Sermons on Acts 4:27-31:

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)

The Kind Of Church I Want Mine To Be

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

The only institution which Christ founded upon this earth is His Church. He established it more than 1900 years ago. The Church began with just a handful of believers, but through the years many have felt the power of the Gospel message as it was brought to them through the churches.

Some people say today that the influence of the Church is diminishing, but we know that it is still a mighty power in the hearts and lives of millions of people. Men may curse the Church today, but few, I know would want to live in a community where there is no Christian influence, no church. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer (Speak With Your Abba Father Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 17, 2019

Without a healthy relationship with God Our Father, our Spiritual Health will never get past the graveyard! Let’s Awake & come alive in our Spiritual Health.

Sermon series - 6 qualities for spiritual health 2) I am a person of Prayer. - Last week I began a series to help us grow in our spiritual health. - It all begins with totally loving God. - As I see it, this Love closely mirrors the love & affection we would have with our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Turn You Back?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 23, 2019

Will you be a Demas or a John Mark? Demas never came back, but John Mark did. Don't turn back and you will not have to be either one of them.

I. The Crowd? John 6:65-69 2. If the glory stops? Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31 3. If there is no fame, only pain? Heb 11:25-39 4. When people think you are crazy? 2 Sam 12:21-23 5, When you or your situation is misunderstood? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:65-69, Luke 10:17, Acts 4:31, Hebrews 11:25-39, 2 Samuel 12:21-23, John 9:1-3, Job 1:18-19, Job 2:9, 1 Peter 4:16, Hebrews 12:4, James 1:2, 1 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Weaving Evangelism Into Discipleship

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2022

Our focus this morning will deal much with communication. Specifically, we will examine how to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray we will understand the bottom line of evangelizing is to simply communicate and invite others into our story

TITLE: WEAVING EVANGELISM INTO DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 4:23-37 After preaching the fourth installment last week in our ‘Shifting of our Vision’ here at ‘First Church’ which is tied to our Campaign of “LET’S GO FISHING,” I found myself praying and said to the Lord, after four sermons, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Building Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

The way to deal with persecution is through the power of prayer!

SHAKE THE BUILDING Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott has pointed out that “persecution is simply the clash between two irreconcilable value-systems.” That clash is what we are seeing now, and it is ultimately between those who believe, trust, and love the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

We Ought To Pray Together Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 19, 2023

We need to see the value of corporate prayer.

Introduction As you might know, the Book of Acts, immediately follows the Four Gospels in New Testament and it reveals to us the beginnings of the early church. Jesus, during the week of His Crucifixion. went to the Temple, He cast out the money changers and said to all who were in listening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Pray. Study On Prayer And The Lord's Prayer. When To Pray. Part 1

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 23, 2023

Part 1: Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. Drilling down into “The LORD’s Prayer” and the 7 Prayers and Petitions within that JESUS taught the disciples.

2023.01.22 Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD’s Prayer. When to Pray. William Akehurst, HSWC Called to Pray. Study on Prayer and the LORD's Prayer. When to Pray. PART 1 Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:5-15; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 22:39-46, Matthew 21:21-22, Mark 11:25, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 18:19-20, Acts 4:24, Acts 4:31, Galatians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 4 - The Power Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 30, 2023

The early church was dynamic and turned their world upside down because they possessed certain characteristics. If we want to see revival in our churches today, we too must follow their example.

We have been considering God’s promise for His people from Act 11:21, “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We will consider in detail the life of the early church, and see what we ought to do, in order for the Lord to fulfil this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1, Acts 4:30-31, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:32, Acts 3:8, Acts 4:5-6, Acts 4:16, Acts 4:21, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying In God's Will For God's Will To Be Done. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 21, 2023

Do we pray with the right motivation, well we need to for our prayers to be answered.

Praying within God’s will. Tool of the faith is that in praying we hear God’s will, and as such, we long to live in his will and in doing so we check the motives for our prayers. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray he taught them this; Matthew 6:5-15. 5 “And when you pray, you must not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, John 14:14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14-15, John 9:31, James 4:3, Acts 4:31, Matthew 6:5-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Digging Deep And Leaning In Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2023

This sermon is about how to live a vibrant and positive life in the face of Persecution using St. Polycarp and the Smyrna Church as models.

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11; John 15:18-20 Theme: Digging Deep and Leaning In This sermon is about how to live a vibrant and positive life in the face of Persecution using St. Polycarp and the Smyrna Church as models. INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, John 15:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12, Ephesians 6:10-11, Acts 4:23-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist