Sermons on Acts 29:

An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021

The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 9:32-35

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 29, 2021

Peter was in the city of Lydda, when he met a very sick man. What happened next? This outline could be used for a devotional or expanded into a sermon or part of a sermon.

Introduction: The event in this passage took place, most likely, after Peter and John had gone to Samaria, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel to many other villages of the Samaritans (Acts 8:14-17, 25). Later, as stated in Acts 9:31, the churches “had rest throughout Judaea and Galilee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 9:36-43

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 30, 2021

Simon Peter was in Lydda, after he had healed a man of a serious disease. Two men from Joppa came there and asked Peter to go to Joppa with them. At Joppa, Peter was able to perform another miracle!

Introduction: Peter had come to Lydda and apparently stayed there after Aeneas had been healed (Acts 9:32-35). Peter was still there when two men from Joppa came to him and asked him to come to Joppa. Once he arrived, Peter found out why he was asked to come there and was able to perform another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name Acts 4:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

Acts 4:12 declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny.

No Other Name Acts 4:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth found in Acts 4:12, which declares the exclusive and saving power of the name of Jesus Christ. Let's explore how this truth transforms our lives and impacts our eternal destiny. "There is salvation in no one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent & Turn (Acts 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2025

What did Peter add to repentance?

Whose words contain the central message of Christianity? When we repent, from what and to whom do we turn? Let’s look at Acts 3. What miracle occurred as Peter and John met a beggar at the Temple? One afternoon, Peter and John were on their way to the Temple for the three o’clock prayer time. Now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution & Growth (Acts 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 26, 2025

Do persecution and church growth sometimes go hand in hand?

Does the word of God continue to grow even under sometimes severe persecution? Let’s look at Acts 12. Was James murdered by Herod? Was Peter imprisoned? Are Christians still murdered for their faith in places like Nigeria, North Korea, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, China, India, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Hasty Act (1 Chronicles 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 24, 2025

Are we hasty or prayerful in our decisions?

Do we sometimes make rash decisions that prove our faith is in our own resources rather than God? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 21. How often do we make thoughtless choices without prayer, without making sure it’s God’s will? What did David do? Then Satan attacked Israel by inciting David to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith: A Tale From Acts SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

The book of Acts continues the narrative of Christianity where the Gospels conclude. After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit arrived in a unique way, empowering the apostles to boldly share the story of the risen and living Christ.

Introduction: The book of Acts continues the story of Christianity after the events recorded in the Gospels. It shows how the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to boldly proclaim the message of the risen Christ. In this sermon, we will focus on a specific event in Acts 3:1-26, where Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Topics: Faith, Evangelism

Prayer: A.c.t.s. PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power, pattern, and priority of prayer as taught by Jesus in Luke 11:1-13, emphasizing that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God, not just a list of requests.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts – prayer. As we explore Luke 11:1-13, we'll be focusing on three key aspects: The Power of Prayer, The Pattern of Prayer, and The Priority of Prayer. It's a tall order, but I believe we'll find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Topics: Prayer, Teach

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7

Characteristics Of Effective Ministers (Col. 1:24–29) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:24–29

Characteristics of Effective Ministers “Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ's afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold The Lamb Of God: An Exposition Of John 1:29-34

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 29, 2018

Who is this Lamb of God?

Behold the Lamb of God: An Exposition of John 1:29-34 We now come to where we would expect the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. What is described in this passage, such as the Spirit descending and resting upon Jesus is recorded in the other gospels. But there is no direct mention of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, John 20:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 John 2:15-17 & 28-29 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 28, 2025

1 John 2:15-17 & 28-29

1 John 2:15-17 & 28-29 There are two contrasting points within these two sections and in the middle, sandwiched in-between, is a message about the Antichrist and I want to cover that separately. These two sections today flow well together. Do not love the world 15 Do not love the world or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 2:28-29, Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 23rd, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2022

Year C, Proper 29.

Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43 A). A SHEPHERD ORACLE. Jeremiah 23:1-6. Peter writes to the elders of the church, ‘Shepherd the flock of God, exercising oversight… not as exercising lordship over them, but being examples to the flock. And when the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 1:68-79, Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational