Sermons on Jews And Proselytes:

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Threefold Objective

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Dec 2, 2007

Look into the Book of Acts and see the threefold objective that God had for His church.

God’s Threefold Objective (GTO) Acts Chapter 6:1-7 Today we will continue our study in the book of Acts – we have been looking at the early church over the last few weeks – really just to see what made them tick! We have been looking at what God was doing in those believers, how He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip And The Ethiopian

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Philip and the Ethiopian (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 8 verses 26-40. (A). The 2 characters (1). An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Go south to the road--the desert road--that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza”. Philip is first introduced in Acts chapter 6; • And he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Brethren

Woe

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

My Way Or The Highway Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 26, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 15: 1 – 41

Acts 15: 1 – 41 My way or the highway 15 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Problems And Prosperity Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 15, 2015

It was inevitable that with the unprecedented growth the church of Jerusalem experienced, conflict and problems would arise. But the disciples acted speedily, and in the process established the principle of shared ministry, which brought even more growth.

Problems and Prosperity Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 14, 2015 TEXT: Turn please in your Bibles to Acts 6. INTRODUCTION In our study of Acts we’ve seen how the church in Jerusalem grew from a small band of followers in the upper room to a large army of believers in a very short time. Look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Not Seeing But Believing

Contributed by Robert Gauthier on Apr 16, 2012

While we will not be able to place our our finger or hands in the wounds of Christ. We still need to believe that He lives. Our Salvation is incomplete if Christ remained death and buried in the tomb. Because He lives we are changed people, because He l

“Not Seeing but Believing” ________________________________________ Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31(NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

An Outline Of Acts 13:1-12

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 26, 2022

Acts 13 is a turning point in the history of the Church. Barnabas and Saul were personally selected by the Holy Spirit for a special mission. They left Antioch, preached through Cyprus, and experienced several things.

Introduction: Acts 13 could serve as a turning point in the Church’s story. The first 12 chapters are primarily concerned with the beginning of the Church and the issues facing the Church near Jerusalem. Now Luke is relating how the Church was going “to the uttermost part of the earth.” 1 Antioch: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:13-14 - Message 8 – Praise The Lord – We Have Been Purchased From The Strong Prison Of The Enemy Called "Curse”. We Are Free! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

The curse of sin brought death but Jesus took our curse on the cross. We are redeemed and all the great promises of Abraham are given to us by faith. This is a lovely passage today, and it could be an Easter message as well. Christ died for our sins becoming the curse for us. Easter.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:13-14 - MESSAGE 8 – PRAISE THE LORD – WE HAVE BEEN PURCHASED FROM THE STRONG PRISON OF THE ENEMY CALLED “CURSE”. WE ARE FREE! I guess this is a good time to recap so far. Paul preached the gospel through Galatia and there were a lot of believers in a number of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 3:13-14, Romans 2:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ruth 4:6, Ephesians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Ephesians 1:3, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 15:18, Acts 20:32, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:18, Genesis 15:1, 1 Corinthians 3:8, Colossians 3:23-24, Hebrews 6:11-12, Revelation 4:1, Ephesians 1:13, 2 Corinthians 7:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Complications Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

How to handle problems in the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Summary Report Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2017

The persecution ended when Saul, its most ardent advocate was converted and became a witness for Christ. The “church” was at peace.

March 19, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: A Summary Report of the Church (9:31) Scripture 31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Memorables

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2019

The conversion of Cornelius and his household is a memorable event for believers.

1. Life is filled with memorable events. a. National and International: • 1972 Summer Olympics were overshadowed by the “Munich Massacre” in which 11 Israeli athletes, coaches, and officials were held hostage and eventually killed. • 1980 Winter Olympics – USA Hockey Team defeated USSR • End of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 13, 2017

John the Baptist pre-figured and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus but the religious authorities of the day could not understand what John was doing in his preaching and especially in baptising Jewish people when there was no need to do so.

THE WITNESS OF JOHN (John 1:19-28) In this 1st chapter of John’s gospel he begins his message, his good news to demonstrate that Jesus is the Mind, the Reason, the Word of God come into this world in the form of a human being. Having set down this central thought, John now begins to tell the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Paul's Work At The House Of Crispus & Justus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2017

When Paul left the synagogue (see 18:4, 6), he moved his place of witness to the house of a Gentile God-fearer named “Titus Justice,” who probably was one of those mentioned in 18:4 as being present in the Corinthian synagogue. The name Titus Justice...

April 15, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Work at the House of Crispus & Justus (18:7-11) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:7-11

Denomination: Baptist