Sermons on Acts 2:36-41: showing 1-15 of 821

What Is Christian Baptism? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001

What is Christian baptism and how does it go with God’s plan of salvation?

INTRODUCTION  Baptism. The word conjures up many different thoughts and images when it is mentioned. To some it brings to mind Jesus and His baptism. Some think of the baptism of John the Baptist. Some think of the baptism of the Holy Spirit that is spoken of in the scriptures. In the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church God Will Bless

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001

This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Introduce You To A Good Lookin' Church

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A great message of the ONE TRUE Church that the Lord put into motion on the Day of Pentecost.

The church was started about 120 days after the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ. The setting of this great Biblical scene was in Jerusalem, in a place the Bible calls the Upper Room. You ask what was that?!? An upper room!!! It was on a day called the Day of Pentecost, meaning 50 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Awake In Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001

How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforter Has Come

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of Acts 2 focusing on the changes produced in our lives by the Holy Spirit’s presence.

Text: Acts 2 Title: The Comforter Has Come Topic: Holy Spirit / Christian Living Theme: Presence of Holy Spirit / Changed Lives Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in their lives in order to be changed. Response: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believers Baptism

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jun 7, 2001

Baptism does not save! So why bother?

1. Arguments for or against "Baptismal Regeneration" "eis" Their argument is that no Lexicon translates it "because of" John Pickering = into, on, to, towards, against, upon, because of, with respect to, among, through, for. Liddell and Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon = in regard to, in relation to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE EVENTS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST NAMELY 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** OUTLINE 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE THE MESSAGE REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** 1.TIMING The timing of God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic New Testament Community

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001

New Testmanet Church dynamics and authenticity in principle and practice.

AUTHENTIC NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY Acts 2:41-47 Pray - Read There are many intriguing things that catch my eye, many clever ideas that engage my mind, many well thought through presentations that grab my ear. Very few of them, if any, will change my thinking or affect my living. Much to my shame I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, John 17:23

Denomination: *other

What's This Baptism Thing All About?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001

To draw attention to the importance of water baptism in the life of a believer.

What’s This Baptism Thing All About? Acts 2:22-41 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Using Legends To Evangelize Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Every society is proud of its traditions, culture, and historical discoveries. When I first came to Africa it amazed me at what reverence the people gave to the stories of past. Parents told legends about Joseph and his brothers to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 3 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

Two weeks ago I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling you about a conversation I had with a young lady. She had attended a particular church all her life but had never become a Christian. (Powerpoint Available - #222)

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) (Powerpoint slides are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #222.) TEXT: Acts 2:36-41; Acts 22:7-16; Romans 6:3-5 ILL. Two weeks ago I began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 22:7-16, Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: Is It Really A Part Of The Plan?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 6, 2001

Baptism is commanded by God and God Wants His People to Obey!

Baptism: Is it really a part of the plan? PRAYER From the Christian reader As teacher of the "20-Something" Sunday school class, I receive information on prospective new members for our group. Recently, one person had noted on his sheet under "Circumstances of Salvation" that he had "Accepted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Same Jesus

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 8, 2001

There have been great leaders, but no one like Jesus!

That Same Jesus Biblical Text: Acts 2: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.” It has been a very long time since Jesus walked this earth in human flesh. The truth is that Jesus was here from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36