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"Called To Grow" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

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Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Problems Together Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

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You don’t find this kind of closeness and support in every church today -- but in the early church, everyone was serious about doing life together, no matter what. How can we develop that in our church? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

*NOTE: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the outline containing the "Fortify Your Faith" , etc. in this sermon. Please see "The Purpose Driven Church" (Zondervan, 1995) for more info. Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Fortifying Your Faith Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004

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Why was this early church SO powerful? It had discovered it could help its members not stop with HAVING faith, but fortifying their faith! What could this focus do for you? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Let me ask you: Why is the church here? (By ‘the church’, I don’t mean this building, I mean the group of people that makes up the church.) I’m looking for your feedback – *DON’T RESPOND if you’ve attended this church for over 1 year.* Don’t you wish you belonged to a church like that? - A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

You Can Cross The Line

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

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There are factors that set a limit line to people in life. Many keep marching on this line but cannot cross to the other side. this message will help give you the push you need to get to the other side of life.

YOU CAN CROSS THE LINE TEXT: ACTS 3:1-10 No matter where you are now, there’s somewhere better where you can be tomorrow. Every position has its own allocation. Until your position changes, your allocation remains the same. God is set to take you to the other side of life, are you ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focusing On God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

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What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

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This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Signs Of Walking A Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 28, 2005

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From Acts Chapter 2 this sermon looks at 6 characteristics of the early Christian Church as they walked in the fullness of the Spirit of God.

Walking In The Spirit Pt 3 Six Signs of Spirit Filled Living Acts 2:37-47 This past two weeks we have been talking about Walking In The Spirit. Our Key Scriptures have been… We’ve talked about Power with a Purpose – Jesus said “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Acts 2:30-47

Denomination: *other

How Do We Measure Our Health?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 28, 2005

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Five functions of a healthy church

God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Health? Acts 2:37-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 27, 2005 Introduction (See footnotes) I want to welcome each of you to our services today! One of the greatest joys and privileges we have as God’s people is to gather corporately and join in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005

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In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Christian Sermon

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

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My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted, Dead Or Alive!

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

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In the old west they had a saying, wanted dead or alive, Jesus says the same thing in the book of Revelation!

Wanted: Dead or Alive! Revelation Revelation 3, Acts 2:42 - 47 As we look in the Book of Revelation we find that God would rather a church be dead or alive, than lukewarm. I believe that gives you and I a choice! Do we want to strive to be alive, or do we want to wither away and die, given that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Joy Filled Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

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Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Lame Excuse To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

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Peter preaches in the name of Christ following the healing of the lame man.

"Many wonders and signs were done by the apostles" (Acts 1:43). 1. THE MIRACLE (vv. 1-11) It was money for which the lame man was begging; it was healing which he received. "SILVER AND GOLD HAVE I NONE; BUT SUCH AS I HAVE GIVE I THEE: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH RISE UP AND WALK" (v. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Specific Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 2, 2007

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A Vision Specific Church will show evidence of the reign of the Holy Spirit by a devotion to "Teaching, (true) Fellowship, Worship, and Evangelism".

INTRODUCTION A. Began Series “Accomplishing The Vision” March 1 1. “Offer God Your Best” – Mark 14:3-11 a. Saw the Principle that God will use Our Best to Accomplish His Purpose b. We must be available. 2. “Are You Robbing God” – Malachi 3:7-12 a. Reminded that God expects us to take care of his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

En Chemin Vers L'eglise

Contributed by Francis Novert on Apr 11, 2007

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en chemin vers l’Eglise nous pouvons vivre dans le surnaturel divin

Actes 3/1 à 10 Titre : en chemin vers l’Eglise Nous avons là un des premiers miracles de l’ap Pierre avec Jean du livre des actes (2/43 nous montre qu’il y en avait eu d’autres) mais celui ci aura des répercutions dans la ville : 2ième discours de Pierre Le miracle une « ouverture » pour ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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