Sermons on Acts 9:31:

What Can Transform Saul?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2022

The message is a contrast between a new convert named Saul and a mature follower of Christ named Paul. The intent of the message is to encourage Christian maturation in those who come to Christ in faith.

“When [Saul] had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (14 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Many in America today, seem to be confused as to why, when we incarcerate law breakers, and send them through a rehabilitation program, they go back to doing the same crimes again, after they are released.

Well, the problem is that we are trying to fix the wrong thing. Illus: If you had trouble with the carburetor on your car, and you took it to be fixed, and the mechanic worked on the transmission, you would find, when you drove the car from the garage, that you still had the same trouble as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:30-43

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2024

Acts 9:19b-31 teaches us what happens when Jesus transforms sinners.

Introduction Augustine of Hippo was born in Thagaste, a Roman province of North Africa, in 354 AD. He was raised by a Christian mother, Monica, and a pagan father, Patricius. Augustine’s early life marked by a deep search for meaning and truth, which led him to explore various philosophical and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024

Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Broken Man Is A Loveless Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

When we are broken and wounded on the inside, it can be challenging to love and receive love from others.

The statement "a broken man is a loveless man" highlights the profound impact of inner brokenness on our ability to form and maintain loving relationships. From a biblical perspective, this statement rings true. When we are broken and wounded on the inside, it can be challenging to love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Acts 9:1-31, 1 Corinthians 11:31

When God Calls, Enemy Attacks Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Let's explore examples from Scripture.

The Bible is replete with instances where God's call on an individual's life was met with ferocious attacks from the enemy. This phenomenon is a testament to the spiritual warfare that accompanies a divine calling. Let's explore examples from Scripture. 1. Moses: The Burning Bush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Acts 9:1-31

Come To Me

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 5, 2023

Everyday, we face new challenges and demands in the busyness of this world. We grow weary and need peace and rest. These challenges go beyond the physical and into the spiritual. JESUS provides peace and rest for both, with HIS own invitation…COME TO ME.

2023.08.03.Sermon Notes. Come to Me. and I will give you rest (peace). Labor Day Weekend William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Everyday, we face new challenges and demands in the busyness of this world. We grow weary and need peace and rest. These challenges go beyond the physical and into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Isaiah 55:3, Psalm 4:8, Hebrews 4:9-11, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 23:1-4, Isaiah 26:3-4, John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, 1 John 5:1-5, John 7:37-39, Acts 9:31, John 14:26-27, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At Work!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2024

God at Work! - Acts chapter 9 verses 23-43 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Christian's development: Paul (vs 23-31). (2). The man at Lydda: Aeneas (vs 32-35) (3). The woman at Joppa: Tabitha (vs 36-43) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago, someone came up with a list of Lightbulb Jokes. • And they soon got adapted to Christian Lightbulb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-43

Denomination: Brethren

The Rookie And The Veteran

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 20, 2023

The message is a brief look at the transformation of Saul of Tarsus into the Apostle to the Gentiles. The maturation is not an unreachable goal for us as Christians; it is rather a model for our own growth toward maturity in Christ.

“For some days [Saul] was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, ‘He is the Son of God.’ And all who heard him were amazed and said, ‘Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving Response Of Gratitude

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 25, 2021

The psalmist understands that he and his people have received a great blessing from God. First, God had brought them out of captivity. Secondly, God had given a homeland, a place of their own. Now desires that God would complete the wonderful work He has started in them.

Sermon: A Thanksgiving Response of Gratitude Psalms 85:1 “LORD, You have been gracious to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sins. Selah. 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7, John 1:14, John 1:17, Acts 9:31

Denomination: Methodist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2020

God saves us so we will serve Him.

How many of you have ever had physical therapy? Do we have any physical therapists or physical therapy assistants here today? I’m 12 weeks into PT for my rotator cuff surgery and now know what PT stands for – pain and torture! JK. I’m actually making great progress…finally. I’ve graduated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Faith

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 18, 2018

When you great God and walk in the comfort of Precious Holy Spirit, you walk in faith

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WALK IN FAITH Acts 9:31-35King James Version (KJV) 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied. 32 And it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-35

Denomination: Charismatic

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave For Christ Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012

Part 10 focuses on Paul's conversion and his ability to prove that jesus was in fact the true Messiah.

A Slave for Christ Part 10 Scriptures: Acts 9:18-31 Introduction: Several weeks ago I shared with you a story of a man who had abused and murdered people and got away with it. He was never arrested or paid any recompense from his crimes. Before many of you found out that I was referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Service For Our Savior Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2017

1. God will give us strength (vs. 19-22). 2. God will give us a strategy (vs. 20-25). 3. God will give us support (vs. 23-30). 4. God will give us success (vs. 31).

Victorious Service for Our Savior Acts 9:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 9, as we think about serving our Savior. This chapter begins with the meeting Saul had with Jesus on the road to Damascus. At the time Saul was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist