Their Trial and Defense

The sermon centers on Peter and John's bold defense before the Sanhedrin, where they are accused of healing a crippled man in the name of Jesus Christ. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter confronts the religious leaders not with fear, but with unflinching truth, declaring that Jesus—whom they crucified—is the only name by which salvation is possible, fulfilling the prophecy of the rejected cornerstone. The passage underscores the radical exclusivity of Christ, the power of the Spirit to transform ordinary believers into fearless witnesses, and the ongoing conflict between the world's values and the gospel's truth. Through vivid imagery and personal application, the preacher emphasizes that true spiritual authority comes not from education or status, but from being filled with the Holy Spirit and standing firm in the name of Jesus, even in the face of persecution.