Sermons on Cowardly Acts:

An Act Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014

Mary is remembered as a devoted disciple of Christ. She honored Him by giving her best. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Judas conspired with the religious leaders in betraying Jesus.

Mark 14:1-11 An Act of Remembrance We are headed towards Jerusalem! 33 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him to the Gentiles; 34 and they will mock Him, and scourge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Acts Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 20, 2013

This passage explores the love of God as expressed in the teaching of Jesus regarding teh Vine and the Branches.

EASTER 2013 LOVING ACTS John 15:1-17 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3  You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Heroic Acts

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13

1 Samuel 31: 1 – 13 Heroic acts 31 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." I cannot imagine any child who loves Jesus, and who desires to be baptized in obedience to Him, being to young.

Baptism and the Lord's Supper are two of the simplest things we do as Christians. But the fact is, these two simple acts of obedience to Christ have created a great deal of controversy in the Christian world. Every aspect of baptism is a major issue on which Christians differ. THE TIMING OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 27, 2020

Teaching about how God is worshipped through laying down our lives for him- everything is about God!

Living Sacrifice Romans Series CCCAG September 20th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 12 This week we have some awesome news come out of Washington about another Middle East peace agreement. The current administration was able to broker a peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Act In Love

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Feb 15, 2021

The reasons to stop passing judgment on one another There reasons to “ACT IN LOVE” To act in love means we see the person as someone for whom Christ died.

Act in Love (Romans 14:13-15) 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. 14 I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean in itself. But if ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15, Romans 14:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 24

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2020

Paul before Felix

Paul’s first real trial Accusation #1 (v.5) For we have found this man a public menace and one who stirs up dissensions among all the Jews throughout the world Response #1 (v. 11-13) since you can take note of the fact that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 And ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 26, 2020

Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Paul before Festus (v. 1-22) “When Festus took office as the governor, he personally went to Jerusalem for a briefing on Paul’s case, then held a trial in Caesarea similar to that of Felix’s trial. The upshot of this trial was that Festus wanted to take Paul back to Jerusalem to face the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 26

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 27, 2020

Paul’s Defense before Agrippa

“Paul relates what is the third account of his conversion on the Damascus (Syrian capital) road in the book of Acts, and in it he emphasized his call to evangelize the Gentiles and ‘18 to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Acts 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 27, 2020

Carry on

for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now (v. 1) We need both. He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority". (v. 7) Keep in mind the Book of Revelation is only 6% of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

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 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 29, 2020

Peter's Risk Taking

Peter and John 1. The Medical Report 2. The Authority to Heal 3. Faith in Healing A. The sick person (Matthew 9: 27-31) B. The intermediary (Matthew 8: 10) C. The person praying for healing 4. The Timing - God's, not ours A. John 5: 19 B. Philippians 2: ...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