Sermons on Gevurot 16:26:

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism And Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit in us empowers us to communicate a wonderful message of God’s love through our words and through our lives which draw people to God

Introduction In Matthew 28:19-20, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave a twofold task to the disciples and by extension, the church today. The task of evangelism and discipleship. In this world, we have two main categories of people. Believers in Christ Jesus. These are people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prison Break

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

What we need to do when life gets overwhelming, when it comes in like a flood; is RAISE OUR PRAISE! Understand me when I tell you that Praise is permeated with Productive Power.

I. Nobody wants to go to prison willingly. Prison does not have the appeal of a Hilton, beach, or exotic location. I know by the reports that we hear of our prison systems running over that it must be the number one vacation destination in the world. It is evident that we are living in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009

Praise opens the Door for God’s deliverance.

Acts 16: 22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jailhouse Rock Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

I’m old enough to remember the 1973 debut of “The Exorcist”, starring Linda Blair as a demon-possessed girl delivered from her haunting by a pair of priests. The film earned 10 Academy Award nominations, and the image of the possessed girl with her head turned backwards on her body has undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sharing Heaven's Good News

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Sharing the Good News of Jesus...Results in Changed Lives, Can Bring Trouble, Results in Freedom, Requires Personal Sacrifice

Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:12-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praise Brings Release

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Paul and Silas praised at midnight in the Philippian jail and found themselves set free.

ACTS 16 --Doors for ministry in various parts of Asia were closed. God’s Spirit would not permit Paul and his companions to preach or minister in certain areas. *They were continually walking in obedience to what God wanted them to do. --Paul receives a vision of a man from Macedonia begging him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did You Feel That?

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009

So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Difference Makers See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 21, 2009

Sometimes we are put in situations because we are the ones God wants to do something mighty for HIM and through us HIS power is shown.

Difference Makers see the BIG PICTURE Acts 16: Ten indicators you are about to have a bad day 1. The first words your toddler says in the morning are “Uh-oh” 2. The news is showing emergency escape routes out of the city 3. You wake up and find your waterbed sprung a leak, but then remember you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Is A Verb Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2009

Part 7 of this series focuses on the integration of music in the worship service.

Worship Is A Verb Part 7 Scripture: Ps. 96:1; Luke 24:30-32; Eph. 5:19-20; Acts 16:22-26; Col. 3 Introduction: As you may recall, my current series is titled “Worship Is A Verb.” My hope through this series is that we will all come to a point where we fully engage God in true worship – that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prison To Praise: Praise Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009

Paul and Silas were put in prison, and set free by praise.

Prison to Praise: Worship brings freedom and salvation Paul and Silas are freed from prison through praise Explanation: Text: 16:16-30 1. Paul and Silas get in trouble because of slave girl (money) 2. They are beaten and put in stocks (not fun!) 3. How do the respond? They sing! Praise and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009

Praising God brings God’s presence into the here and now. Find out how.

Title: The Power of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-31 Take-off 1. Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Today we want to talk about the third key where we can use our God-given authority to experience the reality of the kingdom of God – The Power of Praise! 2. Our text today shows us that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jailer

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

The jailer’s decision was not any easy one. But despite the difficulties that lay ahead, he realized that the God who would bring him to those difficulties would also bring him through them.

Jobs were hard to come by. He was a grown man, with a wife and children to provide for. He had been an OK farmer when they lived in the country — even managed to put away a little money for them to live on after the move to the big city. But he had no marketable skills to speak of. He wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Pathway To Victorious Praise Series

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jan 4, 2013

In spite of circumsances,we must battle through and praise God

The Pathway To Victorious Praise pt.4 in the sermon series ’Lessons From Macedonia’ Acts 16:22-26 In spite of circumstances, we are commanded to praise God.The enemy will do all he can to stop us but we must battle through. 1.The enemy will use: a.Intimidation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sound - Pt. 2 - Sound Seep Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 2 – Sound Seep As you will remember we began this series last week by talking about Sound Doctrine. We said that sound is powerful. Genesis teaches us from moment one that sound isn't just for communication but has power in it. Sound sets atmosphere and mood. I stated that our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal