Sermon: Luke 23-24 and Jesus’ Words in Acts

10th Century Representation of Gospel Writer Luke

The Continuing Church of God is pleased to announce its latest sermon which is at its ContinuingCOG channel:

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  Luke 23-24 and Jesus’ Words in Acts

This is the ninth and last sermon in a nine part sermon series by Dr. Thiel covering the Gospel account credited to Luke. This sermon covers chapters 23 through 24, as well also quoting all the words directly attributed to Jesus in the Book of Acts. Dr.Thiel discusses Jesus’ betrayal, Pilate’s involvement, the third day, preaching repentance, calling Gentiles, Peter’s vision, the Apostle Paul’s vision, and it is more blessed to give than receive.

Here is a link to part one of this sermon series: Luke 1-2: John the Baptist, Mary, and the Census.

Here is a link to part two of this sermon series: Luke 3-6: John the Baptist, Jesus’ genealogy, Satan’s Influence, and the Sermon on the Mount.

Here is a link to part three of this sermon series: Luke 7-9: Miracles, Purpose of Parables, Kingdom of God, and Women Supporting the Ministry.

Here is a link to part four of this sermon series: Luke 10-11: The 70, Doing the Work, the Good Samaritan, Prayer, and Signs.

Here is a link to part five of this sermon series: Luke 12-13: Priorities, Delayed Fruit Bearing, Little Flock, Prophecy, and the Narrow Way.

Here is a link to part six of this sermon series: Luke 14-16: The Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Here is a link to part seven of this sermon series: Luke 17-20: Faith, the Kingdom, Gathering, Prayer, & Rewards.

Here is a link to part eight of this sermon series: Luke 21-22: Giving, Sorrows, Persecution, Tribulation, Fig Tree, and Violence.

Here is a link to part nine of this sermon series: Luke 23-24 and Jesus’ Words in Acts.

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