Sermons on Acts 2:42-4:33:

Grace Giving Or Living Giving

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-6, Acts 2:44-47, Exodus 35:4-5, Exodus 36:3-6, Luke 17:10, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dining With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Understanding the Lords Supper

INTRODUCTION The Lords supper is an act of WORSHIP. - AKA Communion (1 Cor. 10:16) - AKA the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42) - Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", which Christ did at the time of its institution - Mt 26:26-27 All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Way (The Path To Salvation)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Jesus as the only way

INTRODUCTION: Is there more than one way which can lead to eternal life? Many believe so, including 57% within the evangelical church! What did Jesus and His apostles say about the path to salvation, the way to eternal life? THERE IS ONLY ONE PATH TO SALVATION 1. According to Jesus (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 8:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys Of The Kingdom Of Heaven!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

In this sermon outline many times the Church does not use that which God has given us, Keys of Power that the Lord has given to the Church to evangelize the world.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN! - Matt. 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? - 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Acts 1:4, Acts 4:12

Shaking Up The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 17, 2020

This is the 9th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#9] SHAKING UP THE CHURCH Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: What the Church needs sometimes is a good shaking; and I believe that has happened. When we become too comfortable with the way we do things, we become complacent. Comfortable sounds good, but comfort usually turns into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

‘One heart and one mind’ – was their motto and goal. Dr. Luke described the life of the community with the expression of the were together. Read further to know the life of first-century church life.

Acts 4: 32-37 Reactions of the Believers 4: 32-33 Graceful Community 4: 34-35 Sharing Community 4:36-37 Sacrificing Community Acts 4:32 Sharing Community The first-century believers had enjoyed the goodness of God. They had oneness of heart, and there was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Reactions Of The Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Repent And Be Converted Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 29, 2020

To repent and be converted for the believers' sins to be blotted out” is the same promise as: “to repent, and be baptized, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins." True conversion is only possible through faith and obedience to God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Repent and be converted Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Repent and be converted." This is the sixth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Mark 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Online Versus In-Person Service”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 12, 2020

After more than six months, our congregation enjoys the convenience of online services, would that create a new habit that will continue even after the pandemic ends? Can on-line replace in-person Sunday service?

“Online Versus In-Person Service” Opening: A 2019 survey published by Erin Duffin on Jan 17, 2020, showed 23 percent of Americans attend a church or synagogue every week, 10% almost every week, and 12% at least once a month. So, 45% ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18, Acts 2:46, Acts 5:29, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Growth-God’s Style

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thy Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020

To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:47, Acts 8:12, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effective Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 26, 2020

The effective prayer meeting is the one that produces results and brings solution to the issue at stake. Believers need to know the content and practice of result oriented prayer meeting.

THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER MEETING TEXT: ACTS 4:23-31 "And when they had prayed,the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost and they spake the Word of God with boldness" (Act 4:31). The effectiveness of a prayer meeting is measured by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the New Math"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

If you were to ask me Pastor what are the 3 most important priorities in your life this is how I would respond.

WHO’S YOUR ONE? “The New Math” Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 2:42-47 Please open your Bibles to Matthew chapter 28. If you were to ask me Pastor what are the 3 most important priorities in your life this is how I would respond. Number one is Jesus Christ. He has completely changed my life----because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Are The Ordinances For Today

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 4, 2020

An Evaluation of Ultra-dispensationalism And Dispensationalism Views on Ordinances.

Ultra-dispensationalists are divided into two groups. There are the extreme ultra-dispensationalists and the moderate ultra-dispensationalists. These two differ on the exact time that the Church started but both are in agreement that the Church did not start on Pentecost. Some feel that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Acts 3:19-20, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Acts 18:8, John 4:1-2, Matthew 23:37-39, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, 1 Corinthians 10:2-4, 1 Peter 3:21, 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Exodus 12:47-49, Galatians 3:27-28, Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 1:24-27, Colossians 1:18, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 13:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist