Sermons on Acts 4:23-3:31:

An Outline Of Acts 15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 9, 2022

Acts 15 is an important chapter. Once and for all, the Church, under the Holy Spirit's leadership, made it plain that Gentile believers were not to be under the Law of Moses. The chapter closes with a pair of departures.

Introduction: This chapter covers the first Church Council meeting in Jerusalem, and the decisions reached after all sides presented their statements. The result was a request for Gentile believers to stop doing four things which Jewish-background believers, and possibly unbelieving Jews, would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like Men Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2022

To act like men, who are part of the cure, stay awake, stand in the faith, be strong, and do everything with love.

Just a few years ago (January 15, 2019), Gillette launched an ad as part of a campaign to address a range of male misbehaviors. The two-minute spot, entitled “We Believe,” addresses bullying and sexual harassment, leveraging Gillette’s longtime slogan in encouraging men to be the best they can be. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thinking The Sovereign Act

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 17, 2022

Before we display our reaction of anger, what should we think first?

“But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Act Swiftly And On Time

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2021

TOMORROW MAY BE TOO LATE....

Acts swiftly and on time Esther 3:13 Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces to destroy, to kill and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, women and children, in one day, 15 The couriers went out impelled by the king's command while the decree was issued at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Study Of The Acts Of The Apostles Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles

The Study Of The Acts of the Apostles 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The fifth book of the New Testament is a book of history. Acts is the earliest history ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Redemptive Act Of Salvation

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 6, 2015

Just what is Redemption?

I. Salvation is always immediate. A. This is expressed by the regeneration of our (s)pirits. (John 3:6; I John 5:13) B. This is expressed by the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. (Ephesians 1:13-14) C. This is expressed by the future promise of Christ to return for us. (John 14:2-3) II. Redemption ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Act Like A Man

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline Of Acts 1

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 28, 2021

The Book of Acts gives Luke's account of how the Gospel was preached and the Church grew in the days after Jesus went back to Heaven. This outline for the first chapter served as a launching point for a mini-series of messages on Acts.

Introduction: The Book of Acts gives an overview of Church history from the last few days when the Lord Jesus Christ spent on earth before He ascended, and the arrival of Paul in Rome about 30 years later (estimates vary). Certainly, any book begins with the first chapter and that is certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension (Acts 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 9, 2025

What happened after the resurrection?

How did Jesus ascend to heaven, invisibly or visibly? What important business did the apostles conduct after His ascension? Why were the twelve separate from others? Let’s look at Acts 1. After His resurrection, what did Jesus do for forty days? Why did he order the apostles to wait? Why was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost (Acts 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2025

How different was that Pentecost than our presuppositions? Let's look at Acts 2.

What was the baptism of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost actually like? How was that day unlike Pentecostal church experiences? Were the tongues understood or just meaningless gibberish? What did Peter preach? How did people react? Let’s look at Acts 2. What differences are there between this and many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Act 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages us to deepen our faith, become courageous in our beliefs, and live as true believers, guided by the teachings of Hebrews 11:13.

Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather here today, in the warm embrace of our sanctuary, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound revelation. A revelation that is not only about the pages of the Holy Bible, but one that is about ourselves, our faith, and our commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Topics: Faith, Action

Acts 7 Commentary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-35

Topics: Stephen's Sermon

Religious Play-Acting

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Assess, Analyze, Act PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into an important message from the book of Haggai, one that reminds us to continually assess our priorities, analyze our actions, and act on God's Word. As C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: put second ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-15

Topics: Assess, Analyze, Act