Sermons on Acts 2:12-37:

How Not To Act Like A Believer

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Breaking The Myths Of Revival!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

My wife ministered this message to our denominations Pastor’s and their wives. I hope that you will be blessed by it. We do have alot of hang ups and myths about God. Yet he simply just wants wants us to recieve what he has given.

BREAKING THE MYTHS OF REVIVAL By: Teri Crandall Acts 2: 14, 14-18 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who? Why? How?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39, John 21:15-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Central Call Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 4, 2004

Repentance: 1. involves a genuine sorrow for sin. 2. includes a genuine turning from sin. 3. results in a genuine love for God.

Recent research is confirming that the moral condition of the United States is in serious decline. An article released by the Barna Research Group, which surveyed people on what they considered morally acceptable behavior, states: “Of the ten moral behaviors evaluated, a majority of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of Unity

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is a Pentecost sermon.

The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have The Fire Of God In Your Ministry

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

This sermon presents the essential ingredients for a ministry that is on fire for God.

HOW TO HAVE THE FIRE OF GOD IN YOUR MINISTRY Acts 2:1-13 I. INTRODUCTION Each of us in this room is a unique individual. We each have different talents, different tastes, and different personalities. We have different strengths and weaknesses. But, there is one thing we all share in common, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Spirit Of Prophecy

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 24, 2004

Jesus the Spirit of Prophecy

Acts 2:14-21, “14Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16No, this is what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit And The Witness Of The Word Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004

The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost marks the birth of the new covenant people in Christ. The fullness of the Spirit inspires the witness of the Word.

Acts 2 The Spirit and Witness of the Word The event of the coming of the Holy Spirit & the message in all languages 1-13 The explanation of the Event of His coming & the message preached 14-40 The effects of His coming & the message received and new life given 41-47 1. Pentecost was for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon Pattern

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 4, 2004

Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means.

A Sermon Pattern (Acts 2:36-39) Intro. Herein is the first recorded sermon after the death burial and resurrection of our Lord. Surely we should learn from these words, what preaching the gospel means. I have seen men that talked about preaching the gospel and never deal with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Ways To Fully Appropriate Christ's Resurrection Power To Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2004

Ask the Lord to help you to fully appropriate ALL the power, purposes and plans that the Lord has for you and your people.

Ten Ways to Fully Appropriate Christ’s Resurrection Power to Your Life (Acts 2:1-35) Illustration: Two roses were on the Communion table in our church on Easter Sunday morning. As I looked at them, my heart was filled with joy. The red rose signified the birth of little Brian, who had come into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Descended Into Hell Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2004

Did Christ in fact descend into hell? This sermon examines the origin of the phrase "he descended into hell" in the Apostles’ Creed, possible biblical support for the phrase, and the biblical opposition to the descent of Christ into hell.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means when we say that “he descended into hell.” Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed