Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This is where we are as a church. This morning I want to look at their motivation, their mission, and the means to accomplish it.
Background to passage: Pentecost, lame man and preaching on Solomon’s portico; now it gets real - Sadducees, rulers of the people, temple guards, priests, scribes, elders, a night in jail. The church/apostles are called to continue to minister in the name of the risen Christ, and in the face of ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-31
Denomination: Baptist
When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.
Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:13, Acts 4:13-20, Acts 5:17-29, John 14:11, Hebrews 12:1-2 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We are going to see 3 things about the early church; first they got fed-up with the world, then they got filled-up with the Spirit, and then they got fired-up to witness.
FED-UP, FILLED-UP, FIRED UP Acts 4:7-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TEA PARTY FOR DAD 1. A mother had gone shopping and left dad in charge of their 2½ year-old daughter. Someone had given her a little tea cup set as a gift. 2. Daddy was in the living room watching TV, when his little girl ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:7-31
Denomination: Assembly Of God
What you see may be what you get, but what you see is not necessarily from God.
Act 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. The Book of Acts is where most of the references are made to various miracles and people being filled ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:31, Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29
Peter and John brought before the Sanhedrin
Been with Jesus Acts 4:1-17 Michael Rogers told a story from over 200 years ago of a man in civilian clothes who rode past a small group of tired and battle-weary soldiers. They were digging out what appeared to be an important defensive position, but their leader wasn’t helping at all. Their ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-17
All Hell Let Loose
Acts 4:1-14 All Hell Let Loose Intro - The Acts of the Holy Ghost through the Apostles. 1. The Pain Experienced It's Rush - 1 And as they spake unto the people, It's Route - the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them. Religous Opposition, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-14
Denomination: Holiness
Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.
Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-22
Topics: New Year, Understanding Jesus, Emulating His Ways
This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith like Peter and John, boldly proclaiming their identity in Christ, regardless of opposition.
Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to hear His word and to grow in His love. We are here today, not by chance or by habit, but by the divine appointment of our Heavenly Father. Our gathering ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:13-22
Topics: Identity
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