Sermons on Acts 9:26-40:

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Role Reversal Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2009

You are who you are, very, very, specifically, so God can use you in His particular circumstance. Don’t be ashamed of your background, or where you come from.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same, "Role Reversal"), the links are not active in this document. May our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Barnabas Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

How do you respond to the success of those around you? Do you rejoice with those who rejoice or do you rejoice when others mourn? Is your faith a community or a zero sum game?

10. The Book of Acts July 26th, 2009 Becoming Barnabas Through our study of the book of Acts we have been trying to see what the church is supposed to look like. In our efforts we have turned to pictures of the early church to see principles that we adopt today to become the church that desires ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-28

Denomination: *other

5 Marks Of The Ideal Church

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 9, 2009

SHORT OUTLINE ON ACTS 9:31 (5 MARKS OF THE IDEAL CHURCH)

TITLE, (5 MARKS OF THE IDEAL CHURCH) FOUND IN ACTS 9:31 READ VERSE TEXT. (ACTS 9:31) THEN THE CHURCHES THROUGHOUT ALL JUDEA,GAILILEE AND SAMARIA HAD PEACE AND WERE EDIFIED. AND WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD AND WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD AND IN THE COMFORT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT,THEY WERE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Right Relationships, Right People Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008

Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Portrait Of A Paraclete Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 18, 2008

Everybody needs a Barney sometimes!

Portraits of a Paraclete Acts 4:36-37; 9:19-30; 11:19-26 Everybody needs a “Barney”! Fred Flintstone, that three fingered cartoon character of television’s first animated prime-time series, and now spokesperson for children’s vitamins and cereal, had a Barney. Barney Rubble, the next door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying On Track For God

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 26, 2009

Examine four ingredients that are essential to staying faithful to God.

Last month we did a series entitled “The Finer Points Of Love.” That series lead into the focus for this month. This month we are going to focus on the concept of faithfulness. As a part of this focus we are going to do a renewal of marriage vows on March 15th. Throughout this month we will be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Need-Meeting God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to people by meeting the needs in their lives.

The Need-Meeting God Acts 9:32-43 Intro: [Review] Have you ever tried to help somebody, but as you were doing so, you wondered, “Hey! Am I really helping this person, or is this just a temporary fix for a deeper problem?” I am sure we’ve all felt that at times, but that doesn’t mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of A Corpse Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 10, 2008

Tabitha had a reputation among the believers as being "full of good works." She helped people by using the talents she had to encourage others. Her death stunned the community, where she was adored for her sweet , giving spirit.

I. The Restoration Of A Cripple (32-35) A. A Paralyzed Man B. A Powerful Miracle The Raising Of A Corpse Acts 9:36-43 Tabitha, whose Greek name is Dorcas lived in Joppa, which was about fifty miles northwest of Jerusalem on the Mediterranean Sea. Joppa is the city where Jonah fled to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Slow Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Be One Too…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Importance of a name - it identifies and says something about us.

You can be one too… Acts 9:26-28 With all the advertising that we have seen with the election I am reminded about the continuous flow of messages that we are exposed to every day. The candidates for offices and the big companies want people to see or hear the name and think of something. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Congregational