Tom Schmidt's BlogHere’s the audio and notes from my sermon preached in Naperville, Illinois at Cross of Christ Fellowship on 2/25/24. “Faithfulness Amid Suffering” ACTS 24INTRO: UNJUST SUFFERING: Steals your package; Excludes you; Gossip; Unfairly passed by at work. -Good to seek justice…But how do we live as faithful Christians in the midst of unjust suffering? -We […]
I preached an overview sermon on Acts 1-11 at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville and we especially focused in on the concept of the “kingdom of God” and Jesus as the king. Acts 1-11 SERMON: The Kingdom of God Luke 13:18-19 “kingdom of God”INTRO: Recently finished biography on Napoleon Bonaparte; military […]
Here’s the sermon outline for my sermon on Acts 7:1-53 “Stephen’s Speech” preach in Naperville, IL at Cross of Christ Fellowship. Audio here. “Stephen’s SPEECH” Acts 7:1-53INTRO: The church has a mission: PREACH THE GOSPEL and make disciples for the glory of God. -As the Gospel is preached, those called by God respond in saving […]
Here’s the notes to my sermon on Acts 3 preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville. You can find the audio here. Acts 3 “A Sign and a Sermon”Intro: Miraculous Signs: 1 SHOW the Truth from God; 2. STRENGTHEN Believer’s Faith -Moses: Exodus (ch 4: Staff/hand/water; ch 7-12: 10 Plagues). -Jesus: miracles, healings: [John […]
Here’s the sermon notes for my “Pentecost” sermon on Acts 2:1-13, preached at Cross of Christ Fellowship in Naperville, IL. You can find the audio here. Acts 2:1-13 “The Day of Pentecost”Intro: Some events change your life (marriage, birth, injury, move); Some change the world (July 4, 1776, electricity, internet, smart phone). -In today’s passage, […]
An expository preaching principle championed in Simeon Trust is known as the “melodic line.” Just as pieces of music have a main theme or melodic idea that brings unity to them, so do books of the Bible. By recognizing a book’s melodic line, you can better grasp its message and how the different parts of […]