Sermons on Acts 3:1-4:13:

What Do You Have To Give?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007

The disciples gave the man healing in the name of Jesus

Is the Christian life one that leads only to failure? We might ask is the sunshine a failure? The Christian life that is portrayed by the world, which misses what we read about Pentecost and its power, is a failure because it is like handing a stone to a hungry soul. The world’s view of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Dare You! Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 26, 2007

• Belief is both subjective and objective. It’s subjective when you believe it. It’s objective when someone else doesn’t, and . . .their objective is your silence.

Let’s imagine dialogue between Abraham and God. “Abraham, this is God speaking. I want you to leave everything and go to the land I will show you.” “Where’s that?” “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me.” “Try me.” “It’s 1500 miles from here in a place called Canaan.” “Never heard of it.” “I know, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sharing Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The second in a series of messages based on our the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SHARING CHURCH” Acts 4:8-31 INTRO – Football season is upon us. How many of you are ready for it? Looking forward to it? I know these guys seated down here in front are ready. Monday Night Football kicks off September 10! Football is a game of strategy, hard hits, and determination. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Faith

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples.

PENTECOST FAITH ACTS 3 Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples. The outpouring of Pentecost had given them a new capacity they had not experienced before...the in filling of the Spirit had given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

The Disturbing Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

The disturbing good news about Jesus can bring healing and forgiveness to all who believe in Him.

Disturbing Good News Acts 4:1-12 Intro: While staying in a hotel this past week, I saw the little signs they put in your room that you hang on your door when you don’t want to be bothered. You know what they say: DO NOT DISTURB! Or in espanol, no moleste. The idea is this: “I’m busy doing what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being With Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Author Of Life – Killed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 12, 2008

This message set some people free and made some people furious. Peter claiming they are sinners responsible for crucifying the Messiah.

Some times things are just not good. There is the picture of the man at the psychiatrist’s office and his psychiatrist puts things in layman’s terms. Your mind is like a bicycle, your pants got caught in the sprocket and the chain came off. Not good! In Acts 3:11-26 Peter tells a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Stiff Opposition

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007

We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

But God !

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 26, 2007

With man it may seem impossible but God! can do all things.

December 3, 2006 Morning Worship Text: Acts 13:1-3; 16:6-15 Subject: God’s Direction Title: But God… Do you know where you are going in life? Do you have a plan? Are you at the end of your road and think that you have arrived, so now it’s time to put life on cruise control and coast the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

What I Have I Give To You Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 12, 2006

This is a continuation of a series working through the 3"16’s of the New Testament

Introduction I. I heard a neat story at PBU on Wednesday, told by a pastor from Calvary Church at Souderton. A. The pastor told of how nine years ago, as a student in a bible college down south, he had been required to perform a ministry, as all students were. B. He decided that, even though ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 8, 2005

There is salvation for everyone in Jesus’ Name alone.

Salvation In Jesus’ Name Acts 4:12 INTRO.: Background; the 3rd and 4th chapters of Acts find the Apostle Peter preaching the Gospel before two vastly different audiences. The first is a crowd of worshipers, travelers, merchants, etc. who gathered in the temple area called Solomon’s porch to find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about keeping the spirit of revival alive after the meetings are over.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Courage

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

We need to demonstrate extreme courage daily as we stand for Christ.

EPIC Gathering-10/13/02-Extreme Courage (Acts 4) Open to Acts 4 Story that took place not long after Christ’s death One afternoon two of His followers, Peter & John, went to the temple for the 3 o’clock prayer service. -come across a beggar, who had been unable to walk since birth -asks for $, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

"God Made Convertibles"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003

In the beginning, God created mankind without sin. In their disobedience to God, sin entered the human race. It was totally their choice to eat of the "forbidden". The power of choice is a wonderful gift from God. Yet there is one choice God neve

"God Made Convertibles" - Acts 3: 19-21 - Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal