Sermons on Acts 1:8-2:48:

Act Your Age

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 13, 2007

This sermon was preached at Colchester Christian Academy. It was used to encourage teens to be teens while living out the example of Christ.

Act Your Age 1 Timothy 4:12 Have you ever heard the saying “Act Your Age?” I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that guys probably hear that more often than the ladies do. Experts tell us that girls tend to mature faster than guys. I think that’s why males enjoy things that are crude and rude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Darryl Martin on Feb 17, 2007

Part two of a study of the book of Acts.

Context: When we left off we were looking at the Day of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit which was referred to in Prophecy as “The Promise of the Father”. We also covered a portion of the message that Peter preached on that day. This morning we will carry on from that point. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

This book should be called the acts of the Holy Spirit

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # l ACTS 1:1 - ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Should be called “Acts of the Holy Spirit.” The author is Luke who was a Physician or doctor vs. 1 - Treatise is a manuscript of the book of Luke. Theophilus is the Greek word for Timothy Jesus was the Master Teacher. He began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Acts 29 Church Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

Acts 29-the unknown chapter of the Bible

15. The Book of Acts August 30th, 2009 Acts 29 Can I get a volunteer to come up here and read our text for today? Ok thank you very much. Would you open your Bible to the very end of the book of Acts for me. Let me know when you get there. Ok, now if you would begin reading in Acts chapter 29 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: *other

God Acts To Save Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009

God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survey Of The Book Of Acts Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 20, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys the book of Acts.

Well today it’s back on the road again. We are going to resume our journey along God’s Route 66. This segment of the journey will take us through the book of Acts. We are not first-century persons, hampered by all the physical and cultural limitations of a pre-scientific society. At the same time ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Decisive Acts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2009

Habakkuk could face an uncertain future in submissive confidence in God because in the midst of past difficulties & judgments God had brought about deliverance for His people. He trusted God would use whatever the future judgment held to bring about salva

Habakkuk 3:8-15 GOD’S DECISIVE ACTS Habakkuk’s attention is now drawn from the awesome appearance of God to a description of God’s acts on earth. God’s mighty acts and judgments of the past brought about salvation or deliverance for His people. Habakkuk drew from these well springs the faith ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rampant Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2009

This sermon looks at four facts of Worship. Worship is: 1. Focusing and Responding to GOD 2. Conducted In Spirit and In TRUTH 3. Expected Both Publicly and PRIVATELY 4. A Discipline to be Learned and PRACTICED (Sermon 6 in this series)

Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Today we are continuing our sermon series: Disciplines Of Discipleship. Our focal verse for this series is from First Timothy chapter four and verse seven. Please follow along with me as I read: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1st Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Act Like Men

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012

The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Spititual Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Sacrifice, mercy, worship

A SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP Romans 12:1 (p.803) June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: The kids were horrible to each other. The morning started with the 7 year old screaming at the 9 year old "It's My Turn Stupid!" There was no milk in the refrigerator for the Captain Crunch and the dryer was making ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Study Of The Acts Of The Apostles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles

The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The fifth book of the New Testament is a book of history. Acts is the earliest history ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Redemptive Act Of Salvation

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 6, 2015

Just what is Redemption?

I. Salvation is always immediate. A. This is expressed by the regeneration of our (s)pirits. (John 3:6; I John 5:13) B. This is expressed by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. (Ephesians 1:13-14) C. This is expressed by the future promise of Christ to return for us. (John 14:2-3) II. Redemption ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Acts

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 18, 2016

Words are cheap. True biblical love is love in action.

If you ever feel frustrated with your church—God forbid!—then just read the Bible book of 1 Corinthians. First Church, Corinth was a real mess! People were fighting and gossiping. People were prideful. People were cliquish. And so the Apostle Paul wrote them a letter, trying to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ordinary Acts Of Grace

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

During our lives, we encounter some people who make such indelible impressions on us that we are never quite the same again. And one person who had a profound impact on my outlook on life was my friend Sam. Like most of my friends back in the day, Sam was far from conventional. She defiantly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican