Sermons on Ananias:

Dying To Give Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 24, 2016

This message looks at why Ananias and Sapphira had to die after giving half of the price of their field to the early church.

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? And it’s one of those stories that people sometimes ask me about, it really seems more fitting in the Old Testament than as one of the first stories about the early church in the New ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017

Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

On Lying To The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

On Lying to the Holy Ghost

Acts 5:1-16 On Lying to the Holy Ghost Intro - God Has - A Place for His Church - Not our place, but His place for us. A Purpose for His Church - To Witness, To Work, To Watch, To Wait. A Promise for His Church - Matthew 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

A Rendezvous On Straight Street

Contributed by Michael L. Randle on Nov 21, 2014

Our service to the kingdom of God is made more perfect by our interactions with other believers who are sent to minister to our lives. That's what happens for Paul on straight street.

A Rendezvous on Straight Street Acts 9:10-20 The Story is told of a man who realized his need for a Savior and drove 500 miles to a meeting where Billy Graham was preaching. He had great respect for Graham, and no disrespect or ill feelings toward any of the ministers in his own home town. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Calling Your Name Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 20, 2008

As God called Ananias to reach Saul, God is calling your name.

GOD IS CALLING YOUR NAME November 19, 2008 Illus: Video: Pedro for President: You might not be a Pedro or a Napoleon, but God is calling your name!(www.wingclips.com) Review: Acts 1-8 • Tough Times: Stephen’s death starts a revolution • Charles Spurgeon used to say that Satan never kicks a dead ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

How To Support A New Believer Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

The first few weeks of a new believer’s walk with Christ is crucial!! As mature Christians, how can we make sure they stick with it? *Handout INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Acts Chapter 9 - Saul and Ananias How to support new Christians. <ILLUS> Keith - shared the gospel with Him at camp. How can we support a new Christian? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-31

Denomination: Holiness

An Attitude Adjustment Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 28, 2005

This sermons looks at Ananias attitudes and how he responded to God’s direction.

Ananias Attidue is an example to us in three different A’s… I mean ways. He was… and we should be 1. Available to Go – When God calls we should respond with “Here I am” v. 10 Give – We should use our gifts to edify the body of Christ v. 12 Grow – When we respond in obedience, growth is the result ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Driving Blind Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 15, 2009

Waiting with God isn’t wasting time. Waiting with God it isn’t time taken away. Waiting with God is never a waste of time.

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 "Driving Blind"). May our Lord Jesus empower you as you write your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 5:1-11

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 5, 2021

Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of land and gave part of the money to the apostles. But there was something not quite right about this and it became clear very quickly. This is another outline from a mini-series on Acts I preached several years ago.

Introduction: the early church faced a significant problem: taking care of new converts and their needs. The last verses of Acts 4 describe how people sold things they owned and gave the money to the apostles to help meet these needs. Barnabas, a Levite of Cyprus, even sold a piece of land and gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Harmony To Hypocrisy Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy Acts 4: 36-5:11 The early church is experiencing revival with thousands being saved and the devil is not happy! He has tried to destroy and stop the church through intimidation and persecution but could not. Since he was going nowhere, by unleashing outside forces ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Is Over Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012

Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Very Afraid

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004

Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dangers Of Hypocrisy, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 22nd Sermon--Ananias and Sapphira...Religious hypocrisy is a stench in the nostrils of God!

The Dangers of Hypocrisy Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [ushers had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 I guess so! The early church is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had tried to stop the church w/ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist