Sermons on Acts 3:22-4:4:

Bag Of Bones

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter heals the crippled beggar. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26. The emphasis in Acts chapters 3 and 4 is on the name of Jesus: • There are 8 very strong references to it; • (3:6, 3:16, 4:7, 4:10, 4:12, 4:17, 4:18, 4:30) • A name can be much more than identification; • It can carry authority, reputation and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

They Laid Hands On Them

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

The early church in conflict with the elders of the city.

And They Laid Hands on Them Acts 4:4 It was just a short time after the church was birthed that the apostles began to understand what Jesus had said concerning the Kingdom of Heaven. He had told His disciples, “If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:4

Denomination: *other

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Saves

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 7, 2014

The saving grace o Jesus.

Jesus Saves by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (1/6/2014) “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Friends

The Miracle In What You Have Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 29, 2013

What do you have of value? When we have Jesus, there is great value ion what we have.

“The Miracle in What You Have” Acts 3:1-26 What do you have of value? Consider the following first-person account. “Bad luck – the light turned red, and I was trapped standing at the corner. I prayed for it to change quickly. He was standing too close to me. And besides, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acts 4 - Stand Strong Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 27, 2013

Seek the truth and stand strong. Know your identity and be strong. Exercise authority and stay strong.

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave the disciples exceptional courage to bear witness to Christ. • They showed unwavering faith in Jesus, despite the danger and opposition. • They were strong because of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Peter did not mince his words. The people did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Our Faith And Culture Collide

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Witness In The House? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013

When was the last time shared your faith journey?

Church Planting Is There a Witness in the House? Acts 4:1-22 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. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Growth And Persecution

Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011

A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

What To Say When The Time Is Right Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE SECOND SERMON OF PETER IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WITH THE FIRST TAKING PLACE A PENTECOST IN RESPONSE TO THE CROWD THAT HEARD THE NOISE OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS SERMON IS PROMPTED BY THE REACTION OF THE CROWD TO

WHAT TO SAY WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Acts 3:11-26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012

This series looks at the people who had encounters with the Living Lord and it ask the question why can't we have one today. I got the idea for this series from the Lord and I got a lot of help from Sermon central

CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? Part 1 Acts 4:1-32a. I usually start the next week message after I preach on Sunday Morning. I have been switching back and forth from Joshua to teachings on the Fruit of the spirit. By Monday evening I though that I had everything ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Time For You To Make A Difference? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2012

What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that happened to you make a real difference in your life? Did you make a difference in someone else’s life?

What kind of week have you had? Did every day go as planned? Were there good days and not so good days or bad days and worse days? What happened to you this week that you could have easily done without? What happened to you this week that you wish could happen every day? Did anything that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Product Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 20, 2009

A devotional encouraging God’s people to Prayer.

The Product of Pentecost Acts 4:1-31 * For the last 2 weeks we have been called to powerful prayer by God’s word. We began the journey in Acts 1 as they prayed for 10 days after the ascension of Jesus. We reviewed the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost and my prayer was and is, “Lord, do it again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Uses

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 16, 2010

One man lost a valuable watch wile working in an icehouse. He searched diligently for it, carefully raking through the sawdust, but did not find it. His fellow workers also looked, but their efforts, too, proved futile. A small boy who heard about the fr

Acts 4:1-35 The Person God Uses In Directions, James Hamilton writes; Before refrigerators, people used icehouses to preserve their food. Icehouses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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