Sermons on Acts 2:42-43:

Loyalty, Allegiance, Dedication

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 16, 2023

A lack of knowledge, a lack of loyalty runs rampant in our world today. Many truly do not stand for anything or are even committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way & that.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Scriptures: Ephesians 4:11-14; Hosea 4:6; Romans 13:11,14; Psalms 37:1-6; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Ephesians 4:11-14, Romans 13:11-13, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2023

Unity is all about Jesus. What exactly is it that makes us "ONE" as a Church?

(This sermon was given at our annual "Unity Service" where our Spanish, Creole, Burmese and English speaking members join in Worship. Scriptures, songs and prayers were offered in different languages and the sermon was tranlated from English into the other langauges). OPEN: A mom looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 29, 2023

Last time we were together, we examined that Gods word teaches us at least three things about blessings: o We are blessed by God o We are to be a blessing to others o We are to bless God

Last time together our key passage was: Genesis 12:1-3 “Now the Lord said to Abram: Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation, I will bless you and make your name great, and you shall be a blessing. I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42

What Are You Holding Back

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 13, 2019

What keeps you from giving everything to God? Check out two sets of people who were following Christ and made two different decisions about their lives, causing two different outcomes.

This morning I want us to look at two sets of people: one set held nothing back from God, and God used them to change their world and ours too. The other set, not so much. Because they kept something back from God, their lives came to a quick end. Before we look into the lives and circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:1-20, Acts 5:1-11, 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Timothy 6:7, Matthew 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Home Groups..pitfalls Of Home Groups...the Potential Of Home Groups

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019

Home groups are a great way to encourage fellowship, a sense of belonging and to facilitate discipleship. However, we have to understand what makes good house groups and be aware of the potential pitfalls too.

Key text: acts 2 Some of the topics I want to cover this morning: Purpose of Cells, the potential of cells, and the pitfalls of cells Biblical basis for cells In Genesis, God established a model of the context in which we ought to live. And that model was the family. Adam and Eve, along with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Acts 2:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Prayer.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 31, 2019

Prayer is one thing Satan will fight you on, for the rest of your life.

Prayer is one thing Satan will fight you on, for the rest of your life. He doesn’t like it when we pray, he will do everything he tactically can to stop folks from praying. He knows very well that there is no greater power in the entire universe that is greater than the power of God, and that power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Luke 2:22-24, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Marks Of True Revival Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019

How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deterrents To Church Growth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020

What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ii: Love Found A Way Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians choose to follow the New Testament model of giving and sharing as practiced by first century disciples of Christ.

LOVE FOUND A WAY TO REDEEM OUR SOULS, MAKE US WHOLE, BIND US TOGETHER My doctor reminded me that it’s about time for me to undergo my wellness checkup. At our age and stage in life, it’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis, is it not, in keeping with the axiom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Church I Want Mine To Be

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

The only institution which Christ founded upon this earth is His Church. He established it more than 1900 years ago. The Church began with just a handful of believers, but through the years many have felt the power of the Gospel message as it was brought to them through the churches.

Some people say today that the influence of the Church is diminishing, but we know that it is still a mighty power in the hearts and lives of millions of people. Men may curse the Church today, but few, I know would want to live in a community where there is no Christian influence, no church. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

And They Continued

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 4, 2020

To continue means to persevere, endure, stick to it, or persist. That is the characteristics we must live today. So many are quitting, fading away or slipping back. Let's do our part to continue.

The church received the word of God. First, the word must be preached. Not ideas, thoughts, rules, philosophy, etc. Second, the word must be received. Welcome it, believe it, take it in, practice it, hold on to it, hunger for it, share it. Now the key thought is found in vs. 42 and 46, “they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Today We Feast

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2020

Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). What does Jesus want us to remember? As we go through life, this meal … this “feast” … reminds us that the new covenant has been established. Signed and sealed in His blood. The Holy Spirit has arrived.

Tonight we feast on the finest bread … bread from Heaven [break bread]. Tonight we drink deeply from the cup of God’s grace [hold up chalice] … and we give thanks for God’s mercy and our eternal salvation. Tonight we feast … a feast fit for a king … and you are all invited. You know, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Exodus 34:18, Acts 2:43-47, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Most Successful Church In History Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

How a successful Church should be

Most Successful Church In History Acts 2:42-47 Lessons From The Early Church What does a successful church look like? What qualifies church as successful? Before I began I want to look at the first word of verse 42, “THEY” This is those that got saved plus all the apostle. Those who got saved ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Our Values Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 11, 2019

Our values make us who we are, Our values drive us to do what we do. As a Church and as individual Christians, our new DNA in Christ should impact our values.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • DNA, it determines a lot concerning your life. DNA is the code of life, DNA determines your eye color, hair color if you keep your hair, skin color, among many other things. • Last week we discussed our mission is woven into our new DNA in Christ and how effectively we are ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 8:32, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ