Sermons on Acts 2:42-45:

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the day of Pentecost a third in the series of the book of Acts

The Day of Pentecost Acts Chapter 2 Acts #03 I. The Miracle at Pentecost: 2:1-13 NOTE: What was the day of Pentecost? 1. Pentecost means fiftieth, 50th. It was a day that was celebrated on the 50th day after the presentation of the first harvest of the barley. This is the 50th day of the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Preaching Within The Church Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

To encourage a full proclimation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ within the Church by preaching and then by the church in the streets by personal testimony.

THE PREEMINENCE OF PREACHING WITHIN THE CHURCH Acts 2:14-47 INTRODUCTION: A. In 1996 Thom Rainer published a book entitled Effective Evangelistic Churches 1. Surveys were sent out to 1400 Southern Baptist Churches which were considered “Evangelistic” this meant a. They had at least 26 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Baptist

The God Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bask In The Love Of God

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

We so often get caught up in the business of life that we forget about the blessing of Love.

Well things change. If you want to know what I was going to preach on, come next week or the rest because we were going to here about prayer but the Lord changed that last night at about 11 o clock. Intro church. Radically committed, they were a community that spoke to everyone about Christ. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding Community (In An Age Of Individualism) Acts - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to experience the power of community...

Finding Spiritual Community in an age of lonely Individualism Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 5 Pastor Jeff Christopherson February 9, 2003 Acts 2:42-47 Canada, 2003 A.D. We are individualistic – the idea of community seems strange. • Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Which Way Are You Going?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2005

Different types of growth that should take place in our lives and in the church. 1- Ingrowth 2-Outgrowth 3- Upgrowth

INTRO.- ILL.- One time a young Bible college student was witnessing in the suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. As he approached one house, there was an elderly man sitting on the porch. He said to the man, “Are you a Christian?” The man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting To Community

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

God says, "It is not good for a person to be alone." How can we connect instead of cocoon in this society?

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Were The Days Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the characteristics of the early Church that made it so effective.

Those were the days! – Acts 2:40-47 Do you remember this song? (played theme song from TV sitcom “All in the Family” the song title is “Those were the days”) Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wished for the “good old days”? Well I would submit to you that we can have those days again, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You A Revolutionary Part 4

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 18, 2006

The seven passions of a Revolutionary are defined for us in the book of Acts. These Scriptures are important to us because they describe the very nature of the life of the early church as it began to form immediately after Jesus returned to heaven.

Are you a Revolutionary? Are you transforming your entire life to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Are you transforming your entire perspective to emulate that of Jesus Christ’s? Your spiritual practices? Your attitude? Your character? Your faith? Your relationships? Your behavior? God wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woven Together Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth living. When we have deep, meaningful relationships with God and other people it puts our lives in order and helps us deal with the difficulties of life

What kind of relationships do you have? Are they deep, fulfilling and committed or are they shallow, hollow and flighty. I ask this question as we continue our series on “The Life you always wanted.” Relationships are at the core of who we are as human beings. It really is what makes life worth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Reprioritization

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 15, 2005

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

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

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

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

What To Do After The Big Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2006

We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day.

A. AFTER THE 50TH TRBC ANNIVERSARY AND SANCTUARY DEDICATION We should work as hard after a big day as we did to get to the big day. Pentecost is our example of what a church should do after a (Big) day. 1. Dangers we face. • Thinking our momentum will guarantee success. • Thinking our past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist