Sermons on Acts 23 3a31:

Set Apart For Service! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2022

‘Set Apart For Service.’ Acts chapter 13 verses 1-3 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God changes lives (vs 1) (2). God’s general call to service (vs 1-3) (3). God’s specific call to service (vs 2) SERMON BODY: Ill: • January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. • In ancient Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

You Before Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God desires the giver before the gift—when we first surrender our hearts to Him, every act of generosity, including financial giving, flows joyfully and becomes an overflow of grace.

(God wants the giver before the gift) --- Introduction – Life Stirs Up Life Before we even open our Bibles, think about something amazing. The New Testament calls the church the body of Christ. Not a building. Not bricks and mortar. You and I are the church. Every part of a body matters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 4:32, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Spirit Of Divination. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery.

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ezekiel 14:3-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

What The Bible Says About Your Body

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025

People today are acting as if they have never been informed, or are ignoring what they should know. But as Christians, we have no excuse. Because there is a lot that the Bible says about our bodies. I

Alba 6-1-2025 WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:12-20 I found this story of two rednecks who lived in snow country, named Bubba and Isabella. They got up one morning and did their customary thing, they turned the radio on to get the local weather report and drink a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Integrity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Integrity is not a spiritual gift but the result of self-discipline and our decision to act in obedience to God's Word and mandates to our life in all situations. Do not take shortcuts to see the dream fulfilled

Integrity is a valuable character trait that reflects the alignment between our words and actions. It is not a spiritual gift, but rather the result of self-discipline and our decision to obey God's Word in all situations. Taking shortcuts to achieve our dreams may seem tempting, but true integrity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:6-15

Topics: Attitude, General

The Axe Is Laid And Babylon Is Beginning To Fall

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

It is extremely imperative that we understand there is a divine principle, a godly mandate that acts against nations, peoples, systems, powers, and kings that build their system on pride, arrogance and the humiliation, exploitation, and abuse of others.

“The Axe is Laid and Babylon is Beginning to Fall” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: - Matthew 3:10, Isaiah10:5-19 PRAYER OPENING: - We just had Thanksgiving and I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving enjoyed family, ate well, and most of all gave God thanks. We understand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10, Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Apostolic

After The Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to our spiritual roots, preparing ourselves through prayer, and actively fulfilling the mission God has entrusted to us, as illustrated in Acts 1:12-26.

Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to jump into the word of God. Today, we're going to be exploring a passage from the book of Acts, a passage all about returning, preparing, and fulfilling the mission God has given us. As the great evangelist Billy Graham once said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-17

Topics: Refreshed, Renewed, Refocused

Finding Meaning For Us In The Conversion Of Saul Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE APPLICATION THIS WONDERFUL EVENT IN THE LIF

FINDING MEANING FOR US IN THE CONVERSION OF SAUL ACTS 9:1-19 INTRODUCTION: THIS PORTION OF THE BOOK OF ACTS DEALS WITH THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PLAYERS IN THE SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST – SAUL OF TARSUS. WHAT I FIND OF INTEREST HERE IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Heart Wounds Part 3 - Betrayal & Deception Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 18, 2018

Betrayal is a demon spirit. We know this because it acts the same, uses the same phrases and its patterns are the same anywhere in the world. Anyone, who is NOT paying attention spiritually, can fall prey to this demonic spirit.

Psalms 41:7-9 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Psalm 119:68-71, Psalm 35:1-28, Matthew 5:43-44, Mark 11:25-26, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Psalm 55:12-14, Psalm 41:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Queen Esther Sermon Ii: Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength rise to the challenge of acting upon their moral convictions thereby doing the right thing rather than giving in to the pressures of worldly-minded folks who urge hostile responses.

ESTHER: THE RIGHT THING WHAT GOD’S PEOPLE WITH MORAL CONVICTIONS DO ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

The Samaritan's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 27, 2016

To establish that the Samaritans were converted to the “gospel of Christ" through the preaching of Philip the Evangelist. This lesson and the “Pentecostal’s Conversion” allow seekers of truth to see the divine “pattern of conversion" in the Book of Acts.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Promise of Christ to Samaria 2. The Preaching of Christ in Samaria 3. The Pardon of Christ in Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Samaritan’s Conversion.” This is the second lesson in a series of messages regarding New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pure & The Phony Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 7, 2016

Philip & Simon the Sorcerer - The Pure & the Phony – Acts chapter 8 verses 9-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of self (vs9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren; • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall near London in 1689, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Brethren

"How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Christian Code Of Conduct" 1 Cor. 6 Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2008

Paul tells us that the Christian who has been sanctified by Jesus will live by a strict holy code of conduct in their lives. They will act Christ like and therefore honor God and make Him look good.

“The Christian Code of Conduct” 1 Corinthians 6 - pt 6 Opening Video Illustration: From “Horton Hears a Who.” In this clip Horton reaffirms that he will stay 100% faithful to the who’s - despite danger to himself. He will do this because his code of conduct has always been “100% faithfulness” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conspiracy Of Kindness

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist