Sermons on Acts 5:40:

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If It Be Of God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

someone intervened. His name was Gamaliel. His calm advice assuaged their anger,

As we just heard from the Book of Acts, Peter and “the other apostles” had a real knack for ticking off the Sanhedrin. They were just so darn persistent about spreading this new gospel that nothing seemed to discourage them. The fact was that they were actually making progress, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obey God

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 26, 2015

When we obey God by doing things such as loving an enemy, people will be amazed because it is not the logical thing to do. Obeying God is the Christian thing to do. When we obey God, we don't know what the result will be, but God will bless our obedience

Acts 5:27-42 is a story about obeying God regardless of the consequences imposed by mankind. Like Peter, we as Christians are to obey the Lord rather than man in situations where the two are in conflict. For example, when obeying our political leaders would cause us to do something that goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Anglican

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017

But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2017

Five lessons in this Scripture: 1. The courage (vs. 25-32). 2. The conflict (vs. 26-28; 33). 3. The compromise (vs. 34-40). 4. The comfort (vs. 40-41). 5. The commitment (vs. 42).

Stand Up for Jesus! Acts 5 25-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 25, 2013 *Where would we be tonight if these Christians in Acts 5 and countless other Christians had not said and done the right thing? Where would we be if they had refused to stand up for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating True Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016

We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Can Stop Us Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 4, 2013

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?" Apparently there can be, and by studying the book of Acts, hopefully we can learn how to get more out of our Christian life.

Have you ever thought, “There’s got to be more to being a Christian than this?” Coming to church, singing some songs, trying to stay awake through a sermon. Apparently there can be, and that is what we are seeing in the book of Acts, and hopefully today we can see how to get more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

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

When God's Plan Involves Pain

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014

A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Amen

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 17, 2014

In life you will face Unexpected Attacks, be helped by Unseen Advocates, you will realize Unforeseen Additions, and will need to verbalize Unusual Amen's.

An Unusual Amen PPT 1 Title This will be a different text than you probably have ever heard for a Thanksgiving message. Text: Acts 5:17-42 (Note to Pastor's on sermon central. I read the whole passage, but for posting online I am only showing the last 3 verses.) ... Ac 5:40 And they took his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014

I want you to understand this morning that God's primary focus in your life is not for you just to feel good; he wants you to be good.

If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of Acts. We're going to go to chapter 5. We come out of our Easter series, and I want to finish up Identity Check, Part 10. We're going to be in 1 Peter 4:1-11 today, but I want to open this morning with the book of Acts. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bridges And Ditches: Everything Old Is New Again (#4 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2015

Throughout the ages Jesus’ church has been flexible and adaptive in its tactics and methods but there are some crossovers which always seem to be present when the church is effectively winning the lost.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. We are in our fourth week of a sermon series from the book of Acts titled “Bridges and Ditches” and we are looking at ways to build bridges and jump ditches in order to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Nazarene

A Church That Glorifies God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 9, 2015

Part 2 of a Church that glorifies God

A Church that Glorifies God - 2 A Church that Glorifies God… Recognizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 Rejoices in Suffering for God’s Name – Acts 5:33-42 Slide Negatives This past week we had a few tough ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014

Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free