Sermons on Acts:

Not On The Sabbath!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 19, 2010

Our perspectives and prejudices can cause us to act in a way that is contrary to the spirit of Christ Jesus.

Luke 13: 10 – 17 / Not On The Sabbath! Intro: When I was a kid, on those RARE occasions when I would be doing something mischievous or irritating to my mother, she would look at me and say, “Mister, you better straighten up.” I didn’t fully understand what she meant. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Unstoppable Believers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 4, 2007

Exposition of Acts 5:17-33 about the defiance of the apostles toward the court, and their boldness in witnessing

Text: Acts 5:17-33, Title: Unstoppable Believers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Around the world today Christians are being persecuted for their faith. More than 70 million Christians have been martyred for their faith since 33 AD. This year an estimated 160,000 believers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Conversion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:37-41 about the response of the people to Peter’s message on Pentecost

Text: Acts 2:37-41, Title: Genuine Conversion, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Paris Hilton’s conversion, Jason Cantor’s Conversion, the NY man who confessed… B. Background to passage: Peter has just preached the first Christian sermon of the church age, following the cloven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Be Holy

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it.

Be Holy September 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are set apart for God’s use; we need to act like it. Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Intentionally doing acts of kindness as opposed to not intending anything and letting nature take its course.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) When I told my wife I was writing about “kindness” this week, she choked … I’m sure it was just a reflex action; nothing personal. But still, I figured I’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Grace For My Time (Message Of Justification)

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

The powerful work of God's grace is seen in His act of justifying us through Jesus Christ.

GOD'S AMAZING GRACE FOR MY TIME Romans 3:25-27 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We live in a world where many people do not see the importance and relevance of Jesus Christ for our day and time. 2.) There are those who would believe in Jesus Christ, and see him as a great individual of the past. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fitting In To The Family Portrait

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

As part of the household of God, we represent Jesus in the world, and should look and act like Him.

Our gospel today from Luke is a precious moment in the life of the nascent Church. We see Jesus praying, with his followers around him. And he tells them—he tells us—about who he is and about who we are. Think of it as a sort of family portrait. Jesus is praying. All of our life, all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

New World People Living In An Old World

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 10, 2014

Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World.

Kingdom Attitudes Title: New World People in an Old World Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Though we live in an Old World we act and live like people of the New World. When I speak of an Old World I am referring to this life here on earth. There was a time in history when it was believed there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Paupers To Princes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2018

We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it.

From Paupers to Princes March 18, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King; let’s act like it. Focus Passage: 1 John 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: because it is written, "YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Holy Ghost A Gentleman? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2017

Does the Holy Spirit act contrary to our will? Is He just the suggester-in-chief?

Is the Holy Ghost a Gentleman? Acts 5:1-11 I don’t know how often I have heard that the Holy Ghost is a gentleman. It is often assumed that the Holy Ghost will not force His way on anyone. I use the older term Holy Ghost rather than the newer use of the Holy spirit because “ghost” comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible