Sermons on Acts 16:20-34:

Earthquakes Examined Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The first thing I learned about earthquakes in the New Testament is that they can be completely positive with no harmful effects. Our text is a case in point. Paul and Silas are delivered from prison by the violent earthquake that opened all the doors.

It was in Santa Clara, California, in the summer of 1988 that Lavonne and I experienced our one and only earthquake. We were in a motel and the bed began to vibrate like it does when you put a quarter in the machine at the side of the bed. It only lasted a few seconds, but even that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Why are their disagreements concerning baptism? There should be agreement. The scripture is clear concerning the need for baptism. Let's look at the basics of baptism.

Back to the Basics - Baptism ME It was in April 1986 that I was baptized by immersion of my own choice into Christ Jesus. Of course a few weeks ago I talked about being baptized in the Lutheran Church when I was 8 days old. That is a baptism is one I do not remember, nor did I choose of my own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41, Acts 8:34-38, Acts 9:17-19, Acts 22:12-16, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 16:13-15, Acts 16:29-33, Romans 6:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unstoppable - True Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The 10th message in a series on the book of Acts

Unstoppable – Worship in the Spirit 11/19/17 Acts 16:16-34 Sunday AM There’s much confusion today about worship. Should we sing w/ the lights on or off? Do we sing w/ a choir/orchestra or w/ a band? Do we sing hymns or contemporary songs? But what if worship had nothing to do w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

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

Don't Lose Your Song

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 13, 2018

What could cause us to lose our song? Imprisonment? Financial setbacks? A major accident? A serious health condition? In the moment of tragedy sorrow is inevitable but what about afterwards? Let's look at some people who sang in 'unsingable' situations.

DON'T LOSE YOUR SONG ARM prison outreach ministries newsletter story, "What would it take to make you lose your song?", by Lester Roloff. "Let me ask you a question. What would it take to make you lose your song? Could you sing in the jail? The Lord taught me to sing in the jail one night. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26, Acts 16:22-34, Ephesians 5:18-20, Psalm 96:1-6, Colossians 3:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Every Situation There Is A Jesus Agenda

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 14, 2018

There is a Jesus agenda in every situation or location you find yourself in

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IN EVERY SITUATION THERE IS A JESUS AGENDA Acts 16:19-24 King James Version (KJV) 19 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20 And brought them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Even When Man Has Passed His Final Judgement, Dont Be Silent

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2018

When we open our mouths to praise, worship and honour God as we pray to Him, He moves into our situation to liberate us.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: EVEN WHEN MAN HAS PASSED HIS FINAL JUDGEMENT, DONT BE SILENT Acts 16:25-29 King James Version (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29

Denomination: Charismatic

The Judgement Of God Almighty Overrides Every And Any Other Judgement

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 16, 2018

Nothing can overcome you or prevail against you when the Lord God Almighty speaks for you and in your favour

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD ALMIGHTY OVERRIDES EVERY AND ANY OTHER JUDGEMENT Acts 16:30-34 King James Version (KJV) 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Get The Right Message Out

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2018

Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. But what are we asking them to do once we present the message of salvation? Today, I'll be talking about presenting the right gospel message.

GET THE RIGHT MESSAGE OUT Last week I talked about the necessity for us to go and make disciples. Jesus told us to go in the great commission. Paul said we have been given the message and the ministry of reconciliation as ambassadors of Christ. But what message are we sharing with people? More ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13, Acts 2:36-38, Acts 8:34-39, Acts 16:25-33, Acts 22:14-16, 1 Peter 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jailhouse Rock Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2018

Just as God prevails despite opposition, so does the Gospel.

Jailhouse Rock (Acts 16:16-34) [note: this title is not original -- have seen several sermons on this text with this title] 1. Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud raspy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

‘what If?’

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 27, 2018

What would you do if you were sitting on a plane, talking on the street corner, riding on a bus, having your hair done and many other situations when the person next to you, asks for a reason…..1 Peter 3 1:15 GNV But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts,

‘What if?’ What would you do if you were sitting on a plane, talking on the street corner, riding on a bus, having your hair done and many other situations when the person next to you, asks for a reason…. 1 Peter 3 1:15 GNV But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

How Can I Be Saved?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 15, 2018

Over the 60 years of preaching in over 125 Nations of the world I have been asked this question. Thank God I have had the answer from the Word of God, the Bible. So whether it has been people crying out in our mass crusades or young people on the sidewalk

HOW CAN I BE SAVED? Over the 60 years of preaching in over 125 Nations of the world I have been asked this question. Thank God I have had the answer from the Word of God, the Bible. So whether it has been people crying out in our mass crusades or young people on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31-32, 1 John 5:13-14

Simple Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 22, 2018

It's the goodness of God that draws people to Him. Not the madness of God, the anger of God or the disapproval of God.

INTRODUCTION Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, John 3:16-18, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Romans 10:9-13, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 9:1-19, Acts 16:29-31, John 3:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Strength During Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Suffering is a reality. Where can we gain strength from when we suffer?

New years are time to generally reflect and to look forward to new things. Despite the fact that it repeats every 365 days, it is still something to look forward to. We all have heard multiple jokes about New Year resolutions. Today is the 7th of the month and, if we had made New Year resolutions, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-15, Acts 16:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational