Sermons on Acts 2:14-40:

Divine Providence Part 8 - Providence, Miracles And Phenomena Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 29, 2018

This is the final part of an 8-part series on Divine Providence - what God provides under his plan for humans. This part addresses the place of miracles and phenomena in God's plan.

This is Part 8 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for use with the series and will be happy to share the PowerPoint files. The prompts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24, Acts 2:22, Mark 16:19-20, Exodus 3:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, John 20:30-31, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Exodus 10:17, Romans 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unstoppable - A Gospel Movement Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The first message in the book of Acts

UNSTOPPABLE – The Gospel Movement 9/17/17 Acts 1:1-11; 2:1-41 Can you think of anything in life that’s unstoppable? I know it seems Hurricane Irma is unstoppable – but it’ll soon come to pass. By definition if something is unstoppable then it can’t be stopped (I know… Profound!). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's First Sermon to the people of Jerusalem

The 1st Sermon-The Gospel Message Acts 2:14-24 Lessons From The Early Church In an effort to appeal to people today and to their interest and the church today emphasizes a great many different programs and approaches. Small group, culturally relevant worship emphasizing music and drama have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Proofs Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's Sermon on the Resurrection

The 1st Sermon-Proofs of the Resurrection Acts 2:25-36 Lessons From The Early Church Ill-Four hundred years before the birth of Christ, Socrates, the renowned Greek Philosopher, drank the poison hemlock and lay down to die. “Shall we live again?” his friends asked. The dying philosopher could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Imperatives Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Commands of Salvation

The 1st Sermon-The Imperatives of Salvation Acts 2:37-41 Lessons From The Early Church We have come here to the end of Peter’s first sermon that was delivered right after the receiving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. A group of Jews who were in Jerusalem for the Feast of Weeks came to the room ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost "Back To The Basics”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2019

I believe the time has come for churches all over to put aside their differences and to come together in unity to put their foot down on the neck of the accuser and say “enough is enough!”

Pentecost “Back to the Basics” Illus. The song Basics of Life, by 4Him Vs. We've turned the page, for a new day has dawned We've re-arranged what is right and what's wrong Somehow we've drifted so far from the truth That we can't get back home Where are the virtues that once ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey The Gospel

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2019

How does a person become a Christian? When is the moment when they move from being lost to being saved? What is the Gospel? How does a person "obey the gospel"?

A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez approached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Galatians 3:27, Acts 22:16, Romans 10:9-10, Mark 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Comes Lesson 37 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

“…they were all with one accord in one place.”

A. INTRODUCTION Tarrying in prayer – there were approximately 120 praying in the Upper Room for fourteen days (Acts 1:12-14). B. SUNDAY, MAY 21 – ACTS 1:15-26 1. The Spirit did not come nor did Jesus appear to them. 2. Qualifications for apostles. a. Traveled with Jesus for baptism of John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Finished But Not Over Series

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 14, 2019

With His last breath Jesus groaned, "It is finished" His part was finish on that glorious day. But part two was about to begin.

Finished But Not Over Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church December 17, 2018 Joel 2:28-29 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Signs And Wonders

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus said the supernatural Signs and Wonders are to “accompany those who believe” (Mark 16:17a NIV), and they should be fully understood by every Christian that they are to accompany them wherever they are.

Many within the church believe that after the Apostles died and their writings were collected in the New Testament, the place of Signs and Wonders in evangelism has passed, and Christians should not pursue them today. This does not mean miracles don't happen. It just says they are not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Acts 13:7-12, Exodus 4:1-6, John 10:38, John 15:22-25, Luke 7:18-23, Acts 2:22, Hebrews 2:3-4, Hebrews 13:7-8, John 14:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things To Do

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Apr 10, 2019

General describing what every individual should do for their spiritual life.

THINGS TO DO Scripture: Acts 22:10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:10, Acts 2:38, Acts 9:5-6, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter: Life Out Of Death Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 12, 2019

He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. The glory of the cross and the wonder of the resurrection make Easter the supreme expression of God’s love. Oh how He loves you and me!!!

Easter: Life Out of Death Dr. Lewis Gregory I. Easter-the supreme expression of God’s love A. Christ: the Resurrection and the Life He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. However, life—God’s Life—can only come out of death. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Luke 23:46, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promise, Power, And Person!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 23, 2019

PROMISE, POWER, AND PERSON of the Holy Spirit. In this outline we briefly share 3 points of the work of the Holy Spirit to help the church be living testimonies to the world.

PROMISE, POWER, AND PERSON! John 16:7-13 (KJV) 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13, Acts 1:8, John 14:17, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Mary Magdalene

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2019

Mary Magdalene is another of the many women in the bible who has been shown to have had very strong faith and who served in some capacity of a ministry. Hers was to support the Lord Jesus and his disciples as they traveled the countryside preaching the Good News.

We have recently been studying about some of the women of the bible who had strong faith. I would like to continue that theme this morning by talking about Mary Magdalene; another woman who had exceptionally strong faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She was called Mary Magdalene because she was from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: *other

Unstoppable Church (Christians) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

Lots of people get stopped by lots of things. I remember being stopped in my tracks one day at church – Snake. People are stopped in their tracks by all kinds of things. Sadly, I have known people who were stopped in their tracks relationally. Maybe they got burned in a relationship, or even in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12-13, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:19-21, Acts 6:7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene