Sermons on Acts 20:17-17:38:

The Work Of Your Own Hands Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 30, 2011

How we connect with God and the rest of creation through the works of our own hands.

RECONNECTING SERIES - Message #6 Reconnecting Through Work 11-27-11 SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 1:20-31, 2:15-17 20 And God said, "Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens." 21 So God created the great sea creatures ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-31

Denomination: *other

God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

My Addiction Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 21, 2015

Preaching has taken over my life!

July 12, 2015 Church Planting My Addiction Acts 13:13-15 Opening words: I love this story. There was a pastor who never prepared his sermons in advance. His name was Ralph. Every Sunday morning he'd sit on the platform while the church was singing the hymns, desperately praying, "Lord, give me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

Joshua 3:~ Camped At The Jordan – Tomorrow They Cross Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Israel “lodged” camped at the swollen Jordan River because of the spring rains, they had no idea how they would pass to the other side.

SS~ #19~ Joshua 3:~ camped at the Jordan – tomorrow they cross~ 10-19-14 1  And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. ~ Israel “lodged” camped at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - The Point Of Our Need Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The fourth message in a series on Acts - This message was a 15 minute devotional

Unstoppable – The Point of Our Need 10/8/17 Acts 3-4 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - The Unseen War Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The fifth message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – The Unseen War 10/15/17 Acts 4:32-5:12 If you’re just joining us, we’re in a series in Acts entitled – Unstoppable. From inception, God has intended that His church would be an unstoppable force to carry His good news of God’s love and Jesus sacrifice to the nations. Yet for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - True Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 10th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Worship in the Spirit 11/19/17 Acts 16:16-34 Sunday AM There’s much confusion today about worship. Should we sing w/ the lights on or off? Do we sing w/ a choir/orchestra or w/ a band? Do we sing hymns or contemporary songs? But what if worship had nothing to do w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - Tomb Of The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 11th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Tomb of the Unknown God 11/26/17 Acts 17:16-34 Sunday AM This week I received a link to an interview on the Voice of the Martyr radio w/ a missionary to Iran who shared an amazing story of the power/presence of God. B/c this missionary has a target on his back; they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Be Fruitful Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Aug 21, 2012

Human hunger cannot be removed by leaves.Jesus desired to eat one or two figs.

Mathew 21: 17-20 Jesus saw a fig tree Characteristic of that fig tree 1. They overlap the ordinary rule of growth the rule is first fig afterwards the figleaves. 2. People usually catch the eye of others according to Marks Gospel our Lord saw this tree "afar off" Note: Easy way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Stone Or Stumbling Block

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others.

Acts 27:1, 6, 9-11, 14-15, 18-25, 31, 40-44 Have you ever consider how that what saved some was an obstacle to others. I Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” I Corinthians 1:23 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peering Into Pentecost Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013

Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cup Of Cold Water Series

Contributed by Dan Hues on Apr 28, 2021

Even the smallest, seemingly insignificant act of love or mercy could have a lasting impact upon someone else.

1. “Starfish Story” originally written by Loren Eiseley. "One day a man was walking along the beach, when he noticed a boy picking up starfish and throwing them into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, “Excuse me, but what are you doing?" The boy replied, “Throwing starfish back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2022

Based on Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 - Challenges hearers to realize the power that is ours through the Holy Spirit.

“THE POWER” Acts 1:1-8; 2:1-4 FBCF – 2/6/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – On a New Year’s Day at Tournament of Roses parade, one of the beautiful floats sputtered & died right in the middle of the parade. It had run out of gas. Parade came to a complete stop until someone could get some gas cans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist