Sermons on Church Of The Acts:

Coming To The Living Stone Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Removing The Need For Revival

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

REVIVAL is a public admission that you are not living up to the standards we say we uphold. Removing the need for Revival calls us to...

REMOVING THE NEED FOR REVIVAL—2Chron. 31:20—32:8 Remedy/tight Spot Need for REVIVAL signals a Hindrance to expected service. REVIVAL is a public admission that you are not living up to the standards we say we uphold. Need for REVIVAL means... 1)We Have fallen into Sin... ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Todd White on Dec 15, 2001

Churches need to stop trying to be "trendy" and get back to the Main Thing God put the church here to do.

BACK TO THE BASICS by Todd W. White, Pastor of South Heights Baptist Church, Sapulpa, Oklahoma. "Back to the Basics!" is the cry so often heard in the world today. Whether it be in reference to school curricula, family values, or business practices, there is definitely a move in some circles ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Revival

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Mar 9, 2005

Sometimes we need to be revived and this sermon will tell you how to have a revival. It will stir you and your church!

Realizing the Need for the Spirit of Revival Hosea 6:1-3 1. Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. 2. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hosea 6:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

The Dakota Vision

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 29, 2006

The specifics of the plan the Lord has given us for establishing Dakota Community Church.

April 30, 2006 Dakota Community Church 100% Sunday - The Dakota Vision This message is about the mission and vision of Dakota Community Church and the immediate requirements for fulfilling it. I want to begin by differentiating between mission and vision so we are all on the same page. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Mennonite

The Seven, Part 11 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality

The Seven, part 11 Sardis: The Church of Inanimate Spirituality Revelation 3:1-6 July 28, 2013 I have said the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the church then. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Significance Of Keeping Or Having Unity In The Church?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023

What is unity and what does it mean to have unity within the church?

What is unity? Definition: the state of being united or joined as a whole, oneness, a condition of harmony – accord, the quality or state of being made one – unification, a totality of related parts. “There is one body,” according to Paul, and we have been given many gifts and capacities. Unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lives Given And Resurrected Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

We continue looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him.

LIVES GIVEN AND RESURRECTED 1 CORINTHIANS 15:29-49 INTRODUCTION: The 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians is an intense doctrinal study on the resurrection. We continue our part by looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him. I LIFE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven, Part 8

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014

Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Generation From Extinction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the Christian responsibility to evangelize, the urgency of this task, and the transformative power of the Gospel that can reach all nations.

Good morning, family of God! Today’s sermon is inspired by Matthew 28, where we are reminded of our divine mandate as Christians - The Great Commission. The words of Jonathan Hayashi resonate with us: "You are either making disciples or making excuses. Which one are you?" Let's read together from ...read more

Topics: Closing, Church

Peter Explains Gentiles Coming To Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022

This sermon of Peter in Acts 11 is the mark of victory for grace of the Lord Jesus. The Pentecost experience happened three times. It happened in Act chapter 2 with the Jews. It happened in Acts chapter 8 with the Samaritans. Now in Acts Chapter 10 with the Gentiles.

Context of Peters message Acts 10 explains the events of what makes up Peter’s Acts 11 message. The news about Cornelius travelled fast and in no time the leaders in Jerusalem wanted an explanation from Peter what was happening in Caesarea. Peter himself knew he was breaking Hebrew traditions by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on May 2, 2005

As we approach another New Year in a few days, many of us will continue a tradition that we have followed for hundreds of years. I am referring to the practice of making New Year’s resolutions. I am not going to tell you that whether or not you make New Y

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011

A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials For Life Together Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission of the Lord. The first thing we see is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist