Sermons on Acts 2:15-18:

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Ready For Revival

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002

If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grice's Quality Maxim Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002

Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-6, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's Stopping You?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

"WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

Visions And Dreams

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002

one of a series of messages on Acts

ML King Martin Luther King Jr. organized the massive March on Washington (Aug. 28, 1963) where, in his brilliant "I Have a Dream" speech, he "subpoenaed the conscience of the nation before the judgment seat of morality." In January 1964, Time magazine chose King Man of the Year, the first black ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2002

one of a series on Acts

Cycles of life Some people worry about what they feed their puppy. Puppy Chow is strange thing for people to worry about in my opinion. To me it’s a bit silly - I guess I’m just not into pets like some people. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on food for dogs! And Purina gets its cut ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill Your Pastor's Joy To The Brim

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002

Learn how to put joy in your pastor’s heart.

Introduction: This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 1-4. I hope for those who needed to see the big picture, you were satisfied last week to receive an overview of the entire letter. Someone has said, "Leaders are not grabbed; they are grown." ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Acts 2:17-27

Denomination: *other

Reflections On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE EVENTS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST NAMELY 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** OUTLINE 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE THE MESSAGE REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** 1.TIMING The timing of God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Big Wave

Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001

Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding three principles about a move of God.

S-ubject: The move of God C-entral Theme: Getting serious with God O-bjective: Every young person can be sold out and committed to God by understanding threeprinciples about a move of God. R-ationle: Principle #1: There is always a outcry for Repentance Principle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:15-21, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Legends To Evangelize Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Every society is proud of its traditions, culture, and historical discoveries. When I first came to Africa it amazed me at what reverence the people gave to the stories of past. Parents told legends about Joseph and his brothers to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power And Glory

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson.

1. This morning we want to share a history lesson. To this point in our study of the church, we have dealt with: a. prophecy about the church -- (1) Christ promised to build His church, and He promised to use as the "foundation" for it the powerful confession of Simon Peter ( Matthew 16:13-19 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-46