Sermons on Gevurot 2:47:

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Characteristics Of A Missional Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006

The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Vision For The Future Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 22, 2006

This is the first message in a series presenting our new mission and vision to the congregation

Read Philip Yancy’s retelling of the Prodigal Son story from “What’s so amazing about Grace?” That is why we are here. To be the body of X in the world welcoming back those who God the father is calling to himself. Tried to capture what we are called by God to do as a church, in a mission and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

Lord Fill Us Up

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Impacting Our Community Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Part 3 of our mission/vision series. Presenting our vision for how God desires to use our church to impact our community

Sermon 9/24/06-I: Impact Our Community Intro: Review mission & first 2 Letters of acrostic. Today, Impact our community through relevant ministry. Book of Acts. Pray Start by looking at: I. The Impact of the Early church They were a small group of believers (possibly around 120) that were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: *other

The Church Building Community

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 28, 2006

The hallmarks of a genuine Church community.

The Church community Acts.2: 42-47. Why does CBC exist? What is our purpose here at CBC? Many Churches can lose their God given purpose or can be driven by other things like by the upkeep of a building, tradition, programs, finances, events, and personalities. What is our purpose? Its vital ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Outreaching Community

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 28, 2006

Looks at the drive of evangilisim within the local Church.

Overview Acts 2:42 -47. The outreaching community Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the example of the NT Church to see if there is any principles which can be implemented into our own situation here at www.cbchurch.org.uk we have been asking the question: ‘What is our purpose as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Our Church Should Be

Contributed by Ron Holton on Oct 28, 2005

Defining what the New Testament church is, and what we should be today as a church

What Church should be Acts 2;42-47 I. The church should be devoted (42) II. The Church should be driven by the Holy Spirit (43) III. The Church should be together on the vision and committed to the mission (44) IV. The church should be generous (45) V. The church should be a church of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Reprioritization

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 15, 2005

The transformation of these 3120 new believers by the Holy Spirit was incredible. These experienced some radical repriortization of their lives; even their finances! And God used them powerfully.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47 Intro: Growing up in the church as I have, I have seen many churches and heard of many others. 1. among most Christian churches, I found the same basic program going on. 2. opportunities to be instructed, Sunday School, worship services, kids clubs, VBS, Bible Studies, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How?

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 17, 2007

A message on our strategy for growing mature believers.

September 30, 2007 Shane begins by telling the story of “Baby Jessica” Intro: Every church has basically the same overall mission. Whether they articulate it or not, al Bible believing churches have as their same goal to reach people for Christ and to help them understand how to live out that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Hinders Church Growth?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

There is a number of things that hinders the church from growing.

ACTS 2:41-47 “WHAT HINDERS CHURCH GROWTH?” A) Church growth is normal ... Standing still and stagnation is not normal for the church! * The first century church saw believers added daily! * The early church would have kept the adding machines and the computers going to keep up with it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should Christians Go To Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 17, 2007

Why go Christians go to church? In short because we are family. There we 1. To learn more about Jesus, 2. Can be generous to each other and 3. Praise God Because we are family, to praise God

What is Church all about? I think that when you have a new minister, it is a good time to take stock and ask yourself – why do we come to church. Conjuring trick Switch bag – the Church Handkerchiefs – the people In the same way that the individual handkerchiefs that went into the bag and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican