Sermons on Acts 4:13-25:

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

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

The Christian Response To Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 4, 2020

If and when we are persecuted, how shall we resond?

The Christian Response to Persecution Acts 4:23-31 In America, where I live, we formally have freedom to worship and express our religious views. I use the word “formally” because there is increasing erosion to these freedoms. We have not suffered the severe persecution our Christian brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Iv: Let Courage Rise With Danger Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians maintain spiritual courage to speak the truth in love and to intervention desperate situations to overcome evil with good.

LET COURAGE RISE WITH DANGER AND STRENGTH TO STRENGTH OPPOSE “No good deed goes unpunished.” Although I do not totally subscribe to the cynicism of that expression, because it is my naïve nature to believe that nobody would be opposed to acts of kindness and deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Boldness!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2020

I believe that the reason there is not more Christians sharing, testifying and winning souls is the lack of boldness. Boldness is the outcome of love.” We know that the Holy Spirit sheds the Love of God abroad in our hearts.

BOLDNESS! I believe that the reason there is not more Christians sharing, testifying and winning souls is the lack of boldness. I came across this saying. “God is the source of love; Christ is the proof of love; Service is the expression of love; Boldness is the outcome of love.” We know that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:105, Acts 4:31  (view more)  (view less)

Praying & Sharing Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 4, 2021

‘Praying & Sharing’ Acts chapter 4 verses 23-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Christians Praying: • notice who is praying (vs 23-24) • notice when it was prayed (vs 23&29) • notice who they prayed to (vs 24-28) • notice what was asked (vs 29-30) • notice what happened next (vs 31) The Christians Sharing: • notice there was unity (vs 32) • there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Brethren

The Changing...

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Last time we saw that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ changes things—it changed people! Today we are going to further explore this change in Peter...

Last time we saw that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ changes things—it changed people! 1 Pet 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victorious Living In The Midst Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 13, 2021

This sermon is about how to live victoriously in a time of uncertainty. It answers the questions of how can we live a victorious life in the midst of living in a pandemic, racial inequality, social injustice, financial instability and a growing tenor of violence and anger.

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20; John 14:25-27; Acts 4:23-31 Theme: Assurances in the Midst of Uncertainty Title: Victorious Living in the Midst of Uncertainty This sermon is about how to live victoriously in a time of uncertainty. How can we live a victorious life in the midst of living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, John 14:25-27, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Not If, But When It Happens Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 9, 2020

This is the 8th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#8] NOT IF, BUT WHEN IT HAPPENS Acts 4:1-22 Introduction: The Early Church started out strong. Things were exciting and thousands of people were following Jesus. There were mighty signs, wonders, healing, etc… going on all the time. The Church was experiencing phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking Up The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 17, 2020

This is the 9th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#9] SHAKING UP THE CHURCH Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: What the Church needs sometimes is a good shaking; and I believe that has happened. When we become too comfortable with the way we do things, we become complacent. Comfortable sounds good, but comfort usually turns into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day 2020

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 24, 2020

A look at what to remember this Memorial Day

“Memorial Day 2020” Acts 4:12-20 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” 13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer That Moves God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 3, 2020

The believers pray acknowledging God's sovereignty, submitting to God's will and relying on God's help.

Good morning and welcome back. Let’s commit this time to God. PRAYER Heavenly Father, we are meeting again online to worship you, to acknowledge your presence in our lives and for your help throughout this circuit breaker time. There are moments of anxiety, restlessness, boredom and worries, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Grace Was Upon Them

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

God abundantly pours out His grace whenever His people run boldly to His throne and cry out for help. This message looks at four ways that grace worked in the lives of the apostles and believers in the New Testament church.

If I am tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evils while Your grace is with me. This is my strength. - Thomas à Kempis(1) In Hebrews 4:16, we’re told, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Remember God's Strong Hand (Exodus 12:51-13:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 16, 2022

God set up all of Israelite life, so it'd be a constant reminder not simply of God, but of God's power. Why?

Let's start today, by reminding ourselves of where we are in Exodus. At this point, Yahweh has killed the firstborn of every Egyptian-- from human, up to cattle. Pharaoh has released God's people from their servitude. And Yahweh gave favor to the Israelites, so that they could ask for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:51, Acts 4:23-31, Exodus 13:1-16