Sermons on Acts 8:1-9:17:

How Can I Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

God uses Philip to reach into new territory

New testament evangelists were not the sAC 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-- the desert road --that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baptism Celebration

Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 7, 2005

Why is baptism so important?

I. The Basis for Baptism is the Authority of Jesus A. “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Changed In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005

For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show And Listen Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

When we put together the word meaning ‘good news,’ AND the commandment of the Lord Jesus to ‘go and tell,’ how do we end up feeling like this work is something to be avoided?

Show and Listen (credit to Len Sweet, whose published work helped this pastor immensely in the preparation of this sermon!) Evangelism - # 1 “Hello.” “Hello, may I speak with Jerry Scott?” “This is Jerry.” “Hello, Jerry. Bank of New York has selected you for a no fee.....” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philipp The Evangelist

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

Evangelism and Philip is the same.

Philip - A Study of Witnessing Acts 8:26-40 1. Philip was led by an angel of the Lord (v.26)  An angel of the Lord appeared at various times in Scripture giving directions to people. In this instance, Philip was told to go south. In the sovereign strategy of God, Philip was sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Blind So I Might See

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Dial To God... Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

to hear God we have to tune into God and this means being where God is at.

Imagine a dozen radios all on different stations, playing at the same time. What image comes to mind? Mind numbing noise, mass confusion or perhaps the inability to think clearly, well you’d probably be right. Now imaging trying to listen for your favorite song in the mix of noise. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Not Finished With Us Yet

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 15, 2003

God is not finished with us even though sin, rejection, complacency, hardships, and uncertainty have come into our lives.

God Is Not Finished with Us Yet Based on a sermon outline by Dr. Ronald Meeks. Scripture Ref: Acts 9:1-6, 19b-28; 11:25-26; 13:1-5; 23:11 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Have you ever thrown your hands up in exasperation and said, “that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1

Pas De Cas Impossibles

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

The church is never stop by cases of people, or situations which one calls "not possible".

PAS DE CAS IMPOSSIBLES Lecture Actes 9/1-19 Introduction A. Le choix du temps de Dieu est toujours parfait. La lapidation d’Etienne comme décrit dans les chapitres 7 et 8 doit être la toile de fond de l’étape pour les expériences dans le chapitre 9. Il y a trois grandes leçons que l’on enseigne ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002

Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Spirit Uses The Word To Teach, Reprove, Correct And Train

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How the Spirit uses the word to teach, reprove, correct and train in righteousness

Acts 8:4-8 Theme - The Spirit shows His power through the reproof, correction, teaching, and training with the scriptures. Why does the preaching of the scriptures continue to produce changes in people’s hearts? There are many issues in the Bible people say they do not understand. But, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

A look at the controversy of Baptism and a view of the New Testament passages and practices. We will also look at the early Churches precedents and see where this topic truly should be.

I.Baptism Instituted by Christ page 1 II.Church History and Baptism page 4 III.Differing Views/Modes of Baptism page 14 IV.Conclusion page 18 Water Baptism in Church History and New Testament Theology Bruce P. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10, Acts 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist