Sermons on Acts 3:6-4:13:

The Passover Banquet

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message covers the origins and biblical significance of the Passover Banquet

I. "WHAT MEAN YE BY THIS SERVICE?" A. The Passover was a most impressive service: 1. Its ritual would intrigue the young to ask questions - "What mean ye by this service? How does this service affect the youth in Israel?" 2. That ancient festival was but a type of the Lord's Supper B. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:46, Revelation 1:5, Exodus 12:19, 1 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Peter 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Exodus 12:7, Exodus 12:29, Exodus 12:42, Exodus 12:22-23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, Hebrews 9:22, John 6:53-55, Exodus 12:43, Malachi 4:1-3, Ezekiel 28:12-19, Job 34:20, John 6:53-54, Galatians 3:29, John 1:29, Exodus 12:26-27, Exodus 12:11-27, Leviticus 23:5, Numbers 28:10-16, Deuteronomy 5:5, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 10:1-9, Hebrews 9:8-16, John 11:47-54, John 18:28, John 19:14, John 19:31, Luke 23:54-56, Exodus 12:6, John 19:30, Ephesians 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Call Out To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Often when we pray, we expect God to answer even before we say Amen. God knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between He knows the perfect time for everything that happens in our lives.

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want to do is encourage you to Call out to God in prayer. Psalm 34:17-20, The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Acts 3:19, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Our Healer

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus has the power to heal us from every physical and mental disease. But he doesn't always use that power. Often, what we need more is to be healed from our spiritual blindness.

[This sermon was preached on 19 August 2018, 13th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Monday I returned to work from my five-week holiday. When I opened my email, there was a pleasant surprise waiting for me. A woman from our congregation wrote me with some very good news. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Acts 3:1-10, John 9:1-7, John 9:39-41

Denomination: Lutheran

I Ascended Back To Heaven Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

What Jesus did after ascending back to Heaven

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. WHAT HAPPENED AT THE ASCENSION? 1. The forces took Me to heaven. a. I was passive. “I was received up” (Acts 1:2). “I was taken up” (Acts 1:9). “Heaven received Me” (Acts 3:21). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9, Acts 3:21, Ephesians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Had Been With Jesus”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 10, 2018

I believe that the propensity of our faith in the Gospel is to move us to boldly speak without compromise and obey to do what we have seen and heard so that we might speak.

I. had been with Jesus, GIVES US BOLDNESS: “They saw the boldness of Peter and John…” (v13) Free From Fear This is true courage which comes by faith. Yes; it is this boldness which comes by faith which makes men like Peter and John’s “...I will not fear,” just like David, “though the earth be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

'four Steps To Understand John 3:16'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 22, 2018

'Four Steps to Understand John 3:16'

'Four Steps to Understand John 3:16' John 3:16 Is the most well know promise in the New Testament, here is 4 steps to best understand and what it contains in a nutshell. John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Acts 3:16, John 5:12

Are You Expecting God?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018

A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

- In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Title "Lord" Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018

Why learn God's many names?

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Matthew 6:9, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

Delayed Miracles

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 17, 2015

a sermon examining the importance of waiting on the Lord.

Delayed Miracles Acts 3:1-11 It is said that Americans are the most time-conscious people in the world. We are always in a hurry. When we get our oil changed it is "quick lube". Our packages are delivered by "Federal Express". Our food is "fast". Our rice only takes 1 minute. Our coffee is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015

Can someone be saved in the name of the Father or in the name of the Holy Spirit? Why is there such power in the name of Jesus?

On May 9, 1961 a man named Newton Norman Minow made the following statement in a speech regarding the programming on television: “When television is good, nothing - not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers - nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse. (Notice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Nazarene

My Faith Is Saying Go But My Fear Is Shouting No! Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Acts series # 15 My Faith is saying Go but my fear is shouting NO!! Acts 4:1-12: We have been looking at the early church and trying to understand what Elim Bible should look like. If you remember the very beginning of this series we talked about writing Acts chapter 29 and we discussed the blunt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015

Churches need to be Spiritually Healthy

Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Acts 4 Introduction: “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” - Erma Bombeck I. A Healthy Characteristic is a Church that Prays together. - "We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017

As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring The Broken

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 9, 2018

The lame beggar was over 40 years of age (Acts 4:22) and spent every day in the same place the whole of his life. He is a representation of any person living out their lives without an “other” context.

I was browsing the internet a few days ago – news stories about the “same old, same old”. “Same old” suggests “nothing has changed” and speaks to those things that frustrate us or annoy us. We can easily slip between boredom and depression because nothing ever seems to change or improve. It could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Do You Have? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2018

Peter said to the lame man "such as I have give I thee". What did he have to offer that made the difference that day, and what do WE have that can make the difference today?

Years ago, I learned this cute little camp song. If you know it, sing along with me. “Peter and John went to pray – they met a lame man on the way He held out his palm and asked for an alm – and this is what Peter did say 'Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee In the name of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ