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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ.
People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ. 1. Peter. Acts 5:27-29; 40-42 2. Steven. Acts 7:54-60 3. David. 1 Samuel 17:29 4. Never have I seen the need to be any greater for men to stand for God and what is ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, Acts 5:27-29
We are called to be witnesses in the most uncomfortable situations and place so the glory of God will shine above our fears and desires.
We began a conversation two weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live it. To live out this belief we are ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
This message looks at the record of Peter and John in Acts 5 and their interaction with the religious leaders.
We’re going to be in Acts 5 tonight, but we’re going to begin in 2 Corinthians 10. One of the things that I have been doing is going through scripture and identifying what I call “Godly Strongholds.” And tonight is the third message in the series entitled “Creating New Strongholds.” Turn to 2 ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-32, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:3-4, Psalm 119:11, Acts 5:12-17, Matthew 16:21, Psalm 103:10-12, Matthew 4:4 (view more) (view less)
This messages shows that not only was Jesus' resurrection a reality but it led others to the ministry that would take the message to all the world.
BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 6 Annual Sermons Text: Matt. 28:6; Acts 5:29-30 Vol. 9 No. 12 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS’ RESURRECTION - ITS REALITY AND MINISTRY ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:29-30
Denomination: Baptist
we again are looking at the 40 days Jesus ministered after His resurrection. We see He spoke of power that was outside of ourselves and that by His Holy Spirit disciples of Christ would do amazing things in the power of God working in our lives.
Acts of the Apostles Book of Acts selected verses Introduction- This week our leaders spent 2 ½ days at District convention. It was a great time of refreshing. It was a time to hear God’s Word from someone other than me. That is good for them and good for me. If we are not careful, even the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:27-42
Denomination: Nazarene
Barnabas we will see was a giving person and cared about other people. How can we live a life like that in a society that says it is all about You?
Being a Barnabas Person Acts chapter 5:29-39 Introduction- my time away in Wisconsin I want to talk to you about being a Barnabas or being a part of a church that has a Barnabas mentality. Most people today wither they admit it or not have a selfish attitude about things that they have. (Tight ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:29-39
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
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-29
Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit
Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more
"Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, far from being opposed, mutually support and nourish one another."
Thursday in Second Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Today we hear the story of Peter’s witness before the Sanhedrin in the months following the first Pentecost. To the authorities who had forbade preaching about Jesus, Peter reminds them that the Law of God goes before any human law. ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:27-33
Denomination: Catholic
We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.
Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32
Denomination: Anglican
The early church was on fire for God, but it did have its share of problems and opposition. It was how they handled those problems that made them attractive to a lost and dying world.
A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around First Church of Jerusalem! Pentecost came in a blaze of glory. Healings occurred around the city. There were lessons on hypocrisy. The wave of power was building within the Church to a great ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:12-42
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
Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more
Denomination: Brethren
Where does obedience to the command of men stop and obedience to God begin?
We must obey God rather than Men Acts 5:26-33 Sometimes, the Scripture seems to put us in quite a dilemma. Peter’s response in the passage we just read shows that Peter’s response to the High Priest’s charge that the Apostles had disobeyed the strict prohibition of the Sanhedrin that they should ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:26-33
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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