Sermons on Acts 3:1-8:

An Unexpected Gift Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 10, 2014

What is the real significance of the healing of the cripple at the Beautiful Gate?

An Unexpected Gift Acts 3:1-10 Another day had dawned. The man’s friends arrive early to pick him up and take him to the Temple. They brought the man to the Temple door. But he does not enter in. you see, he is a crippled man, and crippled men were not allowed in the Temple. He could come to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Become Upwardly Mobile

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 15, 2014

This text reminds us that exercising faith in Christ make all of the difference; faith is not just a noun but also serves as a verb.

One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o’clock in the afternoon. 2) And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that he could ask for alms from those entering the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Powerful Name Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2014

The name of Jesus makes all the difference and demands a difference from you and me.

A 4-year-olds' Sunday school class was just about to begin, when a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. “Brian, what's your daddy's name?” she asked. “Daddy,” he replied. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Your Turn And Time

Contributed by Johnson Odesola on Sep 20, 2014

Everything you need to succeed has been incorporated into your life. God has an original intention for your life; He has something written about you. God has a specific blueprint for all the human beings he has created.

IT IS YOUR TURN AND TIME Acts 3:1-8 It is a wonderful story indeed to see someone that was carried in the morning but was able to walk by himself later in the day. A burden in the morning but a testimony in the afternoon A man expecting money but got what morning cannot buy, a liability a while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

En La Puerta Del Templo

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006

Como el hombre cojo en la puerta del Templo necesitaba sanidad, tambien nosotros estuvimos en la misma situacion o estamos.

En la Puerta Del Templo I. Pedro & Juan van al templo a orar a. La hora novena era las 3:00 PM. b. Habían tiempos designados para la oración II. Cierto hombre cojo de nacimiento a. Cojo al punto que no podía caminar b. Lo traían cada día y ponían en la entrada del Templo c. Para pedir ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Caring For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 31, 2006

Seventh in a series on the early church. This message focuses on how believers are to care for the needs of others.

Let’s see how well we can remember our theme for this series of messages. Since this is now week number seven, we ought to all have it down pretty well by now: “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” As we’ve gone on this journey from good to great, we’ve learned that if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Beggar At The Gate

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Nov 3, 2006

IN ACTS CHAPTER 3 WE HAVE A STORY OF THE GREAT POWER OF GOD.

TITLE, (THE BEGGAR AT THE GATE) ACTS 3:1-11 KJV. v.1 NOW PETER AND JOHN WENT UP TOGETHER INTO THE TEMPLE AT THE HOUR OF PRAYER,BEING THE NINTH HOUR. V2.AND A CERTAIN MAN LAME FROM HIS MOTHER"S WOMB WAS CARRIED,WHOM THEY LAID DAILY AT THE GATE OF THE TEMPLE WHICH IS CALLED BEAUTIFUL TO ASK ALMS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

7 Ways To Effectively Reach People Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 14, 2006

This sermons shows us effective ways we can reach people.

7 ways to effectively reach people By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Acts 3:1-11 Recap : Acts 2:42-47 V42 – And they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers…. V47 – Praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] You know, some people are more adventurous than others. For some people adventure means going mountain climbing or skydiving. For some people adventure means trying a new salad dressing. I’m somewhere in the middle. I like safe adventure. [Giant water slide story.] I firmly believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaping Cripple

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2011

The sedate, stately ritual of the evening sacrifice was now suddenly shattered by his loud cries of joy and praise. And you can’t rightly blame them. It is God’s desire that all His children experience this joy.

“The Leaping Cripple” March 27, 2011 Acts 3:1-10 Sermon Series Acts: God’s Vision and Power for Shell Point Pastor Allan Kircher Introduction Surprise upon surprise in the early months of the church is joined by an attitude of pushing through barriers, Exploring the new, and sailing with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Name Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

The story of the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 paints a picture of a person’s condition without God, his inability to save himself, the true way of salvation, and what happens to a person after salvation.

The Power of His Name Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Our text provides us with is a perfect picture of salvation. Perhaps as well as any other story in the Bible it paints the picture of our condition without God, our inability to save ourselves, the true way of salvation, and what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Sets The Captives Free

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Peter Ramos on Feb 5, 2011

A New Testament model of the mssion of the church.

Theme: A Model of Worship for a Church That Sets the Captives Text: Acts 3:1-10 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Changed Church Changes The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

* Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Mark Lawing on Oct 15, 2010

God wants to use us to make a difference in the lives of others.

Acts 3: 1-16 Is our Christianity a failure? I am afraid that what many of us today call Christianity is failing because while addressing the proper way to behave, emphasizing Church attendance and tithing we have failed to offer people something that touches their heart. Something that stirs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010

Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist