The Name of Jesus: Acts 3:1-4:12

May 22, 2026
The Name of Jesus: Acts 3:1-4:12

In a culture comfortable with spirituality but resistant to truth, the name of Jesus still stands at the center.

In this message, “The Name of Jesus,” from the Acts series at The Crossing in Milton, DE, Adam Woods walks through Acts 3:1–4:12 and shows how the name of Jesus still heals, confronts, and saves. A lame man is lifted to his feet, a crowd is called to repentance, and religious leaders are unsettled because the name of Jesus cannot be reduced to vague spirituality.

This sermon speaks to people who feel stuck, weighed down by guilt, wrestling with doubt, or wondering if Jesus really is the only way to God. It answers real questions like “Is Jesus the only way to be saved?” and “What does the Bible say about the name of Jesus?” Peter’s words in Acts 4:12 make the message clear: “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (NIV).

In this message, Adam Woods explains that the core problem is not just pain on the surface, but a deeper spiritual need that only Jesus can meet. The biblical answer is that Jesus is the crucified and risen Lord who offers forgiveness, restoration, and new life to all who turn to Him. For those exploring faith, this is an invitation to consider repentance and baptism into Christ. For believers, it is a call to live with courage this week, care for people in need, and boldly carry the name of Jesus into everyday life.

Adam Woods explains that Acts 3–4 shows a lame man healed, a crowd confronted, and religious leaders disturbed all because of Jesus’ name. The Crossing teaches that His name represents His authority as the crucified and risen Lord, and Acts 4:12 declares there is no other name by which we must be saved.

Adam Woods teaches that Acts 4:12 is a clear statement that salvation is found only in Jesus, not in our efforts, religion, or other beliefs. The Crossing emphasizes that this claim is exclusive and inclusive at the same time: Jesus is the only way, and that way is open to anyone who will repent, believe, and call on His name.

In this message, The Crossing shows how Peter first names the crowd’s guilt over rejecting Jesus, then announces forgiveness and “times of refreshing” through repentance. Adam Woods explains that the name of Jesus offers full pardon and new life to anyone willing to turn to Him, even if they feel they have gone too far.

Adam Woods teaches that the name of Jesus demands more than casual interest; it calls for repentance, surrender, and faith. At The Crossing, this includes turning from sin, trusting in Jesus as Lord, and responding in obedience through baptism into Christ and ongoing discipleship.

The Crossing encourages believers to “carry the name of Jesus” into everyday life, like Peter and John did in Acts 3. Adam Woods calls Christians to see hurting people, meet practical needs, and clearly point others to Jesus as the only one who can forgive, heal, and bring spiritual life.

“The Name of Jesus” is a sermon by Adam Woods at The Crossing in Milton, DE, unpacking Acts 3:1–4:12. It shows how a healing at the temple gate becomes a platform to declare that salvation is found in Jesus alone. The message explains that His name meets our deepest needs, demands a response of repentance and faith, and inevitably faces opposition in a culture that prefers vague spirituality. The Crossing teaches that there is still power in the name of Jesus to forgive, restore, and bring new life today.