Sermons on Acts 1:14-4:35:

Happy Birthday, Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Living The Pentecostal Experience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003

We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Donkeys Have More Vision Than Preachers? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003

We consider vision casting and how easy it is to walk by faith with little vision.

WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? VISION BEYOND SIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part sermon. WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? Numbers 22:21-34 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Acts 3:2-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Desiers

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon discusses the unity Jesus prayed for his people in John 17. It is the kind of koininia exemplified in the Trinity. This unity occurs because of change of heart rather than a change of organizational structure.

What Jesus Desires John 17:10-11,20-23 2-20-02 This morning we want to talk about - What Jesus Desires as Reflected in John 17. We are prone to focus is on what we desire and how we can receive what we want and need from the Lord. That’s not wrong. God tells us to delight ourselves in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:10-23, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Charismatic

Free To Accept God's Grace Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2003

Tonight is the last night of our revival and we focus tonight on our first love. We focus tonight on the message of the Gospel. I want to communicate to you as clearly as I can what God offers when it comes to the Christian life. And it is an offer. I

REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO ACCEPT GOD’S GRACE ACTS 2:14-41 EPHESIANS 2:1-10 JOHN 3:16-17 Tonight is the last night of our revival and we focus tonight on our first love. We focus tonight on the message of the Gospel. I want to communicate to you as clearly as I can what God offers when it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expectation Results In Impartation"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006

THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 5, 2006

How to come into full salvation of Jesus Christ that will affect your entire being.

Salvation Acts 2:21 “ And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.” If you are not sure about how real God is or is Jesus Christ alive today. Then just say out loud right now: Jesus Christ if you are real then reveal yourself to me. Show yourself to me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21

God's Commission Restored

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

A right relationship with God is necessary in order to live the Kingdom life God has designed us for.

God’s Commission Restored Text: Acts 2:22 KJV Introduction: Jesus could not heal the sick. Jesus could not deliver the tormented from demons. Jesus could not raise the dead. To believe otherwise is to ignore what He said about Himself. In Jn 5:19, Jesus said: "The Son can do nothing." Nothing in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Baptist

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do I Become A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 9, 2006

The most important question we can answer is, "How do I become a Christian?"

(taken from a message by Bob Russell) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ACTS 2:22-24, 36-41 TITLE: “HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?” OPEN: A. The title of this message is “How Do I Become a Christian?” --that’s such an important question. Three reasons I want to preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Came A Sound From Heaven

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

Talking about putting the clamps on Satan,Pentecost sure made his work more difficult.

“THERE CAME A SOUND FROM HEAVEN” Acts 1:4-5 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Today? Yes, Its Possible

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

We should be having greater revivals today than at any time in history. Why? Acts 2;17-18

REVIVAL TODAY? YES, ITS POSSIBLE ARE THE DAYS OF GREAT REVIVALS OVER WITH? ARE SERVICES WHERE WAVES OF GOD’S GLORY PASSING THROUGH THE HOUSE OF GOD OVER? I STILL BELIEVE WE ARE SERVING A GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE. IN FACT WE OUGHT TO BE HAVING GREATER REVIVALS TODAY THAN WE’VE EVER HAD. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Transformation Of A Fisherman Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 16, 2006

Is this the same Peter that denied the Lord three times?

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 3 “THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FISHERMAN” Acts 2:14-37 THE TRANSFORMATION BEGINS Vs. 14 - Is this the same Peter that denied knowing the Lord three times? His boldness is evident by his standing and also lifting up his voice. The eleven stood with him. He is speaking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God