09-18 | The Tale of Two Sermons

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Date: September 18, 2016 Pastor: Buck Elsmore Sermon Title: The Tale of Two Sermons Scripture: Acts 2:14-47, 7:44-60 In this tale of two sermons, both Peter and Stephen's hearers were, “CUT TO THE HEART”. With Stephen’s sermon we are sure that the hearers resisted God’s Holy Spirit when they were “Cut to the Heart” because it says that they gnashed at him with their teeth. The Greek word used here in Acts 7:54 is, “Diapri? Kardia”; which means: To saw the heart asunder or into two pieces. To have the heart ripped apart with vexation. Unwillingness to change or repent. In Peter’s case we can gather that the hearers were prepared by the Holy Spirit to receive the sermon by when they said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” The Greek word used Acts 2:37 is, “Kä-tä-nü's-so-m? Kär-d?'-ä”; which means: A stinging pierce to the heart. To be remorseful with sorrow. i.e. “Willing to change when found wrong.” A sharp pain associated with anxiety or severe remorse of a broken heart. In this Tale of Two Sermons, we have two completely different types of hearts. 1) DIAPRIO KARDIA - A heart that is predetermined with no willingness to change. 2) KATANUSSOMI KARDIA - A heart with ears to hear and a willingness to change.