Sermons on Acts 3 3a3:

God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 29, 2025

How does God calling Samuel relate to our calling? Let's look in 1 Samuel 3.

Did God literally call Samuel? Is there more to our lives than just being called? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 3. What happened the first time that God called Samuel? The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Lot Can Happen In Just 3 Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus's promise of resurrection in John 2:19, emphasizing our need for Christ's love, guidance, and salvation, and the hope His resurrection brings.

Good morning, dear siblings in Christ. It is a joy to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in unity and love to hear the Word of God. We are here to seek wisdom and understanding, to find comfort and guidance, and most importantly, to glorify our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Topics: Resurrection, Truth, Life

Where There Is Unity, God Exists

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 6

WHERE UNITY IS, GOD EXISTS (ACTS 6:1-7) Today my message is on the real church. It’s been said, “Anyone can love the ideal church. The challenge is to love the real church.” In the church where I was the pastor to the English congregation of a Chinese church, the aging senior pastor on the Chinese ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of It All Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 6, 2004

The purpose of the church is to become: 1. A Faith-centered community. 2. A God-centered community 3. A World-centered community.

As I read Erwin McManus’ book on the church entitled An Unstoppable Force, I have to say I was hit hard by a statement near the beginning, where he said: “The indictment that we must receive is that the Christian faith as we express it is no longer seen as a viable spiritual option. Masses gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-48

Denomination: Methodist

Which Way Are You Going?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005

Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was, I Did, I Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship - Commitment Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 1, 2009

The believers were committed to 1. Grace 2. Personal Growth 3. Gathering, 4. Giving, and 5. Growing the Church

Fellowship - Commitment Acts 2:42-47 Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring fellowship in the New Testament. Fellowship is union with God through Jesus Christ. We have access to God Almighty and His desire is to love us as a perfect Father. Fellowship is Christ centered. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Excited About Life - Sold On Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

1- Jesus will increase your joy 2- Jesus will empower your life 3- Jesus will enrich your mind

INTRO.- ILL.- Monday, August 16th. The Graceland vigil marked 33 years since Elvis death. Elvis admirers from around the world descended on Elvis former home Sunday night to attend an annual candlelight vigil and procession that ran into Monday morning. CAN YOU IMAGINE STANDING IN LINE ALL NIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To The Basics – Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2012

The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter.

Back to the Basics – Holy Spirit April 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The 3rd person of the Trinity convicts us to salvation, seals us unto redemption, and is our ever-present comforter. Focus Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Nobility Of You, The Nobility Of Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008

1- We must receive the message 2- We must examine the scriptures 3- We must present the Word

INTRO.- The nobility of you and me. Nobility doesn’t sound like a big deal to us. Nobility sounds like someone who is royal, high and mighty, wealthy, great, powerful, or perhaps someone who is a celebrity. Do any of these adjectives fit you? Are there any celebrities here today? ILL.- When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 3 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: As we discussed last week the resurrection of Christ is the foundational truth of the Gospel, and while the Gospel we preach rests solely on that foundation, there is more to the story… We’ve looked at how the burial of Christ often gets wrongly overlooked; well there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Holy Spirit –how? & How? Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014

Part 3 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is that part of the Trinity that lives inside all believers. When and how He enters our lives is often confusing, and thus often debated… why? Most of it has to do with the fact that He has worked in different ways, in different people, throughout the ages… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Least Of The Apostles

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 9

THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 9:1-9) Do you have zeal for religious, political and social causes? Here are some quotes on zeal: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones. Jewish Proverb Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Fuller. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 20

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD (ACTS 20:25-31) One of the biggest tourist attractions in England is, without doubt, a visit to Buckingham Palace, especially to see the 45 minutes “Changing of the Guard” ceremony at its appointed time, which I had the opportunity to do in my visit to England in 2006. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Journey Towards Transformation: The Damascus Road (Newly Update 3/23/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Foursquare