Sermons on Acts 4:5:

Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A People Bold In Word And Deed Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

What can we learn about boldness from Acts?

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a people bold in word and deed By Adrian Warnock Audio version http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm The missional community was succeeding…… Acts 4 A Church in transition A growing church now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Stiff Opposition

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007

We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms In Conflict Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the eighth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Kingdoms in Conflict” Acts 4:1-22 6.17.07 The book of Acts chronicles the story of the early church in the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Until we get to chapter 4, it’s just one tremendous event after another. Jesus ascends to Heaven before the eyes of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not By Any Other Name Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

Man may try to work his way to heaven but he will never make it. We must understand that it is God’s way. Hell is not a pleasant place at all. Torment and separation from God is the only thing awaiting anyone apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ

Not By Any Other Name Griffith Baptist Church – 10/22/06 A.M. Service Text: Acts 4:1-12 Introduction: In WWII when the marines captured the island of Saipan, the Japanese ordered the inhabitants to kill themselves by jumping off a cliff. Hundreds of feet below were the rocks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Radical Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Vosbrink on Apr 16, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ radically affects the world

Statistically, 3 out of 4 adults in the US believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a study conducted by the Center for Missional Research, NAMB. The issue, then, is not the fact of proving to you that Jesus died and rose from the dead; rather, what difference does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

The Disturbing Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

The disturbing good news about Jesus can bring healing and forgiveness to all who believe in Him.

Disturbing Good News Acts 4:1-12 Intro: While staying in a hotel this past week, I saw the little signs they put in your room that you hang on your door when you don’t want to be bothered. You know what they say: DO NOT DISTURB! Or in espanol, no moleste. The idea is this: “I’m busy doing what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is No God Like Our God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006

As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

The Cost Of Being Pentecostal Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 2, 2006

Being lead by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #7 “The Cost of Being Pentecostal” Acts 4:1-22 Being led by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price. The cost of being Pentecostal is what this lesson is about. The lame man being healed now causes an even greater stir among the religious leaders. Vs. 1 -2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loss For Words Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 24, 2009

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land, THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that Jesus Christ has resurrected.

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land because the evening before they claimed a man was healed by the power and name of the resurrected Jesus Christ of Nazareth. THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Or Man? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 3, 2009

God’s plan from the very beginning is to take ordinary people and transform their lives with Jesus.

Intro: How many of you can think of a time when you did the right thing, and got in trouble for it? I can recall a few, but my stories aren’t really appropriate for a sermon here so I’m looking to you to think of some stories that illustrate a time when you did the right thing, but got in trouble ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

One Extraordinary Prayer Series

Contributed by Geoff Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Extraordinary Prayer: "Lord, let us live such extraordinary lives that they can only be explained by the power of God."

Let’s start with a trivia contest. This is only for old people like me. How many of you remember something specific about the summer of 1969? Raise your hand...something about the summer of 1969. It’s funny. For the old people, they’re doing a couple of things. One...they’re saying, "I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Product Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 20, 2009

A devotional encouraging God’s people to Prayer.

The Product of Pentecost Acts 4:1-31 * For the last 2 weeks we have been called to powerful prayer by God’s word. We began the journey in Acts 1 as they prayed for 10 days after the ascension of Jesus. We reviewed the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and my prayer was and is, “Lord, do it again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist