Sermons on Gevurot 2:45:

Simple - Pt. 2 - Study Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Study I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Politics. The sport called Cricket. Defining the word “the”. The human brain. Cats. However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple - Pt. 3 - Pray Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Pray I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Tax Code. The scoring in boxing. Relationships. The fascination with pumpkin spice! However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple - Pt. 4 - Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Worship I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. People's choice in music (Bob Dylan). The cloud (all this stuff up there somewhere and somehow we can access at will). Commitment to soap operas and reality shows. Oklahoma weather. However, faith was never supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow At Gbc Through Fellowship (2019 V.) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2019

We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This sermon encourages God's people to be committed to greater relational and service involvement in their "community of faith."

Grow at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 27, 2019 Blurb: We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This Sunday, worship with us and hear Pastor Sligh explain what results when we are committed to fellowship with a local community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25, Ecclesiastes 4:9, Psalm 61:2-5, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 3:10, Hebrews 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Or Close The Doors

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2019

Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.

Act 2:41  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Heart Of New Testament Christianity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 12, 2019

Just as it is important to restore the forms of NT Christianity, it is also important to restore the heart of NT Christianity. And at the heart of NT Christianity is discipleship.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should get moving forward. a. Following the sermon, the song leader led the song, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe In Church Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 9, 2020

Every believer in the New Testament belonged to a local church. All fully mature followers of Christ belong to the community of church.

First Things We Believe in Church January 12, 2020 Acts 2:44-47 NIV “All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Acts 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 16:15-18, Ephesians 1:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deterrents To Church Growth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020

What is church in the business of doing? Are we suppose to grow? Whose fault is it if we don't? I hope to answer some of these questions for us.

I’m sure most of us can recall great stirring sermons that have helped and motivated us on the subject of church growth. There are many aspects to growth, such as soul winning, being a good witness for Christ. If a church is going to grow it also needs a healthy membership that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Ii: Love Found A Way Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians choose to follow the New Testament model of giving and sharing as practiced by first century disciples of Christ.

LOVE FOUND A WAY TO REDEEM OUR SOULS, MAKE US WHOLE, BIND US TOGETHER My doctor reminded me that it’s about time for me to undergo my wellness checkup. At our age and stage in life, it’s a good idea to do this on a regular basis, is it not, in keeping with the axiom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Church I Want Mine To Be

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

The only institution which Christ founded upon this earth is His Church. He established it more than 1900 years ago. The Church began with just a handful of believers, but through the years many have felt the power of the Gospel message as it was brought to them through the churches.

Some people say today that the influence of the Church is diminishing, but we know that it is still a mighty power in the hearts and lives of millions of people. Men may curse the Church today, but few, I know would want to live in a community where there is no Christian influence, no church. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

And They Continued

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 4, 2020

To continue means to persevere, endure, stick to it, or persist. That is the characteristics we must live today. So many are quitting, fading away or slipping back. Let's do our part to continue.

The church received the word of God. First, the word must be preached. Not ideas, thoughts, rules, philosophy, etc. Second, the word must be received. Welcome it, believe it, take it in, practice it, hold on to it, hunger for it, share it. Now the key thought is found in vs. 42 and 46, “they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Today We Feast

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2020

Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). What does Jesus want us to remember? As we go through life, this meal … this “feast” … reminds us that the new covenant has been established. Signed and sealed in His blood. The Holy Spirit has arrived.

Tonight we feast on the finest bread … bread from Heaven [break bread]. Tonight we drink deeply from the cup of God’s grace [hold up chalice] … and we give thanks for God’s mercy and our eternal salvation. Tonight we feast … a feast fit for a king … and you are all invited. You know, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Exodus 34:18, Acts 2:43-47, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Breakthrough In Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 15, 2020

With the inner guiding and power of the Holy Spirit we can learn how to get a breakthrough in bad or strained relationships. Breakthrough is possible is most relationships. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other.

Video Transition: Les and Leslie Parrott - Relationships – Real Relationships clip Story: Les Parrot notes, “In the autumn of 1992, we did something unusual. We offered a course at Seattle Pacific University that promised to answer questions openly and honestly about family, friends, dating, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Need A Spiritual Marriage Counselor?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020

This sermon is dedicated to understanding the Church of Ephesus - 1. God Called them to be Match Makers 2. God called for some Spiritual Enrichment Marriage Counselors

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7; Matthew 22:36-40 Theme: First Love Sermon: Do You Need A Spiritual Marriage Counselor? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I hope you are enjoying your walk with the LORD this morning. I also hope you are relishing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 22:36-40, Isaiah 54:5, Jeremiah 3:12-14, Revelation 19:7, 1 John 4:7-17, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene