Sermons on Acts 8:1-11:26:

What Are The Odds? (Seeker, Servant, Savior)

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009

How a seeker, a servant, and a Savior all came together.

11/16/08 What are the Odds? (Seeker, Servant, Savior) Ac 8:26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. Ac 8:27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009

A message about the need for the "Fear of God."

THE MISSING INGREDIENT Acts 9:31 * The first time that I grilled hamburgers was a disaster. I took the ground beef and made the patties just like I had seen my dad do it, prepared the fire just like dad had, and watched over the patties until they became light brown through and through. I was SO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

With God Nothing Is Impossible

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2009

The focus this morning is not on St Paul but is actually on the faith of Ananias.

ANANIAS AND PAUL Prayer to open: Father I pray that you will speak to each one of us this morning through what I say and that what I say may be what you would have me say this morning. Through Jeus Christ our Lord. Amen The title for this morning’s sermon is With God, Our impossibilities ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009

The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Remember?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

On this day, Easter Sunday, we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ, from the dead. It’s a subject of the utmost importance to the church; and, not just this church; but, to the Church of Jesus Christ in all of its various expressions!...We’

Acts 10:34-43 Isaiah 25:6-9 On this day, Easter Sunday, we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus, the Christ, from the dead. It’s a subject of the utmost importance to the church; and, not just this church; but, to the Church of Jesus Christ in all of its various expressions! Sometimes, I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have Thine Own Way, Lord Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

At the beginning of his Christian pilgrimage, Saul who was to become Paul, asked, “Lord, what will you have me to do?” This question was the expression of the surrender of his heart to the complete sovereignty of Jesus Christ.

Prayers We Sing Series Have Thine Own Way, Lord Acts 9:6 Intro At the beginning of his Christian pilgrimage, Saul who was to become Paul, asked, “Lord, what will you have me to do?” This question was the expression of the surrender of his heart to the complete sovereignty of Jesus Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Need For Speed Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 28, 2009

We can experience God by learning to be silent.

Need for Speed January 28, 2009 What is the most thrlling, exciting thing you have ever experienced? How did it feel? How long did that feeling last? Why do we need speed? Roller Coasters: We wait an hour for a 30 sec thrill. We all have a need for excitement, thrills, but that need can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Suffering: How We Can Experience God In Struggle And Pain Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 31, 2009

The effects of persecution and struggle caused the church to grow and experience more of God’s power. We can experience God in struggle and pain because He is found in suffering and walks with us through it.

The God of Suffering: How we can experience God in struggle, pain, and suffering. Intro: How do you feel about struggle, suffering, and pain? Explanation: Acts 10-11 1. Peters has a vision for all people…(“all nations”) 2. Everyone is not happy… 3. A new church is born out of struggle Text: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secrets Of Our Success

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 20, 2010

Successful Christians are those who know God and are willing to do what He wants them to do.

The Secrets of our Success Intro: You don’t have to look very hard to find all kinds of books and seminars on success. How to be successful in business. How to earn a 6 figure income while staying at home. 6 Easy steps to Success. No doubt you can probably find some good principles in some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s In A Name?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010

In their daily lives as saints, disciples, and brethren, they were recognized as belonging to the party of Christ. Let us hope that in like manner we today may be called Christians.

What’s In a Name? 12/17/06 AM Reading: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction A.Text: Acts 11:26. The young church at Antioch was a curious mixture of Jews (who spoke Greek or Aramaic) and Gentiles. It is significant that this was the first place where the believers were called Christians (“Christ’s ones”—the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Globalization Guided By Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2010

Globalization is neither inevitable nor evil,but must be guided by charity in truth

Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2010 Caritas in Veritate Today’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul also concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Scriptures remind us that nothing is impossible for God. The great persecutor of Christians becomes the Apostle to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:21-22

Denomination: Catholic

Evangelism: How To

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010

sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Saul’s Conversion

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The Christian life was meant to be far more than we allow it to be. But at this point we've got to add something. Paul was not only converted from - he was at the same time converted to ...but to what?

SAUL’S CONVERSION ACTS 9:1-16 For quite some time I had been encouraging each of you to bring your Bible with you to church...In fact I made you show them to me on many occasions. But besides just carrying it with you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16, Acts 9:15

A New Beginning

Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008

Saul’s conversion was a time of transition for him. It was a time of seeing Jesus and becoming like Him. We can take advantage of our transitions too ...

A new beginning Acts 9:1-22 When Jesus enters our lives, everything changes. Just ask Saul of Tarsus. He did such a complete turnaround that he was completely unrecognizable and baffling to everyone who knew him. Nether his old friends nor his old enemies could quite take in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Mennonite