Sermons on Acts Of Faith:

Confronting Idolatry (Acts 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2025

Do we have our own idolatry that needs to be confronted?

Can we enter a pagan, idolatrous culture and find some who will listen to the Gospel? Is our modern materialism also idolatry? Do we verify what is preached by studying the scriptures? Let’s look at Acts 17. When Paul preached in Thessaloniki how many came to faith in Jesus as Messiah? Then they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008

Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 17, 2021

So, let’s push aside everything we have read on the internet about faith, put the secular books down that make an attempt to define Christian faith, and let’s take hold of a different understanding of faith from what the world describes.

After taking a week off from our series last Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day, we return today. I hope all our mothers had a wonderfully blessed day and I hope your family showed their love and appreciation to you on your Special Day because you are so special to us. Today’s Holy word is FAITH. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Rules (Acts 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2025

What four rules would help Jew and Gentile fellowship over a meal?

Did four rules promote table fellowship between Jew and Gentile? Were the seven laws of Noah a basis for this decision? Let’s look at Acts 15. Did some early Christians believe that circumcision and the law of Moses were still required? But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006

Examine the acting in our Christian walk. To be doers of Gods word, not just hearers.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Gospel Struggles (Acts 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2025

Do missionaries struggle still?

Did some get rebaptized? Did Paul leave another synagogue? What was a healing cloth? Did occultists burn their books? Were idol makers angry? Let’s look at Acts 19. What did Paul do with disciples of John the Baptist? Is rebaptism often needed? While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Act As A Free Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2009

Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.

HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

Part 4 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews opened the eleventh chapter of his letter with some words that are very familiar to most of us here: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Throughout that same chapter he gives us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Acts Of The Apostles # 25 Of 39

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In this chapter we see something that is of major importance.

Paul had spent eighteen months at Corinth, reasoning with the Jews and planting the seed of Christ's being the Son of God, but had had very little success. He left, and Apollos came behind him, and had tremendous success. This passage reveals that Apollos was successful for two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon Iii: Abigail: Determined Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we feel frustrated due to dire circumstances and are tempted to re-act negatively, the more mature among God's children rely on sensibility, humility and wise counsel to prevent tragedy and to preserve positive outcomes.

ABIGAIL: DETERMINED FAITH On a bulletin board in an electrical contractor’s shop a block away from our church, a poster read: “Before opening mouth, be sure brain is in gear”! Another bit of wise counsel: “Think ...read more

How We Should Act Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What should a christian act like? How are we to be different in the world, and what does God expect?

Romans 13:1-14 Getting on The Same Page as God about How We Should Act Introduction A. When your growing up it seems like everybody is trying to teach you how to act B. Your parents, your teacher, your Sunday School teacher, your boss at your first job, your professors at college, every were you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Acts 9 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

Disciples are chosen for His purpose. Disciples are products of God's grace. Disciples are willing to obey God.

How do you feel if someone comes up to you and say, “You’ve been chosen…” – chosen to represent the school, represent the company, or the country… • We feel good. It is an honour to be chosen. Yet the truth is we are all chosen – chosen by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Beggar In Acts Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2015

This is a first person dramatic monologue, spoken from the perspective of the beggar healed by Peter and John through the power of Jesus Christ. It covers the material about him in Acts chapter 3 and 4.

[The following is a dramatic monologue, spoken from the perspective of the beggar healed by Peter and John through the power of Jesus Christ. It covers the material about him in Acts chapter 3 and 4]. [This was inspired, an in fact the first part is a direct borrowing of the material, by a sermon ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts Of The Apostles (18 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Have you ever thought about what God goes through to win a soul that is hungry for the truth?

While we may not think about it, the Scripture reveals God did some marvelous things in the lives of some Bible characters, as He sent them out to win souls to Christ. In this text we see just one example: I. THE DEDICATION Look at verses 1-3, “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist