Wilmington Reformed

The Folly of Fighting God

Acts 12 recounts Peter’s miraculous escape from prison, Herod’s violent persecution and sudden judgment, and the church’s fervent prayer. The sermon warns against opposing God, reflects on divine justice and hell, and points to Christ’s mercy as the hope that transforms fear into reverent awe.

Oh for a Thousand Tongues

This episode reads Acts 10:44–48 and explores the Holy Spirit falling on Gentiles, their speaking in tongues, and subsequent baptism. Pastor Jackson distinguishes between historia salutis and ordo salutis, and reviews Acts 2 and Pentecost to explain why tongues were foreign languages that signified both judgment on Israel and blessing for the nations.
The sermon argues tongues functioned as a revelatory sign of the unveiled mystery of the gospel—a reversal of Babel and the start of a new age of unity in diversity—and calls listeners to value preaching, means of grace, and pray for the unity of all peoples in Christ.

The Hope of the Resurrection

This sermon on 1 Corinthians 15 proclaims the historical resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of Christian faith and salvation, showing Paul’s argument that without the resurrection the gospel is meaningless.It explains how Christ’s rising brings new life now, empowers holy living, comforts in suffering, and promises final victory over death, offering hope amid cultural cynicism and personal trials.

God Shows No Partiality

Acts 10 retells how Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, and Peter, an apostle, receive visions that lead to their meeting in Caesarea. Peter proclaims the gospel, the Holy Spirit falls on Gentile listeners, and they are baptized, signaling the end of former barriers between Jews and Gentiles.The episode emphasizes the central message that God shows no partiality, the fulfillment of Old Testament promises in Christ, and the formation of a new, universal people of God called to prayer, unity, and witness to the nations.

Take Up and Eat

The Power of God Unto Salvation

Acts 9:1–31 recounts Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, his three days of blindness, Ananias’ vision, and Saul’s baptism and immediate proclamation of Jesus as Lord.The sermon draws out how this turning shaped Paul’s calling as God’s chosen instrument, emphasizing the sovereignty and power of God in salvation, the centrality of preaching, and the cost and courage of apostolic witness.

The Crossroads of the World

This sermon explores Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:1–25) and how that moment transformed him from a fierce persecutor into Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles. The pastor explains the historical and theological significance of the event, its impact on Paul’s life and teachings, and urges listeners to seek a passionate, Christ-centered life—whether their conversion was dramatic or gradual.

He Shall Sprinkle the Nations

In Acts chapter 8 Philip preaches in Samaria where signs and conversions follow, Simon Magus tries to buy apostolic power and is sharply rebuked, and Peter and John bring apostolic authority. The episode shows the church taking shape and the gospel confronting false motives.An angel sends Philip to meet an Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah; Philip explains Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophecy, the eunuch is baptized, and the story highlights the inclusion of the nations and outcasts into God’s promised inheritance.

Moving to Samaria

Acts 8:1–8 tells how fierce persecution sent believers out of Jerusalem and how Philip reached Samaria with the message of Christ, accompanied by signs and healings.What seemed like disaster became God’s plan for expansion: the gospel was proclaimed, many believed, and great joy filled the city.

What 'Christ' Really Means: The Full Weight Behind the Name

This episode explains what it means that Jesus is the Christ, tracing Old Testament titles—offspring, servant, branch of David—and how they point to the anointed, Spirit-filled Savior who suffers, defeats evil, blesses the nations, and reigns forever.Using passages from Acts, Genesis, Isaiah, and more, the sermon shows how the apostles proved Jesus as the promised Messiah and why the single word “Christ” contains the heart of the gospel.