Sermons on Gevurot 2:34:

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of" - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2018

What does the example of the early church teach us about being the kind of church that's headed the right direction?

Today, we’re going to look to the second chapter of the book of Acts to think together about church. I am calling this series, “The Kind of Church I Want to be Part of.” But I need to point out, that I am not talking about looking for the “perfect” church. “If I actually found the perfect church, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Two” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 8, 2018

Looking to Acts 2 to learn from the example of the early church what a church looks like that is headed in the right direction.

As we started this series on the kind of church I want to be part of, we said that we aren’t talking about finding the right church as much as we’re talking about what needs to be true of us to see our church head the right direction. While it’s impossible to find a church of perfection, we can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Three” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2018

A look at the characteristics of the early church that need to be true of the church today.

As we’ve said in this series already, there is no church on earth that has achieved perfection, but any church can head in the right direction. So we are looking at the characteristics of the early church in Acts chapter two, a church that was definitely headed in the right direction, to learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Four” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 25, 2018

A look at the early church in Acts two to discover characteristics that should be true of a church we should want to be part of, a church that's headed the right direction.

We’re concluding our series on the kind of church I want to be part of. We’ve said while no church has achieved perfection, there is such a thing as a church heading the right direction; and the early church in Acts two was such a church. So we’ve looked to their example to learn what would be true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 12: Preach A Biblical Topic Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2018

How to preach a topic that comes from the Bible.

Lesson Goal To preach a topic that comes from the Bible. Lesson Intro Preaching a text is the easiest and most effective habit for preaching. However, various topics are also covered in the Bible that require the use of several passages of Scripture. How to handle this is an art and a technique ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered: The Truth About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Lester on Mar 1, 2017

As a whole, we as Pentecostals believe that the gift of the Holy Spirit is a way to bring us closer to God, but what does the Bible tell us?

(Read Acts 1:3-8) Jesus says that the power of the Holy Spirit would come upon them. We all know that, and we all know that he tells them to witness to the world. But when do we associate the two together? Many of us can quote, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8, Acts 2:14-41

Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2017

Having concluded his remarks concerning the gift of the Holy Ghost, Peter preaches to them about Jesus: and this passage is a summary of the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed just a few weeks earlier.

July 15, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.A.2.b: Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Acts 2.22-36 (KJV) 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017

Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Comes Lesson 37 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

“…they were all with one accord in one place.”

A. INTRODUCTION Tarrying in prayer – there were approximately 120 praying in the Upper Room for fourteen days (Acts 1:12-14). B. SUNDAY, MAY 21 – ACTS 1:15-26 1. The Spirit did not come nor did Jesus appear to them. 2. Qualifications for apostles. a. Traveled with Jesus for baptism of John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 26, 2016

What happened at this Jewish feast called Pentecost? Why did it draw so much attention? What does it mean for us today?

Fifty days had passed since Passover. Jesus has ascended to heaven, having left the disciples with instruction to wait in Jerusalem until the promised Counselor would come upon them with power. The city of Jerusalem was teeming with Jews whom had come on pilgrimage to celebrate Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Baptism Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2016

A sermon for an outdoor baptism service in Toronto, Canada

Baptism Sermon - September 2016 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in the country. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Voice Of Clarity Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 11, 2016

When you speak for God let it be a voice of clarity.

Series: Being a voice (a study of Acts chapters 1-4) Text: Acts 2:12-41 If you are to be a voice for God there has to come a day when you stand up, raise your voice and address the crowd. As we shall see from our text for today its important that when we raise our voice we speak with a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Friends

Becoming The Church God Intended

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014

We need to stop just having church but become the church God intended us to be.

“Becoming the Church God Intended” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Pentecost Sunday 2014 Acts 2:1-13 & 37-47 Today I am going to preach on the subject of “Becoming the church God intended, but before I do I came across this article the other day and I need to share it with you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Of Covenants And The Pentecost...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 5, 2014

Focusing on Biblical Covenants and more so on the New Covenant of Grace on the occasion of the Pentecost

OF COVENANTS' AND THE PENTECOST… First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-42

Denomination: *other