Sermons on Hechos 16:21:

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The book of Acts is one of the most exciting books of the Bible.

For example, in Acts 16 we see Paul and Barnabas placed in prison. Notice, in verses 20b - 21, what they were charged with - "...These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, and teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans." Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

7th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 23, 2022

JUNE 1st, 2025.

Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97:1-12, Revelation 22:12-14, Revelation 22:16-17, Revelation 22:20-21, John 17:20-26. A). TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Psalm 97:1-12, Revelation 22:12-14, Revelation 22:16-17, Revelation 22:20-21, John 17:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Jail House Rock

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 25, 2022

God needs to shake things up in the church and free us from our self-imprisonment.

Making the Jail House Rock Acts 16:16-34 The text we read this morning has been a popular one for Vacation Bible Schools for many years. The cardboard props of the wall of the jail house and the barred windows has “imprisoned” many a child or saint in the skit. someone pulls the string, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 31, 2022

A message from Acts 16 about what happens when we elevate our level of prayer. From a list to praying in the Spirit.

Title: Praying in the Spirit Theme: What happens when a person prays in the Spirit. Text: Acts 16:16 - 33 Introduction If you would please turn in your bibles to Acts 16. Acts chapter 16 we will begin looking at verse 16. Acts 16 and verse 16. I have preached on this passage many times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:18-35, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Church Of God

"why The Gospel May Cause An Uproar"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 31, 2022

Have you ever thought about why someone would attempt to burn down a church? Bomb a Church? Persecute Christians? Or Why the Gospel may cause an uproar? This gospel message is a disturbing message because it calls us to a lifestyle of love and self denial.

Subject: "Why The Gospel May Causes An Uproar" Text: Acts 16:16-24 “One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Matthew 10:34-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Decide Now! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 2, 2022

Many people live under the spell of procrastination - especially of things that they would rather not do. It always seems there is something more important now that keeps me from the thing I do not want to do.

-Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners- Decide Now Acts 16:16-34 Introduction Many people live under the spell of procrastination - especially of things that they would rather not do. It always seems there is something more important now that keeps me from the thing I do not want to do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Midnight

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 3, 2022

Charles Spurgeon said, “Anyone can sing in the day. It is easy to sing when we can read the notes by daylight; but the skillful singer is he who can sing when there is not a ray of light to read by.... Songs in the night come only from God; they are not in the power of men.”

Acts 16:19-28 NKJV “At Midnight” July 3, 2022 Minister Smith taught me in Hour of Power one Thursday afternoon about a man named Horatio Spafford: In the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 he lost everything they owned and made plans, to move to Europe. Spafford booked his wife and four daughters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Refreshing.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus.

Refreshing. Acts 3:19TPT Peter preaches this message to his fellow Jews, admonishing them to repent. Turn away from idols, and unbelief—turn to Jesus. This cleansing, this refreshing, would give every believer a new perspective on life. Because of the Holy Spirit, these believers would carry the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 16:16-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine Like Stars

Contributed by Larry Hale on Sep 5, 2022

God wants his church to be a strong, unified family with the common goal of reaching lost souls and disciplining new BELIEVERS by being the light of CHRIST to everyone we encounter.

Shine Like Stars – August 28, 2022 – Larry Hale, Sr. Pastor Glenvale Church of God, Marysville PA Philippians 2:12-18 NIV This year’s theme for Camp Yolijwa was “Shine Like Stars”. The name for the theme came from Philippians chapter 2 verses 14 and 15. This morning I would like dig a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 2:12-18

Jailbreak - Or Who Is In Prison Anyway?

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 29, 2019

Paul and Silas are imprisoned. But so is the woman with the demon and the jailer who jails them

Acts 16:16-34 Jailbreak (The Free and the not so free) Over the last few weeks, we have been exploring Acts and the way the church has spread throughout the world in the earliest days of Christianity. From Peter and the disciples standing up to the authorities, to Joppa, where Saul, an new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Romans 8:38-39, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 29, 2021

When you count your blessings, it means you’re being grateful. It helps you recognise and admit God’s favour and mercies even over little things in life, that would’ve possibly been overlooked.

When you count your blessings, it means you’re being grateful. It helps you recognise and admit God’s favour and mercies even over little things in life, that would’ve possibly been overlooked. It makes you more and more positive and optimistic. Simply because, you can’t be pessimistic and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Charismatic

God Acts To Save Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009

God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Praise To Power

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009

This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009

The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014

Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist