Sermons on Acts 8:5:

The Church Driven Into The World Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The church at Jerusalem is driven into the world as result of persecution and carries the Gospel everywhere.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 008 TITLE: The Church Driven into the World TEXT: Acts 8:1-25 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus had told His Disciples, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Samaritan's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 27, 2016

To establish that the Samaritans were converted to the “gospel of Christ" through the preaching of Philip the Evangelist. This lesson and the “Pentecostal’s Conversion” allow seekers of truth to see the divine “pattern of conversion" in the Book of Acts.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Promise of Christ to Samaria 2. The Preaching of Christ in Samaria 3. The Pardon of Christ in Samaria Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: “The Samaritan’s Conversion.” This is the second lesson in a series of messages regarding New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truthbombs - Pt. 1 - Delivery Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016

Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

Truth Bombs Pt. 1 - Delivery I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we believe to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 19, 2016

People are tired of finding phony. How can we make sure they find the Real Deal?

We have been looking at the beginnings of the church. You may recall that in Acts 1 Jesus declared they would be His witnesses, “first in Jerusalem and Judea, then in Samaria and the ends of the world.” However, up until today’s passage, the church has remained in Jerusalem. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Acts 8:1-8 I love to look back at church history. I especially love reading about those Great Revivals, where entire cities were turned upside down in the Name of Jesus! Some 200+ years ago a preacher named Charles Finney conducted Revivals in the North Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Endeavor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 23, 2017

Many today seek the latest method for spiritual renewal among the church, and church growth. There are countless new conferences, books, and blog articles annually. While I appreciate the hunger for growth, I fear we have over-complicated the matter.

A Profitable Endeavor Acts 8: 5-8 Our text today deals with a time of great excitement for the early church, and yet there was great uncertainty as well. Stephen had been stoned for preaching the Gospel. Saul continued to persecute the church, scattering them throughout the world, but they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Help Spread The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2017

1. Miracles will be multiplied (vs. 4-7). 2. Joy will be justified (vs. 8). 3. Deceit will be defeated (vs. 9-12). 4. Souls will be saved (vs. 12).

What Happens When We Help Spread the Gospel? Acts 8:4-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: *What is our most important mission as a church? In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus put it this way: 19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (11 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Chapters 6 and 7, told us how God used the great deacon, Stephen, and how he gave his life for the gospel.

Now we are going to study about how that affected the church. When some people who belong to church die, it does not have much of an impact on God's work, because they did not love the Lord, or His church. But when a man like Stephen dies, it leaves a vacuum for some time. Look at verse ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024

Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024

The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 8:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Pure & The Phony Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021

'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

Going With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2020

We gather to grow, and we scatter to sow.

Last weekend we focused on the beatitude of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We were encouraged to lament our losses, to be sorrowful about our sins, to cry over the condition of Christians and non-Christians, and to weep for our world. While ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, John 15:20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Scattered

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 8, 2023

Now that we are in a new year, I’d like us to consider as a church, for OUTREACH to be our focus this year.

Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Now that we are in a new year, I’d like us to consider as a church, for OUTREACH to be our focus this year. Did you learn something new in Gods Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did. I also pray that something happens ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40, Matthew 13:1-23