The Gospel Goes Viral

The Gospel Goes Viral
Sermon 17 in the Acts Series

Peter’s ministry in Lydda 9:32-35
Peter’s ministry in Joppa 9:36-43
Peter’s ministry with the Gentiles chapter 10
Peter defends his ministry with the Gentiles 11:1-18

The church in Antioch is introduced 11:19-30
Persecution arises again in Jerusalem 12:1-7
God delivers Peter from certain death 12:8-19
Contrasting Herod’s death with the churches multiplication 12:20-25

I. Peter’s Ministry in Lydda 9:32-35

II. Peter’s ministry in Joppa 9:36-43

A. A Sad Passing 36-39

B. The New Testament Fulfills and Envelops the Old 40-43

III. The Vision of Cornelius 10:1-8

A. Three Primary Markers in the Book of Acts
1. Pentecost: The Holy Spirit came upon them
2. The conversion of the Apostle Paul
3. Cornelius: The Conversion of the Gentiles

B. A God-fearing Gentile

C. A man of Upright Character

IV. The Vision of Peter 10:9-15

See Mark 7:19
Dietary laws no longer applied, but there was an even greater
lesson for Peter to learn.