Sermons on Acts 2:42:

Reprioritization

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 15, 2005

The transformation of these 3120 new believers by the Holy Spirit was incredible. These experienced some radical repriortization of their lives; even their finances! And God used them powerfully.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Intro: Growing up in the church as I have, I have seen many churches and heard of many others. 1. among most Christian churches, I found the same basic program going on. 2. opportunities to be instructed, Sunday School, worship services, kids clubs, VBS, Bible Studies, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stoke The Fire

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 9, 2006

This is a time to seek to know God in your life and at work in your world. It is a time to have your passion for God awakened. If you have been there and want to keep that fire burning, you must stoke that fire of God’s presence through Bible study, Fello

Many of you know the experience of stoking a fire. Stoke: to poke, stir up, and feed (www.dictionary.reference.com) E.g. I remember my youthful years when cutting logs with dad for a new house. When the morning cut was over and we sat for lunch around our open fire it would become embers in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006

The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woven Together Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth living. When we have deep, meaningful relationships with God and other people it puts our lives in order and helps us deal with the difficulties of life

What kind of relationships do you have? Are they deep, fulfilling and committed or are they shallow, hollow and flighty. I ask this question as we continue our series on “The Life you always wanted.” Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006

Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-57

Denomination: Baptist

Pensando En Pequeno

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006

El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Characteristics Of A Missional Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006

The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

What To Do After The Big Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day.

A. AFTER THE 50TH TRBC ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Serious Talk Or Idle Chatter?

Contributed by Tim Oakley on Jul 29, 2006

If we do as the early church did in verse 42 then we will see God add to our number daily as verse 47 testifies to.

Serious Talk or Idle Chatter? Introduction Acts 2:41-47 Wednesday night Bro. Tom asked the question of everyone at Bible study, What are your goals for the church? First off let me say thanks to Bro. Tom for being willing to be so bold and ask such a point blank question. Of the few that were here, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The First Church

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Life

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

The old life has been taken away and we are created new again. We are given a new beginning.

Objectives: 1. That the students see the newness of life in Christ. 2. That the students become conscious of the kind of life God desires. 3. That they will begin to change their ways of living. INTRODUCTION We have found a new relationship with God. We have been forgiven and cleansed through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist