Sermons on Acts 3 3a3:

Suffering For Righteousness In An Imperfect Church (1 Peter 3:8-22) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8-22

Suffering for Righteousness in an Imperfect Church Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013

Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lifted Up, Looking On, And Let It Be Known Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 10, 2005

This is a simple study of verses 9-11 of Acts Chapter 1.

Lifted Up, Looking On, and Letting it be Known Acts 1:9-11 1. Lifted Up / He was lifted up… (v.9) a. …after He said these things (what did He say) (v.9a) He had just said you should be MY witnesses in verse 8. Jesus emphasized the word MY there. He stressed that word in His sentence. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reacting To The Problem Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A look at the Prayer life of Nehemiah using the ACTS Acrostic to prayer.

Introduction: Covey rocks in the jar illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: devastating breakdown of God’s dwelling place. (1) Recognize Purpose Statement: Once we recognize a problem, then we must react to the problem Review the context of the prayer I. Before you pray, pray (v. 4) {Should ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Angels Look Like Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

King David's Last Instructions To His Son Solomon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

David says to Solomon, “so be strong, act like a man.”

King David, an old man, exhausted and unable to keep himself warm, called in Solomon his son, the young man who would one day replace him as king of Israel and gave him instructions on how he should live his life. He’s also going to ask for Solomon to deal with his enemies after he is gone. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Revealing The Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve Watched Paul And His Partners Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley and Pastor Tom Owen for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Revealing the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve watched Paul and his partners, as they left Jerusalem to begin the journey to the utter most parts of the world and everywhere they went people got saved and in each city a church was established, even though Paul and his team met resistance in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

It is wise to trust in the Lord.

9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble A sudden change of subject matter occurs in verse 9, as the psalmist follows up his prayer for mercy with a clarification of his need for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commission To Do A Mission

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Peace, Joy And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. He is called the Righteous One(Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace

Introduction: In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6). He is called the Righteous One (Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace, Righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Better Look Up Than Down

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Colossians 3

BETTER LOOK UP THAN DOWN (COLOSSIANS 3:1-11) What is on your mind? What do people think of? A while ago a group called The Brainwaves group surveyed 1,000 adults on what personal values and concerns are “always on their minds.”. 33% (the lowest percentage) says “Power/influence to get what I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Words

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The final sermon of a fall 2005 sermon series through Acts

This morning we conclude our series in Acts and we begin with a test. Yes, a test. Actually, a couple of tests that deal with famous statements and ‘last words.’ However, they are tests that frame the important issue of finishing well in life and St. Paul’s intention of finishing well as he faced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God