Sermons on Acts 2:40:

Power And Glory

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson.

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson. To this point in our study of the church, we have dealt with: a. prophecy about the church -- (1) Christ promised to build His church, and He promised to use as the "foundation" for it the powerful confession of Simon Peter ( Matthew 16:13-19 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-46

How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Reigns Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 16, 2000

What happens in the church when the Holy Spirit is in control.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 5 “WHEN THE SPIRIT REIGNED” Acts 2:40-47 There seems to be some confusion today as to why the church exists. Win Arn , a church consultant, once surveyed members in about a 1,000 churches asking this question, “Why does the church exist?” Ø 89% said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Peter's Preaching Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

Hearing the word of God has a variety of reponses as Peter found out.

I. The Call for Repentance given by Peter Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transitional Church

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

A Church On the Move"

Transitional Church "Church On the Move" Immediately we see: A Church that Waits, never Wants Worships, never Worries Witness, never becomes Wicked Signs of Chuch in Transition: I.Education-v.42 Meditating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000

The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

Church Growth: To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 11, 2002

What hinders churches from growing and what causes them to grow?

CHURCH GROWTH: To be or not to be Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- It was their 13th wedding anniversary. The husband was away at a meeting on their special day. He called a florist to send a bouquet of 13 helium balloons with a message of gratitude for the heights to which his wife had inspired ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Togetherness With God - Togetherness Wtih Each Other

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 11, 2002

How to have fellowship with others? The key is to first have a real fellowship with God.

Acts 2:36-47: TOGETHERNESS WITH GOD, TOGETHERNESS WITH EACH OTHER A few years ago I was in California, and I was walking down the street of one of those old western towns. Old buildings were on each side of me – the old bank, old stores, old homes – you could see where people used to live and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002

the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Eager To Tell! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to eagerly invite a response to Jesus.

EAGER TO TELL! Acts 2:37-40 S: Witness Th: Freed to Minister Pr: WE ARE TO EAGERLY INVITE A RESPONSE TO JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:37-40 four needs that each person has that demonstrate why we need to invite people to know Jesus. The _____ need that each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Iglesia Que Ora

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002

La oración es la base para una iglesia fuerte y fructífera.

La Iglesia que ora Hechos 2:40-47 ¿Somos una iglesia que ora? ¿Somos una iglesia de oración en comparación a otras iglesias? ¿Somos una iglesia de oración en comparación a la iglesia primitiva? 1. Una iglesia de oración será Pentecostés A. En su origen (2:1-4) B. En su doctrina ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Distillation Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 30, 2002

The gospel events, the gospel witnesses, the gospel promises, the gospel promises

A distillation of the gospel Acts 2:22-41 WBC 28/4/2 am Peter’s speech after coming of HS at Pentecost - Pentecost passage saved for 19th May (come pm!) Fascinatingly, Acts contains many ‘addresses’ - 20% is dedicated to addresses by Peter & Paul - 25% if include Stephen  => 1:1 “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist