Sermons on Damascus:

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 6, 2021

Wouldn't it be great to assume a new identity and leave all that old "junk" behind?

A New Identity Following the Spirit / Redemption; Holy Spirit / Acts 9:1–19   • [IMAGE] Federal Witness Protection Program - (Witness Security Program) WITSEC for short. • Run by the US Marshal’s service. • Over 19,000 witnesses and family members since 1970. • Typically witnesses in Org. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:12-14, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:4-5, Galatians 3:27, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Curriculum Vitae

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the apostle Paul’s new curriculum vitae. The question is does ours match his old or new one?

Paul’s Curriculum Vitae Romans chapter.1:1-17 Introduction. At the time of the letter Paul had never been to Rome neither had any of the Apostles,yet this Church had been formed by the many Jews who had visited Jerusalem on Pentecost and had been converted. The message of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Mar 19, 2011

A study of what the scripture indicates is the real physical thorn in Paul’s flesh

The Thorn in the Flesh There is much conjecture about Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” but I believe that scripture makes it very clear about what the thorn in the flesh actually was. Please follow along as we address this question and study what the scriptures indicate is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Made A Road Today?

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

Concerning the importance of accomplishing something in the spiritual life everyday.

1 Samuel 27:10 KJV And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE SMALL THINGS OF LIFE -It has been said that the greatest things of life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pagbuo Para Kay Kristo— Ipinagdiriwang Ang 9 Na Taon Ng Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan Ng Tawag Ng Diyos

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 15, 2022

Ang sermon na ito ay para sa isang simbahan na nagdiriwang ng ika-9 na anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ginagamit nito sina Saul at Ananias upang ipakita na tayo ay nilikha para sa isang layunin.

Pagbuo Para kay Kristo— Ipinagdiriwang ang 9 na Taon ng Anibersaryo ng Simbahan ng Tawag ng Diyos Exodo 4:1-13 Gawa 9:11-18 Ngayon ay isang araw ng pagdiriwang sa buhay ng ating simbahan habang inaalala natin ang kabutihan ng Diyos. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living The Life God Intended

Contributed by W F on Jun 14, 2006

Tne calling of Paul shows us that Christians have a new status to celebrate - as God’s chosen instruments; A new service to carry out - chosen to carry his name; And a new suffering confront – chosen to serve despite the difficulties.

INTRODUCTION You have been saved to serve. Every Believer can live out their potential by accepting their responsibility to serve. There are three responsibilities ... 1. A NEW STATUS TO CELEBRATE (v15a) In the movie “The Freshman” Matthew Broderick plays the part of Clark Kellogg. He travels to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-16

Denomination: *other

The Needs Of A New Convert

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Any person that has just come to Christ has many needs. We are going to use Acts 9 verses 10-18 to see what the Bible says about these needs and how we, as Christians can help to supply those needs.

Last time we saw Saul’s conversion experience. On his way to Damascus to persecute Christians, a bright light from heaven knocked Saul to the ground. He heard the voice of Jesus Christ speak to him asking why He was persecuting Him. We saw the beginning of Saul’s conversion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022

This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

"don't Miss It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2022

A sermon about the opportunity to be blessed by God by blessing others.

This sermon is based in large part on a sermon by Rev. Tom Long given in 2016 called "The Open Window" “Don’t Miss It” Luke 16:19-31 What are we to make of this parable? What do you think Jesus wants us to get out of it? The word “parable” is kind of hard to define. It means a lot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Misplaced Trust Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 26, 2021

Micah preaches at a time when there is spiritual lethargy. Micah’s nakedness is an indication of the lengths God will go to where He ensures that He gets our attention so that, ultimately, we fix our eyes on Jesus rather than having misplaced trust.

Message Micah 1:3-9 Why Are You Naked? Misplaced Trust The Old Testament prophets preached in some strange ways. Jeremiah had to buy a loin cloth, then wear it for ages, then hide it in a rock crevice for ages. That is what he preached about in Jeremiah 13. Ezekiel had to lay on his side for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of A Pastor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

Explores Paul's life and ministry, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and our role as God's fellow workers in His divine mission.

Welcome, beloved friends. As we gather today, let's take a moment to appreciate the richness of God's Word, a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance that never fails to illuminate our path. We are here to examine the divine text of 1 Corinthians 3, a passage that shines a light on the life of Paul, ...read more

Topics: Making, Apostle

Proclaiming A Fast

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 9, 2006

Explores the value and purposes of fasting privately and corporately.

I. Fasting Defined: Refraining from eating and/or drinking. A. Three degrees or types of fasting are mentioned in Scripture. 1. Normal Fast - total abstinence from food (Matthew 4:1-2 & Luke 4:1-2). a. Matthew 4:1-2 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010

This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Extreme Make Over Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 15, 2007

Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost.

AN EXTREME MAKE-OVER Acts 9:1-31 Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. If you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Viii: Surrender Epitomized By Paul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians carry the name of Jesus Christ wherever they go and to whomever they have opportunity to share the gospel message of God's love to the world.

PAUL EPITOMIZED SURRENDER . . . (Acts 9) If the gospel was going to smash through barriers of resistance in the First Century, there would have to be, as there has been in each century since the beginning of Christianity, a recognizable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30