The Church Grows by the Gospel

Summary

The sermon explores the early growth of the Christian church through the preaching of the gospel, emphasizing God's role in granting repentance and salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. It highlights the significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection as the foundation of the faith, which was initially seen as foolishness by the world but is the power of God to believers. The message also discusses the persecution of early Christians, the spread of the gospel to Antioch, and the importance of continual teaching, encouragement, and generosity within the church. Ultimately, the church grows by the gospel through God's power working in and through His people.