Sermons on Acts Chapter 1 Verses 8 Through 6:

#6 -- Security Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

It is in God that we find and have security.

A Secure World? Do you think we live in a secure world? If you don’t, you’re not alone. And let’s face it, there isn’t much reason to feel secure about our world. The conflict in the Middle East has reached what is likely an uneasy ceasefire. British authorities recently discovered, and thankfully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 2, 2013

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 14: 23 – 39 Keeping The Word Intro: According to legend, a desert wanderer discovered a spring of cool, crystal-clear water. It tasted so good, he filled a leather container with the precious liquid so he could bring it to the king. After a long journey, he presented his gift to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Stealers – Philippians 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

We learned about “joy stealers.” It’s a concept to which all of us can relate, since life is frequently full of circumstances that conspire to bring us down emotionally.

You know, the biggest problem that parents report that their children have is not being able to handle disappointment well. How do I know that? Because I helped design what's called the Child Behavior Inventory. It's an inventory that measures nine different areas in a child's life that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'from Danger Into Danger' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2022

From Danger into Danger - Acts chapter 23 verses 1-35. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Paul and the Council (vs 1-11). • Paul and the Conspirators (vs 12-22). • Paul and the Captain (vs 23-35). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some time ago, there was a zoo in North Yorkshire, • Today it has been turned into Flamingo Land. • But when it was a zoo they had a problem, • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Acts 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 28, 2020

Maranatha! (Our Lord has come!); Peter's first sermon

Pentecost is the fiftieth day after the Passover, counting from the second day of the Feast. This was written roughly 30-65 A.D. The argument Works, wonders and signs Christ died and rose Christ ascended (v. 2-36) The appeal (v.37-40) The result (v.41) The community of hope in a world of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 1, 2020

What Would We Do?

Mark 12: 24 aner vs. anthropos (Act 4:4) Psalm 118: 22 The Inquisition A Significant Event - This public test case involved the highest spiritual and religious authorities. Barnabas a. Levite b. Hellenistic (Greek) Jew c. Encourager We need to take risks like Peter did. We ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 4, 2020

Old Testament Summary

Stephen's defense and death Abraham in Iraq: Genesis 17 Isaac / Jacob / Joseph (Genesis) Moses / Aaron: (Exodus) Joshua / David / Solomon Stephen vs. the high priest Are we willing to be persecuted for our faith? See Spreading the Fire by CP Wagner, PhD ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 16

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 13, 2020

Hearing from God

Respecting tradition - Timothy was circumcised as an adult to be an effective witness to Jews. What would we do? Spiritual Global Positioning System - God's compass Punished for the Gospel again Another jailbreak The Roman card up their sleeve "be shrewd as serpents and innocent as ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Act Of Forgiveness.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 23, 2020

“Every one,” C.S. Lewis writes, “says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until there is something to forgive”

Matthew 18:21-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22-Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23-“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 22

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2020

Paul's testimony

Paul's defense before the Jews Saul persecuted Christians before he was saved. (v.4) Saul's conversion, then he was named Paul. (v.10) Ananias' miracle - this was perhaps due to him being devout. (v.12) Paul's trance / vision - The Holy Spirit may speak to us this way, too. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 26

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 27, 2020

Paul’s Defense before Agrippa

“Paul relates what is the third account of his conversion on the Damascus (Syrian capital) road in the book of Acts, and in it he emphasized his call to evangelize the Gentiles and ‘18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Pentecost: 'the Holy Spirit Is Given'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2025

PENTECOST: 'The Holy Spirit is Given' - Acts chapter 1 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Happy Birthday is probably the best-known song, • In the English-speaking world, • It was written in 1893 by two sisters, • Mildred & Patty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

A Path Through The Deep Waters Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 9, 2025

This psalm is a lifeline for the doubting heart, showing that the way through the deep waters of despair is paved by remembering God's mighty acts of salvation.

Introduction: The Dark Night of the Soul There are times in our walk with God that are not filled with sunshine and easy praise. There are seasons of spiritual darkness, what some have called "the dark night of the soul." It's a time when God feels distant, our prayers feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Anna: A Life In Three Verses

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God With Our Bodies 1 Tim. 2:8-10

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Mar 14, 2024

We worship God with our holy hands ( 1 Tim. 2:8), our modest dress (1 Tim. 2:9-10), and through controlling our tongue (James 3:9-10)

Worshiping God With Our Bodies 1. Lift up Holy Hands in Worship (1 Tim. 2:8; Psalm 134:2). A. Worship without _anger_ (1 Tim. 2:8). I. Sometimes there is a fine line between _anger_ and _determination_. Determination and excitement often give way to anger. Most people are aware of circadian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-10

Denomination: Bible Church