. Peace with God comes only through faith in a person: Jesus Christ. This is offered to anyone who believes.Jesus is Lord of all, perfectly good, crucified and risen, judge of all, and forgiver of sins. This is what Peter preached that day to the Gentile household of Cornelius, and it remains the basic message for seekers of God today.So we have a choice to

Reading Acts 16:25-32 where Paul and Silas in prison are able to leave when an earthquake opens the jail doors, but they remain and share the gospel with the jailer. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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Keeping us down is impossible because we're UNSTOPPABLE with the gospel. Unstoppable Volume 5 is part 5 in a study through the book of Acts where we are getting a front row seat on how to spread the gospel like the early church. In this message, Pastor Brandon will teach us how to go all in with your faith in Jesus as seen in Acts 19:1-20 where we see Paul's ministry in Ephesus during his third missionary journey.

Mark Lohman // August 9, 2026

Welcome to ONE* Church Online! We are so excited you are here with us today for part 13 of our new series "Acts" with our Lead Pastor Jamie Hollister!ONE* Church YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ONEChurchonline

August 2, 2026 | Luke Harding

This is an important lesson for everyone.  The name Jesus is not a name to be cursed.  It is not a name to be used in jest.  It is not a name to be used casually.  It is not a name to be used to make a profit with, and it is not a name to be rejected.   The name Jesus is a name to be worshipped.  It is the name of the Son of the Almighty God.  It is the name of my Lord and Savior.  It is the name that all men, all demons, and all powers, are subject to, and will bow down to.  There is power in the name of Jesus, soul saving, demon conquering, life transforming power, in the name of Jesus. Yet, so many people reject Jesus as the Son of God, and all of the work that He has done to bring salvation to a dark world mired in sin.  It is important to see the significance of this failure to believe that Jesus is the Christ.  The Bible tells us that “he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”  It is the rejection of Jesus Christ as your Savior that will determine where you spend eternity.  In heaven with Him, or in Hell without Him.  Not good works versus bad works, not how much money you give, not how eloquent you speech is.  None of that will decide your eternal fate.  The Bible says, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord Jesus shall be saved.” In our lesson today, Paul's focus was to bring the people of the region to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  The Holy Spirit would do mighty works through Paul, making this one of his most effective ministries.  Millions of people would hear the Word of God as the gospel message radiated out from Ephesus like the spokes of a wheel.  Churches would be founded in the region around Ephesus, and people would come to know the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior.   Click on the link below to hear a message on how you can know Jesus, the Son of the Living God.   This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

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There's Power In The Name Of Jesus Acts Chapter 8

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What It Means To Be A Disciple of Jesus (Acts 2:40-47) Dr. Jeff LaBorg

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In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches this main point: Those who know Jesus truly, will experience the Spirit's power completely.

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The conversion of Saul is all about Jesus. No one is beyond the Lord's reach of salvation and His grace not only brings life but also trajectory. For all believers, the old is gone and the new has come. Now as disciples, we are called to go and make disciples and share the gospel with everyone - even if uncomfortable and in ways we are afraid to go.

"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 

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06/21/2026 - Chad Lewis

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Acts 9:1-22 - The 1st part is in English, and the 2nd part is in Malayalam starting 13:35 mark. Saul was in hearty agreement with the murder of Stephen (Acts 8:1).  After the murder of Stephen, Saul breathed threats and murder against the disciples of Jesus (Acts 9:1).  He went to the high priest and asked for letters to the synagogues of Damascus to bind any man or woman who preached the word of God and bring them to Jerusalem.  While he was approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.  He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, Acts 9:4,5 – “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”  And he said, “”Who are You, Lord?”  And He said, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, but get up and enter the city, and it will be told you what you must do” അവൻ  നിലത്തുവീണു; ശൌലേ, ശൌലേ, നീഎന്നെഉപദ്രവിക്കുന്നതുഎന്തുഎന്നുതന്നോടുപറയുന്നഒരുശബ്ദംകേട്ടു. നീആരാകുന്നു, കർത്താവേ, എന്നുഅവൻ  ചോദിച്ചതിന്നു: നീഉപദ്രവിക്കുന്നയേശുആകുന്നുഞാൻ. The different ways we persecute Jesus, how Saul got blessed after persecuting Jesus, and how we can get blessed when we persecute Jesus are discussed. My name... Cicilysunny@gmail.com 

5.10.2026 - Acts - The Holy Spirit & the First Disciples - In The Name of Jesus - Acts 4: 5-31 by Anacostia River Church

They had been with Jesus | Acts | Ethan Magness by First Christian Church

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Ten and Verse Thirty Nine

06/14/2026 - Chad Lewis

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Acts 13:13-41 Bible studyEvery thread of the Bible points to Jesus.In Acts 13, Paul realized this truth and shared with the Jews a message on how everything points to Jesus. The result was predictable.As we study, we will consider how Jesus is still central to our lives today.In today's passage, we will learn the importance of seeking for God's will and listening to His voice.Acts 13 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/acts/acts-13/Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon -https://amzn.to/48SgPEN(As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-and-obey/id1571266150Our website of 800+ practical and free Bible studies - https://studyandobey.comSupport this ministry -https://studyandobey.com/support/25+ Bible study guides for individual or group study on many different books of the Bible - https://studyandobey.com/shop/Sign up for a weekly Bible study to your inbox. 20+ studies to choose from - https://studyandobey.com/weekly-bible-study/Support the show

What does it really mean to be “fallen away from grace”? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef clarifies Paul's warning in Galatians 5:4—a passage often misunderstood as teaching that salvation can be lost. Dr. Youssef explains that Paul is addressing believers who are tempted to enslave themselves again to the law—trusting external rules, rituals, or church dogma as though grace needs help to get us to heaven. The Truth is that God's grace saves us, sustains us, and will present us holy and blameless before the Father. “Falling from grace” happens when we stop believing grace is enough and begin living as though it's grace plus something. That “something” may look spiritual—good works, traditions, personal standards—but the moment it becomes a basis for acceptance with God, it turns gratitude into repayment and replaces Gospel freedom with legalism. Dr. Youssef reminds us: if salvation is by works, it is no longer a gift (Romans 6:23). And if we teach “grace plus,” we are denying the exclusive saving name of Jesus (Acts 4:12) and the God-given nature of faith itself (Ephesians 2:8–10). This episode calls you to guard your heart from subtle legalism and return to the all-sufficient grace of Christ—so your confidence rests where it belongs: in Jesus alone. Prayer: Father, give me the wisdom to discern those times when I begin to add to Your Gospel for my salvation and to repent and rest in Your finished work of salvation. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace” (Galatians 5:4). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Got Freedom?, Freedom Not Excuses: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Reading Acts 9:10-19 where the Jesus speaks to a man named Ananias and tells him to go lay hands on Saul and baptize him, for Jesus is going to make him an apostle. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

In Acts 10–11, we see the first Gentile conversion and one of the most important turning points in the book of Acts. TA walks through four movements in the story and then highlights four things that matter to Jesus and should matter to us. This passage challenges us not to settle for mediocrity as a church and to make sure what matters to Jesus still matters to us.

In Acts 10–11, we see the first Gentile conversion and one of the most important turning points in the book of Acts. TA walks through four movements in the story and then highlights four things that matter to Jesus and should matter to us. This passage challenges us not to settle for mediocrity as a church and to make sure what matters to Jesus still matters to us.

In this week's message, TA taught through Acts 9:32-43 and showed how the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha point to one central truth: Jesus is healer. These miracles reveal Jesus' power not only over physical brokenness, but also over our broken relationship with God through his death and resurrection.

In this week's message, TA taught through Acts 9:32-43 and showed how the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha point to one central truth: Jesus is healer. These miracles reveal Jesus' power not only over physical brokenness, but also over our broken relationship with God through his death and resurrection.

What does it really mean to be a witness for Jesus? In Acts 26, the apostle Paul stands on trial for preaching the gospel—but instead of backing down, he boldly shares his story, points people to Jesus, and invites them to believe. This message explores: • Why witnessing is a privilege, not just a responsibility • The fear that keeps many Christians silent • How your personal story can point people to Jesus • Why our lives matter as much as our words • The power of invitation and hospitality • How God uses ordinary people as deep witnesses Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're still exploring faith, this message is a reminder that God still changes lives—and still sends people out with good news.

Scripture: Acts 13:1–5Acts 1:8 NIVActs 8:1–3 NIVActs 8:4 NIVActs 11:22–26 NIV+ Gifted by the Spirit + United in Jesus Acts 11:26 NIV + Vibrant in Worship+ Attentive to the SpiritActs 14:21–23 NIVRomans 15:14–20 NIVActs 14:26–28 NIV