Sermons on Ananias And Sapphira:

The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006

The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Lessons From Those Who Failed In Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

This study draws practical lessons from biblical characters who failed in serving God with excellence, so that believers can avoid their mistakes and walk in obedience.

LESSONS FROM THOSE WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12 Key Verse: “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NIV) Supporting Texts: Romans 15:4; Proverbs 16:18; Galatians 6:7-8; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honesty Overcomes Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

The Church is to be a place of honesty and integrity. Satan plants the seed of dishonesty in order to disarm and distract the church.

Some of the strongest language used by our Lord while walking the earth in ministry was reserved for religious people who were masters of deception in the sense that they deceived others in making them think one way about themselves (holy/pious) when in reality they were something altogether ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ananias Ministers To Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2017

In this passage, we have the visions of the blinded Paul and the Christian Ananias which took place In Damascus. Ananias was understandably reluctant to approach this notorious persecutor, who had come to Damascus expressly to arrest Christians

March 4, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Ananias Ministers to Paul (9:10-19a) Scripture 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. 11 And the Lord said unto him, Arise, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural #4: Lay Money Down And Pick People Up Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2009

God wants us to love people, not money. Two of the effects of believing in Jesus are that the heart is loosened in relationship to things and tightened in its relationship to people.

SUPERNATURAL #4: LAY MONEY DOWN AND PICK PEOPLE UP (July 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) REVIEW ACTS 1-4: Chapter 1 - Jesus tells the disciples to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit and power Chapter 2 - Day of Pentecost, Holy Spirit falls, Peter preaches, church is ...read more

Denomination: *other

Don't Be A Liar In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 16, 2018

There is no need to lie about what you can do or want to do. For God is omnipresent and omniscient.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DONT BE A LIAR IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD Acts 5:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 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 it, and brought a certain part, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

A House Without Ceiling Or Walls

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on May 20, 2005

Let’s seek to live radically open lives; caring and open with each other, and open to God.

A house without ceiling or walls - A Radical new way of being community - Last week’s memory verse : “Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Purpose of the Passage: The presence of the Holy Spirit created a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Samson

Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 5, 2005

The things we can learn from Samson

Samson I. Intro- Judges 13-16 A. Samson was a Nazarite 1. Nazarith Vow- Numbers 6:2-21 2. Nazarith Could Not: a. Cut Hair b. Drink of any stong drink or nothing made of the vine tree. c. He shall not make himself unclean B. Samson & Delilah- Judges 16:4-21 II. Lying- Judges 16:6-17 A. Samson ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bacon Or Eggs Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2021

In Part 2 of this series, we examine two examples of individuals who reached a crossroad and had to make a decision to give it all (bacon) or to continue just giving eggs (works).

Bacon or Eggs Part 2 Scripture: Acts 5:1-10; Second Corinthians 9:7; Matthew 10:34-39 This is part two of my series “Bacon or Eggs.” Two weeks ago in part one of this series I shared with you that there is a difference between the hen and the hog that provide the eggs and bacon we eat for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cutting Out The Secret Sins In Our Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 21, 2011

Secret sins can destroy us if we do not take care of them.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want us to examine a delicate subject. This is a subject that if it is ignored or written off can and will come back to bite us at some point in our life. • This issue of dealing with the “secret sins” in our life can be one that will gnaw at us like a slow moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Influential Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2018

Peter's influence on the early church cast a long shadow for good.

Introduction: A. There is a Peanuts cartoon that shows Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown and she says, “Guess what, Chuck? It was just the first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” 1. Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Acts 9:32-42, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 9:9-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Of The Apostles (7 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

Luke wrote to Theophilus, telling him of some of the great events of the early church.

As he tells of these events, it is like an unwinding story in which one event leads into the next. For example, after Pentecost, he leads into chapter 3, and tells of Peter and John going into the temple. He tells of the man who had been crippled from birth, asking them for alms. Luke related ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallacy Of The Perfect Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2012

THIS PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE FIRST INTERNAL ATTACK ON THE EARLY CHURCH. THIS ATTACK SHOULD MAKE THE CURRENT CHURCH REALIZE THE WE, AS THE BODY OF CHRIST ARE NOT IMMUNE TO SUCH ATTACKS, AND THAT WE MUST BE ON GUARD SO AS TO PREPARE FOR AND DO OUR B

THE FALLACY OF THE PERFECT CHURCH The Peril of Deception Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet. 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity & Holding Back Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican