Sermons on Gevurot 14:16:

"The Witness Of God"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 19, 2005

Let’s be careful to represent God to people the way He has represented Himself; as gracious provider, protector, benefactor.

…and preach the gospel to you in order that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them. And in the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways; and yet He did not leave Himself without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17

Denomination: Orthodox

"Are You Listening?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2005

When the Word of the Lord is truly preached, the Lord of the Word is speaking. Are you listening?

“And they began calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.” Every once in a while we preachers get a reality check concerning just how well we are communicating and how well people are listening to the things we say from the pulpit. That’s good. I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You Missing The Point?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons.

1. Have you ever wondered why certain people miss the point in many sermons? So many people misunderstand the essence of Godâs message for a number of reasons. When the crowds saw how the Lord had used Paul to heal the man of Lycaonia, they cried, "The gods have become like men and have come down ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Portrait Of God

Contributed by Chris Workman on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 1.

Introduction: 1. Who is the God we serve? What makes him different from other gods? (Subject) a. Greeks and Romans believed in a pantheon of gods who exercised control over particular areas of the world and human life. b. Products of ancient folklore; existed in stories, minds. 2. In our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17

The God Who Is Real Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three reasons to believe God is real, presented to people investigating the Christian faith.

One of the more creative movies to come out in the last few years was the Peter Wier film The Truman Show. The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank--played by Jim Carey--who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. The OmniCam corporation then created an entire city on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17, Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Missionary Journey (Part 2) Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 20, 2002

This sermon demonstrates the great commitment that the apostle Paul had to the great commission and the great commandment and calls all of us to that that same commitment.

The First Missionary Journey (Part 2) Acts 14 July 21, 2002 Intro: A. [NO SCAR? By Amy Carmichael] Hast thou no scar? No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand? I hear thee sung as mighty in the land, I hear them hail thy bright ascendant star, Hast thou no scar? Hast thou no wound? Yet I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider The Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2006

Easter 6(C) - Consider the power of God’s word as it works miracles and as it reveals and explains all truth.

CONSIDER THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD May 21, 2006 - EASTER 6 - Acts 14:8-18 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Friends in Christ and Beloved by the Lord: Today, we are going to consider the absolute power of God’s word. God’s word has already had a powerful effect on us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Without Three Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 26, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:8-20 about the three witnesses left by God in Lystra as Paul ministered there

Text: Acts 14:8-20, Title: Not Without Three Witnesses, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/25/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about 1 John 5:7 B. Background to passage: The story is getting a little repetitious. Paul comes to a city, preaches Christ in that city’s synagogue, the Jews get angry, the gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life-Transforming Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 7, 2009

God has called us to be missionary Christians – to share the Gospel (Good News) with everyone we meet. The Gospel has the power to transform their lives.

SUPERNATURAL #14: THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL KEY TEXT: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). REVIEW PART ONE: MAPS • In Acts 13, the Lord called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: *other

True Lies Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 9, 2009

The people of Lystra are held captive by not only false belief, but also by the spirit of darkness that they serve.

Common Lies that plague our lives: The check is in the mail. (Well, internet banking has made that one less popular) I’ll start my diet tomorrow. (No comment) We service what we sell. (I won’t mention any of the places you are thinking about right now) Give me your number and the doctor will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mistaken Identities Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Mistaken Identities” Acts 14:8-18 December 16, 2007 (NOTE: I began my message with a slide show of "celebrity lookalikes", which can be easily found via a Google search.) Mistaken identity can be fun…(SLIDE SHOW) This man was never really President; he is not Bill Clinton. Nor is this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009

The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Driving Until You Can't Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 7, 2008

When faced with adversity, our tendency is to panic, take our hands off the wheel, and just let it happen to us. We see in the example of Paul and Barnabas that God is in control no matter what happens and that as long as you can share the gospel you can

Introduction I took a course on defensive driving some time ago. The instructor said the most important concept to remember is to keep driving until you can’t any more. What he meant is that when faced with a crisis on the road we have a natural tendency to freak out and take our hands off the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Handle A Tko

Contributed by Edmund Sherrill on Jan 11, 2009

A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a TKO. A TKO, which is a technical knock out is often declared when someone else decides that a

“How to Handle A TKO” Acts 14:19 One of the most devastating experiences one can suffer in the sport of boxing is to suffer a knockout. A knockout is when one is unable to rise from the canvas within a specific period of time. But, there is another term often used in the sport of boxing called a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 28, 2009

Difference makers stay the course even when all Hell is unleashed against them. Will we let the stones stop us or will we keep singing.

Difference makers stay the course. Chippie the parakeet 1. Sucked up by a vacuum 2. Washed up under the bathroom faucet 3. Blow dried with a hair dryer 4. No wonder he does not sing anymore. Storms of life have a way of sucking the joy out of our life. In this passage, Paul and Barnabas see God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ