Sermons on Gevurot 2:30:

The Case For Christ

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is based on Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2, and reveals the evidence and arguments that prove Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is an expository sermon. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

The Case for Christ by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ, Freeport, Illinois One day, a handful of Greek men approached Phillip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” (John 12:21). Seeing Jesus has been on the minds of spiritual seekers ever since. Jesus is the world’s preeminent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Before You Can Be Saved Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts two tells us about the prerequisites that must be in place before a person can come to faith in Christ.

1. Illus. of funeral • Young man died under tragic circumstances. • Left behind a broken hearted wife and two broken hearted parents. • After the funeral, the father came and talked to me about his son. • Never forget the comment he made. With tears in his eyes, he said, “the worse part is that, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Why should a person who believes on Jesus be baptized? The Bible gives us some very clear answers!

1. Illus. of myself • Came to Christ, pastor began to talk to me about being baptized. • Didn’t really see the need for it. Had been sprinkled as a child in another denomination, didn’t see any reason to do any more than that. • Spirit continued to deal with me, so one day I just sat down with my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Light A Fire

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 26, 2008

On the Day of Pentecost God sent Fire to start the Church. Does God need to send that fire again?

Light a Fire Acts 2:1-38 Pentecost: Literally means Fiftieth. It was to be celebrated on the "day after the seventh Sabbath" and hence on the fiftieth day after Passover. It was originally the festival of the first fruits of the grain harvest. It is a commemorative of the day of the giving of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 10, 2008

Pentecost Sunday looking at Acts 2 and what the Holy Spirit says about Jesus and says to us as his followers. Revelation about Jesus and Response to Him

Acts 02:22-47 Basingstoke Baptist What the Holy Spirit Says 11th May 2008 The Gossamer Albatross was a human powered aircraft which on Jun 12th 79 completed a successful crossing of the English Channel. The aircraft was powered using pedals to drive a large two-bladed propeller. Piloted by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost And Its Relevance Today

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

A simple exposition of Acts chapter 2

AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY. Acts 2 I. AN AGREEABLE POSITION 1. THE PERIOD WAS COMPLETE v. 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come* [AV] The Day of Pentecost – a Feast Day – a Feast of Praise. 50 days from the Feast of First Fruits The Feast of First Fruits fell on the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beauty And Truth In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2009

Our worship in the Eucharist must bring together what we believe with the way we pray, and reflect both Ultimate Truth and Beauty.

April 13, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis As we sit in the warm glow of Resurrection Day, we are invited to reflect on the connection between what we believe and how we pray. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead, that He conquered sin and death, and that we who eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-33

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

A look at Acts 2:22-37, focusing on the Lordship of Jesus.

"Jesus is Lord". If you want a comfortable life, you can leave right now. There are no apologies for the strength of todays message. It is meant to challenge and proclaim freedom. The Bible says that "death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Prov 18:21) 1. Why is Jesus Lord ? Hardly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

Living An Extraordinary Life

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009

What about us, do we want to live ordinary lives, or extraordinary lives? Even as Christians we can live ordinary lives.

INTRO: Movie Hitch w/ Will Smith scene near end of movie where he goes to talk to Eva Mendes’s Character Because he is love struck he can’t get a word our straight She walks past him, and down the stairs She says, perhaps he was right ... perhaps they should just live their own lives He says, "what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Revival-The Proof Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

The proof of real salvation is continuing steadfastly and the proof of being Spirit filled is a desire to see souls saved.

The Word “Pentecost” means 50th. It was a festival to be celebrated 50 days after the Passover. It was a celebration for the first fruits of the harvest, celebrating God’s provision. This Pentecost would be different. The disciples were about to celebrate God’s provision, the first fruits of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mission As Christians Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2009

What is the main purpose that God has for leaving us here on earth after we are saved? If you think about it, you will realise that we can know God better in heaven than here on earth. The praise and worship is better in heaven, the presence of God is str

What is the main purpose that God has for leaving us here on earth after we are saved? If you think about it, you will realise that we can know God better in heaven than here on earth. The praise and worship is better in heaven, the presence of God is stronger, and the blessings are greater. So why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Was Jesus Between His Death And The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 7, 2010

To explain that Paradise and Hades are different than Heaven and and hell.

"I Want The Truth!” January 10, 2010 This morning I am going to start a new sermon series entitled “I want the truth!” This series will last as long as you want it to. Let me explain. This series will be to answer spiritual questions that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter's Message Of Power Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010

A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 27, 2010

A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.

Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 2: Peter’s Reference To David’s Psalms Acts 2:21-36 For the last several weeks we have been studying the subject of Pentecost. In that time we have examined the arrival of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit of God transformed the Believers and confounded the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There are those who need to make a decision to submit your lives to Christ...to repent, confess, and then receive Him as Savior and Lord. Others need that infilling of the Holy Spirit that will give you the power to be the effective witness Christ wants

THE MIRACLE OF PREACHING ACTS 2:12-39 Last week I spoke on the miracle of communication, and we saw the amazement of these strangers to Jerusalem when they heard the disciples speak in their particular languages. It was clear that they were Galileans, who knew no other language than their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-39