Sermons on Sovereign Acts:

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fly High" Acts Pt. 26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow discontentment to take root in your life, and think that you are exempt from the forces of nature.

Fly High – Acts pt. 26 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: See video clip from AHA.COM what not to do when you get stuck in the snow! Thesis: Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

A.c.t.s. Of Prayer

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005

How we should ACT as we communicate with God

“A.C.T.S. – PRAYER by George E. Crumbly JAMES 5 Humphrey UMC SUN. 7/31/2005AM INTRO: PRAYER: Communication with God. Because God is personal, all people can offer prayers. However, sinners who have not trusted Jesus Christ for their Salvation remain alienated from God. (IBD) I can’t think of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Passion Week Act I: Triumphing Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 11, 2005

This is on the Triumphal Entry.

Intro to Passion Week series. It is the most important week in history. All Gospels climax at this point. Matthew – 8 chs. Mark – 6 chs. Luke – 5½ chs. John – 9½ chs. 29 chs in all. Compare that with 4 on the first 30 years of Jesus’ life including his birth. Read Matthew 21:1-11. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion Week Act Ii: Cleansing Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 21, 2005

This is on the cleansing of the Temple.

Last week recap: Palm Sunday and Triumphal Entry: donkey, crowds, cheering, etc. Mark places the temple cleansing on the next day, while in Matthew it appears to happen the same. It probably happened the next day. Read Matthew 21:12-17. This passage has often been misunderstood. At times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion Week Act Iii Teaching Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 25, 2005

This is about the parable of the two sons.

Passion Week Act 3 Teaching Jesus spent a great deal of time his last week on earth teaching. In this time we have the Great Commandment, the sheep and the goats, the signs of the end of the age, and many other famous teachings of Jesus. Read Matthew 21:28-32. We have here a clear simple story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion Week Act Iv Feasting Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 5, 2005

This is on the Lord’s Supper.

The action really kicks into gear now. The events move at an ever-increasing pace from this point. It’s a blur, a whirlwind. Chapter 26 starts with the religious elite plotting to kill Jesus. Jesus is then anointed. Judas agrees to hand Jesus over. Read Matthew 26:17-29. The first thing we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of An Acts 1:8 Church Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 9, 2005

A simple study of Acts 1:1-8.

The Power of An Acts 1:8 Church (Acts 1:1-8) First message in a series through Acts 1. Jesus Models the Holy Spirit’s Presence(Verse 3) To those He also presented Himself alive… appearing to them over a period of forty days. Wow, it seems to me that Jesus literally modeled the presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005

This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Foundational Issues For Understanding Acts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

Acts can only be understood when the following issues/revelations are embraced: (1) The reality of Jesus’ resurrection (2) The instruction Jesus gave His followers in His post-resurrection appearances (3) The promise of the Holy Spirit that Jesus gave to

Three Foundational Issues Series: Book of Acts #3 Acts 1:1-5 10-16-05 Intro The book of Acts opens with an amazing account of Jesus interacting with His followers for forty days after His resurrection. Can you imagine what it would be like to have Jesus here in His resurrection body giving us a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Fly High - Acts Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and what happens to those who try to deceive the Holy Spirit.

“Fly high” – Acts part 3 On the Lighter side of Life: Funny pictures of pets Opening Video Illustration – Flying high for the kingdom of God – two real life stories of what it means to sacrifice for the kingdom and for others: From Blue Fish TV – Illustrate Volume 3 : David and Cynthia and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006

This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fly High - Acts Part 4

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fly High – Acts part 4 On the lighter side of life: The Secret Service is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order to stop a Christian ministry’s use of a gospel tract designed as a "million-dollar bill," after someone tried to deposit one of them into a bank account, reports WorldNetDaily. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2006

God uses ordinary even notorious people to do his work for the Kingdom of God. Paul the religious terrorist meets Grace and changes into the Preacher of grace and mercy.

“Fly High” - Acts part 7 On the lighter side of life: Picture from Jennifer Opening Illustration: Religion has produced more terrorists than non-religion. Just take a look at the Middle East and also at The Crusades. Also take a look at this article RELIGIOUS TERRORISM Tragically, all major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational