Sermons on Acts 2:30-47:

Growing - God's Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane.

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane. In the fall, city workers planted thousands of tulip bulbs along the boulevard in the middle of our street. In the spring these bulbs would shoot upward out of the ground. To see those plants made us think about how, in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

How The Holy Spirit Uses Our Feeble Efforts In Powerful Ways

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ.

1. The Holy Spirit uses our feeble efforts to share the gospel in order to break down the barriers of opposition that stand in the way of people coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Peter addressed the crowd on the day of Pentecost and said, "Therefore, let all Israel be assured of this: God has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The Tendency To Blame Others For All Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good

1. It is easy to try to shift the blame to others for our problems. The first century Jews were guilty of this tendency. Those who do have a habit of blaming others for every little problem forget what Paul said in Romans 7:18 says, "I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maturation Of Believers Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

From the unity of the Spirit in days of crisis, the church was born with an attitude of fellowship. From those beginnings, the fellowship of the church has been carried on to us.

AN ATTITUDE OF FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:42-47 INTRO: A commercial airliner waits at the extended arm of the passenger loading dock, preparing to embark from a major international airport. It could be almost any airport in the Western world. Without looking directly at one another, passengers filing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness: Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to be known for our love.

ONENESS: LOVING ONE ANOTHER Romans 13:8-10; Acts 2:42 S: A Place of Grace Th: Oneness Pr: We are to be known for our love. ?: Who? Who do we love? KW: Person TS: We will find in our study three persons that we are to love. The ____ person we are to love is… I. GOD II. ONE ANOTHER III. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

We are to develop as people of grace.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002

We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

"When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Diving In"

Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002

A Confirmation sermon about diving in to discipleship.

TOPIC: ?Diving In? TEXT: Acts 2:47 The view from the bottom of the ladder was bad enough. As I stared up to the top, the ladder seemed to stretch a mile into the air ? up and up and up. The platform for the high dive looked a mile away. Then again, I was only 10, and small for my age. My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Methodist

How Can Our Church Grow

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

the Covenant Signs And Seals: Covenant Baptism Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

Baptism is a sign of covenant inclusion for the visible people which seals our union with Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: A Reformation study of the sacraments is a sad study, filled with testimonies of bitter polemics, schism, division, and even execution. One may catch a glimpse of the pain, seeing Zwingli at Marburg, or a drowning protestor in Zurich, or a banished ¡°sacramentarian¡± in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A sermon that looks into a Biblical model of what a church should look like.

Introduction: Would you rather be a goose or an eagle? Read Scripture/Pray Background: Church directly after Pentecost @ about 120 Purpose Statement: If we are to be a Biblical church then we must… I. Be Devoted (v. 42) A. To the Word 1. Apostle’s teaching was foundation of the NT 2. Note the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist