Peters First Sermon PETER’S FIRST SERMON B7-06-6P Acts 2:36 PURPOSE: To share the Gospel of Jesus Christ III. HE PREACHED JESUS’S RESURRECTION (v. 24) A. He died physically and was buried INTRODUCTION: 1. “Pilate marveled if he were alreadly dead” A. Same sermon Peter preached at Cornelius’ house (Mk. 15:44) (Acts 10:38-43) 2. “Joseph… craved the body” (Mk. 15:43) B. Same that Paul preached at Antioch (Acts 13:17-39) B. It was prophesied that He would rise: C. “Only one thing to preach–Jesus Christ 1. Eternal–“always before my face” (v.25) & Him cruicified 2. “Not…see corruption” (v. 27) C. Host of witnesses attested to resurrection I. HE PREACHED JESUS’ LIFE (v.22) 1. Angels at tomb (Mt. 28:6) A. Integrity (whole), “Went about doing good” (10:38) 2. Mary Magdalene (Jn. 20:18) B. Concern for others, “Went about… healing all” 3. Peter, 2 on road to Emmaus, & even Christ C. “Approved of God” (cf. Mt. 17:5, “This is my (Lu. 24:34,35,46) beloved son, in whom I am well pleased”) 4. John (Jn. 21:24) know “testimony is true” II. HE PREACHED JESUS’ DEATH (v.23) 5. Many others (12, 500, James, Paul, etc) A. He was delivered by the Council D. “This” is the evidence (v. 33) 1. The High Priest knew of His call (Jn. 11:50) 1. “If I go not away…” (Jn. 16:7) 2. They were “determinite” 2. “When he ascended up on high, he… gave a. “Though he dad done so many miracles gifts unto men” (Ep. 4:8) before them, yet they believed not on him” (Jn. 12:37) SUMMARY: b. “Men blasphemed God because of the A. This is the old, old story plague of the hail” (Rev. 16:21) B. What does it mean to you? B. He was crucified and slain by wicked hands 1. Relief to the sinner 1. “Impossible but that offences will come but 2. Healing to the sick woe unto him…” (Lu. 17:1) 3. Deliverance to the persecuted 2. Betrayed by Judas 4. Rejoicing to the faithful 3. Put to death by Pilate C. The Holy Ghost is yours today because of Him C. “Ye have… crucified & slain” (Acts 2:23 1. “None righteous… ” (Ro. 3:23) 2. “Soul…sinneth…shall die” (Ez. 18:4)
Confession is the open admission to God of our sin… [It] means to admit our guilt, assent to God’s sovereign standards, and agree with God that our actions are unacceptable… Confession is not trivial or just a quick naming of the sin. It is a deep admission of an offense to God… A deep spirit of contrition accompanies confession. There is remorse over our sin… [And] confession needs to be accompanied by repentance.
Jerry White