Sermons on Acts 4:8-20:

What Is Blocking You From Believing?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Sometimes we can be stubborn to believe things. We should be reasonable and be able to reason. What's holding you back from believeing?

What Is Blocking You From Believing? Ice breakers It’s January! We got snow! Yay! Did anyone go out and make a snowman?! Our neighbor across the street managed to roll three big snow balls and made a snowman about chest high! Can you believe it? I didn’t want to go out there for more than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Many will probably get it mostly right. He is the Savior. He is God’s Son. Perhaps they will shift the topic and talk about how hypocritical Christians or Churches are.

Who do you say that I am? If you ask people who is Jesus, what will they answer? Many will probably get it mostly right. He is the Savior. He is God’s Son. Perhaps they will shift the topic and talk about how hypocritical Christians or Churches are. We find that people either love Him or hate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-38, Matthew 16:17, John 8:58, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup Of Gethsemane

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

When you’re faced with a serious situation such as a family member in the hospital, what do you want?

The Cup of Gethsemane When you’re faced with a serious situation such as a family member in the hospital, what do you want? You’ll want your family and friends to be with you and comfort you during such a stressful time! You’ll want to pray and you’ll want to get very close to God. Sweet hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-56, Jeremiah 25:15, Hebrews 9:22, Acts 4:12, Galatians 2:21, Romans 5:7-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fools Gold

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

These days people go looking for value in all the wrong places. There are a lot of things that people feel are important to them and not important to them.

Fools Gold When I was young my uncle invited us to his land in Oregon. He had a cabin and little creek and hills behind the cabin. It was so pretty. He had a gold claim on that land and it was assayed to be good enough to work and make money. For a few days, we panned for gold on the creek. My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Matthew 7:24-27, Acts 4:12, Revelation 3:17-20, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 13:44-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

My Crazy Lawn

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Spiritually contemplating the various grasses of my crazy lawn.

My Crazy Lawn If you could see my lawn. It was full of weeds MSMA nuke the whole lawn - when my Aunts came from out of town - embarrassing I replanted seeds - awe the birds I replanted again and scratched the dirt a bit - still birds but at least some took root I watered it and watered it but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Hebrews 10:23-25, Isaiah 33:14-16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Before the trial and death on the cross, Jesus prepares the disciples and comforts their fears and reinforces their faith.

I am the Way! We went to Alaska! It was beautiful! One of the cities we visited was Ketchikan, AK, which Ketchican means “Thunderous Eagle”. Therefore they say that the Church in Ketchikan (which again means Eagle) was given the name by the people around town called the Church “the bird of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Acts 4:12, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Nation Forgets God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Good morning, family. We're going to delve into God's word today, looking at Acts 4:17-20, Daniel 3:17-18, and John 6:27. We'll be talking about the importance of establishing our faith in God, overcoming the temptation to forget Him, and leading courageously like the great Jehoshaphat did. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:17-20, Daniel 3:17-18, John 6:27

Topics: Overcoming, Faith

Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Topics: New Year, Understanding Jesus, Emulating His Ways

Acts To All The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith like Peter and John, boldly proclaiming their identity in Christ, regardless of opposition.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to hear His word and to grow in His love. We are here today, not by chance or by habit, but by the divine appointment of our Heavenly Father. Our gathering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Topics: Identity

Salvation In The Name Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus Christ as our cornerstone, refuge, healer, and salvation, emphasizing His compassionate care, commanding authority, and committed sacrifice.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today under the banner of a love so profound, so transformative, that it transcends our human understanding. We gather in the name of Jesus Christ, who leads us, cares for us, and lays down His life for us. Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18

Topics: Christ, Shepherd

Believed And Besaved PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores the unique role of Jesus in our salvation and the journey to God through faith in Him.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, nestled in the heart of God's family. We are gathered here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a word for us today, a word that will resound in our hearts, a word that will echo in our souls. It's a word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 16:31

Topics: Thank God, Salvation