Sermons on Acts 16:1-17:5:

Jailbreak - Or Who Is In Prison Anyway?

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 29, 2019

Paul and Silas are imprisoned. But so is the woman with the demon and the jailer who jails them

Acts 16:16-34 Jailbreak (The Free and the not so free) Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring Acts and the way the church has spread throughout the world in the earliest days of Christianity. From Peter and the disciples standing up to the authorities, to Joppa, where Saul, an new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You’re Falsely Accused

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 2, 2019

We've all been accused of something we didn't do. What should we do about it? Paul and Silas show us we can worship and wait, refrain from revenge, and give glory to God.

When You’re Falsely Accused Acts 16:23-34 Have you ever been falsely accused? I’m pretty sure we all have at some point in time. It really feels bad. If you’re like me, your first impulse is to justify yourself, to assert your innocence, and if at all possible...to get revenge! But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34, 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm 121:1, Job 2:10, Job 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Babbling About Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Today, even in our sophisticated, highly technological culture, men, women, boys and girls worship idols...

Background: Acts 17:1-15 (Acts 17:16 NKJV) Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Athens was home to the most renowned philosophers in history, including Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who was arguably the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcome To The Family Sermon Vi: Disseminating God's Grace To Whomever Whenever Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times when, more than ever, people need the Lord and the peace that God gives, mature Christians do all they can to influence their friends and family to come to know Him whom to know is peace, joy and life eternal.

DISSEMENATING GOD’S GRACE TO WHOMEVER WHEREVER Did you hear about the grocery store owner who put up a sign that read: “Eggplants – 25 cents each, 3 for a dollar” . . . Customers complained that they should get 4 for a dollar! So, each one who complained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Is Your Dreams Alive

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life.

Is your Dreams Alive? 1. Genesis 37.1-11 2. Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 126 We all have dreams. I am not referring to our dreams in a fantasy world while we slept soundly but to those vivid dreams we had when we were younger, at least once upon a time in our colorful life. Everyone must have had a chance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11, Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020

Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Luke 10:20, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 37:5-7, Acts 16:25, Numbers 20:2-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, James 3:17, 1 Samuel 30:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Of Miracles Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 7:10-13. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 7:10-13 “God of Miracles” Pastor John Bright Exodus 7 “10 So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, just as the Lord commanded. And Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent. 11 But Pharaoh also called the wise men ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:10-13, Acts 16:6-7, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 22, 2020

This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image.

Scripture: Acts 16:31 Theme: Salvation Title: You Must Be Born Again! This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31, John 1:1-4, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Celebrating God Everyday

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 27, 2019

Celebrating God should not be a give and take practice with God, but it should be done unconditionally. When Paul and Silas praised God in prison, they have no clue what was about to happen in their life, but God set them free miraculously (Acts 16:25-34).

It is a great joy for people to celebrate special occasions in their life. People celebrates birthday, wedding, graduation, new job, promotion, new baby, house warming, new appointment, many more. Do you know that God himself delights in celebration. In the book of exodus 12:14 God gave instruction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Exodus 12:14, Psalm 59:16, Nehemiah 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God doesn’t need anything but He wants our worship.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O come let us worship and bow ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Pentecost

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 26, 2019

What God has for us to work with.

THERE IS POWER IN PENTECOST Results of Pentecost. Brings about a change in the church also the secular world. 32 years after Pentecost almost every person has heard of CHRIST. The same power that changed Peter from a rred to a rock can change us today. Three things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Step Out In Obedience Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2020

When Paul had the vision to go to Macedonia he had to choose to do what was good or what was better.

Choosing between a good decision and a bad decision is usually pretty simple. It’s not always easy, but It’s usually simple. The choice is usually clear. Good. Bad. But what about when you think you are making a good decision and you’re asked to do something different? Not something bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Satan - What We Know

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 10, 2020

The Bible tells us quite a bit about Satan.

SATAN LUCIFER 1. Wise and Beautiful Cherub Ezekiel 28:11-15 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus (represents Satan) and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord God says; Seal up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. You have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:11-19, 1 John 3:8, Luke 10:18, Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 3:14-15, Revelation 12:4, Acts 16:20, Zechariah 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Jude 1:9, Mark 4:14-20, John 8:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacle Course Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020

This is the 33rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#33] OBSTACLE COURSE Acts 16:1-5 Introduction: Something that is popular among many younger people is obstacle courses. You are physically challenged by getting past obstacles. For many, the obstacle is too much, and they quit. Often, our lives are like an obstacle course. What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Guidance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020

This is the 34th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#34] GOD’S GUIDANCE Acts 16:6-15 Introduction: Today is a special day- We are going to license Prem and Ray to the Gospel Ministry. These sermons always happen right when we need them. While talking with Prem about what God is doing in his and his family’s life; the question ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Baptist