Sermons on Gevurot 2:38:

Unstoppable Church (Christians) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

Lots of people get stopped by lots of things. I remember being stopped in my tracks one day at church – Snake. People are stopped in their tracks by all kinds of things. Sadly, I have known people who were stopped in their tracks relationally. Maybe they got burned in a relationship, or even in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12-13, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:19-21, Acts 6:7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Birth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will look at the birth of the church in Acts chapter 2.

Birth #BecomingTheChurchHeIntends In the beginning God (the One who is, and was and is to come) created EVERYTHING… HE created; • Galaxies – millions of them • Stars – trillions • HE created our planet and He filled it with breath-taking beauty… sunrises, sunsets, oceans, mountains, rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon That Launched The Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 12, 2019

While there are a number of preaching patterns to follow, I keep coming back to a simple outline I first learned some forty years ago. It goes like this – Hook, Book, Look and Took.

The Sermon that Launched the Church Acts 2:14-41 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2019 I’ll never forget what happened when it was my turn to preach in my first homiletics class at Moody. I stood up, nervously cleared my throat, and apologized for the corny illustration I was about to use for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Jeremiah 23:29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

What Does The Bible Say About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 29, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

ACTS 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water Ways: Purposes Of Baptism

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2020

There are several reasons God instituted baptism as part of the discipleship process.

1. Baptism of Paul Harvey – Conservative Radio Broadcaster – “Now you know the rest of the story.” In Guideposts magazine, Paul Harvey wrote about his baptism. “The preacher had said there was nothing magic in the water. Yet as I descended into its depths and rose again, I knew something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Just Became A Citizen!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2020

This sermon looks at being a Citizen of Heaven living on Earth. 1. Born from Above 2. Living Life as a Spirit-filled and Spirit-led Disciple

Scripture: Philippians 3:17- 4:1 Theme: Citizenship Title: I Just Became a Citizen of Heaven! This sermon deals with what it means to be a Citizen of Heaven. 1. Born from Above 2. Filled with God’s Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace to all of you this morning from God our Father, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:3, Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 2:38, John 14:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

"a Seeker Meets The Saviour" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 30, 2021

This sermon deals with the Man Nicodemus as he came to Christ, and Jesus pointing him to a future time three and a half years later when he would see Jesus hanging on a cross.

“A SEEKER MEETS THE SAVIOUR” (Sermon #7 in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 3: 1-21 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 28, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJW8x6WRn1A INTRODUCTION: 1.) Among the phrases we so often hear in the church today are the words: “Seeker”, Seeker ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5-7, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Week After Easter

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Apr 6, 2021

What was it like on Monday for the disciples & followers of Christ after His resurrection the previous day? How about on Tuesday or Wednesday? Does your Christian life look more like the pre-Pentecost disciples or Post-Pentecost?

This past week was a very fascinating week in the life of a church if you stop & think about it. We celebrated Easter last Sunday with special services & music. The church builds toward Easter for weeks but then as soon as Easter is over – it’s almost like back to business as usual. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Acts 2:14-38, Acts 3:11-19, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"who He Is And What He Does" (Message 12 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 11, 2021

This message looks at the aftermath of Jesus healing the lame man on the Sabbath day. Jesus took the criticisims of him claiming to be the Son of God and able to work on the Sabbath to teach them on Who He is, and What he does.

“WHO HE IS, AND WHAT HE DOES!” (Message 12 in Gospel of John 2012) John 5:16-30 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 11, 2012 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/ZrM2LbAAWWs INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today’s message is the follow-up to the healing of the lame man we looked at two weeks ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Exodus 20:18-20, John 20:30-31, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Call To Repentance

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2021

This Sunday’s Message is about God’s call to Repentance, and not only what that means and looks like, but also the blessings that we can expect when we do.

God’s Call to Repentance ** Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROpEIeCzCk4 With last week’s topic on forgiveness, and as we have been looking at the vital doctrines of the church and Christianity, especially throughout history as to what caused the remnant church to stand out, what I’d like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19, Luke 15:17-19, Romans 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Charging Up Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 20, 2021

All batteries need to be charged to be effective. The Holy Spirit "charges up" the disciples and empowers them to take Jesus' message out to the world.

Charging Up   • Electric cars. Different spots to plug in and charge up. • Hyundai develops universal charging station based on car wash wands. • The charger looks like this: [image] • It’s a universal charger. • Cars aren’t the only thing that aren’t “one size fits all.” • Let’s take that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repent

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 20, 2021

This sermon is about the various meanings of the word - Repent with primary emphasis on the idea of a "changed life" i.e, reorienting your story to God's story.

Last week we began a new series called What Shall We Do? Responding to What God has Already Done for Us. Really that question is a very biblical question because it comes out of the Bible. It is the question that the crowd collectively asked Peter after he gave the sermon of his life on the day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Most preachers preach to bring comforts, consolation, at the same time it is also, the responsibility of a Preacher to declare the condemnation. Confrontational preaching leads the hearers to yield their lives to Christ.

Acts 2:36-41 Result of the Spirit-Filled Preaching 2: 36-37 Conviction of the Sinners 2: 38-40 Confrontational preaching 2: 41 Conversion of the Sinners Acts 2:36-37 Conviction of the Sinners In the previous passage, we have seen how Peter took the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Those Who Believed Were Baptized

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 28, 2020

In the New Testament accounts, those who believed were baptized. No one was baptized and then believed, but those who believed were baptized because they were saved.

“When [those listening] heard [Peter’s command] they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist