Sermons on Acts 2:44-5:12:

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

The beginning of the church. The new beginnings of the church as looked at through The Story, adapted from Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

A New Beginning The Story - 28 May 1, 2011 It’s amazing what could happen in a short period of time, isn’t it? Two weeks ago, Jesus came into Jerusalem with screams of joy and celebration. Within the week, the people who cheered for Him, turned on Him and He was crucified. Then came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Absolute Necessity Of Conversion Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Oct 17, 2011

New Testament Conversion is not of this world and nothing but conversion makes us a truly counter cultural people

Acts 3:11-20 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s, astounded. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of True Stewardship

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2011

We give and we give to this and to that... we take up offerings and write out tithe checks, but what is the most important aspect about giving? In our story today we find 2 people whose heart was NOT right when giving to God and they are harshly dealt wit

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2011 Date Preached: October 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon On Stewardship Sermon Title: The Heart of True Stewardship Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-11 [ESV] 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of A Bible Believing Church Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

What is a true church? Is it the local building or the body of believers. Student of God's Word is aware that it's the body of believers purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! How is the church you are in right now? Is your church preaching w

The Mark of a Bible believing church! Acts 2: 41 - 47 A Bible believing church... 1. Requires that each member believes in Jesus. v. 41 2. Baptizes people who believe in Jesus. v. 41 3. Holds steadfastly to Biblical Doctrine. v. 42 4. Encourages fellowship between believers. v. 42 5. Observes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Secrets From The Early Believers Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

What's the difference between the work of the Holy Spirit in the believers in Acts and in our time today? The answer is, no! So, we will learn from them in this passage.

Acts 2: 41 – 47 Learning secrets from the early believers 1. The Secret of SPIRITUAL GROWTH. v. 42 A. They hold steadfastly to Biblical doctrine. v. 42 B. They encourage fellowship between believers. v. 42 C. They observe communion. v. 42 D. They Pray Together. v. 42 2. The Secret of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Restitution Of All Things

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Oct 23, 2011

It is time for restitution of all things. There is coming a refreshing of air to the body of Christ!

19REPENT YE THEREFORE, AND BE CONVERTED, THAT YOUR SINS MAY BE BLOTTED OUT, WHEN THE TIMES OF REFRESHING SHALL COME FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD. 20AND HE SHALL SEND JESUS CHRIST, WHICH BEFORE WAS PREACHED UNTO YOU: 21WHOM THE HEAVEN MUST RECEIVE UNTIL THE TIMES OF RESTITUTION OF ALL THINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace That Heals The Great Disconnect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011

What sin has done in disconnecting from God, grace in Christ has healed by reconciling and reconnecting us to God.

Acts 3:17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: *other

Given To Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The power of true generosity challenges individualism of consumerism.

Given to Generosity Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 6, 2011 Intro We’ve entered November…. heading into the holiday season. Which brings us into one of the great conflicts in our nature. In just a few weeks we will have a special day in which we stop and give thanks… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gathering To Grow Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

"This Side Of Easter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2012

A sermon about witnessing to the power of the Resurrection through our giving.

“This Side of Easter” Acts 4:32-35 Have you ever played that game with someone, the one that goes: “If you won the lottery what would you do?” I did that one time with a buddy of mine in college. First he said he’d buy a Corvette for himself. Then, he went on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Get Together Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church.

Do you ever wonder what heaven is going to be like? Well I have a feeling Jesus wanted us to experience a little taste of it through the church. We hear things like he has made us a Kingdom of Priests for God His Father, when speaking to the seven churches in Revelation. And again in Revelation 5, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012

As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Family Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Family, church, fellowship, connection

THE FAMILY OF OUR FAITH Acts 2: 42-47 (p 772) April 15, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Your faith cannot be healthy if its isolated…you cannot grow to be the servant God wants you to be on your own… Spiritual maturity, real discipleship can only happen by understanding the real reason Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ