Sermons on Acts:

Witness: Empowers #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We are empowered to be witnesses through the Holy Spirit to be his agents in the world

Last week, we began the conversation about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that is a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live it. To live out this belief we are called to become a witness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Vi: Boldness Epitomized By Stephen Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians must be willing to remain steadfast in their beliefs about God and His Son Jesus Christ, and be bold in speaking the truth in love with compassion.

SPREADING THE WORD DESPITE THE ODDS - FIVE NEW TESTAMENT WITNESSES STEPHEN EPITOMIZED BOLDNESS . . . (Acts 6 and 7) After the little band of believers in Christ received power associated with the Holy Spirit, they began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:51-60

Stephen’s Sermon Part 1a Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2017

Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He doesn’t go directly to the point raised by his accusers, but instead goes into a lengthy history of his nation.

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series:The Early Church Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 1a: verses 1-14 Introduction Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism That Is Valid Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

Preaching the good news

BAPTISM THAT IS VALID! Acts 19:1-12 For the Baptism to be right, three conditions need to be met. Tables of three legs need to have all the three legs in order to stand. The baptism is to have three essentials to be valid: the right action, the right subject / person, the purpose. THE RIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Kinds Of Church Members

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon examines the kind of church members we are...what kind are we tired, tiresome, retired, tireless...? Check out!

This is just an insight for anyone who considers being part of a church & calling themselves as church members. Don’t stop go on and read-you might be one in the category I describe - for the first time church goers or followers of Christ were called as Christians at Antioch Acts11:26 since then I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should You Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 27, 2015

why should you be filled with the Holy Spirit?

Why should you be filled with the Holy Spirit, should you be filled with the Holy Spirit because someone told you to, or should you be filled with the holy Spirit to be more spiritual, or should you be filled with the Holy Spirit so you can tell others you are. Why should you be filled with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is Pentecost Important Today?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 7, 2016

why is Pentecost important today

Why is Pentecost important, Christ said in Acts 1:7&8, "It is not for you to know the times and seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, an ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Role Of A Deacon

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 7, 2019

Let's look at the model role of a servant of God! Stephen is a great example!

The Role of the Deacon Acts 6: 1-7 1. The Condition of the Church (6:1) A. The multiplication (6:1a) growth; Acts 2:41, 47b; 4:4; 5:14 B. The murmuring (6:1b) complaint; overlooked widows . Satan started with persecution (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Journeys To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 18, 2021

Paul appreciated the creation of God and exalted the name of Jesus for the excellent experiences he had gone through. Paul spent seven days with the disciples of that area.

Acts 21:01-09 Paul Journey to Jerusalem 21:01-06 Paul at Seaport of Tyre 21:07-09 Evangelist Philip and His Ministry Acts 21:01-06 Paul at Seaport of Tyre Paul had left Ephesus and moved on to Jerusalem. Paul sailed through Cos, Rhodes, Patara, and Phoenicia, and he sighted the beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Hurdles And Progress Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020

There was Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie, which had been dealt with correction in the early Church. Then, the Church began to expand. Read more.

Acts 5:1-11 Hurdles in the Progress of a Church Hypocrisy, Covetousness, and Lies The episode of the death and burial of Ananias and Sapphira in the first church of the New Testament is heartbreaking, and a costly spiritual lesson the Church has learned. Hypocrisy, covetousness, and lie were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Introduction To Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

The upper room in Jerusalem accommodated all apostles minus Judas, and they remain in prayer along with the women and Mary the Mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

Acts 1: 12-26 Introduction to Church 1: 12-14 Entry of the New Testament Church 1: 15-20 Enrol of the Members into Church 1: 21-26 Election in Early Church Acts 1: 12-14 Entry of the New Testament Church Now we read here about the entry of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Responding to False Truths with the Truth of God

Understanding Pentecost Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Lesson 6 Acts 2:14-21 I. Christians Need to Respond to False Statements with Biblical Truth. Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who are in Jerusalem, let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Wouldn't Want To Be A Part Of This? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

Truly authentic biblical community is irrestible.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 3 January 27, 2002 Big Idea: Truly authentic biblical community is irresistible. INTRODUCTION In the Bible, Acts chapter 2 records a most incredible day. Less than two months after the public execution of Jesus – 50 days after his crucifixion to be exact – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 23, 2008

God shakes the world through our prayers.

Scripture Introduction One mark of a church filled with the Holy Spirit is devotion to prayer. We considered this last Sunday; it certainly is worthy of addressing again. I concluded last week’s sermon with this challenge from Leonard Ravenhill, a pastor well known for decades of fruitful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

Gift of the Holy Spirit differs from spiritual gifts. God's Word and God's Spirit work in tandem in our lives. The Spirit touches the heart - the inner life. The same Spirit that indwelt 3,000 on Pentecost is the same Spirt that indwells us today.

THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Just about everyone knows just how important the signs are that are placed along our highways are. These official highways signs give us direction and warn us of certain dangers. These signs are easily read in the daytime and also at night because they reflect headlamp ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ