Sermons on Acts 1:42-47:

Back To The Basics – Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 4, 2012

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming. (BF&M 2000)

Back to the Basics – Lord’s Supper June 3, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Asking And Believing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 29, 2009

Joash’s actions, blessed by Elisha, released the power of God on behalf of Israel. This was an act of obedience, which affected the destiny of an entire nation. Victory or defeat, survival or slaughter, was determined by this apparent silly action.

Asking And Believing 2 Kings 13:14-17 14 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Christian Code Of Conduct" 1 Cor. 6 Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2008

Paul tells us that the Christian who has been sanctified by Jesus will live by a strict holy code of conduct in their lives. They will act Christ like and therefore honor God and make Him look good.

“The Christian Code of Conduct” 1 Corinthians 6 - pt 6 Opening Video Illustration: From “Horton Hears a Who.” In this clip Horton reaffirms that he will stay 100% faithful to the who’s - despite danger to himself. He will do this because his code of conduct has always been “100% faithfulness” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #7: Why Sometimes People Don’t Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2009

In the midst of the glorious, powerful church of Acts, where signs and wonders were frequent, not all of the people were healed all of the time. Why? Let’s consider that question as we look at the story of Stephen.

SUPERNATURAL #7: WHY SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” • That word power comes from a Greek word, dunamis, which refers ...read more

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Disputes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 14, 2008

Whether your dispute is with another believer or with a whole church, there are vital lessons to handling conflict contained in Acts 15. Learn how to find God’s will, keep your integrity, and still be a family.

Raise your hand if you have ever had a dispute with another Christian. Hopefully we all raised our hands because if we have never had a dispute then we are not really actively plugged into the body life in Jesus. Disputes occur for a number of reasons, some good, some bad. Often disputes come from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

The story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 paints a picture of a person’s condition without God, his inability to save himself, the true way of salvation, and what happens to a person after salvation.

The Power of His Name Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Our text provides us with is a perfect picture of salvation. Perhaps as well as any other story in the Bible it paints the picture of our condition without God, our inability to save ourselves, the true way of salvation, and what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Isn’t Just For Easter Sunday

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 24, 2011

The resurrection happened so that acts 2 could happen. Not just forgiven people but transformed people. We are forgiven so that we can have with God in Jesus Christ and be remade in Jesus’ image.f

Intro: Someone asked me are we having anything special today? I said no. I have thought about that all week. We are having something special today we are celebrating the resurrection of our savior, Lord, Master, King, friend, and God. Jesus Christ. We do not have to have pageants or special ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Require Of Us?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Does the death of one person give us reason to rejoice? This message addresses what God requires of us, and how we should act ... even in the shadow of news that for some brings incredible celebration.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:6-8 Introduction - I left tonight open not knowing fully that God already had plans for this message - This weekend, there was what some would call tremendous news across the US - In the midst of all that was going on, many rejoiced at the killing of OBL - Chants ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Breakthrough #5: Engaging The Prophetic Realm Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 2, 2007

The Church in the Book of Acts was a prophetic church – that is, they clearly heard the voice of the Holy Spirit on a regular basis. We need to engage the prophetic realm today, to be able to minister to people in the power of the Holy Spirit.

SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH #5: ENGAGING THE PROPHETIC REALM OPENING TEXT: “But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: *other

10. The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be informed of the importance of living out our faith in Christ through acts of compassion and mercy. 2. Listeners will be challenged to give of their physical, emotional, and financial resources to help those in need.

INTRO: Luke 10:25-37 (NLT) 25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival #2: The Fullness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 25, 2008

God’s desire is that this latter day’s church would be greater in glory and power than the church was in the book of Acts. This will happen when we experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.

REVIVAL #2: THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: Review “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). • The Lord declared that the glory of the latter church would be greater than the former. • Acts 5 – Peter’s shadow; Acts 19 - Paul’s handkerchiefs ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: *other

God Changes The Ordinary Into Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2014

The Account in Acts 3 and 4 deals with just a regular day, but God turned it for many people into an extraordinary day. There was a healing, preaching, two men arrested, and a major church growth, because of the working of God.

God Changes The Ordinary Into Extraordinary Acts 3:1-4:22 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/6xyE3J INTRODUCTION: 1.) Have you ever got out of bed thinking this is going to be an ordinary run of the mill day, but by the end of the day, you found it was anything but? 2.) That is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Six Seals, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2014

As the Tribulation begins, words can barely describe the times that are ahead of the inhabitants of Earth. Christians today ought to live and act with urgency to tell others about Jesus, and this chapter begins to show us why!

The First Six Seals, Part 1 Revelation, Part 6, Revelation 6:1-6 Introduction - Today we begin to look at a time so horrific … words barely describe it -- There’s an urgency to tell others about Jesus; because this is prophecy - I want to remind you that after Chap. 3 the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational