Building Spiritual Influence | Acts 27-28

How Jesus Fulfills God's Law | Matthew 5:17-20

We can rejoice that Jesus fulfills God's Law for us in four major ways: (1) the hope for a king; (2) the demand for atonement; (3) the requirement of blessing, and (4) the need for transformation. This sermon is part 2 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5. TRANSCRIPT⁠ [https://calvaryeast.com/sermons/mright2] ⁠SERIES PLAYLIST⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6IASLGQN8oxuMy9gQqtOco] CHAPTERS (0:00) Unlocking the Way to God (6:14) The Hope for a King  (14:28) The Demand for Atonement (20:58) The Requirement for Blessing (29:24) The Need for Transformation (35:42) Summary and Response

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