Sermons on Gevurot 2:37:

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

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 3) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

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

Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon – Part 3 Peter’s Call To Repentance & Invitation To Salvation Acts 2:37-40 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday June 4th, 2025) We are currently examining the first and perhaps greatest Christian sermon ever preached. On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

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

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

"The Church Goes Public"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 28, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday.

Acts 2:1-17, 36-41 “The Church Goes Public” By: rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pentecost was a huge Jewish Festival. It commemorated the giving of the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai. How appropriate! A new day had dawned! The New had Come!!! The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Blueprint For The Perfect Church

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 29, 2009

God took 3000 strangers and turned them into brothers. The Holy Spirit moved 3000 believers into forming one of the most successful churches in history. The story you are about to read will hopefully encourage you into seeing God’s Blueprint for His Churc

God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church I wonder what it was like for those 3000 people who were saved that day on Pentecost? Maybe it went something like this: Joshua couldn’t sleep! It was a while ago when he heard about the teacher who was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Grow To Care, Care To Grow

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 11, 2010

A church that wishes to grow must "get over" negatives about evangelism and must tell the truth about the human spiritual condition; must present a full diet of worship and study and preparation; and must be a source of radical community.

We have a garden at our house. Or should I say, we had a garden. It was carefully planted, lovingly tended for a time, it was nurtured through the searing heat of July and watched over during the thundershowers of mid-August. But something happened to that garden, something awful and terrible, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Changes Made By The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 4, 2009

A Biblical description of the changes made in the disciples of the day of Pentecost.

Changes Made By The Holy Ghost By Delbert Evans 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Holiness

Marks Of A Mighty Church

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

The marks of a mighty church requires one faith, one family, and one force.

ONE FAITH Verses 37-41 Acts 2:37-41 [37] When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" [38] Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

Heartfelt Preaching

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2007

PETER PROCLAIMS SALVATION TO THE UNBELIEVING JEWS HIS MESSAGE IS A MESSAGE OF REPENTANCE WHICH LEADS TO SALVATION

ACTS CH 2 VS. 36--ACTS CH 2 VS 41 HEARTFELT PREACHING INTRODUCTION: PETER’S SERMON AMOUNTS TO ABOUT FIVE MINUTES OF PREACHING, BUT WITHIN THOSE FEW VERSES OF SCRIPTURE WE FIND A MULTITUDE OF GOSPEL TRUTHS. HE PRESENTS AN IRREFUTABLE ARGUMENT TO THE UNBELIEVING JEWS. REMARKABLE HOW JUST A SHORT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life In Three Words

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jan 31, 2007

There are three words that define a Christian’s life no matter their particular testimony: repentance... belief... baptism

INTRODUCTION When Jesus Christ comes into a person¡¦s life, conversion brings changes that may be sudden or gradual. Sometimes, the winds of conversion blow through a person’s life -- mowing down their sins and rebuilding a life of faith in what seem like mere moments. That was definitely the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist