Sermons on Acts 2:32-33:

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 New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God’s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words

We worked out last week that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Continuing Acts of Jesus. Well, if Jesus has risen, has returned to his Father in heaven, how can he continue his work on earth? He needs to be present in and with his apostles doesn’t he? And that’s why he instructs them to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Devoted To Prayer? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

People today are not committed and devoted to many thigns. As we read about the early church in the book of Acts we see that they were devoted to prayer, are we devoted to prayer.

“Are You Devoted to Prayer?” Introduction: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer That calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempters snare By thy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnesses To Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover two keys to better relationships as Todd breaks down the early church’s relational habits found in Acts 2.

“Fellowshipping Together” Welcome everyone, and if you’ll take out your teaching tool and open your Bible to Acts 2, I’d like help you understand some important things about the concept of fellowshipping. Or another word well use this morning interchangeably is belonging. What does this word mean? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42, Acts 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The First Christian Sermon

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

My first sermon was certainly no model for Christian preaching. However, Peter’s first sermon presents a model that should characterize all Christian preaching today. Notice the elements in the first Christian sermon. There was explanation, exposition,

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN SERMON Acts 2:14-47 I remember my very first sermon. It was on Easter Sunday evening in 1961. For some years I had been wrestling with the call to preach the gospel. During the closing service of a revival meeting at Riverside Baptist Church in Pascagoula, Mississippi, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For C.r.e.e.d.

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2005

Do you think that creeds are dry and dusty? Think again! Take a look at the important role they play in the life of faith.

THE NEED FOR C.R.E.E.D. Acts 2:14,22-36 April 3, 2005 Thesis: Historical creeds may seem dry and dusty in our digital age, but they play an important role in the life of faith. Fans of Rich Mullins may have been surprised when he sang the Apostles’ Creed on a CD collection of his songs. Mullins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

He's Alive! Tell Someone!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 5, 2005

He’s Alive! Tell Someone!1) This news has changed your life 2) This news can change someone else’s life

As temperatures rise so does the urge to get out and enjoy the beauty of spring. Some will head out on backcountry trails in the mountains but they will do so at their own risk, for this is avalanche season. It’s especially at this time of year that we hear reports of skiers and snowmobilers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity And Obedience

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 6, 2008

This day, the Day of Pentecost, brought forth events that would change history forever. The Lord had told them that power was going to come upon them, but they had no idea of what He was talking about. He told them He was going to send a comforter who w

Nobody could deny that the Day of Pentecost, as recorded in Acts 2, was one of the major days that stands out in the history of the world. When we awaken to a new day, after a night’s sleep, we probably have a routine that we pretty much follow. Every day usually starts out pretty much like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching With Power And Purpose Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon takes a look at Peters sermon.

Preaching with Power and Purpose: Acts 2:13-39 A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:13-39

Denomination: Baptist

Recapturing God's Power Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

The Holy Spirit may choose to use you in communicating Christ’s messages through large group, small group, TV, radio, family, institutional, literary, drama, music, interpersonal or private channels.

How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels to Communicate Christ’s Message Acts 2:1-2:38 1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ’s messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 10, 2008

Pentecost Sunday looking at Acts 2 and what the Holy Spirit says about Jesus and says to us as his followers. Revelation about Jesus and Response to Him

Acts 02:22-47 Basingstoke Baptist What the Holy Spirit Says 11th May 2008 The Gossamer Albatross was a human powered aircraft which on Jun 12th 79 completed a successful crossing of the English Channel. The aircraft was powered using pedals to drive a large two-bladed propeller. Piloted by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist