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Wanted, Dead Or Alive!

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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In the old west they had a saying, wanted dead or alive, Jesus says the same thing in the book of Revelation!

Wanted: Dead or Alive! Revelation Revelation 3, Acts 2:42 - 47 As we look in the Book of Revelation we find that God would rather a church be dead or alive, than lukewarm. I believe that gives you and I a choice! Do we want to strive to be alive, or do we want to wither away and die, given that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

42 Leads To 47

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 17, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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A healthy church will be a growing church

During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway. You probably remember the movie. Tom Hanks plays a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. The Hanks character was assigned the task of looking after a particular package ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Contagious Church

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005

based on 30 ratings

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The Jerusalem church grew daily because there was such a contagious spirit among Christians that drawn others to it. The church today can also follow the example of the early church and become a contagious church.

BECOMING A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH (Inspired by Bill Hybels book: Building a Contagious Church) ILLUSTRATION: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Our Church Should Be

Contributed by Ron Holton on Oct 28, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Defining what the New Testament church is, and what we should be today as a church

What Church should be Acts 2;42-47 I. The church should be devoted (42) II. The Church should be driven by the Holy Spirit (43) III. The Church should be together on the vision and committed to the mission (44) IV. The church should be generous (45) V. The church should be a church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting The Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Reprioritization

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 15, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 1,414 views

The transformation of these 3120 new believers by the Holy Spirit was incredible. These experienced some radical repriortization of their lives; even their finances! And God used them powerfully.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Intro: Growing up in the church as I have, I have seen many churches and heard of many others. 1. among most Christian churches, I found the same basic program going on. 2. opportunities to be instructed, Sunday School, worship services, kids clubs, VBS, Bible Studies, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable "Confianza Para Comunicar” – Parte 2 Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 23, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Simón Pedro era un pescador y no tenía ningún tipo de entrenamiento previo en oratoria, mas sin embargo el tubo la confianza para comunicar y articular su fe, su relación con Cristo.

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable “Confianza Para Comunicar” – Parte 2 ¿Que harías o que pasaría si un compañero de trabajo viniera a ti con problemas matrimoniales? ¿Qué si tu amigo te empieza hacer preguntas acerca de la vida y la muerte? ¿Qué si durante un día de reunión de familia, uno de ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

based on 1 rating

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Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For Multi-Channel Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 1,683 views

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

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing The Body Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006

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Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens In Biblical Community? Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 6,097 views

Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience this in small groups.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community Acts 2:42-47 5 October 2003 SUBJECT: What Happens in an Authentic Biblical Community RESPONSE: Discover the elements of community practiced in the early church and challenge the people to experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-57

Denomination: Baptist

Pensando En Pequeno

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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