Sermons on Acts 9:

How Is Suffering More Than A Curse?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2025

Saul was a very, very good Jew. He saw the emerging Church in the months after the first Pentecost as a threat on multiple levels.

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s begin with a question that I believe every follower of Christ should ask, early or late in our discipleship: Am I proud to be a Christian? What does that even mean? “Proud to be a Christian.” We feel pride in our own accomplishments, that is the good ones. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:24-28, Psalm 15:2-5, Genesis 18:1-10, Acts 9:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Share The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate God's call to share the message of Christ

As a believer, you've been chosen by God to spread the message of Christ to a world in need. The Bible provides numerous examples of individuals who were called by God to share His message, and we can learn from their experiences. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate God's call to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

What Is The Significance Of Paul On Damascus Road?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 6, 2025

We all have heard this is the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. But is there another story within it?

What Is the Significance of Paul on Damascus Road? Acts 9:1-19 We all have heard this is the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. But is there another story within it? In verses one - two: Saul represents the world. Saul was so passionate for his Jewish convictions that he started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vessel For The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

God is always in search of vessels He can use for His glory. He does not just use anyone; He uses prepared, clean, and yielded vessels.

A VESSEL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:21 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 9:15, 2 Corinthians 4:7 INTRODUCTION: God is always in search of vessels He can use for His glory. He does not just use anyone; He uses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 9:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death And New Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025

Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Methodist

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

Revelation 1:17-20 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 29, 2025

Revelation 1:17-20

Revelation 1:17-20 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, 18 and the living one. Can you imagine seeing Christ standing before you? The awe and humility that would overcome you being in His presence ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20, Acts 9:4-5, 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Tabitha Coum: An Exposition Of Acts 9:36-43

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2025

For the 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C

Tabitha Coum Acts 9:36–43 NKJV At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conversion And Transformation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 5, 2025

The reading from John's Gospel will help us get insight into the awesome transformation of Saul into Paul on the Damascus road.

Friday of the Third Week in Easter 2025 Sometimes we can aid our personal understanding of the Scriptures by our imagination, and in the Gospel we just heard, our imagination should be running very, very fast. Jesus said, “This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59, Luke 22:42, 1 Samuel 13:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Woman Full Of Good Works

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sinner's Prayer-Comforting Words That Never Saved A Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

“Just pray and ask Jesus into your heart.” It sounds simple and heartfelt. But there’s one problem: the Bible never says it.

THE SINNER’S PRAYER — COMFORTING WORDS THAT NEVER SAVED A SOUL (A Study in What the Bible Actually Teaches About Salvation) MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS TEXT Acts 2:37-38 (KJV) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Acts 9:11-18, Acts 22:16, Mark 16:16, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Peter 3:21, James 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Conversion – Saul Becomes Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God’s transforming grace can turn the fiercest persecutor into His greatest preacher.

THE POWER OF CONVERSION – SAUL BECOMES PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:1-19 Key Verse: “He is a chosen vessel unto me.” (Acts 9:15) Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Timothy 1:12-16; Ezekiel 36:26; Galatians 1:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The story of Saul’s conversion is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracle At Lydda And Joppa Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

The power of God manifested through healing and miracles draws people to faith in Christ.

THE MIRACLE AT LYDDA AND JOPPA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:32-43 Key Verse: “And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.” (Acts 9:35) Supporting Texts: Mark 16:17-18; James 5:15; John 11:25-26; Matthew 9:35; Psalm 103:2-3 INTRODUCTION: The passage in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Appointments

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 4, 2025

Saul meets Jesus on the Road to Damascus

Divine Appointments Acts 9:1-16 Many have heard the term “divine appointment,” which refers to an encounter that the LORD arranges, sometimes with another person, to use that interaction to affect both people’s lives. Sometimes, divine appointments can be when you run into a neighbor who has a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational