Sermons on Acts 4:18-23:

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

Religious opposition to the Gospel!

PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Saves

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 7, 2014

The saving grace o Jesus.

Jesus Saves by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (1/6/2014) “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Friends

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Wild Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013

Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Enemies Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 19, 2013

We begin chapter 4 by seeing that the real enemies of Christ show up to put a stop to what Peter and John are saying. They’re kind of OK with the healing, but they are not OK with whom they are giving credit to for the healing

Peter and John, the rock and the one Jesus loved most, the two men who were without a doubt closest to Jesus when he walked the earth. Just walking down the street outside the MTS centre in Winnipeg, they see a crippled beggar outside the arena asking them for a few bucks. They don’t turn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Salvation Is Found In No Other Name! Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 20, 2014

In Acts 4:12, the Apostle Peter made a powerful declaration on the significance of Jesus Christ for our salvation. This message looks at that passage,

SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO OTHER NAME! Acts 4: 12-33 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ (Centennial Park July 20, 2014) INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning, I want to focus on what might be one of the greatest assertions of the Christian faith. 2.) In Acts 4: 12, the apostle Peter declared: “Salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fear! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2014

Find courage in the fellowship of the saints, your faith in the Sovereign Lord, and in the filling of the Holy Spirit.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

News At 7 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 5, 2014

This sermon looks at Peter and John's hearing before the Sanhedrin from the standpoint of politically correct modern news media.

News at 7 Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 5, 2014 (NOTE: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 4 INTRODUCTION Peter and John wouldn’t have gone over too well with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text 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. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Shake And Bake Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How many of you have ever heard of the cooking method called shake ‘n bake? [Shake ‘n bake demonstration.] Ever feel like that piece of pork? Let me rephrase that… Ever feel like that piece of meat? Wait a minute… Ever feel like your trapped in a situation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Thrive In Persecution

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

Dr. Tow shares six keys to thriving in persecution. Persecution is discussed in context of personal struggle as well as through the lens of our cultural climate.

How To Thrive In Persecution 07-05-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In Matt 5:10-15 Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Charismatic

Handling Persecution Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

Persecution has always been a part of following Christ. Don’t react harshly to persecution. Be filled with the Spirit. Use persecution as an opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Be obedient to God above all. Draw together with the church in prayer and fellowship to complete the mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began Handling Persecution Acts 4:1-33 Dec 9,2012 Evangelism, ministry In Chapter 3 of Acts, Peter and John healed a crippled man. A crowd gathered and Peter and John stood and proclaimed Jesus as Messiah and God. The one that the rulers and people had demanded be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016

A sermon examining how to keep on when trouble comes your way.

Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Kayla Mueller was a young woman who traveled to Turkey in 2012 to assist Syrian refugees. After some time she entered Syria with her boyfriend and was captured by ISIS. She was forced into marriage to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist