Sermons on Hechos 5:29:

Just Do It Anyway

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 16, 2018

When doing good and right or speaking up for Jesus is hardest we should just do it anyway.

“JUST DO IT ANYWAY!” ACTS 4:8-20; 5:25-29 David P. Nolte There are things in life that are hard to do, but if they are important enough, and if they are right, we do them anyway. There are sacrifices we are called upon to make that we find inconvenient and excessively costly; but if we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, Acts 5:25-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating True Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016

We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Defense Of Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2019

The gospel: a message which refuses to be stifled.

PETER’S DEFENSE. Acts 5:27-32. The first time that Peter and John had been arrested was after the healing of a lame man when they were asked, ‘By what power or by what name have you done this?’ (Acts 4:7). ‘Jesus Christ of Nazareth,’ Peter boldly replied, ‘whom you crucified, whom God raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesson In Divine Providence Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2012

There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of Glory. It was fifty days after Jesus’ Resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers during the Feast of Pentecost. The presence of God filled t

A Lesson in Divine Providence Acts 5:12-42 Introduction There was never a dull moment around old Jerusalem First Church! Pentecost came in a blast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

Obeying God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016

Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Value Of Interreligious Dialogue Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2016

"Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, far from being opposed, mutually support and nourish one another."

Thursday in Second Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Today we hear the story of Peter’s witness before the Sanhedrin in the months following the first Pentecost. To the authorities who had forbade preaching about Jesus, Peter reminds them that the Law of God goes before any human law. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-33

Denomination: Catholic

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016

We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

I Wonder, What Might Happen If We Are Obedient?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

The sermon shares the results of obedience in the early church.

Acts 5:27-32 I wonder, What Might Happen if we are Obedient Problems generally arise as a result of disobedience • 1 Samuel 28:18Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out his fierce wrath against the Amalekites, the LORD has done this to you today. 19The LORD will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Do We Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2013

Sometimes we get a wake-up call, like Peter did. Our culture is assailing Christianity. Will we wake up and take action--prayer, fasting and giving?

Third Sunday of Easter 2013 “Do You Love Me?” There’s an old story about a farmer who had a mule to sell. When the buyer came around to see the mule, he tried several times to get the mule to pull his wagon. The mule would not move. The seller was walking off with his money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Catholic

How Hardships Work For Good

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013

Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

(Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013

Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must I Do? Obey God Rather Than Men Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 8, 2013

Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God.

WHAT MUST I DO? OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN ACTS 5:17-32 “Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than men!”(Acts 5:29) Big Idea: Lordship requires our allegiance be first and foremost to the authority and call of God. ACTS 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Nazarene

Defending The Truth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 23, 2019

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ.

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ. 1. Peter. Acts 5:27-29; 40-42 2. Steven. Acts 7:54-60 3. David. 1 Samuel 17:29 4. Never have I seen the need to be any greater for men to stand for God and what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, Acts 5:27-29