Sermons on Acts 26:8-20:

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

Persuaded? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2005

What’s so persuasive about the Gospel of Christ? It depends on who’s telling it. Those that live it can tell it with power.

Almost Persuaded There were seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia. They had been on a 16 day mission and were just 16 minutes from landing. They were almost home. Almost. As the shuttle was entering the atmosphere something went terribly wrong. Later studies indicate that some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anatomy Of Conversion

Contributed by Frank Lay on Mar 4, 2005

As we examine Paul’s conversion story we can find a simple outline that will help us as we bear witness to others. You ought to write this outline down: 1. My life before I met Christ. 2. How I came to know Christ. 3. The difference Christ has made in

THE ANATOMY OF CONVERSION Acts 26:1-32 One of the most effective witness that we can give is that of our own personal experience with Jesus Christ. After all that’s what witnessing is all about. The Apostle Paul often used his own conversion experience to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Our Heroes

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002

A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-23, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

Giving Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 17, 2002

How we can learn, from Paul’s testimony, to give our testimony and share our faith better

Giving your testimony Acts 26:12-32 WBC 17/11/02 pm Drama: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perspective

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 28, 2003

Have you ever felt as if you were in a battle and you were on the losing side? Have you ever felt as if you were in an electric dryer being tossed to and fro with the heat turned up to the highest setting? I’m sure most of us have been in these types of s

By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you ever felt as if you were in a battle and you were on the losing side? Have you ever felt as if you were in an electric dryer being tossed to and fro with the heat turned up to the highest setting? I’m sure most of us have been in these types of situations at some ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Acts 26:19-20

Denomination: *other

Judgmentseat Of Christ

Contributed by Pieter Botes on Mar 1, 2003

As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places

Acts:26:19-20 Intro: As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places, and I knew that the honourable Judge H W O Klopper, who used to be president of the World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:10, Acts 26:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Has The Lord Done For You?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in simply telling the truth about how we came to the Lord. Intro.: 1. It's Sunday AM and you're "channel grazing" through the TV channels. a. Your attention is drawn to a popular "Christian Talk Show." 1) Host (immaculately dressed, hair perfect) is all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-19

How To Handle Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

Life Changing Experience

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 2, 2001

This sermon lays out the steps Paul used and we too can use to share our testimony.

A Life Changing Experience Acts 26:1-23 4-2-00 a.m. In 1980 when we move to Arkansas I was only 8 years old. But for 8 years I had grown up Dekalb IL. Yes your pastor was born a Yankee. However, since I have lived in Arkansas and Texas for the last 20 years I like to consider myself a Reformed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Invade The Darkness

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 8, 2002

Knowing that we have the power to invade the darkness of evil with our light!

INVADE THE DARKNESS (ACTS 26:16-18) INTRO: You will soon learn that the world in which we live is not as bright and glittery as one would desire. It appears that Satan is causing darkness to infiltrate our land and our lives. It is time for Christians, young and old, alike to: Invade the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Not Crazy - I'm Saved

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2012

I want to point out three areas of Paul’s testimony that Festus and the others thought was crazy. Let me show you the reasons why Festus, and the others who heard Paul preach that day, thought Paul was crazy.

I’M NOT CRAZY, I’M SAVED Acts 26:24-25 Intro: The great Apostle Paul is on trial before King Agrippa and the Roman Governor Festus. Paul is given the opportunity to give a defense for his actions. Paul uses this setting as an opportunity to share his salvation testimony. When these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

So What

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 25, 2008

No matter what you have done in your life God is still standing by with forgiveness. Once He forgives you, He will use you for His glory. When we look at the Apostle Paul God shows us how he forgave, converted, and used Paul for His glory.

Introduction: Through our journey in life, we have been on some roads that have put us to shame. We have even said and done some things that we only did in the dark because we did not want the light to shine upon us. If the truth must be told, we all have done some things that we are ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God's Provision

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 10, 2008

In verse 18, Paul is telling what Jesus said about why He sent him to the Gentiles. He listed five goals that God has for people’s lives, and I submit to you that these goals have not changed, even to this day.

This text picks up in the middle of the Apostle Paul’s recounting of his conversion experience, as he talked to King Agrippa, who was the appointed king over Judea. Paul spoke very respectfully to this man, and he took full advantage of the opportunity to share his testimony. Back in Acts 9:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:15-18

Denomination: Baptist