Sermons on Act Of Witness:

Murdered For Truth (Acts 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2025

Why are some so offended by Jesus?

Do people generally despise hearing the truth about their own wrongdoing? Are we afraid to call for repentance? Let’s look at Stephen’s example in Acts 7. How did Stephen defend himself against false accusations? “Is this true?” the high priest asked. “Brothers and fathers,” he said, “listen: The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know How To Act Not React Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2024

What will you do IF or WHEN you are commanded not to speak about Jesus? This would seem to be a question that we would never have to answer; but with these days there may come a time when we, like the Apostles, will stand accused of preaching truth.

“Know How To Act Not React” Acts 5:26-42 What will you do IF or WHEN you are commanded not to speak about Jesus? This would seem to be a question that we would never have to answer; but with these days there may come a time when we, like the Apostles, will stand accused of preaching truth. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-42

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Of Tables (Acts 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2025

What is a ministry? Let's look at Acts 6.

As the church grew, was there a need to create a ministry for physical tasks? How was this fulfilled? Did opposition continue? Let’s look at Acts 6. Was there a need for seven men to serve in a diaconate or ministry of physical duties? What were the initial qualifications for this role? What two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (6 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

At the beginning of the third chapter of Acts, the story of the glorious healing of the man who had been lame from birth is recorded.

This man was a picture of the sinner, who is born spiritually lame. God did an undeniable work in his life, but the ungodly, though religious, would not accept it. It is still the same today. God does great things, and still ungodly men will not accept what He does, and can do, for mankind. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Around The Law

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 8: 1 – 17

Esther 8: 1 – 17 How to get around the law 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Final Words - Final Acts

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2004

In this message we will see the both the final words and acts of the great leader Moses.

"FINAL WORDS, FINAL ACTS" TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 29-34 INTRODUCTION A. Today is our last Sunday studying from the book of Deuteronomy. It is our last Sunday to study from the books written by God’s faithful servant Moses. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying these 5 great books. B. Next month we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Glad Facts In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2010

Iam glad to know that Christ is coming again soon.

GLAD FACTS IN THE BOOK OF ACTS 1.The going up of Jesus. Acts 1:9And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. 10And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Up Our Act

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2022

God told Israel you need to clean up your act by washing yourself and make yourself clean.

“Clean Up our act” Isaiah 1:1-20 1. God expects not meaningless sacrifice (The ritual stuff) but sacrifice that are meaningful (sincerity) • 11 “The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?” says the LORD. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

To The Unkown God

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 29, 2015

From Acts 17, how we witness to our culture. Who God is.

Title: The Unknown God Becomes Known Theme: Text: Acts 17:17 - 31 Introduction It has been an historical two weeks. A little over a week ago the church gathered together to show its support for Emmanuel AME church and its 9 victims. Then this week we hear the ruling of the Supreme Courts on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-30

Denomination: Church Of God

"Philip: Preacher On The Run"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2004

Our opportunity for service may be in sight in a moment, and bypass us in another if we’re not ready to run to obedience. Philip ran to do God’s bidding.

Following the Acts record it would appear that the newborn church had been pretty cozy and comfortable, up until the martyrdom of Stephen. It had begun with a very public demonstration of God’s power in the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the others had boldly proclaimed their risen Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Orthodox

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003

The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want us to take some time to gaze upon this shepherd of ours, and I want to talk with you for a little while about some of the traits that He has.

Have you ever heard or participated in a discussion about which animal humans are most like? Scientists have often tried to liken us with other animals. Lab tests for different medicines and immunizations are performed on rats and mice since their bodily functions are similar to humans. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Holiness

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Communion Message.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13;1; 20:19-20, 24; Acts 1:13; 2:1-4 INTRO: Charles Templeton once said that the history of the world was altered by the events which took place in two upper rooms. They were separated by some three thousand miles and nearly two thousand years. One was a flat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist