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Journey Through Acts (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 9, Paul's conversion reveals an unshakable conviction and an unexpected confrontation, which ultimately to an uncommon conversion.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 9:1-22 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/6/2017 As most of you know, we’re already seven weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts and it feels like we’ve barely begun. In sense, Acts 1:8 seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 14, we witness a powerful MIRACLE, a case of MISTAKEN identity, the MESSAGE of the Gospel, and the attempted MURDER of the Apostle Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (8) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 14:8-20 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/13/2017 As most of you know, we’re eight weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. As I’ve said before, our goal is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Journey Through Acts (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 27, we discover that as long as we trust in God’s PRESENCE, God’s PLANS, God’s PEOPLE, and godly PRAYERS—we’ll reach the end of our journey safe and sound, just like Paul.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (10) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 27:13-44 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/27/2017 If you’re new to the Grove or just visiting today, we are coming to the end of a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Act deals with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Christian Church

An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024

Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 28:17-31

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2024

These last verses of Acts describe Paul's ministry to the Jews of Rome and their reaction. Luke gives a summary of what he did for two years. May we always be faithful even as Paul was!

The Dialogues: Paul’s Messages to the People His Meeting with the Chief of the Jews Text, Acts 28:17-31, KJV: 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Stressed By Life? Acts 27

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 5, 2023

A message of hope to overcome the stresses of daily living with that ability to wait until the Lord calms the storm.

Are you Stressed by life? Need Encouragement? Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hasty Act (1 Chronicles 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 24, 2025

Are we hasty or prayerful in our decisions?

Do we sometimes make rash decisions that prove our faith is in our own resources rather than God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 21. How often do we make thoughtless choices without prayer, without making sure it’s God’s will? What did David do? Then Satan attacked Israel by inciting David to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy Joins Paul (Acts 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2025

Do we do mission work like Paul?

How did Timothy join Paul’s ministry? Did the Holy Spirit direct the mission? Let’s continue Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 16. Did Timothy join Paul and Silas as they spread the decisions made by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem? Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith: A Tale From Acts SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The book of Acts continues the narrative of Christianity where the Gospels conclude. After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit arrived in a unique way, empowering the apostles to boldly share the story of the risen and living Christ.

Introduction: The book of Acts continues the story of Christianity after the events recorded in the Gospels. It shows how the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to boldly proclaim the message of the risen Christ. In this sermon, we will focus on a specific event in Acts 3:1-26, where Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Topics: Faith, Evangelism

Prayer: A.c.t.s. PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore the power, pattern, and priority of prayer as taught by Jesus in Luke 11:1-13, emphasizing that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God, not just a list of requests.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts – prayer. As we explore Luke 11:1-13, we'll be focusing on three key aspects: The Power of Prayer, The Pattern of Prayer, and The Priority of Prayer. It's a tall order, but I believe we'll find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Topics: Prayer, Teach

The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001

This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4, Genesis 17:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Momentum

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 31, 2024

Our faith, combined with our works, creates divine momentum positioning us to see extraordinary breakthroughs.

Introduction • 2025 holds divine potential for God’s people. o God accelerates the fulfillment of His purposes through our obedience and faith. • Scriptural Foundation: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:20, KJV). o Our preparation must ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:28, James 2:20, 1 Kings 18:45-46, James 2:17, Genesis 41:41, Isaiah 43:19, Acts 2:41, Joel 2:25, Job 42:10, Ephesians 5:15-16, Acts 8:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Deacons: Shared Service In The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014

A sermon on the role of deacons and their responsibilities.

Deacons: Shared Service in the Local Church Chuck Sligh September 7, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 6 INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to jump ahead three or four chapters in our study through Acts to introduce our deacon selection process. By the time of Acts 6, the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist