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How To Become A Spiritual Leader (Acts - Part 12) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four Keys to Effective Spiritual Leadership...

How to become a spiritual leader Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 12 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 30, 2003 Acts 6:1-7 FOUR KEYS TO EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP 1. Realize your Purpose. ¡§Day after day, in the temple courts and from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Share Your Story (Acts - Part 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

learning how to naturally share what’s important...

How to share your story Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 4 Pastor Jeff Christopherson February 2, 2003 Acts 2:14-41 1. Be a part of a spiritual team. ¡§Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001

We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Stone That The Builders Rejected (Act 4:11-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

The Stone that the builders rejected has become the head of the corner ...

I must admit that I was drawn to this passage this morning because it had a refreshingly urban feel about it. If you’re familiar with the parables and metaphors used by Jesus, you know that He often spoke using rural images - speaking of shepherds and sheep and fields and harvests. And you could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12, Acts 4:11-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lesson 1: What Acts Says About Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 10, 2007

This series is an examination of what the book of Acts has to say about prayer.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Praying the Book of Acts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: What Acts says about prayer September 2, 2007 1. Seeking prayer for power. “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). “You shall be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Act Like Stubbornness Is A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 13, 2013

A look at the dangers of stubbornness.

WHEN WE DON'T LIKE WHERE GOD IS LEADING: Jonah would rather die than change. - Jonah 1:12. A CROSS PROBLEM: Too many Christians are more defined by crossed arms than by the cross of Christ. - Too many of us confuse stubbornness with conviction. - What’s the difference? Conviction has to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 2

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation.

“The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water in front of the church and pull out a lighter You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is A Great Leadership Lesson From Acts One Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 17, 2017

Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve

Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve. They do not just replace this disciple with just anybody. Peter gives the qualifications right there in verses 21-22 of Acts 1. He said the qualification for this disciple to become an Apostle, must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21

Denomination: *other

The Exclusive Name Of Jesus Acts 4:10-12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 16, 2024

Acts 4:10-12 reveals the transformative power of the name of Jesus.

The Exclusive Name of Jesus Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the transformative power of the name of Jesus, as revealed to us in Acts 4:10-12. Let us delve into this passage to understand the significance of Jesus' name and its impact on our lives. Acts 4:10-12 (NLT): "Let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, Psalm 118:22, Philippians 2:9-11, John 14:6, Romans 10:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Side Up (Acts 17:1-9) Series

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jan 22, 2021

After enough news and encounters with haters you'd be prone to think that no one really cares to know about God, but you'd be wrong. There's always someone out there, someone within your circles, who truly wants to know more about God.

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: This Side Up Text: Acts 17:1-9 Date: Jan 24, 2020 Big Idea: After watching enough news and having personal encounters with haters, you'd be prone to think that no one could care less about Jesus, but you'd be wrong. Allowing this negative view ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025

JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Sing In The Storm - Acts 16:25-26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Have you ever been in a midnight moment? Paul and Silas were in such a moment—but what did they do? They didn’t complain. They didn’t curse. They didn’t quit. They sang. Trust Christ even when the prison doors haven’t yet opened. And God responded with a miracle.

Go! And Sing in the Storm - Acts 16:25–26 (NLT) Acts 16:25–26 (NLT): “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Acts 16:16-34, 2 Timothy 2:9, Psalm 42:8, Isaiah 61:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solomon's Acts (2 Chronicles 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2025

Did great wealth create great danger for Solomon?

Apart from building the Temple and Palace, what else did Solomon do? Is there great danger in great wealth? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 8. How long did it take Solomon to build the Temple and Palace? It took Solomon twenty years to build the Lord’s Temple and his own royal palace. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren