Sermons on Hechos 8:21:

A Study On Revival Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

In all this we see that the fruit of revival is more revival, the opening of hearts for both the preaching and receiving of the gospel. That was the case at this time in Samaria. There was a great revival going on.

Tonight’s passage shows us the great need for revival both within and outside the church. Let’s get into this long passage. READ v. 5. The preacher was Philip, a layman, one of the first deacons. As we said last week, the importance of this verse is in declaring that the first great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Christ Out Of Church

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2013

What do you get out of Church? If you don't get Christ, you miss it all!

Getting Christ Out of Church Acts 8:9-24 Have you ever said, “I just didn’t get anything out of that”? I hear of people who leave church services and say things like that. “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Perhaps you’ve said that yourself. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must We Do? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

So what does Scripture say is necessary for a person to be saved? What are the non-negotiables, the things that don’t require any interpretation? Well, as always let’s go to the source of all matters of Christian faith and practice, the Bible. And let’s n

There was man named Simon who was a sorcerer or magician in Samaria. People thought he was great and he thought he was great. But then Phillip comes along, a nobody really, and he preaches the good news and also did many signs and miracles. And in Acts chapter 8 it says after seeing all this, even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Holy Spirit And Miracles Today Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2012

A sermon on the cessationist view of charismatic gifts (Material taken from Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 8, and Power from On High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 11)

HoHum: Many commented on spiritual gifts last week. Probably talk about that more in the future. Last week we talked about how there were temporary gifts and permanent spiritual gifts. Tonight we are talking about “cessationism”. It’s important to remember that this has nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

God will use you. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for Philip, so long ago.

Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn, this morning, to the Book of Acts, the eighth chapter. We’re making our way through this book under the title, “That Old-Time Religion.” Now, in order to face the future, we need to understand the past. If we want to understand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Past Behind Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 26, 2011

A look at Simon and how his half in, half out thinking has become a common problem in the church.

Acts 8:9-25 Simon the Sorcerer 9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is rightly called the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Power Through God’s People #6: Simon Magus Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Simon Magus.

Acts 8:9-24 – God’s Power Through God’s People #6: Simon Magus Today we are continuing our journey through the Book of Acts. We first started in chapter 1, looking at how Jesus promised the Holy Spirit for all of us to live upright lives. That was followed by Judas, a fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 24, 2018

The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdo

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday! Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18, Colossians 1:9-14, Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anointing Is Not For Sale Neither Can Money Influence The Anointing

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 5, 2018

Beloved have the right mind and heart for the Work of God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE ANOINTING IS NOT FOR SALE AND NEITHER IS IT INFLUENCED BY MONEY Acts 8:18-24 King James Version (KJV) 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:18-24

Denomination: Charismatic

The Puzzle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2018

The story in Acts 8, that tells of Philip's preaching in Samaria resulting in an Evangelism Explosion, contains 3 puzzles that many folks overlook. What are these puzzles and what can they teach us about our walk with Christ?

OPEN: People have created puzzles for centuries. There’ve been crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, Rubik's cube, and scads of others in all shapes and sizes. The better the puzzle, the more difficult it is to solve, and by that standard, one of the Holy Grails of such puzzles is this one: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uprooting Bitter Roots 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues exploration of the second deadly virus in the church family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 2” Introduction Two weeks ago we began exploring a subject that affects every person in the world. Either you or someone you know has been paralyzed by this insidious infection at one time or another in your life or perhaps even now. It is so devastating that is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11-24, Acts 8:9-23, Lamentations 3:15-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Samaritan Mission: An Exposition Of Acts 8:5-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 8, 2019

It was time for the word to go out to the next mission field.

The Samaritan Mission: an Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells them that the Apostles would be His witnesses, first in Jerusalem, then in Judaea and Samaria, and then to the ends of the earth. This forms a basic outline to the Book of Acts itself. The church started in Jerusalem on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25, Acts 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Moves, People Rejoice!

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

: God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.

I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Spirit Filled And Empowered Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit was sent by Jesus to empower us- immerse us in His presence so as to enable us to live Christ like and to do the work of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Opening Video Illustration: Holy Spirit everyday Sermon Series: Soul Care and the role of the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit takes an active role in the life of the spirit filled believer to help care for their soul. Scripture: John 14:15-18: 15 “If you love me, you will obey what I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning Genuine From Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2015

What is Genuine Christianity and what does it look like? Is there such a thing as Counterfeit Christianity? And how can we recognize the difference, in our own life and for our own protection in the lives of those who try to influence and lead us?

Discerning Genuine from Counterfeit Christianity Genuine Christianity produces Courage Counterfeit Christianity produces Insecurity Genuine Christians are focused on Christ Counterfeit Christians are focused on Self Genuine Christianity results in Joy Counterfeit Christianity results in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:2-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational