Sermons on Acts 16:23-31:

The Philippian Jailer’s Conversion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

God definitely had a purpose in putting the story of the Philippian jailer in the scriptures.

It teaches many valuable lessons to those of us who are Christians. In every jail, you will find two kinds of people. • THE NOT GUILTY. Illus: We occasionally see on the news, that someone has spent years of his life behind bars for a crime he never committed. Even this very day, there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

One Message, Three Methods Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2021

God uses many methods to get His message out

I recently put a post on the Edgewood Facebook page: “Knowing that it is God who draws you to Himself in salvation, could you share what method or means God used to bring you to faith in Christ?” Here are some of the responses… • A beautiful Christian mother! • When our second child was born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Being Bright Lights In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023

Your theology, what you really believe, comes out at midnight. What I mean by midnight is at the darkest moment of your soul; when things seem hopeless, when the pressure mounts, when the pain intensifies, when things are darkest. Let's shine our brightest at midnight.

Sermon: Being Bright Lights in A Dark World Scripture - Acts 16:25-40 “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40, Matthew 5:15-16, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Right Baptism Of The Right Person Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jun 8, 2023

The Bible declares to us in Ephesians 4:5 that there is only "One Baptism". This is of course Scriptural Baptism, which is Right Kind of Baptism... and must involve the Right Person.

37) THE RIGHT BAPTISM OF THE RIGHT PERSON We Believe In One Baptism – Involving The Right Person. Text: Ephesians 4:5 “One Lord, one faith, one baptism,” BRIEF RECAP Last week we looked at the fact that we Believe in the ordinance of Scriptural Baptism. After all – “Baptism” is something clearly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Acts 8:35-38, Acts 16:29-34, Acts 18:8, Acts 8:12-13, Acts 2:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Souls (Sixth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 20, 2022

The Lord has planned and is planning how and when he sends us as His instruments to share the Gospel.

THE BATTLE FOR SOULS Text: Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 (14) A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-20, Acts 16:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation

Contributed by Michael Lashaway on Oct 17, 2021

Salvation is a Work of God. Salvation involves Knowledge of the Truth.Salvation involves Action.

Salvation Acts 16:25-34 The Doctrine of Salvation I Salvation is a Work of God. 1Tim 2:3-6 “…God our Savior, 4 who desires all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator …the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all...” • God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Above All Names At Which We Bend Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2025

The Son of God was divine already, but He thought it unfair to glom onto that identity. He became the face of the divine compassion and enduring love, God’s hesed, by emptying Himself of all His divine glory, all His divine dignity.

Palm/Passion Sunday The critical reading we are given from Scripture today is not one of the two Gospels, not the triumphant Palm Sunday story of Christ’s entry to Jerusalem and not the story of the Last Supper, Passion and death of Our Lord. No, the reading that is crucial to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Catholic

Rescue From The Flames Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

In this sermon we will explore seven biblical examples of individuals who were called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.

In the Bible, we are reminded of the importance of showing mercy and compassion to those around us. As followers of Christ, we are called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, just as God has rescued us from our own sins. However, this task is not without its challenges, as we must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Luke 10:25-37

Supernatural Grace

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 4, 2025

GRACE is the free and unmerited love, mercy and favor given to man by God.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. SUPERNATURAL GRACE! The first 4 months of 2025 is over! A third of the year is done, BUT God is not done with you yet! Turn to your neighbor and say: BE JOYFUL IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2022

An advent series looking at how to experience the gift of peace.

Say "No!" to Anxiety, Philippians 4, Acts 16 December 11, 2022 For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about being at peace with others and with God. It’s not always easy, especially when we have to deal with people. Because people can bring on peace-less-ness as well as high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-25, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Past Present And Future Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 11, 2022

When we think of salvation we generally think of new birth in Christ, but there is more. We are saved from sin in regeneration, Salvation past. We are saved from the power of sin in sanctification, salvation present We are saved from the presence of sin in glorification, salvation future.

There is a story told by Dr. Henry Ironside when he was pastor of Moody Church Chicago and traveling in California. He said a lady came up to him with a shawl covering her head and spangles came down over her forehead. She asked him if he would like his fortune told. For a fee she would tell him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7, Acts 16:31, Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

You And Your House Will Be Saved

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 25, 2022

This is a Testimony of how my mom was saved while in hospice care 2 days before she died in November of 2019 at 84 years old.

Nothing is impossible to God! My mom's dad was a violent alcoholic. He was known to be involved in many bar fights and ended up in jail from time to time. He also threatened his own child at gun point. My mom's mom died when she was twelve. So, mom did not have a loving, nurturing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Message 2 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 - Paul Recounts His Time In Thessalonica And Satan’s Opposition Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022

Paul shares his inner thoughts and heartfelt desire with the Thessalonians. His testimony was blameless as he laboured for the believers at Thessalonica, but he always encountered opposition. We look at walking with God.

MESSAGE 2 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 2 - PAUL RECOUNTS HIS TIME IN THESSALONICA AND SATAN’S OPPOSITION THE PERSONAL RECALL {{1Thessalonians 2:1-2 “You yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain, but after we had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-19, Acts 16:19-24, 1 Corinthians 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duties Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025

A sermon written for Father's Day based on the life of Job and all he did for his children.

The Duties of a Godly Father June 15, Father’s Day, 2025 Being a father is a wonderful thing. We all have an earthly father, and although many of them have gone from this life, we still honor them in our hearts today, and we will see them again in the resurrection. Along with our natural father, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 1:8, Job 42:13, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible