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Dedication That Speak Against You

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010

“Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative.

Dedication that Speak against You Beloved, our message this week titled, “Dedications that speak against you” is for everyone. It is both preventive and curative. In the Book of Acts of the Apostles, some men made a vow that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Man Rules, God Will Overule Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2008

The Bible often teaches and illustrates the doctrine of God’s providence; His providence should be a source of great comfort and instruction for every believer.

“What rotten luck I’ve been having lately!” “I’m having a bad day!” “Oh, well, whatever will be will be, and there’s nothing that we can do about it!” You’ve probably heard people say all of these statements. Perhaps you’ve even said or thought something similar yourself at times. But all of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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 Plot Against Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Escorted To Caesarea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

If Paul had been a private citizen, attempting to travel from Jerusalem to Caesarea (about sixty-five miles) he would have been an easy target for the conspirators. But God arranged for 470 Roman soldiers to protect him, almost half of the men in the....

May 14, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.1: Paul Escorted to Caesarea (23:23-35) Acts 23:23-35 (KJV) 23 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom And Healing Through A Clear Conscience Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 28, 2018

Paul stressed in Acts 23 that he had a good conscience toward everyone. This messages focuses on the importance of a clear conscience and how to gain a good conscience.

Freedom and Healing through a Clear Conscience Acts Series Chuck Sligh January 28, 2018 TEXT: Acts 23:1-11 - "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 by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 4, 2018

How should we respond when we're "between a rock and a hard place", one of those bad situations in life in which there seems to be no escape no matter which way you turn? In this sermon we learn how we can "be of good cheer in such situations.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 4, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 23 INTRODUCTION Illus.- An old magazine, Mission USSR, used to tell the stories of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

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

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

I need to remind myself, from time to time, that He has a reason for everything. Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

Paul is in prison, yet he has an Ambassador attitude, meaning that he sees himself as is a representative from a foreign land. Original written by Jerry Shirley.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Imagine, with me for a moment that you are sitting in your favorite chair, watching “wheel of Fortune” and suddenly you hear a loud crashing sound as the battering ram knocks your door off its hinges. In the midst of the confusion you hear voices ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To "Cheer Up!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015

In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Providence And Protection Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021

God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35, James 1:2-4, Proverbs 21:30, Psalm 121:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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