Sermons on Acts 2:27-45:

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

The Reason And Result Of Witnessing Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2024

What of the church was willing to take the same, simple, stance of witnessing as the Disciples did and just be faithful? What would the results might show us about how the Gospel is still relevant today?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 4 The Reason and Result of Witnessing Acts 3:1-26 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Food train still avail for Will Skelton and Donna Stewart (FB page) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bury The Church Or Better The Church

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

BURY THE CHURCH OR BETTER THE CHURCH

Illustration: Years ago in a small quiet community, it was the tradition that when someone died that the pastor would go to the church and ring the church bell three times. This was how the little town would know when someone passed away. So one Sunday afternoon, the pastor of the little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One With Each Other - Community Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

The second week of the Stewardship series talks about oneness in being together. This was also Mother's Day, so we saw how, being in a community, we can nurture and receive love from each other.

One with Each other Introduction:?Beloved, on this second Sunday of our stewardship series, we turn to a portrait of the early church from Acts 2—a church not just alive in faith, but interwoven in life. They met together, prayed together, gave generously, and broke bread in one another’s homes. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 2:42-47

Acts 2:42 Blueprint

Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 14, 2025

Acts 2:42 is not merely a record of the past; it serves as a Blueprint for cultivating community and faith. By embracing these practices, you invite a transformative journey that reflects the vitality and spirit of the early church.

Picture a cozy, inviting living room filled with close friends, heartfelt conversations, and laughter that nourishes the soul. This image captures the spirit of the early church as described in Acts 2:42. Believers came together with purpose—devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching, sharing in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025

A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16, Colossians 3:16-17, Acts 18:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Acts 2:42, Acts 17:11, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon continues the study of Jude by exploring how believers are called to remain grounded in God's love, even amid internal threats to the Church. It emphasizes the role of spiritual disciplines—building faith, prayer, and hopeful anticipation of Christ.

This week we are continuing our series in Jude. If you were with us last week you’ll remember that we talked about how the things that we need to look out for in the church are the times when we notice someone seems to only ever have complaints, and specifically with a purpose of creating division. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25, Acts 2:42, Romans 8:26, 1 John 4:19, John 15:9-10, Luke 24:13-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025

The glory of a Spirit-filled church cannot be faked. It is seen in the lifestyle of its members, the power in its gatherings, and the love in its fellowship.

THE GLORY OF A SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:42-47 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1-2, Ephesians 5:18-21, John 17:21-23, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Romans 14:17 INTRODUCTION: A Spirit-filled church is not just a gathering of people; it is a living, breathing expression ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Toes Down

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 24, 2025

The Church must be unwilling to compromise on the Bible's truths.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord, and I am so glad to see you tonight. Would you please turn to Second Timothy chapter four? That’s where we’re going to start. I’ve been thinking about the state of the Church and a lot of what we see unfolding today is because of the Church, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Peter 3:7-8, Isaiah 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Bucket List Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on May 26, 2025

What if God gave you Hezekiah's message today? What would you do—right now—if you knew your time was almost up?

A CHRISTIAN’S BUCKET LIST (Getting Ready to Meet the Lord—Without Fear) SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 38:1 (KJV) “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feasts Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 29, 2025

The thing we cannot do was accomplished on our behalf by Christ, through his sacrifice. Through our faith in that sacrifice and the transformational relationship that occurs as a result, we become holy and set-apart in the eyes of God.

May 31, 2025 Today we are wrapping up the book of Leviticus and we begin with the Feasts/Festivals of chapter 23. Yahweh begins by restating the Sabbath Commandment – once again setting the 7th day apart from all other special days or events. Next, He designated 6 feasts/festivals that Israel ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, Luke 22:7-20, John 6:51, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Matthew 27:52-53, Ephesians 4:8, Romans 6:4-5, John 4:35, Acts 2:1-5, Acts 2:41, John 1:14, Zechariah 14:16, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 21:3, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Staying Connected To The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 1, 2025

God has designed the Christian journey to be walked together, not alone. There is strength, safety, joy, and spiritual power in being connected to the Body of Christ.

STAYING CONNECTED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 4:15-16, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, where individualism is celebrated and many are drawn to live in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love The People Around Us

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

We are most like Jesus when we “Love the People around Us.”

Love the People around Us “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Up New Members In The Church

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

Following up new members is not optional—it is a vital part of fulfilling the Great Commission. It is how we turn converts into disciples, visitors into family, and seedlings into fruitful trees.

FOLLOWING UP NEW MEMBERS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:41-47 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Galatians 6:1-2, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest responsibilities of the church is not only to win souls but also to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God