Sermons on Acts 23:9: showing 16-30 of 33

Having A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Mar 4, 2012

Do you have a clear conscience concerning your relationship with Christ?

And Paul looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." Acts 23:1 If Paul could say that, can you say the same about yourself? The continuing verses referr to Paul and the division in the Church with the religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character During Adversity Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 31, 2011

The character of Paul is revealed as his stands trial before the high priest who reveals he already has deemed Paul guilty.

If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hinge Of Resurrection-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2018

3 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-III Attention: The Trapper’s Stove! An engineer, a psychologist, & a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped & a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26, Acts 2:25-32, Acts 4:1-4, Acts 17:16-19, Acts 23:6-10, Acts 23:1-9, Acts 26:22-23, Romans 1:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, 1 Corinthians 15:30-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Always Has A Plan

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 3, 2018

The plans of God when followed always ends in glory, joy and honour

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN Acts 23:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 23 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Pray For Our Government Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2018

Pray for government: 1. That protects the innocent. 2. That is patient securing justice. 3. That is prompt in admitting mistakes. 4. That performs in obedience to the law. 5. Not paralyzed by partisan strife. 6. Led by godly people.

How to Pray for Our Government The Book of Acts - Part 80 Acts 22:22-23:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2015 *Church: We need to pray for our government. We need to pray for our leaders. That's what the Apostle Paul urges us to do 1 Timothy 2:1-6. There, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-30, Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Of Love (Thursday Of The 7th Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jun 19, 2020

Are we ready to venture into mission of love rather than our differences with others?

Reflection We read in the Acts (Acts 22:30; 23:6-11) that Paul came down and spoke as a Pharisee realising that there were two groups. They were: 1. Pharisees, & 2. Sadducees. Pharisee believed in resurrection, spirits and angels. Sadducee did not believe all three. The debate broke out ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26, Acts 22:30, Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Other

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 150th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#150] OUT OF CONTROL Acts 23:1-35 Introduction: Does your life ever seem out of control? Do things going on in this world seem out of control? I’m sure that many of you can say yes to 1 or both of these questions. So, what do you do when things are out of control? Paul gives us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

'from Danger Into Danger' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2022

From Danger into Danger - Acts chapter 23 verses 1-35. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Paul and the Council (vs 1-11). • Paul and the Conspirators (vs 12-22). • Paul and the Captain (vs 23-35). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some time ago, there was a zoo in North Yorkshire, • Today it has been turned into Flamingo Land. • But when it was a zoo they had a problem, • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts Of The Apostle 33 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Paul was warned several times against going to Jerusalem, but he felt he must.

Yes, Paul had been warned and the words of the warning came true. He was bound and made prisoner. In chapter 23, we read of his defense in the presence of the council. We read of: I. THE ABUSE A. HIS CONDUCT Verse 1, "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Observation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul saw many things others did not see, and his powers of observation are noted by Dr. Luke. In chapter 27 he saw a dangerous storm in the atmosphere when the captain of the ship was blind to it. He saw solutions to problems that nobody else saw.

Paul and Socrates had so many things in common. Both were trying to enrich their own people. Paul was trying to enrich the Jews, and Socrates was trying to enrich the Greeks. But both were brought to trial before the Supreme Court of their cultures on charges of corrupting the people. Both were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Christian Cleverness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

The Apostle Paul in all of the trials of his final years never had a lawyer. Jesus was his heavenly advocate, but he represented himself before both Jewish and Gentiles judges. As his own lawyer he was able to outwit the Supreme Court of the Jews.

The first impeachment trial of a President of the United States began on March 30, 1868. The 54 Senators were at their desks in the Senate Chamber, and at the front was Chief Justice Salmen P. Chase of the Supreme Court, who would preside over the trial. The President himself was not there. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11