Sermons on Acts 2:42-57:

Mountain Believing Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 16, 2008

Acting on the promises of God is proof of our faith in the promises of God.

MOUNTAIN BELIEVING FAITH Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: We have our priorities mixed up! For example: • You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Priorities Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005

The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: *other

The Word As Provision Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Provision is the act of receiving all that you need from God.

The Word as Provision Text: John 1:29 An act of receiving that which you need. The ultimate need of man is forgiveness of sin. John preached repentance, but man would renege Jesus Christ provided the way for man to eternally be reconciled to God. You cannot make a success out of sin! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

“where Are Those Thine Accusers?” Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2011

fresh look at the question of the Lord to the woman caught in the act of adultery

“Where are those thine accusers?” John 8:1-11 I. THE SIN THAT CORRUPTED HER A. The SERIOUSNESS of her sin - “adultery” B. The SHAME of her sin II. THE SENTENCE THAT CONDEMNED HER A. It was what the SCRIPTURES DEMANDED B. It was what the SINNER ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Salvation Equation Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This message continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

We have now reached the very center of the book of Acts, not only in the obvious sense that with 28 chapters, we are halfway through, but also in the sense that this is the turning-point chapter of the book. The Jerusalem council, which we read about today, took place in approximately 49 AD, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Says 'no' Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my series of expository messages through the book of Acts.

What do you do when God says, “NO”? When you pray all the right prayers with all the right motives, as best you can tell? When you are certain you’re following the right direction, only to find the way blocked? When you feel certain that what you want is what God would want, only to find out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Takes A Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on May 29, 2017

A fool is simply someone who acts independently of established authority.

My grandfather’s favorite holiday was April 1. He would spend weeks and sometimes months planning some trick to fool somebody in the family or some friend of his. Nobody could outdo him in this area. The one I remember the most was pulled on his youngest daughter-in-law. She was as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Religious Exhibitionism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018

Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 3" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 16, 2016

One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.

John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

One Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Churches and believers must act in ways that support what they believe.

One Hope Ephesians 4: 1 - 16 Intro: The police officer said to the woman as she was escorted back to the booking desk, “I’m very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

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

Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time , Year A; 14th Sunday, Cycle A-- Different Yokes For Different Folks

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 13, 2020

It is an act not of juggling balls on a stage, but of carrying eggs from a barn.

A yoke is a wooden frame fitted on working animals to evenly balance the load on each individual animal and allow them to work as a team. Jesus wears the yoke and we are yoked to him. A teacher read to her class the text, “My yoke is easy.” “Who can tell me what a yoke is?” she asked. A boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Catholic