The sermon began with Peter addressing a crowd that was guilty of crucifying Jesus. He acknowledged that they acted in ignorance, just as their leaders did, but their actions were part of God's plan. Peter used the story of Joseph to illustrate how God can use the schemes of men for a greater good. He encouraged the crowd to trust in God and His wisdom, even in the face of adversity. Peter emphasized that the crowd has heard the truth about Jesus and therefore has no excuse not to repent of their sins and come to Jesus. Despite their guilt in putting the author of life to death, Peter assured them that they can still repent and receive forgiveness from God.
The pastor then focused on Peter's accusation towards the Jewish audience. He emphasized that the responsibility for the death of Jesus lies not only with the Romans but also with the Jewish crowd. The pastor highlighted the universal guilt of humanity, stating that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. He emphasized the need for confession, repentance, and seeking forgiveness from the Lord for our sins. He concluded by marveling at the miracle of Jesus' resurrection, highlighting God's power to raise him from the dead.
The pastor then referenced Acts chapter 3 and the events that follow the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. He highlighted that Jesus is now seated at the right hand of the Father, interceding on behalf of his people. The pastor explained that before his ascension, Jesus commanded his disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. The pastor then briefly recapped the extraordinary events surrounding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, emphasizing the sound of a rushing wind and the appearance of tongues of fire.
The pastor discussed the signs and wonders that were happening among the people and how the Believers would gather at Solomon's Colonnade. Despite being highly regarded by the people, no one else dared to join them. However, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. As a result, people started bringing those who were ill into the streets, hoping that Peter's shadow would fall on them and they would be healed. Crowds gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing those who were ill and tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.
The pastor concluded the sermon by emphasizing the power of the name of Jesus. He highlighted the story of a beggar who was physically and spiritually healed in the name of Jesus. The pastor encouraged the congregation to recognize that they too can experience healing and forgiveness through Jesus. He invited the congregation to call on Jesus for salvation and to surrender control of their lives to Him. The pastor also mentioned the amazement of the crowd who witnessed the beggar's transformation, emphasizing that this occurred during the time of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit.
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