Sermons on People In Acts:

God At Work In Spirit Filled People

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 30, 2018

This message deals with Evangelizing the community who desperately needs to hear about coming to Jesus Christ. The fullness of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life is the power to witness to the unsaved.

God at work through Spirit-filled People Text: Acts 2:37-42 Introduction: 1. After watching the Upwards Sports film last Sunday morning, I wanted to follow this with a sermon and I want to ask you some serious questions: Why should we bother with the families of this area? Why should we do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Beaten But Still Forgiving

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Stephen’s example of forgiveness amidst persecution

Stephen’s Example of Forgiveness – Acts 7:34-60 Illustration:Karl Menninger, the famed psychiatrist, once said that if he could convince the patients in psychiatric hospitals that their sins were forgiven, 75 percent of them could walk out the next day! Today in the Word, March 1989, p. 8. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:34-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Up - Speak Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022

With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:1-15 about Paul hearing from two believers that he is out of the will of God, and how he goes on to Jerusalem as planned

Text: Acts 21:1-15, Title: Bad Advice from Good People, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, AM Opening illustration: Pastor’s Conferences. Never have more children than you have car windows. Never loan your car to someone to whom you have given birth. Pick your friends carefully. A “friend” never goes on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 17:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 5, 2022

Paul, Silas, and Timothy left Philippi and made their way to Thessalonica and later Berea. They preached, people believed, but others did not. This is an action-packed episode in Paul's life and ministry.

Introduction: Paul, Silas and Timothy had left Philippi. Now they’re heading towards Thessalonica and later Berea. People believed the Gospel, but others did not, so Paul and the others had to move on to other locations. 1 The Ministry in Thessalonica Text: Acts 17:1-9, KJV: 1 Now when they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Advice From Good People Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 8, 2017

Well-intentioned people sometimes give bad advice. That’s what happened to Paul on His way to Jerusalem This passage teaches us to listen to advice, but follow God’s will at all costs; and explains why Paul did not fear death.

Bad Advice from Good People Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 8, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentation is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com TEXT: Acts 21:1-16 – “And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched [set sail], we came with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 13, 2008

Be a devoted disciple who does good deeds and helps the hurting.

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Acts 9:36-42 Rev. Brian Bill 7/13/08 Believe it or not, I just recently learned what the three letters AKA stand for – “Also Known As.” Famous people often take on different names. Here are a few I came across this week. * Chevy Chase is really Cornelius Crane ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gospel Stirs To Action

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

Easter 5(A) - The power of God’s gospel will always cause people to act and react. Sadly, some will reject God’s truth. Gladly others will receive and believe.

GOD’S GOSPEL STIRS TO ACTION (Outline) May 2, 2010 - Easter 5 - ACTS 17:1-12 INTRO: God’s word always has a very specific purpose to accomplish. We may not always know or completely understand the final purpose of God’s divine plan. God’s ultimate intent in his word is that all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God Uses Ordinary People: Lydia Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 17, 2008

God makes a way when we get out of the way.

God Uses Ordinary People: Lydia Acts 16:14-15 Rev. Brian Bill 8/17/08 I thought I better get out ahead of something that happened to me in Mexico before my team members spill the beans. During our first Sunday in San Juan del Rio, we attended the worship service at the Community Center. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stnad Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 12, 2013

Resist the devil and stand firm in the faith

Through the Apostle Peter, God has been telling us Christians how to live while we wait for the return of Jesus Christ. Very soon, all of us who believe in Christ will be perfected and taken to heaven to live forever with God! Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior for your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline Of Acts 3:11-26

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 4, 2021

This outline covers the key points of Peter's message, after he healed a man formerly lame from birth. He didn't do this to get attention for himself but instead to point people to Jesus.

Introduction: Peter and John saw a man, lame from his birth, and healed him by the Lord’s power. This drew a crowd and Peter preached the second recorded message after Pentecost. 1 The miracle of healing --the man had been lame from birth. Several people in the Bible suffered from various ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024

Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 19:13-20

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 23, 2023

Evil spirits have affected people for many years. A group of seven men, claiming to have power to cast out demons, came to Ephesus and got a lot more than they bargained for! Then look at what happened next.

Introduction: This episode took place after Paul had begun a healing ministry, sending aprons or handkerchiefs to people who needed them (Acts 19:11-12). Note, this was a one-time occurrence, never repeated anywhere else in the Bible so far as I can determine. Someone once remarked that what the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist