Sermons on Gevurot 8:37:

Connecting

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

From the very beginning of Jesus’ evangelistic ministry, we see that faith means connecting to Jesus. And faith in Jesus means a connecting lifestyle. We connect to Jesus and then we connect others to Jesus. When you become a follower of Jesus, you cannot

Connnecting Acts 8: 26-40 The first time a Philip is mentioned in the Bible is in John Chapter 1. Jesus has just been baptized in the River Jordan and John the Baptist proclaimed him the Lamb of God. Jesus then leaves to begin his ministry in Galilee. Finding Philip along the way, he says to him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In The Spirit And Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 11, 2015

God wants His children to learn how to walk in the Spirit and hear His voice so we can be a blessing to other people.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #4: WALKING IN THE SPIRIT AND HEARING GOD’S VOICE INTRO TO TOPIC: Compare cell reception to hearing God’s voice. “Can you hear me now?” THE BIG IDEA: God wants His children to learn how to walk in the Spirit and hear His voice so we can be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-38

Denomination: *other

The Gospel According To Star Trek Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2015

: Accepting the Great Commission requires following the directives of Captain Jesus.

The Gospel According To Star Trek Text: Acts 8:26-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: If you've ever been a fan of the sci-fi show Star Trek then you are familiar with the quote that opened every episode. "Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Chasing Chariots

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

We must be active in our pursuit of the lost.

Chasing Chariots November 22, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be active in our pursuit of the lost. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: I heard of a man at sea who was very sea-sick. While this man was sick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Baptism

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This message unpacks some of the statements made about baptism and leads the believer, hopefully, to make a clear decision about their own theology of baptism. This message preceded a full immersion, believers' baptism.

The Gift of Baptism Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 We’re going to consider several passages of scripture today, but this one is the key passage for what I think is the main consideration for today - at least it was for me this week. Today is Baptism Sunday. It’s a very special day in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Features Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2019

Examining four features of faith found in the confession of the thief on the cross next to Jesus.

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus is on Different Features. I want us to consider together Four Features Of Faith: 1. Confession of faith 2. Confession of sin 3. Confession of Christ 4. Confession of salvation Most of us know the account of the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38, Romans 13:11, Romans 5:9-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 10:10, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21, 1 Timothy 6:12, Matthew 10:32-33, 2 John 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 16:16, 1 John 4:15, Acts 8:37, 1 John 4:2-3, Romans 10:9, 1 John 3:5, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9, James 2:20, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:43, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scattered

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Feb 8, 2023

Now that we are in a new year, I’d like us to consider as a church, for OUTREACH to be our focus this year.

Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Now that we are in a new year, I’d like us to consider as a church, for OUTREACH to be our focus this year. Did you learn something new in Gods Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did. I also pray that something happens ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40, Matthew 13:1-23

What Are You Reading? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2023

If we listen to God and the Lost, we'll be able to discern how to share the gospel and help people respond in faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

I’m going to do something different this morning as we get started. Normally, we read the scripture that is listed up on the screen as we get started, but today I want to read from Colossians 4:2,5-6 and then we’ll focus on the passage in Acts. As I read this, file it in the back of your mind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conquering Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023

Why did Jesus die? Each verse gives part of the answer- Isaiah is still on Friday but we see hints of Sunday (Easter) here (Title, Outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-conquering-christ/)

HoHum: Been on Friday the past few months in Isaiah 53. Love this rendition from S.M. Lockridge: It’s Friday, Jesus is praying, Peter’s a sleeping, Judas is a betraying, But Sunday’s a comin’ It’s Friday, Pilate’s struggling, the council is conspiring, the crowd is vilifying, they don’t even know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, Psalm 128:6, John 1:12-13, Revelation 1:18, 1 Samuel 17:53, Philippians 2:5-11, Acts 8:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ethiopian Eunuch Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 7, 2023

There is no doubt that the Ethiopian Eunuch had the joy of salvation and he would be sharing to the ends of the earth what he learned from the prophet of Isaiah and what he experienced in his new life in Christ.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch is a pivotal passage for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it is considered the fulfilment of Acts 1:8. At the coming of the Holy Spirit the gospel would go to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7-12, Isaiah 56:3-7, Ephesians 2:11-19, Genesis 15:4-6, Jeremiah 38:7-10, Acts 1:8, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Playing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023

There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"is God's Church For Everyone?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2023

A sermon about God's inclusion in this period of polarization and division.

“Is God’s Church for Everyone?” Acts 8:26-40 When I was a brand-new Christian a friend of mine and I were doing some street witnessing. What I mean by that is we were meeting strangers on the street and asking them if they knew Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We were 18 years old and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Journey Through Acts (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024

The Witness, the Word, and the Water - Each one of these ingredients played an important role in the Ethiopian Eunuch’s conversion to Christ.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/30/2017 As most of you know, we’re six weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The purpose of this journey is to follow in the footsteps of those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformed By Truth: What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2024

The most important question in life: "What must I do to be saved?" This question, asked by the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:30, is foundational to our faith.

Transformed by Truth: What Must I Do to Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Introduction: Today, we address one of the most important questions in life: "What must I do to be saved?" This question, asked by the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:30, is foundational to our faith. Our exploration will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30, Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 3:19, Luke 13:3, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:38, Acts 8:26-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Replacement

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Every Christian should live the Christian life in such a way that when he/she dies they will leave behind a legacy that they lived a godly life.

But it is sad to say that many in our churches when they die, their death will not affect God’s church whatsoever! At their death their name will be removed from the church roll and the church will continue without any interruption whatsoever. But there are others we have in this church when they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Baptist