Sermons on Acts 20:17-17:38:

This Life...that Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010

We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2011

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter.

I Peter 2: 2 – 10 Stones Intro: “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but, names will never hurt me.” Do you remember this little poem or something like it from your childhood. On the news today, we see people throwing stones at each other. What do we human do when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fourth Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Keeping the Sabbath

When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Effects Of Peter's Pentecostal Preaching Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

We are all aware of the cause and effect of something! In this passage, we will see the effects of Peter's preaching.

I. FOR THE SINNERS. v. 37 1. Sinners were convicted of their sin. 2. Sinners showed humbleness. 3. Sinners showed helplessness. 4. Sinners were saved. II. FOR PETER. v. 38 1. Opportunity to expound the way of salvation. 2. Opportunity to explain the work of the Holy Spirit. 3. Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go / What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2012

Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Let Us Go / Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: What A Difference A Day Makes by Maria Grever and Stanley Adams. “What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours. Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain. My yesterday was blue, dear. Today I’m part of you, dear. My lonely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Not To Be Served

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 19, 2012

Sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, 2012

Mark 10: 335 – 45 / Not To Be Served Intro: When my children were in high school I wanted them to be the very best. I wanted them to be on the honor roll. What I really wanted as a bumper sticker the school gave to students on the honor roll that said, “My child is an honor student ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Dios Quiere Que Nos Congreguemos Para Bendecirnos

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Aug 30, 2011

Descubre que hay un regalo grande cuando el pueblo se congrega

Hay bendición para aquellos que se congregan. Dios estableció la Iglesia para congregarse, en la iglesia primitiva se congregaban todos los días. Introducción: La sociedad actual ha hecho que la vida del ser humano sea cómoda, esa comodidad ayuda cuando se trata de facilitar o mejorar el estilo de ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Guilty Or Not Guilty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2012

Sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

John 6: 51 – 58 / Guilty or Not Guilty Intro: The conversation went something like this after the alarm clock was turned off after the first buzz. “Dear, you must get up. It is time to get ready for church.” --- “But, I don’t want to go to church this Sunday. It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Peters Message"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2015

Peter shares his message after healing a man begging for alms.

Acts 3:12-19 Peters Message 1. Peter and John come upon a lame man who desires alms vs. 3 • The lame man is healed vs 7 • Onlookers are amazed at what they have witnessed vs 9-11 • Now consider the problem the assumption of the crowd vs 12 And when Peter saw it, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say That I Am

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 25, 2014

“He said to them, ‘but who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (Matt. 16:15-16)

Theme: Who do you say that I am Text: Ex. 2:1-10; Rom. 12:1-8; Matt. 16:13-20 The life of a believer is often compared in Scripture to the construction of a building. Every person knows you cannot start a building without laying a foundation but see nothing wrong with building their lives without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love One Another

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 4, 2014

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law”. (Romans 13:8)

Theme: Love one another Text: Ezek. 33:1-9; Rom. 13:8-14; Matt. 18:15-20 A frequently asked question is why there is so much suffering in the world and why God is doing nothing about it? Why are there sickness, poverty, hate, violence and war? Why are there loneliness, emptiness, depression and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed