Sermons on Acts 16:25-28:

"Jailhouse Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004

Turning opposition into opportunity.

Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

Different forms of bondage, You don’t know, Physical, fear, control, How to over come the bondage with anger or love God will use it for good.

Have you ever been in the situation where you felt trapped? Not as much physical as mental. Some of us felt trapped in Jobs, others maybe a marriage, sometimes people feel trapped in a neighborhood because the area changed. There are people that get trapped by the choices they make, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Congregational

The Simplicity Of Salvation And Assurance Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: If your child was lost and you could get a message to him, would you make it complicated or simple? [The Meaning, The Man and The Method of Salvation.]

The Simplicity of Salvation Acts 16:25-30 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Question: If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Darkness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

A demon posessed girl is set free.

Freedom from Darkness Acts 16:16 – 16:40 Jeff Hughes – October 19, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Paul and Silas finally got over to Macedonia from Galatia last week, as we continue our journey through Acts. They were faced with many trials and difficulties along the way, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Struggles

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Power Struggles

Power Struggles Act 16:16-34 I. The Power of Sin. V16-17 Spirit of Deception A. POSSESSED BY A DEMON Spirit of Divination SHE WAS JUST A LITTLE GIRL 1. Strong’s defines the Greek word here as "a young girl, a damsel, a maid-servant, or a young female slave." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God

Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 4, 2002

We can measure the size of the God we trust by comparing Him to the situations around us which takes great faith.

(How Big is Your God?) Acts 16:22-34 Paul and Silas are in jail for preaching the Gospel. Very few of us have ever been incarcerated for preaching so it is hard to say what we would do if we were one of these two men. We can learn from them that the bigger your God, the bigger the tasks you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Songs In Prison

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Men who sing at midnight are men that cannot be imprisoned. Paul and Silas

SONGS IN PRISON ACTS 16:25,26 Introduction This is an arresting and wonderful story. 1. At first we wonder at the singing. 2. Then we wonder at what inspired the singing 3. Then after wondering at what inspired the singing - we wonder what if they had not sung. To some their singing might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Lostness Of People

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 17, 2002

Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day.

Lostness of People Acts 16:25-34 Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day. Ephesians 2:1-5 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003

A look at the need for prayer in our daily lives and in the life of the church.

Job 34:33-37 33 Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Job 19:23-29 23 Oh that my words were now written! oh ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:33-37, Acts 16:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 25, 2003

Straight Forward Salvation- Shows the greatness of Jesus and the simpleness of salvation. Simple enough for the unchurched and powerful enough for the long time Christian

What Must I Do To Be Saved Acts 16:27-34 Turn if you will to Acts 16 With all the religions from Buddhism to Islam to Christianity our world is seemingly covered in a cloud of confusion. When one finds the truth of Christianity... knowing that it is Christ... and Christ alone in which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:27-34, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Changes Lives

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates three charateristics of worship as found in the text.

I. Introduction II. True Worship Should Not Be Hindered By Anything (22-25) a. Paul and Silas were had just been beaten and still they were praising God. b. What excuses do we use? c. They were praising God at Midnight. III. True Worship Gives Testimony (26-29) a. They did not try to leave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Experiences Of A Soul Winner"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute for winning someone to Christ.

"THE EXPERIENCES OF A SOUL WINNER" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 16:16-40 Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God