Sermons on Righteous Acts:

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues my expository series through the book of Acts.

I. Traveling :18-21 From Corinth to Ephesus and Beyond :18 – After Gallio’s favorable decision, Paul stayed on in Corinth awhile longer, teaching and preaching freely and without fear. God had affirmed his ministry and the fact that he’d be protected by the hand of God. Then, taking with him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Inadequate Truth, Insufficient Faith Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sleeping In Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH FROM ACTS 2.

HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blame Game Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 6, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 5: 12 – 6: 7

Acts 5: 12 – 6: 7 The blame game 12 And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Spirit Filled Church

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2024

Signs of a Spirit filled church from Acts 2

As a pastor and preacher, I often wonder if when I’m doing a series of sermons, if I continue the topic for too long, or not long enough. Now, I’m not looking for your answers. Because, you might say the topics are good, but don’t go on so long. With that in mind, I want to keep talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The book of Acts is one of the most exciting books of the Bible.

For example, in Acts 16 we see Paul and Barnabas placed in prison. Notice, in verses 20b - 21, what they were charged with - "...These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, and teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans." Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Heals Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

The God that lived in the Book of Acts is still the same today.

God Still Heals Text: Acts 5:12-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God is moving powerfully in and amongst children in this hour. You will see MANY children raised up to preach, heal, prophesy, move in miracles, signs, and wonders. (Patricia King). 2. Church, our God is still in the miracle working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Psalms 14 And 53 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 26, 2020

Psalms 14 and 53 are similar to each other, having only minor differences in the mode of expressing the same thoughts. This sermon studies the two passages in parallel, slightly enlarging the understanding of their combined content.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, Exodus 34:13-16, Exodus 23:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Mark 3:28-29, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Psalm 66:5, Psalm 11:4, Romans 3:28, 1 Kings 8:39, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 1:18-22, Matthew 23:37, John 19:11, Genesis 7:1, Psalm 53:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Genesis 11:5, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get On Your Feet Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2018

We will never get to heaven on our own. Never, never, never. We'll never be that good, we'll never do enough good, and we’ll never, ever, ever deserve heaven on our own.

Saturday, May 20, 2006 Get On Your Feet Acts 3:1-3:11 (NRSV) It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Koinonia Ekklesias Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007

Exposition of Acts 2:44-47 about the qualities of the early church

Text: Title: Koinonia Ekklesias II, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: read the first half of the letter from the MacArthur commentary from the philosopher to the emperor regarding the behavior of the first Christians. B. Background to passage: The background is still the same, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bridezilla

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022

Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can We Receive Salvation? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

In Acts 16, the jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they answered clearly and simply: “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30–31)

HOW CAN WE RECEIVE SALVATION? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 In Acts 16, the jailer asked Paul and Silas, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they answered clearly and simply: “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:30–31) That single verse summarizes the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31, Ephesians 2:8-9