Sermons on Gevurot 3:23:

Denied Desired And Killed

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 10, 2008

A overview of this chapter tells us of the healing power, the forgiving, the saving power of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Denied Desired Killed Acts 3:1-26 Introduction This will come from a overview of verses 1-11 of Acts 3. There was Three (3) sins of Israel in this Chapter found in verses 14-15 1. They DENIED the Holy One 2. They DESIRED a murder 3. They Killed the Prince of life ~These 3 things happening causes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Will Israel Repent? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2008

God’s dealings with Israel provide us with an object lesson about sin, repentance, and responsibility.

Will Israel Repent? (Acts 3:11-26) [Note: I only got halfway through this sermon in 1/2 hour; I ended up doing this in 2 parts; the "second part" is found in the next sermon in my "Jerusalem Jews for Jesus" series]. 1. Have you ever wondered why Jews have such hesitations about Christianity? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Israel's National Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008

God can "make it so."

Israel’s National Choice (Acts 3:19-26) 1. As a child, I remember when the original Star Trek program was introduced. Although we had a black and white television, the word was that those with color TV’s could see that Mr. Spock was greenish. 2. Marylu and I watched Star Trek, the Next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2009

Repentance is the first word of salvation. Without repentance, there is no salvation.

This man is running around screaming with joy. You couldn’t stop but notice it. He was making such a hoopla you would have thought that he won a million dollars. People stopped what they were doing, you could see the smiles on their faces when they heard the man shout for joy - then, you could see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

In this message the fcous is on how the resurrection changed everything. One man recently told me that his church does not make a "big deal" of the cross. The cross and the resurrection are CENTRAL to our faith. Without them we have nothing.

“The Power of the Resurrection” Acts 3:11-26 A crowd has now gathered to see a man who has just been healed. Imagine that for years and years they have watched as this man’s family and friends have carried him everyday to the Temple gate to beg for money. That was his job....that was his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

When we know the whole story about the human condition, we can fully appreciate how good the Good News really is.

Overview of last week. Overview of chapter: set the drama. From "happy ship church" to crashing on waves of persecution. The events of chapter 3 will lead directly to persecution. Peter and John get arrested for this healing and their preaching. Healing of the Lame Beggar (v. 1--10) There is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost Faith

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples.

PENTECOST FAITH ACTS 3 Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples. The outpouring of Pentecost had given them a new capacity they had not experienced before...the in filling of the Spirit had given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Repentance And Refreshing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2009

One of the things that traps us in our places of emotional and spiritual and relational lameness is that we get to a point where we cannot really imagine life differently.

Intro: Last Sunday we began our look at the second section of the book of Acts. The first section, chapters 1-2, told the story of the ascension of Jesus and then the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, filling the believers with the power and indwelling presence of God, and now the next two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable "Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte Series

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 28, 2005

Es mas hoy vamos a mirar el libro de Hechos 3, y vamos a descubrir un encuentro que Pedro y Juan tuvieron con un mendigo. Y el día de hoy deseo que aprendamos 4 lecciones de este encuentro.

Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable “Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte 3 Liderazgo y compasión usualmente no se mencionan en la misma frase. Los lideres son conocidos por ser duros, gente que se para encima de cualquiera que se les ponga en frente con tal de alcázar su objetivo. Los lideres ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 2, 2005

When Peter took the opportunity presented by the healing of the lame man in the Temple, he minced no words. There is a big mistake we can commit, but we can also turn from it and find forgiveness and rest.

Passage: Acts 3:11-26 Intro: I got an email this week encouraging me to boycott Target stores. They have removed the word “Christmas” from their stores. 1. happening for years. PP “Merry Christmas” fades out, replaced by “Happy Holidays” (what will they do when they discover Holiday is short ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Book Of Acts, Part 4- Something Better Than Gold (Or Rise Up And Walk) Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

In Acts 3 we meet a man whose life is about to change. •For over forty years his life has been the same (4:22). •But now he is about to receive the greatest gift of his life.

Something Better Than Gold (or, Rise up and Walk) The Healing of the Lame Man Acts 3 For all of us there are momentous events in our lives that change us forever. •Meeting that special person you will “Your eyes meet across the room...” •Having your first child; or adopting first child. You hold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Empowering Presence

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 17, 2005

Today we will continue to be challenged and reminded of who the Holy Spirit is! Do we as the people of God know that we are not to do life without Him? We can do so many nice and moral activities in this life, but perhaps the deeper call is to move from

Opener: I would like to begin today’s sermon by talking about the person and the working space of the Holy Spirit…He is a person…He is seeking to do a work in our lives and our congregation…but just like anyone else…He is ignorable! So let’s do our best to try and listen to him as we walk through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Exporting Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2012

1) Refreshing Joy (Acts 3:20), 2) Restoring Joy (Acts 3:21), 3) Resulting Joy (Acts 3:22-24) , 4) Realized Joy (Acts 3:25–26)

I'm generally not a fan of commercials, but one that I continue to chuckle at, involves the "back to school theme". Seeing joyous parents singing "it's the most wonderful time, of the year" at the prospect of their kids going back to school, always puts a smile on my face. Fall tends to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:20-26

Denomination: Other

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Message Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon examines what the message of the church should consist of.

* The "real" message a church sends determines that church’s reputation - If always bickering and fighting, the message is sent: "We don’t like each other...or you." - If always doing things for self, the message is sent: "It’s all about us, not you." - If never reaching out, the message is sent: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist