Sermons on Acts 2:1-6:1:

Treasuring God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 7, 2012

Some things are so surprising they simply shock us. The early church has many such surprises and shocks, one of the biggest of which concerned the generosity of two of her members.

“Treasuring God’s Holiness” Acts 5:1-11 Some things are so surprising they just simply shock us. The team with the huge lead falls apart in the closing moments and loses. The golfer with only an easy, short birdie putt between himself and the championship, winds up with a double ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring The Power

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2012

A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas t

A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas tank empty. The motorist had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

All You Need Is Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Nov 15, 2012

You don’t need money, material possession, status or anything else more than you need Jesus. If you have Jesus, you have all you need.

ALL YOU NEED IS JESUS Acts 3:1-16 God does his work on this earth with ordinary people in our ordinary-everyday situations. And he can take an ordinary situation, with ordinary people, kick it up a notch and do some extraordinary things. You can go about your regular, everyday routine, and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Relationships Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Dec 1, 2012

This message is about inter-church relationships and that if we can't get our relationships right with the people that we worship with then how can we hope to build relationships with the people in our communities that need a relationship with God? God gi

Things That Make Christians Different: Relationships III In my last message in this series, we talked about how we are as Christians, supposed to be building relationships with people in the world that may be different from us in many ways. They may be in a different economic situation than we are, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is Given!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013

The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (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 Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Church Membership

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 30, 2013

The Biblical church membership.

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP Acts 2: 41-42 November 25, 2007 SUN p.m. As we look back to the beginning of the New Testament Church we find that after Peter’s sermon at Pentecost about 3,000 were added to the disciples, of whom there were about 120. They that gladly received his word were baptized." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

“you Were Formed For God’s Family” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2013

God calls His children to be part of a local family of faith.

Nothing can give you a reason to get up in the morning better than a sense of purpose in life. That’s why it’s important to discover why God made us. There are five purposes for which we were all created. Last week, we looked at purpose number one: You were planned for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Church... And So Do I

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013

Jesus loves the church and wants it to be a place of fun, family and faith.

JESUS LOVES THE CHURCH… AND SO DO I! INTRO TO SPEAKER: Discuss Friday night’s car accident that Caleb, Phil, Martin & Logan were in on the way to football. Church support – prayers, offers of vehicles, etc. OPENING TEXT: “Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013

When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Almost Making Heaven Your Home

Contributed by Joe De Leon on Oct 26, 2013

Many People today and around Christians, attend a Christian Church, carry a Christian Bible, Listen to Christian music, have a Christian decal on their car bumper, yet are not Christians

Open: Acts 3:19. Almost Making Heaven Your Home There was a women who came here and was from an other church, leader in an other church, teacher in an other church... Came here and heard the message of holiness, the message of living a transformed life Came up to my wife and I and said "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: *other

Stay In Like Barnabas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013

Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Family Photo

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

Family portraits are wonderful. But they can also be deceiving as many families are far from the happy group pictured. Acts 2:42-47 is a family portrait that portrays the early church when they were a happy group. What can we learn?

“Connected: A Family Portrait” Dt. 4:5-14; Acts 2:42-47 Family portraits are wonderful. We cherish seeing loved ones all connected together, providing a picture that will produce memories for the ages. But family portraits can also be deceiving. Many families are far from the happy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed