Sermons on Gevurot 16:31:

"A Fresh Start”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

When we get shaken up a bit, let us close our eyes and imagine God saying, “DON”T GIVE UP, I’M STILL HERE”

“A Fresh Start” Acts 16:25-31 JOKE: “New Years Resolutions” A couple sat facing their marriage counselor who asked, “Why are you here to see me?” The wife answered, “Well it all started when we thought it might be cute to choose each other’s New Year’s resolutions” INTRODUCTION: New Years Eve is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Adventure! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Experiences Of A Soul Winner"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute for winning someone to Christ.

"THE EXPERIENCES OF A SOUL WINNER" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 16:16-40 Soul winning is truly adventure. If you’ve never been involved in the soul winning ministry of your church then you’ve missed out on the best of the best of church life. There is no substitute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Making The Hole, Whole #7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the Emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 17, 2001 “Making the Hole, Whole” Jimmy and Dave found a sink hole that seemed to appear out of nowhere one day. The hole was on a path they usually traveled to go to Mr. Earl’s pond where they would fish for sun perch and brim. In the summertime they traveled that path often and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Darkness

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

A demon posessed girl is set free.

Freedom from Darkness Acts 16:16 – 16:40 Jeff Hughes – October 19, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Paul and Silas finally got over to Macedonia from Galatia last week, as we continue our journey through Acts. They were faced with many trials and difficulties along the way, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance? Is Jesus Mine? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

How can we be sure of our salvation?

Several years ago, my father and I went on a fishing trip to South Carolina. As was our custom, we went to our favorite fishing pier at Myrtle Beach. Usually, we had pretty good luck, but this particular time, we just were not catching anything. I even blessed the fishing poles and Dad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 1, 2003

What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence.5th in series

The Presence Driven Church The Power of His Presence What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence. Acts 16:25-34 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Simple Plan For Sinful Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

God has a simple plan for sinful man

A SIMPLE PLAN FOR SINFUL MAN TEXT: ACTS 16:25-31 1. THE ASKING- What took place in this man’s life that brought him to this pivotal point...that he would ask this question. What must I do to be saved ? a.. praying - Paul & Silas were praying...probably praying for their own release and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

The amazing grace of God is one of the simplest yet hardest to grasp concepts of the Christian faith.

The Simplicity of the Gospel I had some notes taken from someone else’s message (a long time ago?) but have lost the reference. This message uses the fruit of those notes. Thanks to the co-author. I believe God is the true Author of every message to His people. (the Philippian jailer) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 16, 2002

In this passage, man’s greatest question is met by God’s greatest answer.

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? Acts 16:19-34 INTRO. A. "What must I do to be saved?" This is man’s greatest question. B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." This is God’s greatest answer. 1. In these verses a despairing man saw his need for "repentance toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Jailer Who Received Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003

There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Jailhouse Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004

Turning opposition into opportunity.

Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 3, 2004

Different forms of bondage, You don’t know, Physical, fear, control, How to over come the bondage with anger or love God will use it for good.

Have you ever been in the situation where you felt trapped? Not as much physical as mental. Some of us felt trapped in Jobs, others maybe a marriage, sometimes people feel trapped in a neighborhood because the area changed. There are people that get trapped by the choices they make, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Congregational

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational