Sermons on Gevurot 2:38:

How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011

1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Revival Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2011

The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results.

ACTS 2: 1-47 THE REVIVAL OF PENTECOST [Joel 2:28-29 / Psalm 16:8-11] The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results. One hundred twenty disciples of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

So That We Too Might Live Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 29, 2010

A sermon for Easter Sunday, showing what the resurrection has done for those who are found in Jesus.

So That We Too Might Live Text: Acts 2:22-39 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In the nearly 2000 years since the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I am sure there have been thousands upon thousands of sermons preached, hundreds of books have been written, it has been debated in the highest of circles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is Baptism So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Focus On Joyful Christian Living

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 22, 2010

EASTER 3(A) - Believers will focus on joyful Christian living as each one believes God's forgiveness and everyone values faithful, Christian fellowship.

FOCUS ON JOYFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING (Outline) April 18, 2010 - Easter 3 - ACTS 2:36-47 INTRO: The infant Christian church was about to drastically change. On Pentecost thousands of souls would be added to the small group of believers who had followed Jesus. These thousands of new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Of Real Revival; Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on Apr 25, 2010

What does it really take to have a real revival in our church. The blueprint is found in the first two chapters of Acts.

The Secret of REAL Revival; Part 2 Acts 2 Last Sunday we talked about what it would take for REAL REVIVAL to happen here at FBC Runnelstown. I said that many may want the meetings but that very few want REAL REVIVAL. I said that there were three “P’s” of REAL REVIVAL with the first being Prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-41

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To invite people to see the importance of church membership.

What’s in it For Me? Scripture: Acts 2: 36-47 Date: 7 February 2010 Purpose: To invite people to see the importance of church membership. In our text for this morning we read of Peter who stood before the people of Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

Committed Christians

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 17, 2010

Commitment has become a thing of the past and chrches and Christians are falling by the wayside, this sermon speaks of how the New Testament church was a committed chuch and how we can be that way too.

COMMITTED CHRISTIANS (ALL my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and I use the NIV Bible unless otherwise noted) This morning I would like to share with you from God’s inerrant and infallible Word on the subject of Commitment. Commitment is quickly becoming a thing of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Birthday To Us

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 18, 2010

The church's birthday occurred on the first Pentecost. This sermon studies what occurred at that first event.

Scripture Ref: John 20:19-23 Acts 2:1-41 Matthew 16:18 1 Corinthians 12:13 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Today we are celebrating a major event in the Christian calendar, for it is literally our birthday. (1) It is the day we know as Pentecost. (2) Its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Sermon For A Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2010

A sermon for a baptism service held on Pentecost Sunday.

Sermon for Pentecost/Baptism Sunday – May 23, 2010 Acts:2:1-4; 36-47 Today’s Scriptures speak of birth. Of new life, of spiritual belonging, and of supernatural events that brought about the beginning of the church. And they speak of baptism, which of course today we gather to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 31, 2011

God's people must be united and present God's Word in a practical way

ACTS OF UNITY I. INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 2:14-25, 36-41 II. UNITED FRONT A. Peter and the other 11 disciples address the crowd 1. Note it’s not just Peter alone 2. It is the disciples in unison 3. Peter speaks, but the disciples are the one’s presenting God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessed Life - Pt. 2 - The Shared Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 17, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit's foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 2 – The Shared Life I. Introduction You can choose to live your live based on luck. However, if you do that you must also be prepared to experience a hit or miss type of life. Luck is fleeting. Luck can’t be counted on. Luck gives you no guarantees. That is why I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Happened At Pentecost" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 23, 2011

The disciples clung to each other because there were no others who they could turn to for support and understanding.

Pastor Allan H. Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 27 February 2011 Powerpoints available for each sermon, email at shellpntbapt@embarqmail.com. they are mostly visual and apply great support to touch the visual learner. Acts 2:12 “Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Dynamite Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This is a sermon on the power of God (divine dynamite) and what it can do

* Dynamite = power // Divine Dynamite = power of God * What we mean when we say we need to "live in the power of God" or we need to have the power of God: the ability to act in a situation so as to produce an effect or to exercise authority over something or someone * Living in God’s power means ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

This message focuses on the BIG PICTURE for the church. Where should our priorities be? What sould be our focus? How do we get there? In this message I describe a process being implemented in our local church.

Seeing the Big Picture” Acts 2:37-47 My wife enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles. Me? Not so much. But she really does. For about 25 years I have collected Coca Cola memorabilia and several years ago we bought a 2000 piece Coke puzzle and she put it together for me, glued the pieces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist