Sermons on Acts 2:42-48:

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Faith is not just a religious idea—it is the spiritual force that connects us to God's power and purpose. It is confidence in God’s Word, conviction in the unseen, and commitment to act according to God’s truth.

WHAT IS FAITH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 11:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Faith is one of the most central and powerful themes in the Christian life. It is the foundation upon which our relationship with God stands ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Providence Part 8 - Providence, Miracles And Phenomena Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 29, 2018

This is the final part of an 8-part series on Divine Providence - what God provides under his plan for humans. This part addresses the place of miracles and phenomena in God's plan.

This is Part 8 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for use with the series and will be happy to share the PowerPoint files. The prompts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24, Acts 2:22, Mark 16:19-20, Exodus 3:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, John 20:30-31, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Exodus 10:17, Romans 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Birth Defects Of God? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 22, 2018

This message challenges the doctrine, the belief, that God is responsible for birth defects. It also examines the question "Do children come from God?"

I have three children. At each of their births, my wife did what mothers tend to do – she held their hands and feet and gently rubbed them. I now know what she was doing. She was counting fingers and toes. And we always thanked God that He blessed us with healthy, normal children. A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23, 1 John 4:7-10, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Playing Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001

We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

Carry Each Other's Burdens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

When we walk alongside those who are weary or wiped out, we’re acting like Jesus did. If we truly care for others, we’ll care enough to confront sin and carry burdens.

Carry Each Other’s Burdens I’ve not watched a lot of the American Idol TV show, but I’ve seen enough to know that Simon Cowell, one of the talent judges, enjoys tearing down the talentless. Here are some of his cutting comments: “If you lived 2,000 years ago and sang like that, they would have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You: Dr. Banner Or The Hulk?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 17, 2003

Dr. Banner looks and acts just like everyone else, but then when stressed he is transformed into someone, or something, that is totally different from who he was before. He becomes the totally different creature called THE HULK!

INTRODUCTION A very popular movie right now is “The Hulk” based off of the famous comic book character by Marvel Comics. The basic storyline goes like this… Dr. Bruce Banner is a nuclear physicist who is looking to harness and use powerful gamma rays. At a test site, he is accidentally bathed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anointed One Brings Healing And Peace

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 10, 2003

“And no doubt you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with Him” Acts 10:38.

Theme: The anointed One brings healing and peace Text: Is. 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:4-11 Good News can only be appreciated in times of difficulties and troubles. When everything is fine we do not really appreciate any good news and take whatever happens for granted. This is one reason why a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004

A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting For The Lord"

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 7, 2004

Waiting for the Lord constitutes an act of faith. This is not an easy proverb to follow since we are such activists. Like Job, we, too, need to learn that it is more important to trust God than to have answers to all our questions.

"Waiting for the Lord" Psalms 37:34-40 Sept. 26, 2004 PM Icebreaker: When are you the most anxious? 34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 22, 2004

This was a Narrative sermon where I acted out as a citizen from the Kingdom of Judah. I give life lessons from two kings who were Amaziah and his son Uzziah, from the perspective of a citizen in that time.

Title: Finishing Well! Text: II Chron 25-26 Pray!!! (Playing the role of citizen under Uzziah’s leadership) Introduction: It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and I had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. I felt I was in pretty good shape. As I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shall He Find Faith?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of someone converting and joining the faith. The story of Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8.

1stBBC Shall He find faith? Luke 18:8 I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Break The Mold? Break The Form?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2006

We may be facing many problems and disappointments, but this problem is but an opportunity to release faith and see God’s purpose grow before our hearts. Quit reacting and start acting by faith. Break the mold and try again!

Break the mold? Break the form? IT IS TOO BIG --- WE ARE TOO LITTLE NO WAY HOSEA, WE DON’T HAVE A CHANCE! YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO --- DO YOU WANT TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Making Vision Happen" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

The early church had a tremendous vision that changed the world. How do we make vision happen, so that we’re not just dreaming? The answer lies in unlocking the secrets of the the first church of Jerusalem in Acts 2.

Acts 2:42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational