Sermons on Hechos 4:10:

The Book Of Acts, Part 5- Standing Firm On A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

When we meet Peter and John in Acts 4, they are in a situation that we would expect to produce fear. Fear is a rational response. •They have been arrested and thrown in prison. Their very lives are threatened. •Yet instead of fear, we see boldness a

Standing Firm on a Solid Foundation 4:1-21 Fear. It is perhaps the common human emotion. And we all have things we are afraid of. •There are scientific names for every fear imaginable. •There is claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed places; acrophobia, the fear of high places; agoraphobia, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Radical Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Vosbrink on Apr 16, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ radically affects the world

Statistically, 3 out of 4 adults in the US believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a study conducted by the Center for Missional Research, NAMB. The issue, then, is not the fact of proving to you that Jesus died and rose from the dead; rather, what difference does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

"When They Saw The Boldness Of Peter And John” Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007

four characteristics of a bold witness as illusrated in the life of Peter and John from Acts 4

HOLY BOLDNESS “When they saw the boldness of Peter and John” Acts 4:1-22 There is a faint knock at your door. You open it to find a cowering man who timidly asks, “You wouldn’t want to buy a vacuum cleaner, would you?” Unless you either take great pity on this poor excuse for a salesman or you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Isyour Name

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

A name identifies who you are.

What Is Your Name? Acts 4:10-12 (KJV) “10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Lift up the name of Jesus everywhere!

THE NAME OF JESUS! "Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Catholic

Why Religion Stinks Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Courage In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 25, 2009

God’s people have found courage through prayer throughout history. There is no time like the present to reach up and be recharged with God’s blessings through prayer.

Courage in Prayer How do you handle being hated for your Christian faith? What do you do? In a minute we will look at Acts 4. We’ll see what God tells us about courageous praying here. (Acts 4 records how opposition arose during the early days of the church and how the early disciples handled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

Leaving An Impression

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Sep 10, 2008

Every Christian is leaving their mark on society. Even after were gone our lives will still be making an impact.

She thought she had gotten away with it. Francisca Rojas of Buenos Aires, Argentina, had murdered two of her own sons. In an attempt to deflect the blame, she had cut her own throat as well, then blamed the attack on a nearby ranch worker named Velasquez. Though the poor man proclaimed his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stubbornness Of Human Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 15, 2008

What seems obvious to some seems unlikely to others, especially when confronted with the claims of Christ.

The Stubbornness of Human Nature (Acts 4:1-22) 1. Some people are hard to reason with and won’t take "no" for an answer. 2. Patsy Dancey tells this story: Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We Standing For? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008

Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Water In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008

How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me

WATER IN THE DESERT
Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ?

 For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural.
 But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping On Keeping On Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

*Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Strong Without The Spinach

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our source of strength should come from the Lord.

How to be Strong Without the Spinach Acts 4:8-12 Sept. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A During WWII, meat was in short supply in the U.S. & the government rationed it in an attempt to send it to the men serving in the armed forces ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Our Silence!!!

Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006

This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational