Wilmington Reformed

This episode examines Acts 19:21–41, recounting the Ephesian riot led by Demetrius over the shrine of Artemis and the economic and religious tensions that ignited the crowd.The preacher argues that the true danger is sin and the kingdom of Satan, not Christians, draws parallels to modern cultural conflicts, and urges listeners to follow the narrow way of Jesus despite persecution, finding hope and strength in Christ.

This sermon on Psalm 77 takes listeners from the psalmist’s restless, sleepless sorrow into a faithful remembering of God’s mighty works, especially the Exodus deliverance.It urges believers to direct their despair to the Lord, draw conclusions about God’s character from his deeds, and trust that present troubles cannot change the Redeemer’s love and rule in Christ.

In this sermon on Acts 19:11–20, the speaker contrasts biblical miracles with magic, explains why Paul’s healing ministry involved articles of clothing, and traces the Old Testament background (Haggai, Luke) showing how righteousness now flows from Christ and his church.The message calls believers to receive Christ’s righteousness by faith and to carry that cleansing, life-changing witness into the world as the new temple of God.

This episode examines Acts 18–19, focusing on verse 5 and the events in Ephesus where Apollos, Paul, and new believers receive baptism and the Holy Spirit, with manifestations of tongues and prophecy.The speaker traces a Pentecostal pattern in Acts, explains the purpose of signs and miracles for church foundation, and emphasizes that the Spirit’s ongoing work is seen in Christ dwelling in believers, resulting in love, unity, and holy living rather than merely emotional displays.

In this sermon on Acts 18:18–28 the pastor explores Paul’s shaving of his head as a sign of a Nazarite vow and frames Paul’s missionary work as holy warfare against the kingdom of Satan. Drawing parallels to Old Testament Nazarites like Samson and John the Baptist, the message contrasts violent notions of holy war with spiritual battle waged through preaching, prayer, and the church’s sacraments. Ultimately, the sermon points listeners to Jesus as the ultimate Nazarite whose victory gives Christians confidence as they live out their mission.

In this episode we read Acts 18:1–23 and follow Paul’s arrival in Corinth where he meets Aquila and Priscilla, works as a tentmaker, preaches in the synagogue, and faces opposition. After Crispus and many others believe, Paul warns the stubborn leaders, shakes out his garments and turns to the Gentiles, receives a vision from the Lord, and stays teaching for a year and a half.The sermon focuses on Paul’s striking imprecation—"your blood on your own heads"—explores the biblical context of curse language and imprecatory Psalms, and encourages prayerful, covenantal appeals for God’s justice and mercy rather than personal vengeance.

In Acts 17:15–34 Paul stands on the Areopagus in Athens and challenges Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, using the city's altar to the “unknown god” to proclaim the one true Creator who does not dwell in man-made temples.He calls all people to repent and points to the resurrection of Jesus as the decisive event that reveals God's judgment and salvation. Some mock, others ask to hear more, and a few—including Dionysius the Areopagite and Damaris—believe.The episode contrasts Greek philosophy with the gospel and emphasizes that the risen Christ reorients history, calling every nation to turn to God.

This episode studies Acts 17:1–15 with a focus on verse 11, contrasting the persecuted church in Thessalonica with the Bereans who received the message with eagerness and daily Scripture study. It explores how love for God’s Word—reading, memorizing, and examining the Bible—shapes congregational peace, personal devotion, and the church’s mission.The sermon also connects the Berean example to the Protestant emphasis on Scripture (including figures like William Tyndale) and urges listeners to seek Jesus in the Bible, cultivate Bible habits, and let Christ’s lordship transform their homes and communities.

Acts 16:16–40 recounts how Paul and Silas confront a demon-possessed slave girl, are seized by her owners, beaten, and jailed. While praying and singing at midnight they experience an earthquake that opens the prison and unfastens their bonds.The terrified jailer asks how to be saved; Paul and Silas proclaim faith in the Lord Jesus, leading to the jailer and his household being baptized. The episode highlights the resurrection’s power, the lordship of Christ, and the idea of salvation reaching whole households.

Acts 15:30–41 records a sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark that leads to their separation and the launch of two missionary teams. Though painful, the split underscores the churchs human frailty and Gods providence.The episode highlights that the church remains Gods chosen instrument despite internal conflict, pointing believers back to Christ, whose strength is perfected in our weakness.