Sermons on Acts 13:5-15:41:

Extending Grace To Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

We are an avenue of Gods grace to other Christians, even the ones who disappoint or hurt us.

This story quite honestly is a troubling one to me. Can I say that? Is it okay for me to say that? The reason it troubles me is because up until this point in the book of Acts, when the church had a disagreement (and they had some very significant ones), they worked through them and came to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

God's Answer For Your Spiritual Hunger Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 9 of "Being the Church," focusing on how only Jesus can fill our deepest needs.

Being the Church Part 9: God’s Answer for Your Spiritual Hunger Scripture: Acts 13:14-52 Icebreaker: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.” -Blaise Pascal Intro: I just got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Conflict Resolution Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 10 of "Being the Church," focusing on the reality of conflict and how the Bible instructs on dealing with it in a Christ-like manner.

Being the Church God’s Conflict Resolution Scripture: Acts 15:36-41 Icebreaker: Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Salvation Equation Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This message continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

We have now reached the very center of the book of Acts, not only in the obvious sense that with 28 chapters, we are halfway through, but also in the sense that this is the turning-point chapter of the book. The Jerusalem council, which we read about today, took place in approximately 49 AD, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Set Apart For A Particular Work Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 6, 2007

To alert the reader that the Lord can use those who are willing to work.

SET APART FOR A PARTICULAR WORK Acts 13:1-5 My brothers and sisters when it comes to doing work for the Lord, we all have a particular job to do. Even though many in the church would rather do someone else’s job, we must realize that the Lord had already picked us out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Relationships Sour Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Opposition At Paphos Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007

To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:6-13, Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose A Blessing In Three Easy Lessons Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 28, 2007

TO SHOW THE LISTENER HOW JEALOUSY CAN BE A BLESSING LOSING EXPERIENCE.

HOW TO LOSE A BLESSING IN THREE EASY STEPS Acts 13:42-52 My brothers and sisters there are many people around us that have fell to realize that by rejecting God’s word, they really chose to lose their blessing to receive eternal life as promised. In this so called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Our Lost Generation

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 3, 2007

Our destiny for this generation is to serve our generation

Reaching Our Generation by Gerald Van Horn. Text. Acts 13:36 “For David, after he had served his own generations, fell on sleep…” There are many deeds that David did during his life. He did many great things even as a young man. However, none speak as loud to us as our text. “David served his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 5, 2007

This message is to encourage the church to never give up on the mission. Regardless of the circimstances that may arise, we should hang on to God’s unchanging hand and to take that much needed step to recieve our promised blessing.

NEVER GIVE UP Acts 14:1-7 One thing we have to learn as Christians is, regardless of how hard things get or how disheartening they may become, we must not give up. I’ve discovered in this vocation as a pastor, is that every pat on the back is not for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Good Preaching? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 5, 2008

Exposition of Acts 13:13-41 about Paul’s longest recorded sermon and its example toward evaluating preaching in our day

Text: Acts 13:13-41, Title: What is Good Preaching? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/4/08 A. Opening illustration: Bible Stories with Graham: The Four Tests – Youtube.com B. Background to passage: The missionary duo took their instructions from Sergius Paulus to head for the mainland, and so they did. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Men Disagree Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 8, 2008

Lessons from Paul and Barnabas and their disagreement

WHEN GOOD MEN DISAGREE Acts 15: 36-41 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008

In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defining The Gospel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 23, 2008

We know the word gospel means good news. Is the good news that Jesus made some sort of down payment for the salvation of sinners, or did He pay it all? That’s the very question that had to be answered in the first century church of Antioch, and that’s t

The word “gospel” means good news. We know the heart of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, but what exactly is the good news about that? Is it that Jesus did what He did as sort of a down payment, and then we have to keep up the installments of our salvation by doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Year To Build

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

This coming year let’s make a promise to each other and to God to at least try to bring people to hear the gospel, to be living messengers of the gospel, and to always preach the gospel when the opportunity arises.

A Year To Build Acts 14:19-23 How many are excited to be in the house of the Lord this evening? I am and I’m excited to be a part of this Church in this up coming year. Why? Because I have noticed some special things about this Church, since my family and I just started here just a few months ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23