Sermons on Acts 2:

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009

Koinonia means fellowship - what�s true fellowship, and how does this biblical word apply to our church

What�s in a Name TCF Sermon June 14, 1009 What�s in a name? Obviously not everything. The name, Kirk, for example, can mean �owned by the church.� That might describe me, but certainly not Kirk. Often, we expect names to tell us something about what we�re looking for, what to expect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Official Language: Spirit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2009

The church’s communication medium is the Spirit, who understands us and allows us to understand one another.

Of all the achievements of human genius, nothing is more wonderful than language. And yet, it is also true that nothing is more destructive than language. For language unites us and yet, language also separates us. Of all the gifts we have been given, nothing is more useful than language. With ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Bridging The Distance

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 13, 2008

What people want is a key to purposeful life. They want answers to where they are. They want to grasp something higher and bigger than themselves. They reach for a deeper connection beyond the boring routine of where they live and what they do.

“Bridging the Distance” Sermon Topic: Being in relationship with God Psalm 84 Airport terminals are entertaining venues to hang out if you cannot afford the movies! The most interesting storylines involve watching people arriving or leaving. The couple huddled – more like a locked embrace – as she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Spirit–filled Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining the condition of the local church.

THE SPIRIT–FILLED CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 INTRO: We have been telling you this week about the need of a church giving it’s all to God. We have told you that many Christians in our churches are asleep and need to be awakened. Tonight, we want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Unifying The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message looking at today’s church in comparison to the Jerusalem church.

UNIFYING THE CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 INTRO: The church at Jerusalem was a perfect example for any local church to pattern after. Any local church that will pay the same price may have the same victory. The church at Jerusalem lost all interest in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Visser on Jun 9, 2009

Who has God placed in your life with whom you can share his love? At the end of the day, that is one practical test of the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life.

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:38; Lev. 23:22 One of the institutions we have here in Belleville is the Gleaners Food Bank. It was started in 1986 by a number of city churches and is now run by an independent board out of its new location at 25 Wallbridge Crescent. Its mission statement is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beauty And Truth In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009

Our worship in the Eucharist must bring together what we believe with the way we pray, and reflect both Ultimate Truth and Beauty.

April 13, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis As we sit in the warm glow of Resurrection Day, we are invited to reflect on the connection between what we believe and how we pray. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead, that He conquered sin and death, and that we who eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-33

Denomination: Catholic

A Short Catechism

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009

We expand the meaning of "believe and be baptized, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Tuesday in Easter Week If you ever wished for a very short Catechism, Peter gives it to you today. What must you do to be saved: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Power Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 7, 2013

God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today.

GOD’S POWER Story of power outage God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today. I. POWER ESTABLISHED A. The power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 13, 2013

How the Holy Spirit works in the process of salvation

I’d like to begin this morning by sharing my testimony about my walk with Jesus. And then when I finish, I want to ask you some questions about that testimony. My walk with Jesus began as an infant. Although I obviously don’t remember it, I was christened at Our Saviour’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Preaching Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2013

At Pentecost, God engaged in a pyrotechnic display that shook the audience, and set up a wild sermon by Peter that offered a wild and unheard of invitation. What made this sermon so powerful, and why does it's message still shake the world?

Open http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JceziOFRwQ (First 59 seconds… fade out sound) What you’ve just seen is a pyrotechnic display at a Paul McCartney concert. It’s become almost common place for big name performers to have displays like this in their shows. Can you imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

There are many answers given in the religious world to the question, "What must I do to be saved?". Which answer is correct? Let's examine the first conversion account in Acts to find out what the Holy Spirit's answer is to this important question.

What a great day for the kingdom of God it must have been when that first sermon was preached by Peter! The door into the kingdom of heaven was opened to the world. That first sermon led to the salvation of about 3000 souls. Let’s put ourselves into the shoes of the people hearing this first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

Where Does Obedience Take You? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2013

What does it mean to be obedient? Where does it take us as believers?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 20, 2013 Date Preached: September 22, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in Acts Sermon Title: Where Does Obedience Take You? Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-47 [HCSB] Introduction: Over the past few wks we have looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An introduction to the theological meaning of baptism.

Introduction In the church spiritual health survey that was taken last March, you will recall the first section of questions addressing doctrine. The result was rather impressive. All the subjects received no less than 92% agreement with the church, except for one – infant baptism, which 64% ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed