Sermons on Conflicting Acts Of God:

Acts 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 28, 2020

Maranatha! (Our Lord has come!); Peter's first sermon

Pentecost is the fiftieth day after the Passover, counting from the second day of the Feast. This was written roughly 30-65 A.D. The argument Works, wonders and signs Christ died and rose Christ ascended (v. 2-36) The appeal (v.37-40) The result (v.41) The community of hope in a world of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 4

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 1, 2020

What Would We Do?

Mark 12: 24 aner vs. anthropos (Act 4:4) Psalm 118: 22 The Inquisition A Significant Event - This public test case involved the highest spiritual and religious authorities. Barnabas a. Levite b. Hellenistic (Greek) Jew c. Encourager We need to take risks like Peter did. We ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 6

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 3, 2020

Selecting 7: Stephen seized

Selecting 7 (v. 1-7) We need to select leaders as well. Examples are greeters / musicians / ushers, audio / visual, children, youth, men's / women's ministry, etc. Stephen seized (v.8-15) - We may be persecuted for our faith, especially in 2020+ due to COVID. Seek the fruit of the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 4, 2020

Old Testament Summary

Stephen's defense and death Abraham in Iraq: Genesis 17 Isaac / Jacob / Joseph (Genesis) Moses / Aaron: (Exodus) Joshua / David / Solomon Stephen vs. the high priest Are we willing to be persecuted for our faith? See Spreading the Fire by CP Wagner, PhD ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 9

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 6, 2020

Saul's conversion

Saul on the road to Damascus (v.1-9) When was our Damascus experience? Ananias healed Saul (v.10-22) Will we say "Here I am, Lord?" Our changed lives will be a witness. Can we prove Jesus is the Christ? The plot against Saul (v.23-31) Christ brings peace and the Holy Spirit ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 12

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 9, 2020

Touched by an angel

Hierarchy of Herods (v.1 - 6) James was the 1st apostle (sent one) to be martyred. Stephen was the 1st disciple (follower) to be martyred. Peter in Prison (v. 7-18) History belongs to the intercessors - Dr. Walter Wink Daniel is about an angel at war. Horrendous Herod (v. 19-25) Don't ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 21

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 18, 2020

Agabus the prophet

Paul sails from Miletus (v.1-14) Telling through the Spirit - prayer works! Agabus and Paul's belt - this was a prophetic act. Paul in Jerusalem (v.15-26) Sharing good news - it's important to focus on positives. Continuing customs - which biblical ones should we continue? Paul seized ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 22

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2020

Paul's testimony

Paul's defense before the Jews Saul persecuted Christians before he was saved. (v.4) Saul's conversion, then he was named Paul. (v.10) Ananias' miracle - this was perhaps due to him being devout. (v.12) Paul's trance / vision - The Holy Spirit may speak to us this way, too. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 16 - God Always Leads Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 25, 2013

God leads. God leads us to where He wants us to be. Therefore watch where you are, and be the instrument that God can use to accomplish His purposes.

1. God LEADS… are we following? Paul has chosen Silas as his partner for the 2nd missionary journey. He also took Timothy along this time. • Something interesting happens in 16:6. They were in the region of PHRYGIA but they were ‘kept by the Holy Spirit’ from moving into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover- God Edition Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2010

God can do an EXTREME Makeover in our lives!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are a lot of popular televisions shows we watch. There is the whole CSI genre, Miami, NY, Navy, Cold Case, CSI Sierra Vista. • We have the “talent show genre.” We have decoration shows, reality shows, but one of the genres that seem to have some amount of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Studies In Ephesians: Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Studies in Ephesians on the the Armor of God.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Armor of God Theme: To show God's protection Text: Eph 6:12-17 Christians have a battle in this world. Paul spoke of this when he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Act Like Men

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012

The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Science And Christianity Conflict? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, do science and Christianity conflict?

INTRODUCTION I have a question to ask God and it’s this - - is there a conflict between science and Christianity? Some people believe that science and Christianity are completely opposite and will never be reconciled. The argument has included debate about … • Astronomy (Is the earth the centre ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: *other

Conflict Resolution God’s Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 17, 2015

If we remember the words of Jesus, especially when we are in conflict with our fellow man, we will change the world. Loving our neighbour fulfills any and every other divine command, for genuine love does no harm to its neighbour.

There was a church where the pastor and the minister of music were not getting along. As time went by, this began to spill over into the worship service. The first week the pastor preached on commitment and how we all should dedicate ourselves to the service of God. The music director led the song, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal