Sermons on Acts 2:37-5:11:

Growing - God's Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane.

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane. In the fall, city workers planted thousands of tulip bulbs along the boulevard in the middle of our street. In the spring these bulbs would shoot upward out of the ground. To see those plants made us think about how, in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power And Glory

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson.

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson. To this point in our study of the church, we have dealt with: a. prophecy about the church -- (1) Christ promised to build His church, and He promised to use as the "foundation" for it the powerful confession of Simon Peter ( Matthew 16:13-19 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-46

What Are The Biblically Blessed Ways Of Having A Healing Ministry?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people.

1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people. Dr. Luke wrote, "Then Peter said to the crippled man, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up and instantly the man' ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Bold

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflections On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE EVENTS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST NAMELY 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** OUTLINE 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE THE MESSAGE REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** 1.TIMING The timing of God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Watching Me?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with God wanting others to look at us, because we have been called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Who Is Watching Me? Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 5:1-11 Text Matthew 5:13-16 Have you ever had the feeling you were being watched, even though nobody appeared to be around? Well today, we are on more tapes and videos than many of us ever imagined. When we go into the bank, we are on video ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Healthy, Growing Church

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Jan 2, 2002

A sermon that looks at the essentials of a healthy, Biblical, growing church.

Acts 2:42-47 (NET Bible) 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and held ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Priorities For The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002

In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Methodist

Great Prayer Meetings In The Book Of Acts

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002

Great prayer meetings in the Book of Acts.

GREAT PRAYER MEETINGS IN THE BOOK OF ACTS I. INTRODUCTION - This was a great prayer meeting because of the following reasons: A. The results - Many things happened when they prayed. 1. An earthquake took place. 2. Everyone was filled with the Holy Spirit. 3. A multitude of people got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Lift That Will Last

Contributed by Corey Howse on Jan 21, 2002

THIS SERMON IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE WITNESSESS THAT JESUS LIFT WILL LAST.

HOW MANY OF US HAVE GONE ON VACATIONS?THEN WHILE DRIVING ON OUR VACATIONS BEFORE REACHING OUR DESTINATIONS WE STARTED GETTING SLEEPY. MANY OF US WOULD GO TO THE NEXT EXIT, OR STOP AT THE FIRST CONVENIENCE STORE AND GET A CUP OF COFFEE. AFTER DRINKING THE COFFEE, THE COFFEE WOULD AWAKEN US AND WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What If We All Prayed

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Credentials Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002

This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Devoted Themselves

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002

The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ