Sermons on Acts 3:19-4:4:

How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles.

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles. The apostles were arrested and asked, "By what power or by whose authority have you done this?" (Acts 4:7) Instead of losing self-control, the apostles remained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Other Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus is the only way of salvation

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Scriptural Authority

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Acts 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"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

An Attitude Of Courage Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Four Reasons For Healing

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 13, 2001

There are at least four reasons why healing comes.

“FOUR REASONS FOR HEALING” Text: Acts 3:11-21; 4:1-4 Introduction: This is a beautiful story of the healing of the lame man who had been crippled all of his life and he was over 40 years old. Divine healing is fascinating. We live in a world that is plagued with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God’s Plan of Salvation

Follow The Instructions I remember getting my first model for Christmas when I was 8 or 9 yrs old. On t/outside, top & all 4 sides, picture this beautiful car. Was 1967 Corvette (new at t/time). Inside box, set of instructions. #1, identify all parts - who needs to do that? I’m putting wrong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:36-39

Easter: Father, Forgive Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

It was not just once that Jesus prayed this prayer. Again & again He prayed, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." But I wonder if we understand what He was praying for?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 23:32 34; Acts 3:17 19 ILL. Jamestown, VA, was the first permanent English settlement in the new world, & some of their religious practices were rather interesting. For instance, they had 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Acts 3:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2002

We have witnessed Christ in our His grace, in His creation, and in our fellowship...How can we help but speak about these things? We’ve heard the message, we are without excuse

WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MAN AIM: To give the congregation courage to speak the word of God Boldly OPEN: 1) Good Morning 2) Finally here 3) Excited about the possibilities 4) I have enjoyed our visits 5) Look forward to next week 6) Moved In, Just about unpacked. 7) Share my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time Of Refreshing-Praying For Revival

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

A message preparing our church for it’s first revival in 9 years

“A TIME OF REFRESHING- PRAYING FOR REVIVAL” Date: March 24, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Acts 3:11-19 Introduction Over the next few weeks, I will be speaking and preparing us for our Spring Revival, which will be on April 28, 29 &30. But before I get too far ahead of myself, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Real To You

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We have nothing to say to the world if Jesus is not real to us.

IS JESUS REAL TO YOU Illustration: 2 College kids with very smart friend Key Phrase: Unless Jesus is real to us we have nothing to say to the world. Passage Acts 4:1-22 They took note these men had been with Jesus. They took note that Jesus was real to them. Can the same be said of us by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Close Encounter With A Loving God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002

An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whatever Happened In Jerusalem?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2004

How on earth did Christianity ever make it to the world stage

Greshams 17-01-04 Introduction Have you ever stopped to wonder why we have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? For many people today the words ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Compulsive Preaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Anglican