Sermons on Acts 4:7-12:

Religious Or Believer? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Courage Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"We Can't Help It!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning personal witnessing about how Christ impacts lives.

“We Can’t Help It!” Acts 4:1-22 (Sunday, April 22, 2001) Introduction Last week we looked the resurrection, and at the en d, I gave you three options for the truth presented. The first was to reject it. You can choose to reject what you know, but understand that if that is your choice, truth is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is No God Like Our God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006

As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Salvation Is Found

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 23, 2007

1- The disciples believed it 2- The people were amazed by it 3- The officials were disturbed by it

INTRO. – Have you been saved? Obviously, this depends on what a person is talking about. ILL.- When I was a freshman in high school my older brother Larry was a senior. Larry and I did not always get along well, as is with some brothers but one day it was different. During gym class the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are There Many Paths To God? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "are there many paths to God?"

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 NIV) INTRODUCTION We often get the impression that Christianity is dying out in Australia. It’s commonly thought that in our multicultural society, other religions are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: *other

How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

"A True Salvation Experience"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 5, 2006

In this message I try to get across the truth that in order to be saved we must have a changed life.

"A True Salvation Experience" Text-Acts 4:9-12 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction-I hope that you will listen to this message very closely and intently today, because I feel that I have a much needed word from God to share with you. My message concers having a genuine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

The Cost Of Being Pentecostal Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 2, 2006

Being lead by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #7 “The Cost of Being Pentecostal” Acts 4:1-22 Being led by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price. The cost of being Pentecostal is what this lesson is about. The lame man being healed now causes an even greater stir among the religious leaders. Vs. 1 -2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Radical Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Vosbrink on Apr 16, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ radically affects the world

Statistically, 3 out of 4 adults in the US believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a study conducted by the Center for Missional Research, NAMB. The issue, then, is not the fact of proving to you that Jesus died and rose from the dead; rather, what difference does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A People Bold In Word And Deed Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007

What can we learn about boldness from Acts?

‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a people bold in word and deed By Adrian Warnock Audio version http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm The missional community was succeeding…… Acts 4 A Church in transition A growing church now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Stiff Opposition

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007

We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist