Sermons on Acts 4:1-34:

The Growing Earthquake

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Commitment To The Church" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The church needs to be able to count on us.

Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

"Cowardly Christian Or Bold Believer?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

In Acts chapter four we read the word boldness three times, a mark of discipleship is boldness. Are you a bold believer, or are you a cowardly Christian?

“Cowardly Christian or Bold Believer?” Acts 4 Their was once a little boy who owned a cure dog. A man came along and asked the boy; “what kind of dog is that?” The boy replied; “Why it’s a police dog.” The man said, “it doesn’t look like a police dog.” To which the boy said, “Well, he’s in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #9-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003

First of two messages about witnessing.

Be Intentional #9 – Sharing the Good News of Jesus Acts 4:12, John 14:6 March 16, 2003 Introduction Since the beginning of the year, we have been looking at the whole issue of intentionality – in other words, living life by decision rather than by default. We have covered the areas of allowing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-21, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's The Difference

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 14, 2004

The difference in any life is the resurrected Jesus.

What’s The Difference? Luke 22: 54-62 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Compulsive Preaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004

The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Put Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 28, 2004

Who killed Jesus? With all the recent controversy from the Mel Gibson movie on the Passion of Christ, Just who was responsible for the death of Christ.

Who Killed Jesus? Lk. 23:33 Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, Intro. – There has been a great deal of controversy recently about Mel Gibson’s new movie – THE PASSION OF CHRIST. The controversy has been regarding the violence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, Acts 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity & Holding Back Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Stewardship Part 2 The Church's Calling Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about proper stewardship of the church’s calling.

What is balance? Balance is a tricky thing. The last couple months I have watched Victoria learn the concept of balance when it comes to a bicycle. It was a tricky at first for her. She was constantly leaning to one side. One training wheel was well worn, and the other looked brand new. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-37

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

Facing Enemies Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidence For Christ Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 18, 2004

The Evidence for Christ

Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004

This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004

A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ