Sermons on Acts 16:1-6:10:

The Importance Of Community

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 26, 2005

Inaugural sermon for fall 2005 series through the book of Acts

My colleague in ministry, Arnetta Bailey, writes of the fears that we all have when we enter into a new experience with a new group of people: ‘Can you remember what it was like to start a new job or walk into a new church?’ she writes. ‘Perhaps you scanned the room for a friendly face. Was there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Kinds Of Healing

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 26, 2005

The second in a series through the book Acts during Fall 2005

A woman who worked for a vet was to have knee surgery. She was nervous about the procedure and asked her boss if he had any advice. He replied, rather half-mindedly, ‘Just turn your worries into prayers, get plenty of rest, and don’t lick your incision.” I do not think that the latter piece of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

A Spitual Problem Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

With all the talk of the spirit in Acts, where is it today? What is missing?

A spiritual problem Review of Acts 1-11 I don’t know about all of you but, for me time moves so fast. I don’t know what happened…When I was a kid time moved so slow, Christmas took for ever to come. But now birthdays, anniversary seem to always be around the corner. By the time I figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Congregational

To The Ends Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007

Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“where Are Those Thine Accusers?” Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2011

fresh look at the question of the Lord to the woman caught in the act of adultery

“Where are those thine accusers?” John 8:1-11 I. THE SIN THAT CORRUPTED HER A. The SERIOUSNESS of her sin - “adultery” B. The SHAME of her sin II. THE SENTENCE THAT CONDEMNED HER A. It was what the SCRIPTURES DEMANDED B. It was what the SINNER ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Word As Provision Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Provision is the act of receiving all that you need from God.

The Word as Provision Text: John 1:29 An act of receiving that which you need. The ultimate need of man is forgiveness of sin. John preached repentance, but man would renege Jesus Christ provided the way for man to eternally be reconciled to God. You cannot make a success out of sin! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cleans His Father's House

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 25, 2010

Was Jesus cleansing the temple a random act or was there something far deeper?

The Passover is not something most Christians give much thought to, unless they come across it in their bible readings. It was however the most important feast the Jews celebrated. It would be like our thanksgiving. It was a festive time and also a time of reflection. Like our communion tables ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Up If You Are The Real Christian

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 7, 2009

Are you living the life of a Christian or just going through the act?

Will the real Christian please stand up! Will the real Christian please tell the truth! Does anyone remember the game show “To tell the truth?” In this game show they had a group of for people that would be giving questions by a panel of contestants in hope of picking the right person. Only one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

"Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Church Crawl Preacher

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2012

A sermon for a deacon ordination based on Acts 6:1-7

HoHum: In an energetic congregation the preacher get up one Sunday morning and said, "With God’s help we can see the day when this church will go from crawling to walking." The people responded enthusiastically, "Let the church walk, preacher, let the church walk." "And when the church begins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Angels Look Like Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008

Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Continues To Teach Christian Living Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 13, 2013

Paul speaks directly to the believers in how they should be acting in public.

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s teaches on how Christians should pray and interact with others: In ch1-2 Paul was all about exalting Christ and the sufficiency of Christ for salvation and for walking ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 22, 2012

Jesus' most audacious act gives us personal hope.

Introduction Last Sunday I introduced Jesus as the Great Gasper. He is the one who causes gaspers – making other people gasp. And he has done some pretty amazing things to make people gasp – casting out demons, healing the sick, even cleansing lepers. Sometimes, though, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed