Sermons on Acts 26:18:

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

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

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

Receiving God's Provision

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 10, 2008

In verse 18, Paul is telling what Jesus said about why He sent him to the Gentiles. He listed five goals that God has for people’s lives, and I submit to you that these goals have not changed, even to this day.

This text picks up in the middle of the Apostle Paul’s recounting of his conversion experience, as he talked to King Agrippa, who was the appointed king over Judea. Paul spoke very respectfully to this man, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to share his testimony. Back in Acts 9:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

A God Given Purpose

Contributed by Travis Leib on May 31, 2015

Be assured, God has a purpose for His people. Idleness is never an option.

Certainly one of the most frequent question I deal with as a Pastor, is the question of "What is my purpose?" It is the purposeless life that finds itself in discontent, discouragment, depression, and is a leading factor of suicide. No purpose. Useless. Yes, those are extremes. But, do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-22

Denomination: Holiness

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2020

In Acts 26:16-32, we see how one can turn “From Darkness to Light” beginning from: 1) The Appearing of Light (Acts 26:16–18), 2) Proclaiming the Light (Acts 26:19–23) and 3) 3) Persevering in the Light (Acts 26:24-32)

Acts 26:16–32 16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, 17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-32

Denomination: Other

Wow! You Almost Convinced Me To Be A Christian

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

The Passage is encouraging and concerning. Encouraging to know that God gives us an opportunity to make a choice about our eternity. Discouraging to know that there are others who hear about salvation but reject it.

ALMOST A CHRISTIAN 1. Acts 26:18 I am sending you to them 18 to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. 2. Acts 26:24 Now as Paul thus made his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-28, Acts 26:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Failure Not Final Sermon Vi: Why Would Anyone Go From Persecutor To Persecuted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Since many folks in our culture appear to be consumed by hatred - much of it aimed at, but some of it by, Christians - we would be wise to review our Lord's confrontation with and transformation of Paul.

WHY WOULD ANYONE CHOOSE TO GO FROM PERSECUTOR TO PERSECUTED? You knew that any focus on the theme Failure Is Not Final with the Father had to get around to the persecutor who became the persecuted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-20

Opening Eyes!

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Mar 29, 2020

Open your eyes, your 2020 vision is not over! It should be growing. The current pandemic is an opportunity to open our eyes to a new vision, to opportunity, to come together as a world and heal divisiveness. After all, 'We are the world, We are 'Thee' children".

Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons conducted an experiment at Harvard University more than a decade ago that became infamous in psychology circles. Their book The Invisible Gorilla popularized it. And you may be one of the millions of viewers who made their Selective Attention Test one of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:1-11, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 6:12, Isaiah 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Fall Of Satan From Satan To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 31, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sissies and brothers, Christ be with you. I greet you with a Holy kiss, of faith.

The Fall of Satan From Satan to God by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 31, 2020) “And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” (Luke 10:18 King James Version [KJV)]); “To open their eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:18, Acts 26:18

Denomination: Friends

From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 4, 2020

Paul Recounts His Conversion to Agrippa and tells him that Jesus told Paul to turn people from darkness to light.

FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Acts 26:12-18 Acts 26:12 (NKJV ) “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Faith Sermon Vi: Fortunate To Be Free To Share Our Testimony Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, when our Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians are fortunate to be free to share their testimony of the power of God unto salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE -- FORTUNATE ARE WE WHO ARE FREE TO SHARE OUR CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY In this year of our Lord 2020, may our foresight as well as our hindsight be 20/20! May hindsight of our encounter with Christ be as persuadable as was the Apostle Paul’s when he got his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:2-26

More Ways To Win Souls

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 14, 2020

Soul winning is the utmost task a Christian has and now is the time to do it.

First, I want to remind you that the bible says, “… and he who wins souls is wise.” – (Prov. 11:30). Therefore, it is wisdom to obey His commandment of “Go ye into the world and propagate the gospel …” You know, Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-42, Acts 26:18, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Up And Stand Out For Christ

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 10, 2019

Making a stand

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal