Sermons on Acts 4:1-31:

Quiet Power Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

TheHoly Spirit may arrive with great or little power, great or little noise, but He always transforms.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-19 QUIET POWER 30/5/04S&C 4:10,13,14 There is a story about a sunken ship that illustrates the quietness of the Spirit, but at the same time, His Power in our lives. "Several years ago engineers building a new bridge over the East River in New York, discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-19, Acts 4:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come, Follow Me..."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 12, 2004

Message about Jesus’ calling His first disciples.

“Come, Follow Me…” Matthew 4:18-22 June 13, 2004 NOTE: I am deeply indebted to Rob Bell, Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, and Dr. Ray VanderLaan, from Follow the Rabbi.com. Introduction We’re back in our walk through the book of Matthew, and I need to warn you that it will be another three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prayer Meeting Still Work"S

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 27, 2004

GOING TO A PRAYER MEETING CAN BE A GREAT BENEFIT AND A GREAT BLESSING. PREACHED ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT. (OUTLINE)

ACTS (4 31-35)KJV. (VERSE 31) AND WHEN THEY PRAYED ,THE PLACE WAS SHAKEN WHERE THEY WERE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER AND THEY ALL WERE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST,AND THEY SPAKE RHE WORD OF GOD WITH BOLDNESS. (VERSE 32) AND THE MULTIUDE OF THEM THAT BELIEVED WERE OF ONE HEART AND OF ONE SOUL NEITHER SAID ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Use The Name Jesus!

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003

We should use the name of Jesus often and boldly, both in our prayers, and in our praise.

Acts 4:8-12 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying The Hard Prayers Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003

2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because Of Christ

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Standing for the cause of Christ.

Title: Because of Christ! Text: Acts 4:18-22 Introduction: Have your ever stood for something? --In high school they took our break, we boycotted lunch --No matter what you think of Promise Keepers, you have to admire their stand. --America was even founded by men with a cause!! 1. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 5, 2003

Easter 3: We’re still celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead... and in this Resurrection, Christ offers us a new identity.

Jeff Foxworthy became famous with jokes based on the line, “You just might be a Redneck IF...” and then he would give you a stereotypical behavioral association. He would say stuff like: ·“You just might be a Redneck IF...You use your fishing license as a form of identification.” ·“You just might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003

“I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're All In This Together

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 9, 2003

how we need to pray for each other and work together under the grace of God as we preach the Gospel

May 11, 2003 Acts 4:23-33 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord, you made the heaven and the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003

There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Often Do Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003

God’s miracles, God’s power, His awesome designs, His victorious works have often come in small, disregarded, overlooked packages. Don’t discount the miraculous things that God can do through me and you if only we were bold enough to ask, expectant enoug

Easter 4 B Miracles Often Do Come in Small Packages Acts 4:23-33 04/11/03 "Feddersen’s Fables" has the story of a rancher who rented a famous stallion, to sire a champion by one of his thoroughbred mares. The owner of the majestic beast delivered and unloaded the stallion directly into a corral, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003

This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist