Sermons on Acts 20 3a25:

Every Nation (Acts 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2025

How did the apostles realize that the Gospel was for every nation?

Is the promise to Abraham that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3) starting to be fulfilled? How did Peter come to understand that? Let’s look at Acts 10. North of Joppa (Jaffa) on the coast is Caesarea. What happened there to a Roman soldier? Now in Caesarea ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Exclusivity (Acts 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2025

Do we think that we are exclusive, the one true church?

Were Old Testament laws of exclusivity based upon ethnicity or avoiding pagan practices like idolatry and child sacrifice? Should we therefore exclude people of different ethnicities from the church who have the same faith in Christ? Let’s look at Acts 11. Did the Jerusalem church question why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Idolatry (Acts 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2025

Do we have our own idolatry that needs to be confronted?

Can we enter a pagan, idolatrous culture and find some who will listen to the Gospel? Is our modern materialism also idolatry? Do we verify what is preached by studying the scriptures? Let’s look at Acts 17. When Paul preached in Thessaloniki how many came to faith in Jesus as Messiah? Then they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing A Crowd (Acts 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2025

How did Paul address a crowd of fellow Jews?

Would Paul’s willingness to walk into danger allow him to address many Jews and the supreme council, the Sanhedrin? Does preaching the Gospel sometimes involve great personal sacrifice? Let’s look at Acts 22. Why would Paul address the crowd in their sacred language? “Brethren and fathers, hear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Council (Acts 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2025

Persecution from within.

Were many Jews in Jerusalem unwilling to accept Paul’s teaching about Jesus? Have many churches repented of doctrinal error or stubbornly hardened their hearts? Let’s review Acts 23. Did Paul speak plainly to the Jewish Council in Jerusalem? Now looking intently at the Council, Paul said, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing Felix (Acts 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2025

Why did God have Paul address governor Felix.

Did Paul’s imprisonment enable him to share Christ with the Governor? Does persecution have a divine purpose? Let’s review Acts 24. What were the high priest’s accusations about Paul before Felix the governor? And after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a spokesman, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing Festus (Acts 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2025

Are we willing to go to dangerous places for the Gospel?

Did Paul’s enemies bring him before another governor? Are we willing to enter dangerous places for the Gospel? Let’s look at Acts 25. After Antonius Felix left office, did Paul appear before Porcius Festus? Festus then, having arrived in the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing Agrippa (Acts 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2025

How would you preach the Gospel to a government official?

Did Paul’s trials lead him to higher and higher government officials? Are we willing to suffer so that the Gospel may reach more people? Let’s look at Acts 26. How did Paul begin his defense before King Herod Agrippa II? Agrippa said to Paul, “You may speak for yourself.” So Paul gestured with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ask Before You Act

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019

Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being An Acts 6 Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Today, we are ordaining a new deacon

Years ago, when I worked in the restaurant business, there were occasions when we would take a children’s high chair and turn it upside down in order to put an infant in a carrier, in the upside down high chair. It was ingenious, so we all thought. One night, as I was taking an order from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Know How To Act Not React Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2024

What will you do IF or WHEN you are commanded not to speak about Jesus? This would seem to be a question that we would never have to answer; but with these days there may come a time when we, like the Apostles, will stand accused of preaching truth.

“Know How To Act Not React” Acts 5:26-42 What will you do IF or WHEN you are commanded not to speak about Jesus? This would seem to be a question that we would never have to answer; but with these days there may come a time when we, like the Apostles, will stand accused of preaching truth. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-42

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Acts Model Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

To explore the power of prayer, as demonstrated by Nehemiah, emphasizing adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication as key elements in communicating with God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather here, in this sacred space, where we are welcomed, not by our own merits, but by the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. It is in His presence that we find our true home, our true peace, and our true purpose. I am reminded of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Topics: Nehemiah, Prayer

Acts 2: All The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores the power of the risen Lord, the promise of restoration, and the prophets' testimony of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to see you all here today, gathered in the house of our Lord. It's a beautiful day to come together as one body in Christ, to seek His wisdom, to find solace in His promises, and to be reminded of the power of His resurrection. Before we delve into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Topics: Peter's Sermon

83. Revelation 20 - Resurrection To Judgment Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

What does God have in store for the great mass of struggling sinful humanity who up till this point may never have even heard of Jesus Christ, or if they have, refused to engage with the gospel message of salvation?

IN GOD'S IMAGE 83 - REVELATION 20 - RESURRECTION TO JUDGMENT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 20:4-6, 1 Corinthians 6:3, Romans 3:23, Romans 11:32, Revelation 5:9, Revelation 13:7-8, Revelation 7:9, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church