Sermons on Acts Of Conversions:

Spiritual Righteousness: Vegetarian Jesus

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 1, 2007

What is it that really makes me a spiritual person? If I act good for long enough, will it no longer be an act, will it then become real?

Two missionaries were on their way through the jungle when they were captured by a group of cannibals. The two missionaries, Harrison and Thompson, were brought to the village with much fanfare where they were presented to the chief. The village chief stepped forward and said in perfect English, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship: Cosmic But Rooted In History Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 9, 2010

Worship must be cosmic and rooted in history, more than an act of socialization and focused on the act of becoming images and likenesses of God

Monday of 28th Week in Course Spirit of the Liturgy Columbus Day There are two kinds of spiritual slavery–that horrible condition St. Paul warns against in today’s reading. The first is a slavish obedience to law, the kind of nit-picky legalism that the Pharisees specialized in, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

A Life Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 3, 2014

We should not act one way when we are around people, then act another way when we are alone.

A Life of Integrity November 30, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should not act one way when we are around people, then act another way when we are alone. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 18:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

In the book of acts we see the expansion of the gospel as the mission of the church. The book of acts is a continuation of what Jesus did and taught.

I. Witnesses to all of whom Jesus is. (Not just things directly related to salvation) (v.8) A. The same Greek word for witness is the same word used for martyr in other passages of scripture. B. Witness to His death, burial, and resurrection. C. Witness to all that He did to heal the lame ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing God's News With Others Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Phillip in Acts is a good example of early church evangelism.

Sharing God’s News with Others Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – May 6, 2012 Intro Wherever you are on your process of knowing God…there have been some significant people who helped you along the way. God was doing a work within ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Time To Repair All The Broken Altars In Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

I continue messages on our trip to Israel. Last time we looked at Jeremiah who suffered for preaching the Word. Today the Hebrews crossed the Jordan and erected an altar in Gilgal about 3 miles from Jericho. Elijah did the same at Mt. Carmel where we visited. What makes an altar important?

IT IS TIME TO REPAIR ALL BROKEN ALTARS 1. Joshua 4:1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, 3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7, 1 Kings 18:30-32

Denomination: Charismatic

You Must Be Born Again. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 5, 2024

The need for faith, the need for rebirth.

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. John 3:1-17. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a teacher; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Believe This? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 20, 2003

12th & final in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Easter Message. What do we need to overcome our doubts about the resurrection?

I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss recently in the entertainment world. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. I’m told he died ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the fifteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“Extreme Makeover, Damascus Edition” Acts 9:1-19 August 19, 2007 Though I’ve never seen it, I’m given to understand that there is an ABC TV show called “Extreme Makeover”. It must play well in our “image is everything” culture, as teams of plastic surgeons and dermatologists and dentists and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unusual Kindness Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 15, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 28: 1 – 31

Acts 28: 1 – 31 Unusual kindness 28 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3 But when Paul had ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Big Lies, Little Lies And Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

Does the divine author of this Bible understand? Does this Word of God have anything to say to us who wonder what tomorrow will bring?

2nd Sunday in Lent The child was about eighteen months old, fast asleep in his little bed. Mom and Dad had just retired for the night, pleased that their son was growing so fast and learning so much. But as they were falling into that twilight state between wakefulness and slumber, a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who Am I That I Should Go? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2009

Second sermon in Exodus series from Chapters 3-4 deals with Moses conversation with God at the burning bush, and his call to ministry

Who am I that I should go? Exodus 3-4 CHCC: March 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We all know that our past President from TX is now a private citizen, back in his home state. I heard that recently George W. Bush was waiting in an airport lobby when he noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year’s And The Way To God’s Kingdom

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2009

Force, violence and recession are all just external means to get attention, but the way to bring God’s kingdom begins with a conversion of heart.

New Year’s Homily Isaiah 4:2-3 The words from Isaiah today are the comforting part of a longer passage that I would like to quote in full. Isaiah is speaking for God, and talking about the day of judgement: Seven women will take hold of one man on that day, saying: “We will eat our own food and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Believers' Call By His Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021

To establish that when it pleased God, He called us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Believers’ Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-three of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Believers’ Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God calls all believers by His grace. This sermon is the most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebirth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

You're not in, until you are born again.

Being a father today is not easy because there’s a lot of pressure on dads to be in the delivery room. I’m not discounting the importance of being involved in this way because I certainly wanted to be there…I just wasn’t sure if I could handle it. I think my dad had it easier in the 60s when he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist