Sermons on Acts 6:1-16:

Let Me Show You Something

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 26, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 19: 1 – 15

Jeremiah 19: 1 – 15 Let me show you something 1 Thus says the LORD: “Go and get a potter’s earthen flask and take some of the elders of the people and some of the elders of the priests. 2 And go out to the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, which is by the entry of the Potsherd Gate; and proclaim there ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 19:14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get Around The Law

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 8: 1 – 17

Esther 8: 1 – 17 How to get around the law 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Questionable Character

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christianity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Topics: Lifestyle, Acting

Do The Right Thing-Act Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003

In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14, Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Words - Final Acts

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2004

In this message we will see the both the final words and acts of the great leader Moses.

"FINAL WORDS, FINAL ACTS" TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 29-34 INTRODUCTION A. Today is our last Sunday studying from the book of Deuteronomy. It is our last Sunday to study from the books written by God’s faithful servant Moses. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying these 5 great books. B. Next month we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The Messianic implications of Acts 2

The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How We Should Act Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What should a christian act like? How are we to be different in the world, and what does God expect?

Romans 13:1-14 Getting on The Same Page as God about How We Should Act Introduction A. When your growing up it seems like everybody is trying to teach you how to act B. Your parents, your teacher, your Sunday School teacher, your boss at your first job, your professors at college, every were you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Not To Act Like A Believer

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003

A backwards look at what Christianity is supposed to look like.

A young pastor was frustrated by how things weren’t “happening” in his church and so he asked one of the deacons what the problem was. “Is it ignorance or is it apathy?” he asked. The deacon responded, “I don’t know, and I don’t care.” Look, we’ve been in the church long enough that we know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Think Before You Act Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 23, 2005

This sermon evaluates the quality of Gamaliels advice.

Has anyone ever given you advice? I am sure of the answer to that. Some of the advice you have been given has very likely been poor advice. Perhaps (although rare) you have received good advice. In most cases we are in a better position to evaluate that advice once we are a little ways down the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 12, 2005

This sermon describes how in Christianity today, what you see is not always what you get.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24and, after looking at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Living Acts Chapter 29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Introduction to a study through the book of Acts. Each day we get up and write our own verse of Acts 29. . . does it look like Acts 1-28? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Living Acts Chapter 29 Start series by saying “Turn to Acts 29, please. . .” They can’t, there isn’t one! We are responsible to LIVE Acts 29. Each day we get up, and we pick up a pen and paper, and we write our verse of chapter 29. What does it say? Does it look like the first 28 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Jet Tour Through Acts Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to Acts

Acts of The Apostles 1. The Author of The Book - Luke - (See notes in Lesson 2.) - Luke’s authorship of Acts is seen in : A. Similar introductions to both books (Lu 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2); B. Similar literary styles; C. Use of the pronoun “we” indicates it was written by one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist