Sermons on Acts 11:19-30:11:

Acts Minded

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 19, 2007

A sermon on evangelism and looking at the world the way the apostles in Acts saw it.

-how many of you were in NewSong this morning? We talked about “a Churchy View”, one that entices us to go out into the world and share Jesus with others. -this song isn’t probably everyone’s style of music, but the lyrics were just too right on so I had to use it. Stephen will like it. [PLAY ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Acted Parables

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

ACTED PARABLES Mark 9:33-37 John 13:3-5 INTRO: Actions speak louder than words. We=ve all heard that old but accurate saying. An old Chinese proverb reflects this idea: AI hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.@ Old Testament leaders and prophets knew this truth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

A Balancing Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

Acts The Beginning Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 4, 2005

In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. In the first chapter of Acts we see the church in training, transition, and ultimately under the control of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. It is a book about transformation and growth. From infancy in Jerusalem on through its adulthood having reached the capital of the known world Rome. We see the gospel grow through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 14, 2003

Every time I read this passage I think of myself as that adulterous woman, who was caught in her sin, being brought to the righteous and just Judge of all. How I rejoice that as He said to her, so too has He said to me - "Neither do I condemn you." May th

Caught in the Act INTRODUCTION Imagine a big gathering of people. They are listening to an important speaker such as a governor, an ambassador or perhaps even someone like the president [I will let you make this person be whoever you desire to fit your own political beliefs, :-)]. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The is a study in the book of Acts the seventh in the series

Acts 5:17-42 Acts # 07 I. The second wave of persecution begins. 5:17-25 A. The reason for the arrest. (The Sadducees were jealous.) 5:17 B. The arresting officials. 1. The High Priest. 2. People associated with the High Priest. 3. Members of the Sadducees. NOTE: These were the same people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 11 Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is study of Acts Chapter 11 it is the 14th studay in the series on Acts

Study of Acts Acts # 14 Chapter Eleven In Chapter eleven we see some oppositon to the gospel being preached to the Gentiles. Peter was being accused of fellowshipping with them. We can relate to this by seeing the reaction of some to salvation of others. Some time we can not get past the past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 1, 2008

What is your reason for worship. Is it to refill your tanks once a week. Or is worship a part of your life. This sermon address the true act of worship and where it should be in our lives.

The Act of Worship Psalm 29:2 Intro A young man came to his parents one day and informed them that he would start to receive his meals at the dinner table but would take them back to his room. The father, quickly informed him of his nice try, but they would be eating all their meals together as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009

Lesson 5 on the home

LESSON 5 THE ACT OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Today’s lesson covers an extremely important aspect of marriage. “Sex ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Act Justly Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2009

God had given his people explicit instructions as to how to conduct themselves. First God’s people were to love him and second they were to love others. The prophet Micah points out that sacrifice is pointless unless it is supported with obedience. What

“What God Desires” Micah 6:8 Intro: Reviewing the headlines of the past few months we cannot ignore what we read. Child dies after months of abuse Taxi Driver Murdered in City Finance Company Execs get fat, while Investors Lose Fortunes World Wide Shortage of Credit War Breaks out In ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Act!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Aug 29, 2007

What do you do when you are faced with a difficult decision? (work, home, family, friends, ethical, non ethical) What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer?

Caught in the Act Chapter summary. Jesus is teaching again in the temple courts when the religious leaders drag in a woman caught in the act of adultery and challenge Him to sentence her. He avoids their trap by calling on “any one of you” who is without sin to cast the first stone—and one by one ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

An Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 19, 2009

At the feast in Bethany, we can see a beautiful picture of the Church and a contrast between a worshiper and one who was selfish.

* Jesus had been staying a Ephraim. * As the Passover approached, people began to wonder if Jesus would show up for the feast. * He shows up in Bethany at a feast to honor him, sponsored by the family of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. * In this setting, we get the most beautiful picture of a healthy, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of God Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

Natural disasters may be natural, but they are also acts of God, and if they don't remind us of his power and alert us to his coming judgment they should.

The scroll with seven seals that Jesus was handed in chapter 5 is now open. The first four seals loosed the four horsemen of the apocalypse: war, violence, famine, and death. The fifth seal let the prayers of the saints loose upon the world. Who would have thought that the prayers of the saints ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed