Sermons on Acts 3:2-16:

God's Empowering Presence

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 17, 2005

Today we will continue to be challenged and reminded of who the Holy Spirit is! Do we as the people of God know that we are not to do life without Him? We can do so many nice and moral activities in this life, but perhaps the deeper call is to move from

Opener: I would like to begin today’s sermon by talking about the person and the working space of the Holy Spirit…He is a person…He is seeking to do a work in our lives and our congregation…but just like anyone else…He is ignorable! So let’s do our best to try and listen to him as we walk through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

From Lame Man To Leaping Man

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 11, 2005

Too many of us today are have our focus set on our afflictions, problems worries, our attention must be directed to God as the lame mans was so that we can turn affliction into adoration with our attention on God.

Intro: I don’t know if you have ever heard of Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations. It is a story of an orphan boy named Pip. After a turn of events he is left a large sum of money by an unknown benefactor. He wants so terribly bad to become a gentleman and no longer be common. He has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hold Back, Give What You Got

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

The price for holding back from God

DON’T HOLD BACK, GIVE WHAT YOU GOT Acts 3:1-6 Intro: I took my text from this scripture for a couple of reasons. One of them is because I want you to know that my primary thought this night is not on tithes and offerings. I may preach in that area some but that is not my key text. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 13, 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

A Lame Man In Front Of A Cripple Church

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006

Growth failure in the church

A LAME MAN IN FRONT OF A CRIPPLE CHURCH Acts 3:11 Our text opens at the three O clock hour as Peter and John are on their way to the temple. . . The union of these two brings special attention: They were friends from youth; They were partners as fishermen; They shared in looking for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

"Expectation Results In Impartation"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006

THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Testimony In The Temple Today!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is meant to encourage believers not to be discouraged or ashamed of their testimony of the Power of GOD!!!

“There’s A Testimony In The Temple Today!!!” Acts 3:1-10 v. 1 “went up” v. 4 “look up” let down (v. 6) “Silver and gold have I none” set up (v. 6) “but such as I have give I thee” up (v. 6) “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth” v. 6 “rise up” v. 7 “and lifted him up” power up (v. 7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Nine O'clock Appointment Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 20, 2006

Here is an incident of "devine appointment.."

“A Nine O’Clock appointment” BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #5 Acts 3:1-11 Vs. 1 - Here is an incident of “divine appointment” - a “nine o’clock appointment.” Peter and John heard no voice saying, “Go heal the crippled man”. They received no special revelation. They were headed for a prayer meeting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Forgotten Word Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 25, 2006

We have in our society and in the church world an easy believeism. It’s just a patch.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #6 “The Forgotten Word of Pentecost” Acts 3:12-26 Vs. 12 - Peter becomes aware of the people’s concern and bewilderment. He is quick to explain that something greater than himself made this man walk. He is quick to point out that this has not happened because of Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Killing The Author Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Nazarene

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

God's Power In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 17, 2003

In the Bible is a man who tried and tried to follow Christ closely but failed time and time again… miserably. His name is Peter. Yet God showed His power in Peter’s life. If he can do that with Peter, he can do that with you.

A spiritual leader named Henry Varley shared some words that still serve to challenge God’s people. Here are the words: “The world has yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by a man who is fully consecrated to Christ.” God used these words to change a man named D.L. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist