Commitments of an Enduring Witness | Acts 25-26

Reasons to Be Righteous | Matthew 5:1-16

Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount with three reasons to be righteous: (1) Not accomplishment, but dependence; (2) not conformity, but distinction; and (3) not concealment, but enlightenment. This sermon is part 1 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5. TRANSCRIPT [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/mright1] SERIES PLAYLIST [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IASLGQN8oxuMy9gQqtOco] CHAPTERS (00:00) The Danger of Misusing God's Law (6:52) Not Accomplishment but Dependence | Matthew 5.1-12 (18:01) Not Conformity but Distinction | Matthew 5.13 (27:22) Not Concealment but Enlightenment | Matthew 5.14-16 (35:06) Summary and Response

Building Spiritual Influence | Acts 27-28

On Paul’s journey to Rome, he models five steps in building spiritual influence: (1) gain trust; (2) give encouragement; (3) set an example; (4) meet needs; and (5) preach the word. This sermon is part 6 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/unhindered6] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YOEgPTcVB5dkJr82v4ELw] CHAPTERS (00:00) Why Christians Need to Build Bridges | An Intro to Acts 27-28 (4:08) Gain Trust | Acts 27.1-12 (10:18) Give Encouragement | Acts 27.13-26 (16:01) Set an Example | Acts 27.27-44 (21:53) Meet Needs | Acts 28.1-15  (28:09) Preach the Word | Acts 28.16-31 (36:09) Summary and Conclusion

Commitments of an Enduring Witness | Acts 25-26

Paul persists in four commitments that contribute to his enduring witness for Christ: (1) innocence; (2) reason; (3) hope; and (4) persuasion. This sermon is part 5 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/unhindered5] ⁠⁠⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YOEgPTcVB5dkJr82v4ELw] CHAPTERS (00:00) Living in the Light of Eternity | An Intro to Acts 25-26 (5:03) Avoiding Spiritual Disqualification | Acts 25.1-12 (12:58) A Reason to Be Reasonable | Acts 25.13-27   (21:48) Hope Proclaimed and Embodied | Acts 26.1-18 (31:13) A Balanced Approach to Persuasion | Acts 26.19-32 (40:18) Summary and Conclusion

Standing Before the Judge | Acts 24:1-27

Paul’s hearing before Felix reveals three contrasting ways that people relate to authority: (1) flattery; (2) faith; and (3) fear. This sermon is part 4 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠⁠ [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/unhindered4] ⁠⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YOEgPTcVB5dkJr82v4ELw] CHAPTERS (00:00) Responding to an Unjust Judge | Intro to Acts 24 (3:09) The Pitfalls of Flattery | Acts 24.1-9 (11:44) Should Faith Be Abrasive? | Acts 24.10-21 (20:21) What Powerful People Fear | Acts 24.22-27 (30:04) Summary and Conclusion

The Confidence of Providence | Paul's Imprisonment in Acts 22:22-23:35

God uses seven different circumstances to accomplish his good purpose during Paul’s imprisonment in Jerusalem: (1) injustice; (2) birth; (3) conscience; (4) background; (5) opposition; (6) family; and (7) politics. This sermon is part 3 of “Unhindered,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Acts 21-28. TRANSCRIPT⁠⁠ [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/unhindered3] ⁠⁠SERIES PLAYLIST⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YOEgPTcVB5dkJr82v4ELw] CHAPTERS (00:00) History is God's Tapestry | Intro to Acts 22.22-23.35 (3:26) Injustice and the Sovereignty of God | Acts 22.22-24 (9:13) Your Birth in God's Sovereign Plan | Acts 22.25-29 (15:11) Does God Work Through Your Conscience? Acts 22.30-23.5 (21:32) Trust God's Recipe for Your Life | Acts 23.6-9 (25:58) How God Can Use Opposition | Acts 23.10-15 (29:28) Trust God's Work in Your Family | Acts 23.16-22 (33:33) God Works Through Political Chaos | Acts 23.23-35 (38:08) Summary & Response