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The Book Of Acts
Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. Wait On The Lord
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is an introduction to the book of Acts and an encouragement that through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can be Great Commission Christians.
Wait on the Lord – Acts 1:1-8, The Holy Spirit gave them the power to: I. Share it personally (“it” being the gospel) (Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon and then all that follow) II. Spread it widely a. Jerusalem (Acts 2:14) b. Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) c. The uttermost parts of the ...read more
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2. Ya'll Come Back Now
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is teaching on the ascension and return of Jesus.
Ya’ll Come Back Now – Jesus will return: Acts 1:9-11 There are 260 chapters in the N.T. and in those chapters the second coming of Christ is mentioned 318 times. That is one in every 25 verses from Matthew to Revelation. Jesus will return in like manner as he left. His Ascension 1. From ...read more
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3. Are You Listening God?
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This is a sermon on hinderances to our prayers being heard and answered.
Are you listening God? – Hindrances to our prayers being heard and answered Acts 1:12-14 Five things to check when you think God isn’t listening. 1. Are your motives right? James 4:3 2. Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Isaiah 59:1-2 It is strange that while praying, we ...read more
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4. Just Like You And I
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.
Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of ...read more
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5. Toungues Of Fire
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon focuses on what it is that should drive or empower our Churches.
Tongues of Fire – The day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-12, What is it that drives our Church? Drive - To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward; To guide, control, or direct; To cause or sustain, as if by supplying force or power. Is ...read more
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6. Preaching With Power And Purpose
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon takes a look at Peters sermon.
Preaching with Power and Purpose: Acts 2:13-39 A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, ...read more
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7. Those Were The Days
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is a look at the characteristics of the early Church that made it so effective.
Those were the days! – Acts 2:40-47 Do you remember this song? (played theme song from TV sitcom “All in the Family” the song title is “Those were the days”) Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever wished for the “good old days”? Well I would submit to you that we can have those days ...read more
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8. From Trash To Treasure
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is about the restoration that Jesus brings.
From Trash to Treasure – Acts 3:11-26 It was, is, and will be through Jesus that… 1. The lame man was physically restored – v. 11-16 (use antique illustration) 2. You can be spiritually restored – v. 17-20 Someone told of a church that believed in sinless perfection once you trusted ...read more
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9. The Un-Touchables
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon uses quotes and historic facts from the story of the Untouchables to correspond to Peter and John and their witness.
The UN-touchables: Acts 4:13-22, The time is the 30’s, there is an organization that is corrupt, taking bribes, involved in breaking all kinds of laws and covering it up, even having innocent people killed because their whole way of life was threatened by the truth. But just when all hope ...read more
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10. An Occasion For Motivation
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31
An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more
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11. The Do's And Don'ts Of Giving
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is a lesson on the proper attitude for giving.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving – Acts 4:32-5:11 The only thing that will make a Church more upset at a Pastor than talking politics from the pulpit is preaching about giving. Let’s look at two examples of giving from the early Church and identify the Do’s and Don’ts of giving. First let’s ...read more
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12. Peter Apostle Picked
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon is somewhat of a lymeric about Peter and Johns encouter with the lame man at the Beautiful gate.
Peter Apostle Picked – The Providence of God: Acts 3:1-10 Peter Apostle Picked six particular things. 1. A particular place – the temple 2. A particular point in time – the hour of prayer 3. A particular person to be reached – the paralyzed man 4. A particular path to take – the one ...read more
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13. Aaa - Travel With Someone You Trust
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon deals with Peter and Johns trust in Jesus in the midst of difficulty.
AAA “Travel with Someone You Trust” - Acts 4:1-12, Our society has devised an ingenious tool to combat the issue of insecurity. We know it as insurance. We have insurance available for just about anything. Typically we insure ourselves against the unknown, the only exception to that is life ...read more
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14. Some Things Never Change
Contributed on Feb 8, 2005
This sermon takes the dictionary definition of five words and uses them to show that today the same things take place either literally or symbolically when we are serious about our mission.
Some things never change: Acts 5:12-42, 1. Perpetuation - v. 12-16: The act of making perpetual, or of preserving from extinction through an endless existence. A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local ...read more
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15. The Limitless Power Of God
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
This message contrasts the work that God did in two very different lives.
So often we find ourselves thinking about God in terms of man. We put up artificial barriers to what He can do, when He can do it, and to or for whom He will do it. This passage of scripture however tells the story of two people that were very different in their lives and circumstances yet God ...read more
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16. A Few Good Men
Contributed on Feb 22, 2005
This sermon looks at six characteristics in the life of Cornelius.
Don’t you just love those U.S. Marine T.V. commercials? The ones with the finely dressed marine with his sword and at the end the commentator says all they want is “A Few Good Men”. This morning we are going to take a look at a good man. His name was Cornelius. From this passage we can identify ...read more
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17. Think Before You Act
Contributed on Feb 23, 2005
This sermon evaluates the quality of Gamaliels advice.
Has anyone ever given you advice? I am sure of the answer to that. Some of the advice you have been given has very likely been poor advice. Perhaps (although rare) you have received good advice. In most cases we are in a better position to evaluate that advice once we are a little ways down the ...read more
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18. A Cure For The Cancer Of Prejudice
Contributed on Feb 28, 2005
This sermon uses Peters vision to examine a cure for prejudice.
(powerpoint with subpoints to the three main points is available upon request) Today’s culture seems to be more attuned to issues of prejudice than perhaps any other time in our history. However; simply being aware of something does not readily present a remedy. Prejudice is very much like a ...read more
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19. Hearing And Obeying The Voice Of God
Contributed on Mar 8, 2005
If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself.
If you want to hear God’s voice and know what He would have you to do then you will want to notice the four things Peter did in this passage and do them yourself. You should… 1. REFLECT on God’s word – v.17 Peter was meditating on what God had communicated to him in the vision. God has ...read more
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20. Finding Purpose In The Potters Hands
Contributed on Mar 21, 2005
This sermon utilizes five questions from a short video clip from sermonspice.com called "Potter’s Hand". The answers to those questions are found in the passage.
Within the seemingly mundane conversation in this passage, I believe we can find the answers to some of life’s most profound questions. 1. Who am I? IF I am… A man made in the image of God – Gen 1:26 A sinner in which that image is flawed – Rom 3:23 THEN… I am not worthy of worship, ...read more
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21. Salvations Top Ten
Contributed on Mar 30, 2005
This sermon looks at ten aspects of Salvation that are revealed in Peters message to Cornelius and his household.
Salvation is… 1. For everyone v. 34-35 – God shows no partiality but will accept all who turn to Him. 2. From God v. 36 – God is the one who initiated this reconciliation between Himself and mankind. We could do nothing to change our fate. 3. Through Jesus v. 36 – Jesus is the Lamb which ...read more
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22. Expectation Examination
Contributed on Mar 30, 2005
This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.
What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other ...read more
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23. Majoring In The Minors
Contributed on Apr 6, 2005
This message looks at the problem in Acts 11:1-18 of those in the early church focusing on the wrong aspects of what took place there.
Sometimes we as Christians can get all bent out of shape over the smallest, most insignificant things. You might think that it has something to do with today’s “drive thru” culture but you would be wrong. In fact, today we will see that it goes all the way back to the early Church. That is why I ...read more
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24. Depots Of Development
Contributed on Apr 19, 2005
This sermon follows the progression of Acts 11:19-26 and identifies 10 things we should be aware of today. I used train illustrations with the 10 words.
There are 10 stops along the tracks. (I used train related illustrations for each of these words) 1. Dispersion – v. 19a – Sometimes life takes us in many different directions just as it did in the early Church. 2. Exclusion – v. 19b – Often we like the early Church miss the point that the ...read more
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25. To Everything There Is A Season
Contributed on Apr 20, 2005
This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.
A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more
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26. The Price Of Pride
Contributed on Apr 26, 2005
This sermon looks at the pride of Herod Agrippa in Acts 12:1-4 and 20-24.
The Purpose Pride ruled (v. 1) – Herod Agrippa is the grandson of Herod the Great. He is the first heir of Herod’s to hold the title of King since his grandfather’s death. He is also the first person to rule over the same complete kingdom since his grandfather. He had been in previous trouble ...read more
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27. Success God's Way
Contributed on Apr 28, 2005
This sermon looks at three dramatic changes in Saul and how those around him responded.
Success God’s Way: Acts 9:20-25: 2-6-05 am service Saul’s conversion brought about a drastic change in his life. Three things that Changed about Saul… 1. His Message Old Saul: Breathed threats and murder New Saul: Preached Jesus is the Son of God 2. His Mission Old Saul: Tried to ...read more
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28. An Attitude Adjustment
Contributed on Apr 28, 2005
This sermons looks at Ananias attitudes and how he responded to God’s direction.
Ananias Attidue is an example to us in three different A’s… I mean ways. He was… and we should be 1. Available to Go – When God calls we should respond with “Here I am” v. 10 Give – We should use our gifts to edify the body of Christ v. 12 Grow – When we respond in obedience, growth is the ...read more
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29. The Power Of Prayer
Contributed on May 4, 2005
This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.
Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more
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30. Not So Fast
Contributed on May 10, 2005
This message takes a look at six reasons we should fast.
(I began by showing the video clip called “The Fast” from sermonspice.com it is a humorous look at how we should not fast) Often I think of the early Church and wish it could be like that again. They experienced the hand of God in so many incredible ways. Then I remember that this did not come ...read more