Sermons on Acts 16:55:

Message #3: Unlocking God's Design For Sex Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 12, 2023

God has a wonderful and beautiful design for sexual intimacy, He ordained for sexual intercourse and sexual intimacy to be a mutually pleasurable and special act between a man and woman in the confines of a Biblical marriage.

1 Corinthians 6:15-20-Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a harlot? Certainly not! 16 Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For “the two,” He says, “shall become one flesh.” 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 7:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Isaiah 5:20, Mark 9:42, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Ephesians 4:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Birth Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2024

Our purpose this morning is to make sure that we read through Acts 2 and highlight everything that God did on Pentecost Sunday. I want us to know the WHAT, but also the WHY.

BIRTH OF THE CHURCH GENESIS 11:1-9 ACTS 2:1-41 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… OLDEST IN THE WORLD, wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies According to a report published by the Bank of Korea that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. So when did some of these old ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of Divination. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery.

The Divination Spirit, mentioned in Acts 16:16-18 and Leviticus 19:31, is a malevolent entity that seeks to control and manipulate our lives through false prophecy, fortune-telling, and sorcery. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to deceive and lead us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Ezekiel 14:3-4, 1 Peter 5:6-7

'from Danger Into Danger' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2022

From Danger into Danger - Acts chapter 23 verses 1-35. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Paul and the Council (vs 1-11). • Paul and the Conspirators (vs 12-22). • Paul and the Captain (vs 23-35). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some time ago, there was a zoo in North Yorkshire, • Today it has been turned into Flamingo Land. • But when it was a zoo they had a problem, • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

Peace In Spite Of Panic Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 5, 2022

“Peace in spite of panic” Acts chapter 19 verses 21-41 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Uproar at Ephesus (vs 21-28) The Turmoil in Ephesus (vs 29-34) The Reprieve at Ephesus (vs 35-41) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Hello - English • Bonjour - French • Guten tag - German • Namaste - greeting practiced most in the Indian Subcontinent. • Ciao - Italian • Olá - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Brethren

Four Adventures In Ephesus Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

Today, we explore the this section of Acts 19, where God’s Word and His miracles emerge as forces of transformation that confronts entrenched beliefs and challenges the status quo for the people of Ephesus.

Title: "Four Adventures in Ephesus" Scripture: Acts 19:1-41 Good morning, church. We find ourselves joining Paul as he starts out his 3rd missionary journey. Today we get to dive deep into the heart of Ephesus—a city pulsing with life, bustling trade, and a vibrant mix of cultural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025

Tithing and Sabbath-keeping are not payments for God’s favor but grace-filled acts of worship—joyful, concrete responses to the God who first loved, first gave, and continues to work in us.

(God’s call on our time and tithe) Introduction – The Heart Before the Numbers You’ve heard of the Sermon on the Mount. This morning, I want to talk about the Sermon on the Amount. Now, don’t confuse that with a sermon based on the size of the offering. A pastor once faced a stifling summer ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:11-14, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Acts 20:7, Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:8, John 3:16, Matthew 6:21, Philippians 2:13, Nehemiah 10:34-39, James 2:17, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Before Yours

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

God desires the giver before the gift—when we first surrender our hearts to Him, every act of generosity, including financial giving, flows joyfully and becomes an overflow of grace.

(God wants the giver before the gift) --- Introduction – Life Stirs Up Life Before we even open our Bibles, think about something amazing. The New Testament calls the church the body of Christ. Not a building. Not bricks and mortar. You and I are the church. Every part of a body matters. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Acts 4:32, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Baptism: United With Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025

Through baptism, believers are invited into the death of Jesus, putting to rest their former selves ruled by sin. This act is not the end but the gateway to a resurrection life, mirroring Christ’s victory over the grave.

INTRODUCTION: We acknowledge the strongholds that have gripped this generation: addictions, mental illness, anxiety, demonic oppression, depression, toxicity in our environment, fractured relationships, and lives merely surviving rather than thriving. These and many alike are physical and emotional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher Rescued From Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2025

Acts 23:12-35 shows us how God’s providence works in his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Introduction In December 2005, Tony Dungy, coach of the Indianapolis Colts, suffered a tragic loss with the death of his 18-year-old son. At the same time, the Colts faltered during their final games and lost the chance to play for the Super Bowl that year. As players cleaned out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Jude? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This sessions will help you to know the commentary for the verse one of Jude. Mainly about the author Jude, Book of Jude and finally the readers of Jude. It's known as Acts of the Apostates.

Session 1 Jude 1:1 Introduction to the Book of Jude Introduction: Who wrote Jude? To whom did he write? For what reason did he write? These questions must be answered if we are to have any hope of understanding the meaning of the text within these 25 verses. It is therefore sadly ironic that few ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

What The Bible Says About Your Body

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025

People today are acting as if they have never been informed, or are ignoring what they should know. But as Christians, we have no excuse. Because there is a lot that the Bible says about our bodies. I

Alba 6-1-2025 WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT YOUR BODY I Corinthians 6:12-20 I found this story of two rednecks who lived in snow country, named Bubba and Isabella. They got up one morning and did their customary thing, they turned the radio on to get the local weather report and drink a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Axe Is Laid And Babylon Is Beginning To Fall

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 3, 2025

It is extremely imperative that we understand there is a divine principle, a godly mandate that acts against nations, peoples, systems, powers, and kings that build their system on pride, arrogance and the humiliation, exploitation, and abuse of others.

“The Axe is Laid and Babylon is Beginning to Fall” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: - Matthew 3:10, Isaiah10:5-19 PRAYER OPENING: - We just had Thanksgiving and I pray everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving enjoyed family, ate well, and most of all gave God thanks. We understand the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:10, Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Living With Integrity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Integrity is not a spiritual gift but the result of self-discipline and our decision to act in obedience to God's Word and mandates to our life in all situations. Do not take shortcuts to see the dream fulfilled

Integrity is a valuable character trait that reflects the alignment between our words and actions. It is not a spiritual gift, but rather the result of self-discipline and our decision to obey God's Word in all situations. Taking shortcuts to achieve our dreams may seem tempting, but true integrity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:6-15

Topics: Attitude, General

After The Revival PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of returning to our spiritual roots, preparing ourselves through prayer, and actively fulfilling the mission God has entrusted to us, as illustrated in Acts 1:12-26.

Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to jump into the word of God. Today, we're going to be exploring a passage from the book of Acts, a passage all about returning, preparing, and fulfilling the mission God has given us. As the great evangelist Billy Graham once said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-17

Topics: Refreshed, Renewed, Refocused