Sermons on Acts 13%3A7: showing 1,981-1,995 of 104,664

New Testament Church Planting Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Acts 13: 1-3 describes the characteristics of the church at Antioch and the qualities God expects for our church as well.

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH SHOULD WE BE? Acts 13:1-3 INTRO: The largest church in the world is an Assembly of God church in Seoul, Korea, with a membership of 200,000. How would you like to be a part of such a church? The church at Antioch of Syria was a great church. After the martyrdom of Stephen, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To Court Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.

by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Before You Can Be Saved Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts two tells us about the prerequisites that must be in place before a person can come to faith in Christ.

1. Illus. of funeral • Young man died under tragic circumstances. • Left behind a broken hearted wife and two broken hearted parents. • After the funeral, the father came and talked to me about his son. • Never forget the comment he made. With tears in his eyes, he said, “the worse part is that, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are In Trouble

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul was always in trouble in the book of Acts. And here we find a great example of how he handled it.

Passage: Acts 21:37-22:22 Intro: We have a foosball table in our house 1. I’m very good when I play by myself. 2. but when I play against Caroyl Johnson, or my son-in-law Brycen, “The stonewall”, things are different. 3. in the Christian life, persecution either snuffs out our life or makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

In 2008 I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 I, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

In 2008 Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 II, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” “I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Demonic Attack 101--Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 18, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:1-7, first of two about how the Jerusalem church dealt with internal conflict.

Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Demonic Attacks 101—Church Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see illustrations page, Acts 6 ill in ill file B. Background to passage: We left Acts 5 with the church still moving on the mission at hand. Reminder: our mission is ever before us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Revival Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 18, 2006

4 of 4 on Prayer. This message on Acts 1-2 explores the source of revival in times past and in our times.

Experiencing Revival Sunday, September 17 God Revives 4 He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD. 5 This is what the Lord GOD says to the bones: I will cause breath to enter you so you will come to life. 6 I will put muscles on you and flesh ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Have You Done With Your Damascus Experience

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006

A look in the book of Acts at pauls life and his Damascus experience. and what we can Learn from him.

ACTS 9:1-18 What have you done with your Damascus Experience I want us to take a look into the book of Acts and look into the heart of a man Name Saul who became Paul And see just what we can learn from him. I want us to Look at three Elements. #1 Sauls Conversion #2 Sauls ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is an introduction to the book of Acts and an encouragement that through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can be Great Commission Christians.

Wait on the Lord – Acts 1:1-8, The Holy Spirit gave them the power to: I. Share it personally (“it” being the gospel) (Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon and then all that follow) II. Spread it widely a. Jerusalem (Acts 2:14) b. Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) c. The uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 9 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist