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God's Priorities For The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Jan 4, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 8,576 views

In the first church God laid down 4 priorities for the 3,000 new believers. Any successful church will devote themselves to these priorities in all that they do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Think about this for one second. What are the priorities for the church. When we do that we can’t help but have a long list of things the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,755 views

Acts Series: 13th Sermon--4 Characteristics of a Great Ministry: Converted Membership, Constant Ministry, and Continual Multiplication.

The Day of Pentecost, pt. 6 Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-47 v. 41 last time: • A Converted Membership Today: • Constant Ministry Notice what happened right after they got saved: v. 42 That rings my bell…because the test of a great church is not just how many decisions are there, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With Attitude Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 3,617 views

The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.

I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Making Vision Happen" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 4,011 views

The early church had a tremendous vision that changed the world. How do we make vision happen, so that we’re not just dreaming? The answer lies in unlocking the secrets of the the first church of Jerusalem in Acts 2.

Acts 2:42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

based on 201 ratings

| 17,821 views

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 5,004 views

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

They Devoted Themselves

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 28, 2002

based on 137 ratings

| 20,875 views

The early church devoted themselves to the Lord in certain ways which caused the church to grow.

THEY DEVOTED THEMSELVES Acts 2:42-47 INTRO.- ILL.- A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn’t have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him to a clothing store ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 10,354 views

Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

Are We Community Focused

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 5, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 4,136 views

In Acts 2:42-47 we see a community of believers, have we maintained that spirit of belief in today’s society?

Community Acts 2:42-47 "I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devoted Became The Devotees Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 8, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 4,782 views

This sermon explains that if we want to experience the abundant blessings that the first church received, we must devote ourselves to the same things they devoted themselves to.

The Devoted Became the Devotees Acts 2:42-27 February 3, 2002 Intro: A. [Church Growth, Church Depth, Citation: Vance Havner in On This Rock I Stand. Christianity Today, Vol. 30, no. 13.] I heard of a preacher the other day who was asked, "What’s the size of your pastorate?" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003

based on 121 ratings

| 10,706 views

My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Nazarene

Maynard's Motorcycle

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 5,251 views

There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "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. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whitsunday

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 3, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 5,383 views

A sermon describing the importance and meaning of Pentecost.

Whitsunday Acts 2:1-47 White Sunday - OE Hwita Sunnandaeg -- so called from the white robes of the people worn by the recently baptized persons on Whitsunday. Pentecost = Fifty Days One of the three required feasts for devout Jews. Feast of Weeks - Seven weeks past Passover. Exodus 34:22; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47, Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strong Man Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 9, 2003

based on 4 ratings

| 3,937 views

What comes after the new birth? What is the target, and how shall I aim for maximum effect in Kingdom living?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Part Two ¡V A Strong Man May 25, 2003 16All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) As we continue with our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Intoxicated ...by The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

based on 23 ratings

| 6,873 views

On the Day of Pentecost, some thought that the disciples were intoxicated...and they WERE!! They were intoxicated by the Holy Spirit!

June 11, 2003 Title: The Intoxication of the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-47 Introduction We’ve been studying through the book of Acts on these Wednesday evenings... last week we looked at the beginning of Acts chapter 2, We saw how the church was weak and ineffective... the disciples weren’t really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-47

Denomination: Nazarene

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