Berean Christian Fellowship

Civil Disobedience; Acts 4:13-31

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl continues going through Acts 4. Where John and Peter are brought before the rulers of the people and ordered not to preach in the name of Jesus. They don't obey. 

 

Verses Used:

Acts 4:13-31

Romans 13:1-7

1 Peter 2:13-25

Exodus 9:16

Psalm 2:1-6

1 Corinthians 14:32-34

Acts 23:1-8

Matthew 22:15-22

1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Romans 12:17-19

Genesis 15:1

Luke 6:35

2 Corinthians 1:19-21

John 17:20-23

Mark 10:28-30

Acts 1:7-8

 

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Exclusivity; Acts 4:1-12

In Acts 4:1-12, Peter and John are brought before the rulers of the Jews. It is here that Peter says the famous words "Nor is their salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12. Christianity is exclusive. It may annoy mankind, but the reality is God gets to decide what is right, what is wrong, and how we can be saved. Pastor Kohl in this sermon focuses on the concept of exclusivity pulling from the passage in Acts 4:1-12, and many other scriptures. 

Verses Used:

Acts 4:1-12

Genesis 4:1-7
Leviticus 10:1-3
Exodus 20:1-6
Daniel 3:8-18
Daniel 3:24-25
Malachi 1:6
Malachi 2:17
Isaiah 5:20
John 14:6
John 6:34-36
John 6:47-49
John 8:12
John 9:5
John 10:7, 9, 11, 14
John 11: 25
John 15:1, 18-19
John 3:18-20
Ephesians 4:4-6
Acts 4:5-6
Luke 22:6
Matthew 27:62
John 3:1
Acts 4:8-12

 

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Acts 3

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl speaks on Acts 3 wherein Peter heals a lame man and preaches a sermon afterwards. What can we learn from this chapter? 

Verses Used:

Acts 3:1-26

Exodus 34:6-8

Judges 7:19-22

Proverbs 26:26-27

Acts 2:43

Acts 3:13-16

Acts 3:18

Acts 2:23

Acts 3:19

John 8:24

Matthew 26:74-75

Psalm 32:1-5

Isaiah 63:7-9

 

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Christ Centered Preaching; Acts 2:22-39

Acts 2:22-39 covers Peter's sermon to the Jews gathered for Pentecost. In this sermon, Pastor Kohl looks at what we can learn from the way Peter preaches. What was important to convey? How did he prove his points? What did he not do? 

Verses Used:

Acts 2:22-39

Luke 24:25-27

Genesis 3:21

1 Peter 3:19-21

Genesis 22:1-2

Exodus 12:1-8

Acts 2:41-42

Joel 2:28-32

Psalm 16:8-11

Psalm 110:1

Matthew 22:41-46

Hebrews 4:12-13

John 5:38-40

John 15:26

John 16:14

Isaiah 9:6-7

Titus 1:1

Romans 6:19

Matthew 7:13-23

1 Corinthians 15:3-6

John 1:10-13

 

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Tongues and Understanding; Acts 2:1-4

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl continues discussing Acts 2:1-4 with a focus on the gift of tongues. Touching on numerous stories from the Old Testament such as Adam and the Fall in Genesis, the Tower of Babel, and Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel, in an effort to see what God was doing in the situation that happened at Pentecost and the purpose of the gift of tongues. 

Verses Used:

Acts 2:1-4 (main verse)
Acts 1:7-8
Genesis 2:15-17
Daniel 4:28-35
Genesis 1:28
Genesis 9:1
Genesis 10:6-11
Romans 1:22-25
Revelation 17:5
Revelation 18:1-8
Genesis 11:1-9
Ephesians 2:11-22
Ephesians 3:3-7
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Acts 2:4
1 Corinthians 12:4-11
1 Corinthians 14:21-23
1 Corinthians 14:10-12
Isaiah 1:18
Matthew 11:28
Revelation 22:17
Psalm 95:6-7

 

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The Holy Spirit; Acts 2:1-4

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl continues to delve into the story of Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts 2. What are some of the symbols used in the Bible to speak of the Holy Spirit? What do we learn as we consider those symbols? How does this impact our life today?

Verses Used:

Acts 1:7-8

Acts 2:1-4 (main verse)

John 15:26-27

Genesis 2:7

Ezekiel 37:1-10

Ephesians 2:1-10

John 3:5-8

Romans 9:14-16

Romans 8:14

Luke 3:16

Luke 12:49

Malachi 4:1-3

Revelation 3:14-16

Hebrews 12:28-29

Ezekiel 36:25-27

Hebrews 9

John 3:5-8

John 7:37-39

John 4:10-14

1 Peter 2:9

Exodus 30:22-33

1 Samuel 16:1, 13

 

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New Beginnings; Acts 2:1-21

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl speaks on Acts 2:1-21, where the happenings at Pentecost are recorded. During this time of new beginnings for the people of God, Peter points to the prophetic promises of the Old Testament fulfilled by the church. The church age wasn't a surprise to God. As Pastor Kohl examines this text, he speaks on the concept of the end times, the Holy Spirit's indwelling of believers, and the hope we have in Christ. 

Verses Used:

Leviticus 23

Joel 2:28-32

Acts 2:1-21 (main verse)

Hosea 3:5

Micah 4:1

Hebrews 12:22-24

1 Timothy 4:1-2

2 Timothy 3:1-9

1 Peter 1:18-21

1 John 2:18

1 Peter 4:7

1 Corinthians 10:11

Hebrews 9:26

Hebrews 8:7

Hebrews 9:1, 11-12

2 Corinthians 5:17

Galatians 6:15

John 4:16

Acts 2:1

Ephesians 4:30

2 Corinthians 1:22

Matthew 1:22-23

Matthew 3:11

Psalm 51:11

Isaiah 11:2

Ezekiel 36:25-27

John 3:16

Romans 6:23

John 6:53-58

1 Corinthians 11:23-32

 

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You can’t Derail God; Acts 1:12-26

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl finishes Acts 1. Jesus left the disciples with the command to wait. God had a plan started long ago. God's plan and purposes are not stopped, derailed, or messed up by man. He will fulfill His plan and His promises.  After Pentecost the church would explode by the power of God. But for 10 days after Jesus left, the disciples had to wait. During this time, Peter tried to fill the office of Apostle. Was this of God? Can God's purposes by thwarted by our mistakes? 

Verses Used:

Acts 1:12-26

Matthew 20:20-21

Acts 1:6-8

Acts 1:12-26

Luke 24:46-49

Leviticus 23:9-17

Acts 1:15

Acts 2:41

Acts 2:47

Acts 4:4

Acts 5:14

Acts 6:7

Acts 9:31

Acts 2:2-12

Acts 5:10-11

2 Samuel 5:22-25

Acts 1:4

Exodus 28:30

Numbers 27:21

Deuteronomy 33:8

1 Samuel 23:6-13

1 Samuel 28:6

Ezra 2:62-63

Proverbs 16:33

Acts 6:2

1 Corinthians 15:3-5

Acts 1:20-26

Matthew 19:28

Acts 9:15

Galatians 1:1

Romans 8:28

Romans 9:23

John 3:16

 

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”You Shall Be My Witnesses” Acts 1:1-11

This sermon, begins Pastor Kohl's series on Acts. Acts is a book that talks about the formation of the church during the first years after Jesus died. The early church grew from a small number of misfits to fill the earth. Literally changing the world in vast ways. How did they do this? Hint; it is about God, not man. In Acts 1:1-11, we read about Jesus giving one last command to the disciples before going up to heaven, followed by the promise that He will return. Are you awake and ready for that day? 

Verses Used:

Luke 1:1-4

Matthew 16:16-19

Matthew 26:62-64

Matthew 17:23

Matthew 5:17-19

1 John 5:12-13

Nehemiah 8:9-10

Mark 4:30-32

Isaiah 27:6

Matthew 20:20-21

Matthew 24:36

Philippians 3:20-21

Acts 1:2, 9, 22, 11

Matthew 21:33-41

Luke 19:11-22

Matthew 25:1-10

Luke 12:35-40

 

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Do You Agape Me? John 21

In this sermon, Pastor Kohl speaks on John 21. The final chapter of John tells the story of Jesus appearing to Peter alongside other disciples when they were out fishing on the Sea of Tiberias. Jesus provides them with breakfast and has a discussion with Peter. Asking Peter, 3 times, "do you love me?" 

If Jesus asked you that question what would you answer? 

Verses Used:

John 21

Exodus 19:5

Luke 12:34

2 Timothy 4:10

John 15:19

Luke 16:13

2 Corinthians 5:13-15

Matthew 22:34-40

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Galatians 5:13-15

Matthew 10:37

1 John 3:20

Psalm 139:4

Matthew 10:30

Psalm 147:4

Psalm 44:21

1 Chronicles 28:9

Isaiah 40:28

Isaiah 46:9-10

1Kings 8:39

Genesis 3:9, 13

Genesis 4:6-7

2 Samual 12:9

Isaiah 6:8

Matthew 16:13

John 10:16

John 4:7

John 4:31-32

John 20:30-31

 

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