Sermons on Acts 16:1-18: showing 1-15 of 413

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery. The Great Physician performed the world’s first open heart surgery and it was successful!

Open Heart Surgery Acts 16:13–15 Introduction I. Open Heart surgery is a very delicate procedure A. Many have this surgery now, it has become routine. B. But, you still want the most skilled surgeons, the most up to date equipment, and the very best of care. II. Open Heart Surgery is a step of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The First Board Meeting Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon explians and illustrates why Christians should become all things to all people so that by all possible means we might save some.

The First Board Meeting July 28, 2002 Acts 15:1-35 Intro: A. [None Survived, from the book, "God Has Never Failed Me, But He’s Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times" by Stan Toler] There was a family who decided to move to the country. They bought a ranch and made plans to raise cattle. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading Your Children To Christ

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jul 27, 2002

A message challenging parents and grandparents to be active in leading their children/grandchildren to Christ.

Leading Your Children to Christ 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Introduction: The other day, my wife got a phone call from a lady in the church about her daughter. It seems that her daughter had not been sleeping over the past several nights because she wasn’t sure she was a Christian. My wife sat down with her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, Acts 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keys To A Fruitful Ministry"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Paul had a fruitful and successful ministry and we can too.

"THE KEYS TO A FRUITFUL MINISTRY" Dr. Dennis Deese ACTS 16:9-15 Without question, the Apostle Paul had a very fruitful and successful ministry (Note the words taken from Acts 16:5) . Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 16:5 ESTABLISHED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

"The Experiences Of A Soul Winner"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute for winning someone to Christ.

"THE EXPERIENCES OF A SOUL WINNER" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 16:16-40 Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Evangelize -- Just Do It!

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to congregation to do the work of an evangelist.

Evangelize. It means to share the good news of Christ. We are all commanded to evangelize. We are all evangelists. Look at your neighbor and say "YOU ARE AN EVANGELIST." Now say, "I AM AN EVANGELIST." Not only are Billy Graham, Steve Hill, and other prominent ministers evangelists. We all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-20, Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Starting A Church Of Brotherly Love

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exposition of the planting of the church at Philippi and truths valuable for our infant church.

Many of the churches we read of the Apostle Paul’s foundational work in the book of Acts. When we turn the pages of history and take glance at this church some 40 years later, the church has become complacent spiritually. Not so with the church at Philadelphia. This church is praised for their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-33

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Listening Heart

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others.

A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. [15] And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are They Saying About You?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Reputation . . . what people are saying about you . . . have you given consideration to it lately?

What Are They Saying About You? I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. II. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of reputation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acquiring A Vision

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

How, to whom, and why does God give a vision?

Introduction: Why is this building sitting at 3131 Duff Road today? Let’s agree one thing: Northside Baptist Church is Christ’s church. Amen? It doesn’t belong to you, it doesn’t belong to the preacher, it belongs to Jesus. He has a reason why He located us here. So, let me ask you again: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist