Sermons on Acts 2:37-41:

What Does The Bible Say About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 29, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

ACTS 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kind Of Church I Want Mine To Be

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

The only institution which Christ founded upon this earth is His Church. He established it more than 1900 years ago. The Church began with just a handful of believers, but through the years many have felt the power of the Gospel message as it was brought to them through the churches.

Some people say today that the influence of the Church is diminishing, but we know that it is still a mighty power in the hearts and lives of millions of people. Men may curse the Church today, but few, I know would want to live in a community where there is no Christian influence, no church. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Water Ways: Purposes Of Baptism

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2020

There are several reasons God instituted baptism as part of the discipleship process.

1. Baptism of Paul Harvey – Conservative Radio Broadcaster – “Now you know the rest of the story.” In Guideposts magazine, Paul Harvey wrote about his baptism. “The preacher had said there was nothing magic in the water. Yet as I descended into its depths and rose again, I knew something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Just Became A Citizen!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2020

This sermon looks at being a Citizen of Heaven living on Earth. 1. Born from Above 2. Living Life as a Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Disciple

Scripture: Philippians 3:17- 4:1 Theme: Citizenship Title: I Just Became a Citizen of Heaven! This sermon deals with what it means to be a Citizen of Heaven. 1. Born from Above 2. Filled with God’s Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace to all of you this morning from God our Father, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:3, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:38, John 14:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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)

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

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019

While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Jeremiah 23:29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Abundance (Fourth Sunday Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life?

Reflection I have come so that you may have life, life in abundance. How do I have abundant life or fullness of life? We can understand the fullness of life in two senses in today’s readings (John 10:1-10). A. As a shepherd, and B. As a sheep. A. As a Shepherd: I receive the fullness ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:36-41, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 6, 2020

In our passage Peter gives the correct answer to the questions how to be saved and how to receive the Holy Spirit, for both have the same answer.

ACTS 2: 36-41 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 3] THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [John 16:8-11] A Sunday School teacher had just finished teaching a lesson on the Prodical Son. “Now Billy,” she asked, “tell me what we must do before we can expect to be forgiven for our sin?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Pentecost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020

Christians celebrate Pentecost because of the coming of God's Holy Spirit to lead and guide believers to live empowering lives.

Celebration of Pentecost Acts chapter 2, John 10 Greeting- Good morning everyone, it is good that you have come to worship. I pray that you have an open heart and a willingness to let the Lord work in your life. As all the churches prepare to reopen, each one uniquely facing their own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:13-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020

In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

To Forgive Any Without Baptism (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 16, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God forgive any without baptism?

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. To forgive any without baptism Remarks. 1. This is lesson two, in the sermon-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 2:38, Mark 16:15-16, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepting The Need To Be Accepting

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2020

Over the past four months, we've had to accept a lot of changes because of COVID-19. That, along with whatever else has happened in our lives. Although acceptance can be difficult, we need to learn to do it as graciously.

ACCEPTING THE NEED TO BE ACCEPTING As we continue to battle the pandemic there are certain things that have happened where people have chosen not to accept certain guidelines. There have been mass gatherings of unmasked people closer than six feet apart. Businesses have reopened although they ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Hebrews 6:12, Acts 2:41, Romans 14:1-3, Romans 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ