Sermons on Acts 6:23:

Shalom Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT

BIG IDEA: GOD’S FAVOR DEPENDS ON THINKING RIGHT AND ACTING RIGHT "Finally brethren" I. WE ALL WANT GOD’S FAVOR IN OUR LIVES "the God of Peace shall be with you" cf. OT concept of God being with someone and blessing all of their endeavors and protecting them Barclay: "To Paul, God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Day Of The Living Dead

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 26, 2001

Worship is an act of total commitmentresulting in a life which is continually transformed

Day of the Living Dead Introduction Soren Kierkegaard described Christian worship as a performance in which God is the audience, the congregation is the performer, and those who stand up before the congregation (preachers, readers, choir, soloists) are the prompters. Someone has suggested that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Just Not Fair

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 9, 2002

Only acts of righteousness done for God’s glory will be rewarded.

IT IS JUST NOT FAIR MATTHEW 6:5-14 MARCH 10, 2002 INTRODUCTION: And now the end is near and so I face the final curtain. My friend I’ll make it clear, I’ll state my case of which I’m certain. I’ve lived a life that’s full, traveled each and every high way. And more, more than this, I did it my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving Differences In Six Steps

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Resolving Differences in Six Steps - Acts 15:12-35

Resolving Differences in Six Steps - Acts 15:12-35 Illustration:While a $100,000 fire truck stood by unused because nobody knew how it operated, fire destroyed a power plant in the tiny village of Akiachak, Alaska. Damage to the plant was estimated at $250,000. Too many people fail to realize ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reacting To The Problem Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A look at the Prayer life of Nehemiah using the ACTS Acrostic to prayer.

Introduction: Covey rocks in the jar illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: devastating breakdown of God’s dwelling place. (1) Recognize Purpose Statement: Once we recognize a problem, then we must react to the problem Review the context of the prayer I. Before you pray, pray (v. 4) {Should ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Welcoming The Spirit Of Pentecost

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 19, 2002

An examination of NT phrases for the receiving of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts.

Welcoming the Spirit of Pentecost Acts 19:1-7 It is my heart that we encounter a re-visitation of the Holy Spirit through Pentecostal experience, not merely the recognition of an annual event on the Christian calendar, but a rekindled passion for God and the work, which He calls us to perform… Jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Acts 19:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Deeper & Reaching Wider

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to congregation to follow pattern for church growth in Acts 2

GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER Text: Acts 2:42-47 I. GROWING DEEPER A. Who needs to grow deeper? 1. People who had just receive Christ. 2. People who are suffering from trials and persecution. 3. People who live and work among unbelievers. 4. People who are in the service. 5. All Christians need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Witness In Jerusalem – Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

5 week series on the book of Acts. How the church began.

WITNESS IN JERUSALEM – POWER OF THE CHURCH (Acts 1-2) Prologue: * Beginning a 5-week series on the book of Acts. * If you check the sermon titles of this series given to me, you would notice that the series is arranged under the headings: 1. Witness in Jerusalem, 2. Witness in Judea and ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Witness In Jerusalem – Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

5 week series on the book of Acts. How the church began.

WITNESS IN JERUSALEM – POWER OF THE CHURCH (Acts 1-2) Prologue: * Beginning a 5-week series on the book of Acts. * If you check the sermon titles of this series given to me, you would notice that the series is arranged under the headings: 1. Witness in Jerusalem, 2. Witness in Judea and ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Spitual Problem Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006

With all the talk of the spirit in Acts, where is it today? What is missing?

A spiritual problem Review of Acts 1-11 I don’t know about all of you but, for me time moves so fast. I don’t know what happened…When I was a kid time moved so slow, Christmas took for ever to come. But now birthdays, anniversary seem to always be around the corner. By the time I figure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Congregational

The Helpers That Were Needed And Chosen In The Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This study deals with deacons in the church. It is the eighth sudy in the book of Acts

The Helpers (Deacons) that were Needed and Chosen Acts 6:1-7 Acts # 08 As we look at this text I am using the term deacon but I am not positive that these men where in fact the first deacons. But I do believe they are a model of what the deacons where. Acts is the model of the early Church so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spreading Of The Gospel By Persecution Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the tenth study in the book of Acts. This study deal with the spreading of the Gospel

The Spreading of the Gospel by persecution Acts 8 Acts #10 In this chapter we see the start of the wide spread persecution of the church. Another thing we see is the fulfillment of the command of Jesus to spread the Gospel to the entire world. Sometimes I wonder if God sent this persecution to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of Saul Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

this is the study on the conversion of Saul. The 11th in a series in the book of Acts

The Conversion of Saul Acts 9:1-31 Acts # 11 At the end of chapter seven and the beginning of chapter eight we have been introduced to Saul. Saul was very religious and very zealous for his faith. He had the very best training in the Jewish religion. We was very zealous of his faith. He was not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is the study of the Jerusalem Council and the 17th study in the Bookl of Acts

The Jerusalem Council Acts 15:1-35 Acts # 17 In this chapter we will see conflict within the church. We will look at what is known as the Jerusalem Council. This is the first major conflict of the church. This was a conflict about Salvation. This conflict was asking the question of how a person ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Church Life 101

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 1, 2003

How God’s people are to act towards one another

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC (Lighting of the First Candle in Advent) November 30, 2003 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will have a life filled with light and will never live in the dark.” John 8:12 (GWT) Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist