Sermons on Acts Of The Apostles:

So Much To Say, So Few Words Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

This sums up the life of Jesus, as seen thru the Apostles’ Creed: His cradle, His cross, His crown.

So Much to Say, So Few Words - Philippians 2:5-11 Billy Sunday, a great preacher from the early 1900’s, once said: “There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Person, Christ?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 15, 2006

This sermon opens our thoughts to some possibilites of how the apostles and early church viewed Jesus, and the revelance for today.

Who is this person we call the Christ? “…on the way He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Have you ever given much consideration to this question? “And they answered Him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’” What does this tell us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

A Resurrection Agenda Series

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 6, 2011

This sermon revealed the apostle’s heart of love for Christ and the whole essence of Christianity: to be in the full knowledge of Christ

That I may know Him (1): A Resurrection Agenda Text Philippians 3: 8-10 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the Excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harder Than A Rock Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". This is a warning to not allow your heart to become hardened.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#2] HARDER THAN A ROCK Hebrews 3:7-19 Introduction: Have you ever met someone, that no matter how nice you are to them, they are never nice back? This morning our text gives us a warning? The warning is for the Christian; but the warning is also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Us Worthy?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 23, 2018

What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says we can come to the communion table "unworthily"?

Normally when I minister the first question I ask is “How is the blessed of the Lord?” I’m not going to do that today. I am going to make a declaration. You are the blessed of the Lord. You are the son and the daughter of God Almighty. Everything in heaven is available to you. You are healed. Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:18-19, 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, Deuteronomy 25:1-3, Isaiah 53:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now I Get It!

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013

Apostle Paul understood Christ and he understood that we must have a balanced life that begins and ends with Christ

Now I get it! 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 Introduction- Turn to 1 Corinthians 2:6-14 As you are turning there, let me set up this passage. We have for several weeks been looking at topics like priorities, God being first in your life, taking responsibilities for your actions. We have looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Timothy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2015

Whom are you emulating today? Timothy imitated his mentor Apostle Paul and had phenomenal spiritual growth!

Timothy's proven worth! Philippians 2:21”For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth…” Riveted by the words ‘Timothy’s proven worth’ I write this devotion! I’m all set to preach the same at our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"looking Backward, Looking Forward, Looking To Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2018

New years Eve service we should according to the apostle look back, look forward, and look to Jesus.

“Looking backward, looking forward” Philippians 3: 4-14 1. Looking back on the past year of the things God has done in your life • Some times has been good times, not so good times, rough going times, dont know if I can make it times, sick times, • Also there has been some super wonderful times, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Stewardship Of The Gospel

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The understanding that the Apostle Paul had for God's calling on his life is instructive for the calling of every church.

This morning I would like to start on a fairly major project. We are going to start a sermon series from the New Testament book of Ephesians. Its only 6 chapters long, but there is so much in it that it could easily take us 6 months to complete. I love the Bible, and to see the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Persecution Not Prestige

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025

Someone failed to tell the Apostles that they were to be the head and not the tail or they would not have suffered so much and only to be executed.

Deuteronomy 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 And thou shalt not go aside from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13-14, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 28th Sunday B Rich Young Man

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2021

By the apostles leaving all of that, we can see that Jesus relativized all of the central institutions of his society.

The rich young ruler is not boasting; he is just speaking as a devout Jew. Not all Christians are called to literally give away their possessions, but all disciples are called to give up everything by way of detachment; that everything we have ultimately belongs to God. Spiritual poverty means to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Connect With God The Father Series

Contributed by Larry Haynes on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon helps people connect with God through a simple act of praying the Lord’s prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER: PATH TO INNER PEACE Have you ever taken the time to teach someone to pray? For most of us are first prayer was: "Lord I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take." If you listen to that prayer, at a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Encouragement 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008

Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 about the encouragement Paul got from God in Corinth

Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Anglican