Sermons on Acts 19:1-20:1:

"The Power Of Conversion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Hokie Pokie

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Tail Of The Tiger

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

As Paul went about preaching the gospel, there was a predictable reaction from the enemy of that gospel. This passage helps us understand why the gospel angers people, how they express that anger, and the way that anger is calmed.

Passage: Acts 19:23-41 Intro: Poewr Point picture of a tiger. 1. would you go up and twist the tail of this animal, or stick your finger in its eye? 2. if you did, you would expect a reaction. 3. most of us avoid doing things that make other people angry. 4. but as we are discovering in Acts, our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sheep And Shepherds

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Each of us are either a sheep or a shepherd. And some of us sheep and shepherds as well! Paul was a shepherd, and we can gain a good understanding of what a shepherd does by looking at his life.

Passage: Acts 20:1-12 Intro: We are used to the common Biblical concept of sheep and shepherds. 1. Jesus certainly referred to Himself as the “Good Shepherd”, and we as his sheep. 2. but he also appointed people to be shepherds after him, and others to be sheep. 3. but I believe that all of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Texting God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 17, 2009

Our communication with God will determine the outcome of our prayers.

April 19, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:11-20 Subject: Communicating with God Title: Texting God I want to begin this morning with a confession. Though I am quite capable on the computer, I am technologically challenged when it comes to cell phones, especially with text messaging or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009

We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009

Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit

Title: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Theme: To show the importance of being baptized with the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 19:1-7 ¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.09.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 1” Acts 19:1-6 1. The Promise Of The Spirit Throughout the Bible, God provides His people with a portrait of things to come. The exact thing same is true when you consider the promise of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.16.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 2” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

God’s desire is that every Christ-follower live a life that is filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit.

10.23.05 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Living A Spirit-Filled Life - Part 3” Acts 19:1-6 Intro Acts 19:1-6 Paul has met a group of people in Ephesus who are followers of Christ but they are completely unfamiliar with the Holy Ghost. No doubt Paul explains the Spirit of God to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church And Evangelism

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 11, 2016

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today.

The Church and Evangelism The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today. Act 19:11 And God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-12

The Supreme Task Of The Church Is The Evangelization Of The World

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 12, 2016

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today.

The supreme task of the Church is the evangelization of the World The Church is the most powerful force on the earth. The miracle ministry of Jesus Christ is still God's indispensable Method for world evangelism today. Act 19:11 And God wrought special miracles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-12

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2015

On a missionary journey, Paul encountered disciples in Ephesus who know only John's baptism, not the baptism in the name of Jesus with the infilling of the Holy Spirit. This message explores this passage.

November 8, 2015 - Come Holy Spirit Our guest speaker last week spoke about Paul’s conversation in Athens with philosophers regarding the “unknown god” statue of the Romans. He thought it curious that among all the statues of the Greeks and Romans, there was this one created for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist