Sermons on Acts 1:1-2:13:

Witnessing 101: A Global Perspective Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 19, 2005

This is the Fifth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of developing a global perpective on witnessing. It includes the ideas of home, community, the unwanted, and the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 5 ¡V A Global Perspective Acts 1:6-8 We started this series some weeks ago with this very text. We have been talking about this passage as the beginning and the heart of the newly developed church. Today I want to put the finishing touches on this idea of becoming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

Promises, Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

God has given us so many promises that can be an everlasting encouragement in our service to Him. Three of the greatest are in our passage.

PROMISES, PROMISES, THE PROMISES Acts 1:4-11 INTRODUCTION: A. Promises 1. They flow so easily a. But how soon we forget - Parents, how may of us can remember when we promised our children something, of which we did not follow through on, just to hear them say – “But dad, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know God's Will In Minstry Or Establish A Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

As we seek to do the Lord’s will as a church we need to be sure we are doing His will. God gives us the directions we need in our passage this morning.

HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL IN MINISTRY OR ESTABLISH A MINISTRY Acts 1:12-14 INTRODUCTION: A. Today we have so many programs to “establish” ministries 1. In Evangelism: GROW, Faith, Share Jesus Without Fear 2. Sunday School: The Winning Spirit 3. Stewardship: Encouraging the Heart 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Filling The Gaps Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005

This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting W.e.l.l. Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

A challenge to the church to Worship, Evangelize, Learn, & Love.

Getting W.E.L.L. Acts 2:42-27 God’s original design for the church is found in the book Acts. If there was ever a church growth plan that worked, it was the one used by the first-century church. Talk about effectiveness. This church exploded. Why? Because the believers knew why they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Corporate Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005

This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Ending Your Power Shortage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

There seems to be a critical shortage of power in the lives of people regarding Christ’s great commission. When we read about terrorists threats around the world, many seem to grow hesitant to be involved with missions. However, the Lord Jesus said, "You

Ending Your Power Shortage (Acts 1:8) Right before Jesus acended into heaven He gave us a promise: "But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, enablement and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Become A Drunk?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 15, 2005

Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Churches need to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here are five simple steps to becoming a drunk!

"How to Become a Drunk?" Introduction: Some accused the disciples on the Day of Pentecost of being "drunk." My response to that is: "Whatever they were drinking, I want some!" Our Church needs to have a "Pentecostal" experience." Here is how! 1. Find a private place, and pray! The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 15, 2005

This message is meant to encourage the Church to seek God’s power for ministry and to be a verbal witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

POWER FOR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. It was good to see our space shuttle crew get back safely, was it not! But I want you to think about this 1. Two years plus had gone by since the last space shuttle mission 2. Billions of dollars of equipment, safety improvements, crew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2005

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused

WHO KILLED JESUS? No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago. But was it an execution or a judicial murder; and who was responsible? The Bible Mysteries program focused on three suspects, Caiaphas, the Jewish High ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-23

Prayer That Produces Results

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 13, 2006

What others dont realize is what it took to see those results...prayer, prayer and more prayer

The first thing that people think of when they hear about Pentecost is think about the results. -The sound of a rushing mighty wind -The tongues spoken -The transformation and boldness of Peter -The power of the Holy Spirit What others dont realize is what it took to see those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Unscheduled And Uncomfortable Spirit Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 15, 2006

Often time we approach God and the Holy Spirit the way we do a doctor’s appointment. We pencil him in when it is convenient for us. That is not how God works though. He works on His time and he is often uncomfortable.

In the book of Luke, we find an interesting dialogue between Jesus and a few men as they make their way to Jerusalem. One of the men tries to make himself look and sound good to the others as he exclaims to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus, knowing the man’s heart, looks at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fish Guts And Infamy Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why are missions important? Look at Jonah and Isaiah to see

Fish Guts and Infamy You are the heart of the church series 11-27-05 Intro: Our favorite verse is John 3:16. Can you recite that with me? The key words in that first phrase are God, Loved, World. Last week we talked about God’s love being the Tiger in our Tank! It is His love that motivates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Empowered To Go!

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: *other