Sermons on Acts 9:16:

Don't Quit, Learn To Play Hurt.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2024

Kindergarten teaches us live is not fair. Hurt is part of life and we must learn to thrive when hurt brings us pain and disappointments.. GOD HAS A PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR YOU.

DON'T QUIT! LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Butterflies do not fly in the rain. Their wings are so fragile. The droplets of water would destroy their wings. Sometimes the best thing we can do during a storm is find a safe place and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Acts 9:16, Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024

Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Journey Towards Transformation: "The Damascus Road” Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2024

In a moment, Paul was transformed, where the confronter became the confronted. The hunter became the hunted. The accuser was now the accused. And while he thought he had the authority, in that moment he found himself powerless when he heard the true voice of authority.

A Journey Towards Transformation?“The Damascus Road” Acts 9:1-19 Thinking about this whole idea that we’ll be exploring in our Easter message, “God Will Make a Way,” the concept of the various roads that both Jesus and His disciples took up to and following His resurrection came to mind. We’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Foursquare

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 13, 2023

A man on his way to work has an encounter that he was not prepared for. His life changed that day and he was never the same, nor were the people that he knew or met as he traveled.

Undoubtedly many people have heard this story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. The story of how the primary enemy of the early church meets Jesus is told in Acts 9:1-9. Saul, the man who had detained the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem (Acts 7:58, 8:1-3), moves north to Damascus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon; The Pentecost Effect - Paul’s Encounter On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2024

Misguided zeal is dangerous. The things that most threaten the Gospel and the abundance and freedom in Jesus Christ are caused by misguided zeal. Some things may appear to be good, maybe even seem godly, yet stand in the way of the gospel.

Sermon: Paul’s Encounter on the Road to Damascus Scripture: Acts 9:1-11 “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18, 1 Timothy 1:12-13, Philippians 2:9-11, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Total Surrender - The Transformation Of Saul To Paul

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered what "Total Surrender" looks like? Through the Saul-Paul story, we learn that true surrender involves giving up control and submitting our will, thoughts, desires, and ambitions to God.

Acts 9:1-19 Total surrender is a foundational aspect of our spiritual journey. It requires us to fully trust in God and align our hearts, desires, thoughts, and beliefs with His will. This process is not easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. One powerful example of complete surrender can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 9, 2024

The New Testament church did not have technology such as telephones to communicate across long or short distances when there was an urgent need. It had the leading of the Holy Spirit. When people were in desperate need of prayer, the Holy Spirit would lead certain people to pray for them.

The New Testament church did not have technology such as telephones to communicate across long or short distances when there was an urgent need. It had the leading of the Holy Spirit. When people were in desperate need of prayer, the Holy Spirit would lead certain people to pray for them. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Transformed By Grace

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 23, 2025

The story of Paul's conversion provides enduring lessons for the Church's mission.

Transformed by Grace Intro: The story of Paul's conversion provides enduring lessons for the Church's mission. Scripture: Acts 9:1-19 Reflection As I reflect deeply on the profound connection between Saint Paul's conversion and the contemporary relevance of the Church in India, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Other

Transformados Por La Gracia

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 25, 2025

La historia de la conversión de Pablo proporciona lecciones duraderas para la misión de la Iglesia.

Transformados por la gracia Introducción: La historia de la conversión de Pablo proporciona lecciones duraderas para la misión de la Iglesia. Escritura: Hechos 9:1-19 Reflexión Al reflexionar profundamente sobre la profunda conexión entre la conversión de san ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Other

Binago Ni Grace

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 25, 2025

Ang kuwento ng pagbabalik-loob ni Pablo ay nagbibigay ng matibay na aral para sa misyon ng Simbahan.

Binago ni Grace Intro: Ang kuwento ng pagbabalik-loob ni Pablo ay nagbibigay ng matibay na aral para sa misyon ng Simbahan. Banal na Kasulatan: Mga Gawa 9:1-19 Pagninilay Habang iniisip ko nang malalim ang malalim na koneksyon sa pagitan ng pagbabagong loob ni Saint Paul at ang kontemporaryong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Other

Excuses Or Obedience Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025

We will leave Saul alone with little to do but wait as Jesus had directed him to do; and we pick up our passage with God speaking to another servant.

“Excuses or Obedience” Acts 9:10-18 We left off last time with Saul being led by others to Damascus and left alone with strangers for 3 days. He did not eat or drink during that time. Vs. 6 “And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Boasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2025

If you’re going to boast, boast about your service, suffering, and shame.

When women get together, one might say, “I was hit by a car today," and all the other women will say, “You're kidding! What happened? Where? Are you all right?” When men get together, their conversation is very different. One might say, “I was hit by a car today," and I guarantee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 12:2, Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Character Study Of Paul (Saul Of Tarsus) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Paul's life is an example of God’s power to transform and use anyone for His glory. From a persecutor of Christians to a champion of the gospel, Paul’s story teaches us about God’s grace, perseverance, and the call to evangelism.

CHARACTER STUDY OF PAUL (SAUL OF TARSUS) – APOSTLE TO THE GENTILES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:1-22 "But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.’" – Acts 9:15 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Philippians 3:4-8, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:9-10, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On Meeting Royalty Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

On Meeting Royalty

Acts 9:1-22 On Meeting Royalty 1. A Recognition of Hostility - Saul was a Most - Relentless Man - His Desires - 1 Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, Religous Man - His Deeds - 1 went unto the high priest, 2 and desired of him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Ananias Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Ananias

Acts 9:10 - 22 Ananias Ananias the Man His Commitment - 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, His Character - named Ananias; "favoured of the LORD" Acts 22:12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Holiness