Sermons on Acts 2:38-39:

When The Message Is Over

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

Now the vital issue of concern to all of us is: What Act or Activity Follows the SpokenWord? Following the Public Proclamation of the Lecture or Lesson, the Exposition or Exegesis, or the Sermon or Message, the question is: What Happens?

I submit to us that the Preaching of the Gospel, the Teaching of the Text,the Sounding of the Script,Should Effect a Host of Heavenly Activity Among the Hearers of the Word! Yet, I hasten to add this appendage, the Ideal is seldom Realized in the Realm of Our Here and Now. A Host of Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002

We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 9, 2002

This is a basic overview of the doctrine of the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit within the Christian. We examine when, how, and why the Spirit dwells in the child of God.

When one obeys the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit. Paul asked the Galatian brethren (3:2): "This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit from the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?" The Spirit was not received through their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Baptism Necessary?

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002

The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking God First Series

Contributed by Deontaye Ford on Nov 23, 2002

This sermon is short but simple. Its main focus is to let people know that they should seek God first in everything.

In order to keep things real with God, you must first be real with your self by knowing that with God, all things are possible but without him you can have nothing. People often say that God does not supply their needs when what they really mean is that he does not give them everything they want. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, John 18:4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding hope, which is confidence in the Savior.

Title: Hope Text: Acts 2:22-39 Acts 2 has been called the record of the birthday of the church. This is true. It was the beginning of "the Way", as they called it. It was the beginning of the gospel of Christ being preached, that He was the resurrected Son of God. Peter preached statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Overpowering, Overcoming, And Overwhelming Birth Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 19, 2003

The Birth of the Church. Babies change everything... Parenthood also changes with each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child differs from having your first...

Mother’s Day – The Overpowering, Overcoming, and Overwhelming Birth Babies change everything Yes, parenthood changes everything. But parenthood also changes with each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child differs from having your first: PREPARING FOR THE BIRTH 1st baby: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003

My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Maynard's Motorcycle

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003

There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "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. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Spirt Baptism

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003

Understanding the baptism in the Holy Spirit

I. What Is This Baptism? 1. He is a Gift to be given to the believer - Acts 2:38. a. Every born again Christian has the Holy Spirit in them but not every Christian has received the BAPTISM (immersion) with the Spirit. 2. He is also a PROMISE that can be claimed - Acts 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Whitsunday

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 3, 2003

A sermon describing the importance and meaning of Pentecost.

Whitsunday Acts 2:1-47 White Sunday - OE Hwita Sunnandaeg -- so called from the white robes of the people worn by the recently baptized persons on Whitsunday. Pentecost = Fifty Days One of the three required feasts for devout Jews. Feast of Weeks - Seven weeks past Passover. Exodus 34:22; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance