Sermons on Acts 5:1-20:

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Let us learn and then never forget the example found in the lives of Ananias and Sapphira. Give Him your all...hold nothing back from the Lord...and then stand and see His power unleashed

HYPOCRITES IN THE CHURCH ACTS 5:1 16 (Opening: #399 of Illustrations of Bible Truths Spiros Zodhiates) Last week we left off on a positive note with the story of Barnabas, the encourager, who set an example of just how positive of an influence becoming a Christian can make not only in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Are We Fighting God

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008

Do our actions show us obedient or fighting God

Are we fighting GOD? Acts 5: 17-42 This segment reminds us who the enemy really is, the enemy is not flesh and blood, and it is not ideologies or even legalism. The enemy is a spiritual being who manipulates, who twists truths, and uses our ego for his gain. Look around today and see what causes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing At All

Contributed by Kevin Williams on Sep 7, 2008

God will not accept partial service. He wants your all or nothing at all.

I have spent a good portion of my adult working life, working in retail. And with each job they trained the managers on how to spot counterfeit money. To the untrained eye the counterfeit money looks exactly like the real money. They are the same length, they feel the same, the information on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dying For A Lie: This Is Serious! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 25, 2008

It is dangerous to pretend to be religious, but there are many great reasons to be a commited Christian.

Dying for a Lie. This is Serious! Acts 5:1-11 Focus: The truth about Christianity. Ananias and Sapphira died for a lie. Will we live for the truth? We cannot take this lightly! But there are some great reasons to be a commited Christian. Background: The church is starting to face big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liar Liar

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 2, 2008

A look at the story of Ananias and Sapphira, and their lack of honesty and integrity

Liar Liar Acts 5:1-11 A single man named Jerry had a pet cat that he loved very much. One year, he decided to take a vacation to England, so he left his cat with his brother Dan. As soon as Jerry got to England, he called his brother Dan. “How is my cat?” he asked. “Your cat is dead,” Dan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fence Straddling

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

There are some people who like to straddle the fence.

Acts 5:17-42 Verse 17-18-Why were they so courageous? They had seen Jesus raised from the dead. The soldiers may have been paid to tell people that they stole Jesus’ body - but they wanted the world to know the truth. The truth of the matter was that Jesus was raised from the dead! The threats of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Gaint Shadow

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 2, 2009

We cast a shadow long after we are gone from this world!

Acts 5:12-16 Verse 12-Through the hands: Here is a tremendous display of physical healing power at the hands of the apostles. Acts 4:29-30 That is what they asked God to do, and that is what He did. Verse 1 3-Neither Pharisees, Sadducees, nor Herodians, were found in this Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Sin Or Die Of Sin

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Are we willing to die to the flesh or because of the flesh?

Acts 5:1-11 An man was walking on the beach and found a magic lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it, and a genie appeared. “Because you have freed me,” the genie said, “I will grant you a wish.” The man thought for a moment and then responded, “My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 5 Miracle-Embracing

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 29, 2009

The way we were miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, church was miracle-experiencing. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

Today we will discover that “the Church as it was meant to be” was miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, they were miracle-experiencing. The experience of the supernatural was common among the early believers. Peter asked people why they were surprised at the miraclous. Acts 3:12 Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Friends Saving Friends

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

The greatest miracle of all is the transformation of a lost sinner into a child of God This is a look at how we can do this

Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s commands. • And the most important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Money Problems At The Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009

This is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. They are an example of when we do a good thing but do with the wrong motives and attempt to make ourselves look good to others.

“Money Problems at the Church” Acts 5:1-11 On your way to church today you may have been greeted by someone who wanted you to buy a Sunday paper. They are stationed I read that one of these workers spotted a man who would drive up, buy a paper with a $20 bill, get his change, then go to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In The Shadow

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009

Under the shadow of the cross.

Walk in the shadow Acts : 5:11And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. 12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Your Best Foot Forward Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

This message shows us the power of real, unselfish service. It is a concept that has faded from today’s world.

“Putting Your Best Foot Forward” Acts 5: 12-42 One of the things that has happened in our society across the years is that our concept of service has greatly changed. What we have seen is that real service has almost become a thing of the past and has been replaced by convenience. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013

There are many different views in the religious world about who/what the Holy Spirit is. Some believe the Holy Spirit is an impersonal force while others believe He is a personal being and God. What do the scriptures say?

These lessons on the Holy Spirit of God are meant to just “whet your appetite.” I am attempting to condense a good bit of what we see mentioned about the Holy Spirit into 4 lessons. This series could very easily be expanded into 15-20 lessons, if not more. I pray that these lessons will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ