Sermons on Acts 8:1-30:

Philip And The Ethiopian Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 12, 2018

People approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and points of view. God’s Word helps us clear the clutter and shines the light on the person, deity and work of Jesus Christ. Today’s study will help us better understand this.

Acts 8:26-40 - AMP SUMMARY This message addresses the conversation that took place between Evangelist Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch which resulted in the Eunuch’s conversion and subsequent water baptism. People generally approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Ephesians 3:14-15, Isaiah 53:7-8, Romans 10:11-15, Acts 8:29-30, Acts 8:5-13, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 8:26-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Nudges

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

“Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011

Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Spreading Flame Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 15, 2009

Paul Harvey said: "Too many Christians no longer are fishermen but keepers of the acquarim." God used the death of Stephen, and persecution to move the church beyond the walls of Jerusalem in order to complete his "mission" stated in Acts 1:8

In Jesus Holy Name August 15, 2006 Text: Acts 8:1,4-5 Series Redeemer “The Spreading Flame” I want to share a story with you so If you choose I’m going to give you permission to close your eyes and visualize the scene I’m about to describe. The first rays of a new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Used! Being The Instruments Of God

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2009

God is still working His will today, and He uses whomever he needs to accomplish that task.

USED! Being the Instruments of God BRAINSTORM:  God’s mission is to bring the world to a love of him!  He desires that none should perish but all come to eternal life!  In the beginning of the church, God birthed her at Jerusalem, under the apostles labour.  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009

The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

Discovering God's Treasure

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

The Ethiopian Treasurer in Acts 8 discovered God's treasure because he was willing to Look for something more, Listen to another point of view, and Leave his past behind. Expository. Alliterated. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Discovering God’s Treasure Scott R. Bayles, pastor (after Allen Webster) Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2012 Dr. Williamson, a Canadian geologist, had been slipping along a rain-soaked road that led through Tanzanian’s back country when suddenly his Land Rover sunk to its axles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Holy Spirit And Miracles Today Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2012

A sermon on the cessationist view of charismatic gifts (Material taken from Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 8, and Power from On High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 11)

HoHum: Many commented on spiritual gifts last week. Probably talk about that more in the future. Last week we talked about how there were temporary gifts and permanent spiritual gifts. Tonight we are talking about “cessationism”. It’s important to remember that this has nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Radical Inclusion"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2012

A sermon about following the call of the Spirit.

Acts 8:26-40 “Radical Inclusion” Just think for a moment. If you were to give up control of your own plans for even just an hour, where might the Holy Spirit of God send you? (Pause) How many of your “accidental” encounters with other people are really divinely ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Miracle In The Desert

Contributed by Steven Ferber on May 8, 2012

The Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion shows us that God works through the Holy Spirit, the Word, and through His people who willingly step out in faith. God can do great things through His children who are led by the Spirit!

Some of us remember the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark from 1981, where Indiana Jones discovers the Ark of the Covenant, the 4-foot long container holding the two tablets of the 10 commandments that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. Jones takes the Ark back to America, and at the end of the movie you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Philip The Evangelist

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 29, 2014

Taking a look at the ministry of one of the pioneers of the new covenant church.

PHILIP THE EVANGELIST INTRODUCTION: Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he left his disciples with their mission statement-go into all the world and preach the good news. The new church had a new mission-go and make disciples. Here we are nearly 2000 years later and the church’s mission ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is... Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013

The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Poison Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 30, 2014

A close look at how unforgiveness can destroy ones life!

Forgiving others is sometimes very hard, but it is essential if you want to break out of the bondage that it's brought you under. Forgiving others opens you up for the Lord to begin healing your soul (inner healing). Since unforgiveness blocks us from receiving God's forgiveness of our sins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal