Sermons on Acts 26:24-27:8:

I'm Not Crazy

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 2, 2001

Paul’s conversion gave him a sound mind.

Acts 26:22-25 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Ain't Good Enough

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 2, 2003

I was going to "launch the shuttle of revival" today (2/2/03) With the tragic loss of the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia...I focus on how important revival is...we cannot let it become routine.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 2, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: Almost Ain’t Good Enough Text: Acts 26:28 Introduction Have you heard the saying, "Almost ain’t good enough"? I’m not sure where it originated... but in high school, if someone said, "well, I ALMOST made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Nazarene

Moments Of Decision - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Wouldn’t you agree with me that we really do need to be a better testimony for Christ, and to be better prepared to speak boldly for our Savior and Lord?

MOMENT OF DECISION - Part Two - Last week we began looking at the powerful testimony of the Apostle Paul. In the book of Acts, we saw the strength and courage of Paul as he testified to the Roman Governor, Felix. No doubt, Paul was faced with imprisonment and perhaps being executed for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-22, Acts 26:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-32

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult To Believe? Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 9, 2004

This sermon explains why the disciples had a difficult time believing in the Resurrection, and why we, today, also have difficulty bel- ieving in it.

SERIES ON PASSION WEEK EASTER SUNDAY-"Why Is The Resurrection So Difficult to Believe?" Text-Acts 26:1-32 Introduction- You will recognize that what I have just read was the Apostle Paul’s defense of the Christian faith before King Agrippa. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Almost Christian"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2003

Based, in large part, on a sermon by John Wesley with the same title.

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Almost Christian (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2003

We can become ’Altogether Christians.’

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian (Revised)” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Between A Lie And The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004

How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 24, 2004

Four anchors that can help wither the storms of life.

Introduction: A few years ago I was called to the hospital. A young lady in our church was 9 months pregnant and was about to have her baby but something was wrong. When I got there I found out that just the night before she sensed something was wrong. She went to the hospital. She had had good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004

This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of A Wrong Decison

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 4, 2004

WE MAKE DECISIONS EVERY DAY IN ACTS 27 WE SEE SOME RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION,,,

TITLE, (THE RESULTS OF A WRONG DECISION) ACTS 27 1-44 READ TEXT VERSE ACTS 27:10-11 (V10) AND SAID UNTO THEM ,SIRS I PERCEIVE THAT THIS VOYAGE WILL BE WITH HURT AND MUCH DAMAGE NOT ONLY OF THE LANDING AND SHIP BUT ALSO OF OUR LIVES. (V11) NEVERTHELESS THE CENTURION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44