Sermons on Claudius:

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrino Romano Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2004

Through a saving relationship with God, we receive what we all crave, security and significance.

Doctrino Romano: Embarking on a Journey (Romans 1:1-7) Note: I had a handout with fill in the blanks. That is why there are lines (indicating these were originally blanks) INTRO 1. Since our new series, Doctrine Romano, deals with some pretty serious subjects, I thought I’d counterbalance that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are A Team

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jun 12, 2006

In marriage, In life,-- We must work as a team

There’s 2 married couples that gets attention in the NT Annanias & Saphirra---- KILLED Priscilla & Aquila---- AH- KWILL- AH I thought it’s UH- KEE-LA— LIKE TEQUILA— Or UH- KWILL- AH Very little is written— It’s clear— THEY HAD A GREAT MARRIAGE We will learn from – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Ministry Is Born

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006

Dr Wood uses this text to show four things that will happen when God is at work in the lives of people.

Verses 19-20 Hellenist – Greek Speaking Jews The Hellenist were the ones who killed Stephen and attempted to kill Saul Now they are being converted to Jesus in Antioch Antioch is located in the Northeast tip of the Mediterranean Sea What is now the northern part of Syria. This Antioch should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A New Evangelical Explosion Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2014

The Pope calls for a missionary conversion of the whole Church, especially the papacy.

Thursday of the 31st Sunday in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The most pronounced conflict in the early Church was not a conflict with the Romans. Except for the persecution of the madman Nero, and a minor tiff with Claudius, the Church was pretty well left alone until close to the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-8

Denomination: Catholic

Apostolic Succession, Persecution, And Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 24, 2014

Thanks to the Church's magisterium, we know what Jesus taught, and we can rejoice, even amid persecution.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter EF: Ascension Day; OF: Easter Weekday Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us one of those rare and precious bits of information that helps us to date the journeys of Paul and his letters. And it does so in one of the most important of his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Before Felix Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2017

Paul’s removal to Caesarea began a two-year imprisonment in that city. During these years he had his share of appearances at legal hearings where he stated his case (and therefore the case for the Gospel) before two governors and a king,—Felix, Festus...

May 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.2: Paul Before Felix (24:1-21) Acts 24:1-21 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Body Life Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Apr 6, 2003

When the saints go marching in, they will be armed with a towel.

Key Priorities of a healthy church Part four: Acts 11:27-30 6 April 2003 INTRODUCTION: Over the past three weeks we have brushed off the dust from God’s journal on the early church. It has been an exciting adventure to see from the Antioch Church what we have called: Key Priorities of a Healthy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014

The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hand Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2020

The Gospel transformed the lives of the Gentiles in Antioch. The Christians there are people of faith in Christ, displaying the grace of God and exemplifying the love of God.

Hello everyone! Let’s continue to worship the Lord with the reading and proclaiming of His Word. Let’s pray and commit this time to Him. As we gather Lord, may your spirit work within us. As we gather may we glorify your name, knowing well that as our heart begin to worship, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Criteria for real greatness

“Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Feast For Worms

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 13, 2008

Gleaned from several sermons at this website. Pride, envy, jealousy are hungry worms that eat us from the inside out.

A feast for Worms. Acts 12:18-25 Point: We have heard it said “Pride comes before the fall.” It literally happens in this scene. The time is about 46 AD. This chronology might fit between the time Paul goes to Antioch and sending the famine relief to Jerusalem. Agrippa grew up in the Imperial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ