Sermons on Acts Of The Apostles:

Paul And The Pythoness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 28, 2016

Luke shares with us the story of the salvation of the Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 (cf. verses 16 - 18) Theme: Paul and the Pythoness Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of the young Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Criteria For An Apostolic Replacement Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2017

Matthias was evidently a good man. He met the requirements of an apostle, which meant he must have been with the Lord from His baptism by John until His ascension; and, more importantly, he must have been a witness of the resurrection,as the others were.

JESUS THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-18 One of the names of the Lord Jesus Christ is "The Word." 1. THE WORD WAS GOD’S POWER AT WORK IN CREATION (John 1:1-3). (i) In the beginning was the Word. This compares with the Creation account (Genesis 1:1-3). When God spoke the Word, all things came into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Among The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017

One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceit Of Ananias And Sapphira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 12, 2017

“His wife also being privy to it . . .” tells us that this was not a sin committed on the spur of the moment. Ananias and his wife had talked it over between themselves and agreed to do it; they planned what they would say to cover up this fraud.

November 4, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series:The Early Church Lesson II.D.1: The Deceit of Ananias and Sapphira (5.1-11) Acts 5.1-11 (KJV) 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Archenemy To Ambassador

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 30, 2016

Here is the call/conversion story of Saul . From that story we understand: 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We need to be open for New Spiritual Revelations 3. We need to be ready to accept New Spiritual Assignments

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 Title: Archenemy to Ambassador (Murderer turned Missionary) Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of Saul's call/conversion story. That story shares with us 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We must be open for New Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2024

A sermon examining Christ's instructions to His apostles.

A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Studies In Ephesians: Understanding The Mystery Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in Ephesians on the Great Mystery Revealed.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Understanding the Mystery Theme: What is the mystery of Ephesians and how does it pertain to us. Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 In the world ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 5, we find the early church doing good deeds authentically, abundantly, and adventurously! Cu

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/17/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Even after their first taste of persecution and prison food, the message of the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 6, the early church identifies Their Problem, Their Project, and Their Priorities. Custom Pow

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 6 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021

The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022

Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

“THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Ordinary Men - Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012

This is a study of Judas Iscariot based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline that is also posted. Twelve Ordinary Men Judas the Traitor Mat 26:25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered and said, "Rabbi, is it I?" He said to him, "You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 9, 2013

Jesus wants us to declare Him before others. He said that if we don’t do that, He will not declare us to His Father. Where are you in that process?

May 21, 2006 Seeing Is Believing, Isn't It? John 20:24-20:29 (GNB) Introduction In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Corruption From Within (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the Ananias and Saphira passage

INTRODUCTION: Bruce Olsen, a single American, (his fine book is Bruchko), has in effect become a Motilone Indian, of South America. He was taken hostage by communist Guerillas in the late 1980s. He taught the communists to read with the beautitudes. The recognized that the kingdom of God was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed