Sermons on Acts 16:9-16:

"Keys To A Fruitful Ministry"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Paul had a fruitful and successful ministry and we can too.

"THE KEYS TO A FRUITFUL MINISTRY" Dr. Dennis Deese ACTS 16:9-15 Without question, the Apostle Paul had a very fruitful and successful ministry (Note the words taken from Acts 16:5) . Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 16:5 ESTABLISHED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

"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

The Multiplying Effect Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

Teamwork always multiplies our effectivness for the King and His Kingdom

The Multiplying Effect of Teamwork Catching the Spirit of the Leader Intro Acts 16:10 Ephesians 4:11–13 Numbers 11:10–17 Numbers 16 is the Lord’s response to the problem Leaders should always be part of the solution Result of division Matt 12:25 1) No one man shows Numbers 11:11 & 17 God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Find Your Place In Life

Contributed by Jeffrey Sackett on Jan 24, 2003

Lydia was a person who found her true place in life, an accomplishment that many people throughout the years have tried to achieve.

YOU CAN FIND YOUR PLACE IN LIFE Acts 16:13-15 Her name was Lydia. She wasn’t your everyday ordinary woman, at least not in her day! Today she would fit right in with so many women becoming more and more prominent in the work place. But in her day it was almost unheard of for a woman to work out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Rejoice About

Contributed by John Johnson on Feb 8, 2003

If God has delivered you, you ought to give him the praise.

Something to Rejoice about ACTS 16:10 Some of us Christians have the bad habit, the chronic spiritual disease that may be called looking and "living on the dark side of life. And the reason for this is that there is an absence of joy in our lives. We dwell on the circumstances of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Liberating Power Of An Unhindered Prayer And Praise Life

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to remind the believer that nothing should hinder his prayer and praise life. (The joy of the Lord is our strenght)

In our text, Paul and Silas encountered a young lady with the spirit of divination. She was used by many for material gain. She was a kind of fortune teller, a sooth sayer, a voodoo girl. Many days she would follow Paul and Silas refering to them as men of the most high God. But one particular day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

Spiritual Open Heart Surgery. The Great Physician performed the world’s first open heart surgery and it was successful!

Open Heart Surgery Acts 16:13–15 Introduction I. Open Heart surgery is a very delicate procedure A. Many have this surgery now, it has become routine. B. But, you still want the most skilled surgeons, the most up to date equipment, and the very best of care. II. Open Heart Surgery is a step of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Paul's First Convert In Europe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Start Of A New Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003

Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The Word of Wisdom is supernatural revelation, by the Spirit of God, concerning the divine purpose in the mind and will of God. It is the God-given ability to receive, from the Holy Spirit, a revelation of what to do about a particular situation, once you

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: *other

Come Over...help Us!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2002

Last Sunday of End Time(WWIID #4) - When believers hear "Come over...help us" they discover this is a gospel call from God Himself and a gospel call for lost souls to be saved.

COME OVER…AND HELP US ACTS 16: 6-15 NOVEMBER 24, 2002 ACTS 16:6-15 6Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Help! A Cry For The Gospel

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 26, 2003

a stewardship sermon on evangelizing based on a WELS sermon study

September 28, 2003 Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational