Sermons on Act:

Stand Up And Stand Out For Christ

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 10, 2019

Making a stand

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1 I Found It! Eureka!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

We must quit expecting the worse. God has a plan and a purpose... We must walk in His plan and find joy.

#1 EUREKA... I HAVE FOUND IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: I KNOW FOR A CERTAINY THAT MOST OF MY LIFE UNCERTAINITIES WILL BE PART OF MY JOURNEY. WHAT WILL WE DO WHEN WE RECEIVE BAD NEWS... ??? HOW WILL YOU LOOK AT THE FUTURE WHEN THE FUTURE APPEARS TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pharaoh Increases Their Tasks Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2022

Peter's humble acknowledgment of his unworthiness in the presence of Jesus is the first of several attributes Luke illuminates as necessary for discipleship. When Jesus heals a man's leprosy, He grants ceremonial cleanness necessary to worship God.

Review of the previous lesson (v. 1-5) Review of the previous lesson, verses 1-5. 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; 4 Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5 The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022

Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Replacement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Every Christian should live the Christian life in such a way that when he/she dies they will leave behind a legacy that they lived a godly life.

But it is sad to say that many in our churches when they die, their death will not affect God’s church whatsoever! At their death their name will be removed from the church roll and the church will continue without any interruption whatsoever. But there are others we have in this church when they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Right To Baptize Infants? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2023

What would be wrong with "baptizing" an infant? Is it Biblical and was it a practice of the early Church?

Raccoon John Smith was one of our brotherhood’s more colorful evangelists in the early 1800s. One day he was passing by a Methodist camp meeting and he watched as a young Methodist preacher sprinkled water (for baptism) on a baby who was kicking & screaming at the top of its lungs. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

We need more encouragers in our churches. What are the characteristics of an encourager and a discourager. And some Bible examples of encouragers.

ENCOURAGE Hebrews 10:19-25 What is encouragement? - The Greek word for "encourage" may be translated as comfort, console, inquire, beg, plead, counsel, urge, challenge. We see from this that encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure, to challenge or caution. - To encourage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Move Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2021

Although Paul was bound under house arrest, the Gospel wasn't. God used Paul's situation in Rome to reach out to the Jewish leaders, the guards, and the believers in Rome and other places through his writings over the two years. God's work cannot be bound.

LET US PRAY: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Ps 19:14) Bless everyone that has come today, this we pray in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. We have finally come to the end of the book of Acts. • We started this series on 29 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciple On Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

A huge part of the Great Commission is to make disciples, which is known as “discipleship.” This message answers the questions: “Where are we supposed to be doing this?” and “How are we supposed to be discipling others?”

In the Great Commission, Jesus commanded, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20). I read a Southern Baptist book entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21, Luke 2:46-47, Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 3 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & 2 we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 3 unity is far from the western church.

Introduction to Part III What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & II we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Ephesians 4:3-6

"Jesus' Rules Of Order"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017

Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

“A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

A look at the need for prayer in our daily lives and in the life of the church.

Job 34:33-37 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Job 19:23-29 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:33-37, Acts 16:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Your Heart Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 26, 2022

Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners Open Your Heart Acts 16:11-15 Introduction Romans 10:10-11 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” It is amazing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15, Romans 10:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Tell Them About Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 19, 2020

The following sermon is going to review how Paul and Silas were able to effectively evangelise to the hostile people of their time in hope that we might learn and apply their proven techniques to evangelising the unsaved of our generation.

How to Tell them About Jesus Matthew 28:19, Acts 16:16-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I was watching the news this morning and in bold, highlighted colors the worldwide meter of COVID-19 cases has now hit over 2.1 million with about 150 thousand deaths! The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist