Merlin Miller concludes the series on the Acts of the Apostles with the 73rd message that ties together the major themes of the book.
72: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts with this 72nd message taken from Acts 28:16-31. This is the final text of the Acts of the Apostles, an open end to Paul’s captivity in Rome. But Paul continues to do what he always does: share the Gospel, first with the Jews and then with everyone.
71: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts with this 71st message taken from Acts 28:1-16. Finally back on solid ground, what faces Paul & his companions on the island of Malta? As we have seen over and over again, no matter the circumstance the Gospel expands onward and those spreading it are encouraged.
70: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the book of Acts with this 70th message taken from Acts 27:27-44. We return to Paul on the ship lost in the midst of a mighty storm on the Mediterranean Sea. God has promised that they will all survive - will His word be borne out? What kind of faith and trust in His promise is required to arrive safely?
69: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the book of Acts with this 69th message taken from Acts 27:1-26. Though men may have thought themselves in control of the situation, God continues to show that He desires Paul to testify of Jesus in Rome before Caesar, and uses His sovereignty to bring that about. But the way is not without adventure, and danger!
68: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts, with the 68th message taken from Acts 26:24-32. As Paul is telling his story he is interrupted and called insane. Will the unflappable apostle finally lose his patience? Even if he doesn’t, will it make a difference in the overall trajectory of his journey?
67: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts, with the 67th message taken from Acts 26:1-23. Paul repeats his incredible story of how God changed him, reinforcing the real reason why he is standing on trial despite his innocence. Though the story has become familiar to us, there are a few specific details worth digging into.
66: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts, with the 66th message taken from Acts 24:13-27. What do you do when you find someone innocent, yet are unwilling to release him? What do you do when that person then moves the case to your superior? How will you explain yourself? Festus finds himself in this position and King Agrippa comes to visit, so he hopes to take advantage of his counsel.
65: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts, with the 65th message taken from Acts 24:1-12. Now that Festus is in charge, will things go different? There is a change, but only one that takes Paul closer to the final destination God has already revealed he will end up at.
64: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the book of Acts, with the 64th message taken from Acts 24:22-27. Felix has heard both sides of the case, yet delays making any judgment despite demonstrating his awareness of Paul’s innocence. Does Paul complain, or take advantage of the opportunity? Will Felix take advantage of the opportunity he receives?
63: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the book of Acts, with the 63rd message taken from Acts 24:1-21. Paul is now in the hands of Felix in Caesarea, and it is not long until his accusers come to make their case. Have the methods of those who oppose Jesus changed?
62: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the Book of Acts with the 62nd message taken from Acts 23:16-35. Though the opposition against Paul is fierce and determined, God uses Paul’s family and Roman soldiers to protect him, and move him closer to his final destination: Rome.
61: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the Book of Acts with the 61st message taken from Acts 23:6-15. The tribune, still uncertain as to the charge against Paul, gets no closer to what he wants to know as the council is thrown into an uproar by another statement made by Paul. As men make their plans and rage against Paul, what is God’s response?
60: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the Book of Acts with the 60th message taken from Acts 22:22-23:5. As Paul tells his story the crowd has been silent, up until he comes to a certain point. Suddenly the crowd erupts again, and the Roman tribune is left to use every means possible to determine just what Paul is guilty of!
59: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller continues the study of the Book of Acts with the 59th message taken from Acts 21:40-22:21. The Roman guard rescues Paul from a crowd intent on killing him, but instead of hiding Paul stops the tribune and asks to speak to the crowd. What could he possibly want to tell them? The answer is: his story!
58: The Church Expands
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the Book of Acts with the 58th message taken from Acts 21:27-39. This begins the final section of the book, where the sovereignty of God is once again on display as He expands the reach of the church through ways that most of us would consider just the opposite, including the arrest of Paul.
57: The Church Strengthened
Merlin Miller preaches the 57th message from Acts, from Acts 21:17-26. Paul arrives at his destination and there is both rejoicing over what God has been doing and a recognition that his presence in Jerusalem will create a problem. Can the inevitable clash be avoided?
56: The Church Strengthened
Merlin Miller preaches the 56th message from Acts, focusing on Acts 21:1-16. Paul continues to receive Spirit led information on what awaits him in Jerusalem, and pleas from his brothers and sisters to not continue on his journey. Nevertheless, at the end of the text he has followed the path of his Savior to Jerusalem.
55: The Church Strengthened
Merlin Miller preaches the 55th message from Acts, taken from Acts 20:17-38. Paul does not want to spend time in Ephesus on his return trip to Jerusalem, but calls the Ephesian elders to Miletus to give a powerful farewell address.
54: The Church Strengthened
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the book of Acts with the 54th message taken from Acts 20:1-16. After the riot in Ephesus, Paul continues his journey of strengthening the believers in all the places he has planted churches.