SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Acts 5:34-42:

showing 121-135 of 169
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

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

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Steve Wright avatar

    Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,341 views

    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:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,567 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

    Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Standing Firm For The Truth Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 21, 2020
     | 6,600 views

    In this text, we see the jealous scheme of men, the unwavering stand of the disciples and the amazing signs of God. We can trust in God's providence.

    Hi, a very good morning to you and welcome back. We praise God for being gracious to us, keeping everyone safe and well. • We thank God for His Word, that’s our hope and strength. • We want to wish all our fathers a happy and blessed Father's Day. Thank you, fathers, for your love and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Whatever Happens Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    Whatever happens Christians should (1) Live godly lives (2) Maintain unity with other believers (3) Not fear persecution from the ungodly. The message focuses on what prepares Christians to faithfully stand firm in persecution.

    The world we live in is full of uncertainty. A microscopic virus has upset the status quo of the whole world. Upheaval, discontent and hate suddenly erupts in the streets.i It is too organized to have been purely spontaneous. But people are inflicting pain and violence on other people they don’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,647 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 276 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Gaston avatar

    You Can't Fight Against God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,358 views

    Church, we’re on the winning side! Who can stop what God’s doing? Today we’re looking at how God used an enemy to save the life of the apostles and reveal a great truth about how God’s work cannot fail.

    YOU CAN'T FIGHT AGAINST GOD Acts 5:12-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Devil Provided 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her “imaginary friend.” One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 188 views

    Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

    The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Reasons To Be Faithful To God In Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2024
     | 1,124 views

    There are two different topics to explore in this message: The reasons to stay faithful to God during a persecution, and, the role of deacons (or elders or servants) in the church. All of these come as a result of the faithfulness of the early believers, and should be an encouragement for us.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 8 Reasons to be Faithful to God in Persecution Acts 5:26-42 and 6:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    First Christmas Risktakers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 491 views

    Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry for the Kingdom of God. Most Bible heroes were risk takers. Jesus was a risk taker too.

    Opening illustration: Christian villagers in a rural district of India’s Maharashtra state have been told that one church will be closed down every week because they have been “destroying” local tradition and culture by “luring” others to convert to Christianity. Some Christians have also been told ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Responses To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,913 views

    Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

    Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "A Story About Seeds”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,155 views

    "There is nothing that we do that God could not accomplish Himself." (Unseen Realm-Michael Heiser) But we are to sow the seeds of the Gospel, tell the story of Jesus.. it is a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

    In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2021 Text: Mark 4:31 Pentecost III Redeemer “A Story About Seeds” We have a garden. Many of you probably have gardens as well. Some of you may even start your plants in a hot house. But most of us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Persecuted? Rejoice And Be Glad!!!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2021
     | 4,066 views

    Why would a person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness, a person who is merciful and has a pure heart, why would a person who is a peacemaker be persecuted? Because the evil one hates the Righteous One!

    Persecuted? Rejoice and Be Glad! Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Let's Not Be Found Trying To Fight God! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2025
     | 235 views

    As Jesus moved through Galilee, and later Judea, “a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased.”

    Friday of the Second Week in Easter Season 2025 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” The words of the psalmist are woven into both of our NT readings today. St. Luke and St. John tell the story for us to hear and believe, and the psalmist gives us the words for all of us to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Gazillions Of Angels And All Creation Are Singing Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2025
     | 348 views

    The One on the throne is, of course, the Father. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, His sole-begotten Son.

    Third Sunday of Easter 2025 Most of us have been in a big crowd, and all of us have at least seen pictures or videos of huge crowds, as at Super Bowl games, big political rallies, papal funerals or national visits. But the Book of Revelation we just heard from describes a rally way beyond our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic