Sermons on Acts 2:1-999:

People God Uses Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 23rd in my series on the Book of Acts.

“People God Uses” Acts 12:25-13:3 November 11, 2007 “People God Uses” – Even as I gave this message that name, I had this thought: God uses whomever He pleases! He used contrary kings and evil empires. He used murderers like David and doubters like Moses, confused people like Samson, liars ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Astonishing Gospel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 24th in my series on the Book of Acts.

“An Astonishing Gospel” Acts 13:4-12 November 18, 2007 Last week, we considered the critical role of the local church in sending out two men, Barnabas and Saul, for the work God had prepared for them. Here, in our passage today, we see reiterated the other absolute essential for Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Threefold Objective

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Dec 2, 2007

Look into the Book of Acts and see the threefold objective that God had for His church.

God’s Threefold Objective (GTO) Acts Chapter 6:1-7 Today we will continue our study in the book of Acts – we have been looking at the early church over the last few weeks – really just to see what made them tick! We have been looking at what God was doing in those believers, how He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Community In Our Intimacy Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.

Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Faith

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus teaches His disciples that courage is not found in acts of bravery but in trusting in God.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Courageous Faith” John 11:7-16 Introduction: Most of us remember these memorable lines from The Wizard of Oz: Cowardly Lion: Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Our Fathers

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

God's chosen people must recount His mighty acts among themselves.

“Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you” (Dt. 4:1,2). Keeping the law was to be Israel’s fame among the nations. Israel was not to be known for its wealth (although Solomon’s riches were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Be The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

It’s good to get a time of refreshing…What does God want for our church in 2009? You know, we’ve been going through the book of John for the last year and a half having just finished it before the holidays. And the book of John ends with Jesus preparing His disciples for His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

People Who Tell The Truth About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[“Jesus” represented by the media – married, aquarian, self-claims, Jesus and satan brothers, Jesus a created god, etc.] There’s so many voices giving the world the wrong impression of who Jesus really is. It’s up to us as Christians to tell the world and to show the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Decisions, decisions, decisions. What an important part of our life. You know we make literally hundreds of decisions every day. Some over the mundane things in life and some over the important things in life. But making good and wise decisions is so important. Especially if we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rushing Wind Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Fighting falling fence/wind during hurricane story.] You know, when that wind gets blowing, it’s going to move things to wherever it’s going. In today’s passage we’re going to see the ‘wind’ of the Holy Spirit blow through the early church and move the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Both Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

You know sometimes we run across things in life that intrigue us and confuse at the same time. We don’t quite understand what we’re seeing – but we can’t look away. And sometimes we’ll do anything to find out more about it. [Discovery channel giant snake and mummies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

We The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With Favor Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Computer comparisons – slow vs. fast.] You know churches can be a lot like those two computers. Some churches can be so cluttered with stuff and so outdated that they don’t operate efficiently. They’re more frustrating than joyful. They take so much effort to do what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] You know, some people are more adventurous than others. For some people adventure means going mountain climbing or skydiving. For some people adventure means trying a new salad dressing. I’m somewhere in the middle. I like safe adventure. [Giant water slide story.] I firmly believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Is Now Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist