Sermons on Acts 4:1-13:

Woke Culture And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 22, 2021

The emergence of "woke" culture and personalities is a bigger threat to humanity than the Chinese coronavirus.

4th Sunday of Easter 2021 There’s a long tradition of reading the Word of God centered around Jesus as a shepherd, especially this Sunday. Part of that is that sheep without a shepherd are pathetic. They fall into pits, are hunted down by wolves and coyotes and wail pathetically until someone ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:2-4, John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:1-2, Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

The God Who Designed You Wants To Know You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 12:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

"from Pushback To Push Ahead"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 3, 2021

This message tells the story of persecution and pushback that Peter and John experience after the healing of the lame beggar. Today much persecution is inflicted upon Christians around the world.

Title: “From Pushback To Push Ahead!” Text: Acts 4:1-7 Subject: How did the disciples handle the persecution & pushback of jail time and threats? Complement: they prayed for more boldness and more miracles! Big idea: “The disciples respond to persecution with prayer for more boldness and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 4:1-22

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 4, 2021

Peter and John were arrested after they healed a man born lame, as recorded in Acts 3. Now they're on trial, the next day, before a group of Israel's leaders. What happened next? (This is another outline from a miniseries on Acts I preached several years ago.)

Introduction: In Acts 3, Luke records how Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to observe and take part in the afternoon time of prayer. While on the way there, they saw and then healed a man who had been lame from his birth. Peter preached another message to the crowd who had gathered in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And The Purpose Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on May 6, 2021

This message covers Chapter 7 & 8 of the BF&M2000 (Articles 4 &5).The aspects of salvation are covered as well as the purpose of God's grace.

We Believe: Salvation & The Purpose of God’s Grace Into Today we get to talk about something that is so wonderful – and yet misunderstood. It’s wonderful in that we have it, the world needs it, we can help them get it, and but we are not the ones that give it. And it is misunderstood ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, James 4:17, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Heading To The Feast Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 16, 2021

This message looks at Jesus' final observance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus had been avoiding going to Jerusalem since Passover six months before this. We will look at this feast using three time periods designated in the text (beginning, middle, and end of the feast).

“HEADING TO THE FEAST!” John 7:1-52 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 16, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/C7Au0CF8tLI INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today’s text in the Gospel of John is in the final year of Jesus’ ministry. A.) By this time, the religious leaders had already decided to kill ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:16, Acts 4:13, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on May 24, 2021

Today’s text is a real life drama. It is after Jesus had been crucified, raised from the dead and ascended into heaven. The players in this high drama are the disciples of Jesus, a lame man, the people in the temple, the priests, the religious leaders and of course God.

When we come to the scriptures it is important that we open up our hearts and minds to hear from God. As it is His truth and His love story to us. Therefore let us surrender to Him all our emotions and thoughts. Father by your Spirit as we come to today’s text give us fresh eyes to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11, Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-4, Acts 4:9-14

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021

This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 12:12-15, John 16:8-15, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Colossians 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

The Fishing For Fish Fisherman Who Becomes A Fisher Of Men

October 10, 2020 In Scripture, God profiles ordinary people, some with huge character flaws. One individual in the New Testament who comes to mind is Peter. He is mentioned by name over 150 times in the New Testament and is the central character in the first 12 chapters of the book of Acts, so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unstoppable Church (Christians) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

Lots of people get stopped by lots of things. I remember being stopped in my tracks one day at church – Snake. People are stopped in their tracks by all kinds of things. Sadly, I have known people who were stopped in their tracks relationally. Maybe they got burned in a relationship, or even in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12-13, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:19-21, Acts 6:7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Spirit Is Not A Side Show Act

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2019

Many things are done that are attributed to the Spirit, but He did not do them. Discernment is needed.

The Holy Spirit is Not A Side Show Act When I was a new Christian I latched on to anything that had Christian in it. I had every part of Jesus Christ Superstar memorized. Then I found out it was written by a Jew and an atheist and was not meant to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-8, Acts 4:7-8, Acts 4:29-33, Acts 5:12, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 6:5, Acts 11:22-24, Acts 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Achieving Excellence Through Lay People Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 11, 2020

Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong leadership and excellence.

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Introduction Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 21:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Time To Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 25, 2020

Just as the early apostles were called to give an account for preaching and healing in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, it's time for us to Stand and let all know we are people of the Cross.

Time to Stand for Jesus Christ of Nazareth July 12, 2020 Acts 4 New International Version (NIV) Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin 4 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Sola Christus - In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

As Protestants, we affirm that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. As we said last week, Jesus + nothing = everything.

Solus Christus - Christ Alone Acts 4:12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-27-19 Christ Alone This morning we continue our series, Foundations of the Faith, by looking at the fourth “Sola” - Solus Christus - Christ Alone. As Protestants, we believe that the Bible alone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist