Sermons on Acts 26:17:

What Has The Lord Done For You?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-19

How To Handle Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005

To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult To Believe? Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon explains why the disciples had a difficult time believing in the Resurrection, and why we, today, also have difficulty bel- ieving in it.

SERIES ON PASSION WEEK EASTER SUNDAY-"Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult to Believe?" Text-Acts 26:1-32 Introduction- You will recognize that what I have just read was the Apostle Paul’s defense of the Christian faith before King Agrippa. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Tips From The Truth Thru Testimony Series

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009

Principles of testimony

Tips from the Truth for Testimony [Part III] When Paul was given permission to speak before King Agrippa and his wife Bernice in Acts 26, some of the most powerful words of testimony were unleashed upon the lost souls that heard. It brought the king to a place of near decision in just a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008

Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Convincing Defense

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul continues with Agrippa

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. Vince Lombardi once said that the best defense is a good offense. This last week, as my family sat around Sunday evening, eating chicken wings, and watching the two top teams in football square off, I thought about Paul, and how he was in a Superbowl of sorts, when we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So What

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 25, 2008

No matter what you have done in your life God is still standing by with forgiveness. Once He forgives you, He will use you for His glory. When we look at the Apostle Paul God shows us how he forgave, converted, and used Paul for His glory.

Introduction: Through our journey in life, we have been on some roads that have put us to shame. We have even said and done some things that we only did in the dark because we did not want the light to shine upon us. If the truth must be told, we all have done some things that we are ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Convince Me

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 22, 2007

Being able to convince someone of the validity of your experience in Christ is sometimes a challenge. (A challenge well worth taking of course)

CONVINCE ME Are you a skeptic? Or have you ever tried to convince a skeptic into believinng anything? Sometimes it takes more than words or print matter. Sometimes it takes just simply living the Christian life in front of them. I want you to listen to this sermon that Paul preached and see if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 21, 2008

The greatest regret of all, will be for those who stand before Christ and hear him say, “Depart from me ye workers of iniquity for I never knew you,” and to know that they were “almost persuaded;” they almost accepted Christ.

Almost Persuaded TEXT: Acts 26:1-32 In the early 1870’s, Philip Paul Bliss was listening to a sermon by Rev. Brundage, a friend of his, in a little church in the east. The preacher closed his appeal with, "He who is almost persuaded is almost saved. But, to be almost saved is to be eternally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Our Purpose

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 29, 2002

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH WORLD TODAY WHO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH REALLY IS IF WE ARE GOING TO SEE A REVIVAL OF LOST SOULS BEFORE JESUS COMES THE CHURCH IS GOING TO HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ITS PURPOSE AND BE MOTAVATED BY THAT PUR

DEFINING OUR PURPOSE ACTS 26:16 – 18 16 But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Commission....our Purpose

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on Mar 18, 2004

Expository message applying Paul’s commission towards the lost while exhorting believers to greater evangelistic effort

Intro Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 25 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some elements to incorporate into our story are admitting our wrongs, finding forgiveness in Jesus, and how this experience has changed our lives and made us authentic genuine Christians. We also lea

Fly High – Acts part 25 Opening Illustration: “Not Ashamed” from Sermon Spice.com Vol. 2 – When we are called to witness to others about Jesus, we often shrink away from even saying His name. Has this ever happened to you? Thesis: Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational