Sermons on Acts 8:15:

Una Alma Lo Vale

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Feb 13, 2005

Un mensaje como nosotros que utilizar para Dios y como importante es una alma.

UN ALMA LO VALE Esta tarde yo hablaré acerca de cuánta una alma vale a Dios. Pensamos que tiene que haber mucho salvado, mas Dios utilizó a un hombre, Phillip para predicar el Evangelio de Jesucristo a una persona. Esa persona volvió a su país y Jesús predicado. Después que la muerte de Esteban ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Philip

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Sinners Lost

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message to today’s church member who does not realize that they might be lost!

GETTING SINNERS LOST Acts 8:5-25 INTRO: Before anyone can be saved, they must first know that they are Lost!! Church members need to realize that some of them are lost. Today, we will see the tragic story of an unconverted church member. I. SIMON’S ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A False Faith Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007

The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dare 2 Share

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

A sermon based on Acts 8:5-40 and focuses on evangelism

Dare 2 Share Pastor Jeff Williams 07-08-07 I think I’m going to throw up! This past April, we took twenty-nine students to a youth evangelism conference in Chicago called “Dare 2 Share.” Started by Pastor Greg Stier after the Columbine school tragedy, Dare 2 Share seeks to train students to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdo

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday! Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, Colossians 1:9-14, Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Takes Over

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 4, 2018

When God takes over, His Spirit comes down to establish His Kingdom and His people. The Spirit would rule and guide for the fulfilment of His Word, day and night.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHEN GOD TAKES OVER Acts 8:14-17 King James Version (KJV) 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: 15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017

How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Study On Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

In all this we see that the fruit of revival is more revival, the opening of hearts for both the preaching and receiving of the gospel. That was the case at this time in Samaria. There was a great revival going on.

Tonight’s passage shows us the great need for revival both within and outside the church. Let’s get into this long passage. READ v. 5. The preacher was Philip, a layman, one of the first deacons. As we said last week, the importance of this verse is in declaring that the first great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Christ Out Of Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013

What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Once You Have Received"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 16, 2013

The sermon shares that once you have received the Holy Spirit then you will be witnessess, you will be recognizable, you will be ready to serve, ready for good works and you will be a re creation.

"Once you have Received” Acts 8:14-17 1. As Jesus walked with the disciples he had shared that his disciples would receive A. They would receive the Holy Spirit B. They would receive the Spirit that would help them in their infirmities C. They would receive in the hour in which to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Must We Do? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

So what does Scripture say is necessary for a person to be saved? What are the non-negotiables, the things that don’t require any interpretation? Well, as always let’s go to the source of all matters of Christian faith and practice, the Bible. And let’s n

There was man named Simon who was a sorcerer or magician in Samaria. People thought he was great and he thought he was great. But then Phillip comes along, a nobody really, and he preaches the good news and also did many signs and miracles. And in Acts chapter 8 it says after seeing all this, even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24