Sermons on Acts 5:1-6:7:

How Faith Triumphs Over Prejudice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed al

1. Prejudice is at the heart of much of the resistance to Christ and His message. In the first century, the religious leaders thought of their knowledge of truth to be superior to that of Christ, the upstart carpenter’s son. Things have not really changed all that much in 2000 years. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Faith Triumphs Over Priestism 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism.

1. A Spirit led faith has the capacity to help everyone overcome the tendency to grow too dependent on priestism. Priestism is a faulty notion that only certain people are qualified to act as mediators between God and man. Some ministers become so proud of their positions that they use them as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identifying A Believer

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." Spiritually speaking, what is a believer? Webster's Christian Dictionary says it is-"One who receives the Gospel as unfolding the true way of salvation and Christ as His Savior." That is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

The Scripturally Called Deacon

Contributed by Lee Graham on Oct 18, 2000

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.

THE SCRIPTURELY CALLED DEACON Text: Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim.3:8-13 I. WHAT CHRIST HAS ESTABLISHED˜Acts 6:1-7 A. The Church B. The Congregation II. WHAT THE CHURCH EXPRESSED˜Acts 6:1 A. The Controversy B. The Council C. The Correction III. WHAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD EXPECT˜1 Tim 3:8-13 A. From the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Truth Or Consequences"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Ananias and Saphira were right to equate giving with spirituality, but wrong to think giving was a substitute for spirituality.

“Truth and Consequences”(Ananius & Sapphira) Acts Rev Dr Robert G. Leroe Have you ever kept a gift that you had planned to give away? Acts 5 tells of such a gift. This incident reveals that even in the earliest days of the Church, New Testament believers were not a society of perfect people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002

Looking at the account of Ananias and Sapphira in four sections: 1. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira, 2. The Courage of the Apostle Peter, 3. The Judgment of God, and 4. The Reaction of the people.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION That great preacher of old, Spurgeon said – and I quote, ‘Mark Antony once yoked two lions together and drove them through the streets of Rome, but no human skill can ever yoke together the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lion of the Pit.’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For Anything! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Are we ready for anything? Are we ready for whatever life may throw at us? These guys knew how to be ready for anything! And they wanted others to be ready aswell.

READY FOR ANYTHING! Acts 5:40-42 INTRODUCTION Some years ago Matthew, my 1st cousin, came to visit us in Toodyay. You see he had just bought a new to him 4WD and he wanted me to show him the ropes in off-road driving. He came with his mum and dad. We had a fantastic day! – one of those days where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Blue! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

Last week we had the word painting of the ’blue and yellow’. So due to popular demand – we will focus some attention on how to differentiate between the two.

OUT OF THE BLUE! Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION Move over ‘Rob Tucker Challenge’ – make room for the ‘Dave Lansdown Off-road Comp’. You see yesterday I had the privilege of not only taking out the coveted prize, but also inaugurating what will be THE annual Off-road comp! Some of you may know the saying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Frozen People! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Weapon O F Prayer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

The most powerful force in the earth is prayer, It is as omnipotent as God Because nothing is impossible to God Therefore nothing is beyond the reach of prayer.

Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; There are all kinds of prayer, there is a prayer to fit each particular situation or condition. There is public prayer- Private prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Acts 6:4, Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Leaderhsip That Makes A Difference"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be retrieved. God help us all to be leaders that make a differ

"LEADERSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE" Dr. Dennis Deese, Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 6:1-8 Many people who serve in positions of leadership only hold a position and never make a difference. Things and people remain the same during their tenure and time is lost that can never again be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Photos Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 15, 2002

This sermon takes one of the summary paragraphs in Acts and likens them to photos in a photo album of the early church and describes what the church today should learn from these photos.

Photos Acts 5:12-16 March 17, 2002 Intro: A. [Confusing Signs, Citation: Doug Lansky, signspotting.com; submitted by Lee Eclov] Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providence Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 22, 2002

This sermon encourages believers to go deeper in their relationship with God and really allow Jesus to be the King of our life.

Providence Acts 5:17-42 March 24, 2002 Palm Sunday Intro: A. [Scripture Reading] John 12:12-15, The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna! " "Blessed is he who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran