Sermons on Acts 13:1-52:

How To Be A Servant After God’s Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2026

Why was David a man after God's own heart... but Saul wasn't? And what can that tell me about how I can be a man after God's own heart?

I never thought about it before, but our culture talks a lot about our HEARTS. For example: If we want to have an intimate and personal talk with someone, we say that we want to have a “heart-to-heart”. If we’ve had a really good day, we might say that we are feeling “Lighthearted.” If we know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Change Your Name

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 16, 2026

I will change your name - You shall no longer be called - Wounded, outcast, lonely or afraid - I will change your name - Your new name shall be - Confidence, joyfulness, overcoming one - Faithfulness, friend of God - One who seeks My face

Back in the 60's ... a man named Laurence J. Peter ... visited several corporations ... and studied some of their management styles ... and characteristics. As a result, ... he came up with a maxim ... which was later named after him ... called ... "The Peter Principle." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42, 1 Samuel 16:7, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 32:28, Acts 13:9, Acts 5:29, Matthew 26:33, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Saint And The Sorcerer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2026

Paul and Barnabas were sent on a mission. All went well until they encountered a sorcerer who was trying to keep a Proconsul from receiving Christ. God used Paul to blind him until he should see the light. We need to know our spiritual weapons!

THE SAINT AND THE SORCERER Acts 13:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After the Flood subsided, Noah opened the door to the Ark and sent the animals out. As each pair of animals left, he would say, “Go forth and multiply.” 2. Finally a pair of snakes slithered out, and he said, “Go forth and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Testimony: David- A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 9, 2026

Acts 13:22 is a very significant Scripture Wherein God testifies concerning David and called him a man after His Own Heart. Man’s testimony wavers according to the circumstances but when God says something we need to take a very serious note of it. God does not change His statements.

God's Testimony is greater than that of man. There are several reasons that contributed to the testimony of God for David. This brings us to the question as to who David was, what was so special about him and why God had to testify concerning him. Some of the few points are enumerated below. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's 1st Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 27, 2023

We begin in Syrian Antioch. There we find Barnabas and Saul worshipping with other believers. The Holy Spirit instructed the congregation to set Barnabas and Saul aside for a special work.

October 28, 2023 Prologue • Acts 11:19-30 - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some men from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and also told the Greeks good news about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4, Acts 11:19-30, Acts 14:27-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sermon $ 42 - God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 31, 2023

God specializes in restoring those who are lost and gone away from Him. Everyone needs to be in the place God has assigned for us, for only there are we assured of God’s protection, privilege and we will also find our true worth.

We read in Luke 15:20, “And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses.” (Darby) We meditated a little on this passage in the last sermon, considering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20, Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:3, Psalm 139:4, Luke 15:4-5, Psalm 91:1, Luke 15:8-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 13:22, Luke 15:28-30, Psalm 34:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Fullness Of Times Of The Gentiles Fulfilled

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 6, 2023

Scripture speaks of a the “Times of the Gentiles”. What does that mean? Especially when it speaks of those times being fulfilled. As we look around and see what is happening today with a Biblical World-View, we know that something new is on the horizon. Time is Short. MESSIAH is coming soon.

2023.11.05.Sermon.FULLNESS of the TIMES OF THE GENTILES FULFILLED William Akehurst, HSWC Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:39-40, John 20:29, Luke 21:24, 2 Corinthians 3:14-18, Romans 11:25, Acts 13:46-48, Isaiah 17:7, Ephesians 2:11-18, Romans 11:11-27, Zechariah 12:10, Genesis 7:15-16, Genesis 7:17-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 10, 2023

In the brief record of Luke made about the Holy Spirit’s activities in the Antioch church we find out about the power of the Holy Spirit.

One of the most fascinating stories in the Bible is Ezekiel’s account of the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14). Ezekiel says the hand of the Lord is upon him and the Lord sets Ezekiel in a valley of dry bones. The Lord told Ezekiel to preach to the dry bones and tell them God says, “I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:20-21, Acts 13:4, Acts 15:28, Acts 11:24, Acts 11:28, Acts 13:2, Acts 13:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God.

DRAWING NEAR THROUGH WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:23-24 Supporting Texts: Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2, Exodus 33:9-11 INTRODUCTION: Worship is not just a song, a sound, or a ceremony; it is an intentional act of intimacy with God. From Genesis ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Psalm 95:6, Hebrews 10:22, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Figuring Out More Truths From The Transfiguration Experience!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 30, 2025

To figure out as to why the Transfiguration experience was necessitated immediately after some events recorded at the end of Chapter 16 of Mathew's Gospel!!!

Figuring out more Truths from the Transfiguration Experience!!! Fuller picture of the Transfiguration account in Luke 9 (verses 28-36)👇👇👇 can be obtained by bringing into focus the parallel account preceding the Transfiguration in Mathew's Gospel also, which virtually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44, Matthew 7:11-12, Acts 13:15

Denomination: *other

A Heart After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

In this sermon we are going to explore the factors that made King David as the man after God's own heart.

Last week we saw that God searches our hearts. Defilement starts in every heart and eventually manifest in our actions. Defilement will be a stumbling block for us to progress in the plans and purposes that God has for all of us. So, we need to check our hearts and examine them in the light of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-23

Responding To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 15, 2024

Responding to the Gospel - Acts chapter 13 verses 42-52 - sermon by Gordon (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Initial Response: Excellent (vs 42-44) (2). The Subsequent Response: Jews = Negative (vs 45-47 & 50-52) (3). The Subsequent Response: Gentiles = Positive (vs 48-52) SERMON BODY: Ill: A few nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom • Rishi Sunak: • ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Brethren

A Lot Can Happen When The Spirit Moves Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2024

Opposition confronted Paul everywhere, but when they left, they left a Spirit-filled, Christ-filled congregation.

Saturday of the Third Week of Easter 2024 Our readings this Paschal season from the Acts of the Apostles seem continuous, but there are many verses edited out for length. This week we have read about Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey into the area known as Asia Minor, and you may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:44-52, John 14:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

Now The Lord Is The Spirit, And Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom.

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 14, 2024

The Spirit Of The Lord is The Lord and he indwells all believers. How will His Spirit use us?

Last week Pastor Jude preached from 2nd Corinthians 3:17 wherein The Apostle to The Gentiles, Paul states ‘Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.’ ‘Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.’ Paul is writing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, Acts 3:1-20, Acts 9:15, Acts 13:6-12, Exodus 19:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching With Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.

PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Methodist