A Story for Easter - Acts 10 - Pastor Dan Plourde

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A Roman centurion named Cornelius prays and gives generously, but God sends an angel because he's still lost without Jesus.

Pastor Dan Plourde opens by explaining Calvary Church's typical chapter-by-chapter Bible study approach, noting they are currently in Acts and selecting Acts 10 for Easter. He provides dating context, placing Acts 1-2 around 30 AD and Acts 10 around 40 AD. The host introduces Cornelius, a Roman centurion in Caesarea described as devout, God-fearing, generous, prayerful, and a family leader. Plourde highlights that despite Cornelius's moral character, he is lost because he does not know Jesus, contrasting this with societal pluralism. He references Acts 4:12 to assert salvation is only through Jesus. The angel directs Cornelius to send for Peter in Joppa. Peter's message, summarized from Acts 10:34-43, states that Jesus is Lord of all, died on the cross, was resurrected, and will judge the living and dead. Plourde emphasizes that belief in Jesus brings forgiveness of sins, illustrated by the Holy Spirit falling on Cornelius's household as they believe. The host argues that Jesus never caused sickness, using an analogy about not giving children chlorinated water. He connects the story to Easter, stressing the resurrection's importance. The sermon concludes with an invitation for listeners to personally believe in Jesus, receive forgiveness, and begin a relationship with God, ending with a prayer and blessing.

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An Easter Acts 10 sermon that moves quickly through peace with God and Jesus Christ as Lord of all.

The piece frames Easter around Acts 10 as a very abbreviated sermon that stays close to Peter's words about God showing no partiality and peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

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