Sermons on Acts:

Called To Empathy

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

God calls believers to have empathy and act out of that empathy to bring his love to the world.

CALLED TO EMPATHY There is a story I read on the internet some time back about a little girl. In the course of the day, her friend lost her favorite doll which she’d brought over to play with. She was heartbroken, and sat on the steps and began to cry. When the first little girl’s mother came ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Progress In Christlikeness Lest We Regress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2004

Forty factors that lead to spiritual regression and how to counter-act them with steps toward Christlikeness

Let us Progress in Christlikeness Lest We Regress Ephesians 4:10-4:15 Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal, especially maturity in Christlikeness. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worshiping Power Of Pain

Contributed by Harry Ford Jr. on Jun 25, 2005

Worship through pain is the act of paying homage or devotion to God during suffering, distress or sorrow.

Romans 5:1-5 Have you ever had something thappen to you that cut you so deep that you did not know what to do.It waqs a pain so intense that you were confused on what was and is the next step in your life. As christian we are taught to worship God in all things. The question is how do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love - The Set-Apart Quality

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 29, 2002

What is the one thing that separates Christians from unbelievers? Why would we act that way?

April 28, 2002 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Arrow Of The Lord's Deliverence

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

An explanation of God’s power to deliver us from any situation, but there must be an act of faith.

(1) Israel was in constant trouble because they kept turning away from God. (2) The Prophets told israel to get right with God (3) Elisha early in his ministry receives the prophetic mantle from God. (4) The days of elisha was filled with a double portion anointing doing double the miracles of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do You Think We Are?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004

Prodigal Son - As Christians it is not just who we act like as much as who we should.

Who do you think we are? Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I don’t know about you but I sometimes spend a large portion of my day looking for stuff I put away for safe keeping. Sometimes I spend 5 minutes looking for the remote control for the TV instead of walking 5 feet to change the channel. When my car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

Our Orders

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

As we begin the book of Acts, Jesus gives the church her "fighting orders" - Wait and Witness.

"The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliberate Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002

Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Noah The Father

Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jun 18, 2010

A Look at Noahs life as it related to his family Noahs Ark, Altar, and Act are the focus of this message.

“Noah the Father” I. Noah’s Ark A. His Fear B. His Faith C. His Family II. Noah’s Altar A. A Priority B. A Picture C. A Promise III. Noah’s Act A. The Carelessness of a Father B. The Carnality of a Son C. The Curse of a People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Seekers - Compassion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

Compassion is the hallmark of a Christian. It needs to be cultivated, through doing little acts of kindness and identifying with others.

We want to think about the qualities of Christianity over these few Sundays. • True seekers of God are people of character, compassion and conviction. • Last week we talked about character – that’s what we want to build up – a character that reflects the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Stephen. Also International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

Acts 7:54-8:4 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen And now, we come to the final sermon, #9, of this series. Since September, we have been studying in the book of Acts, watching how God’s power flowed through His people to make a difference. In the 1st part of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heir To A Fortune

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 19, 2008

As Christians, we are members of the richest and most influential family in history. Are we acting like it?

Heir To a Fortune Griffith Baptist Church – 6/22/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:15-17 Key verse: Romans 8:16 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: The Introduction A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist