Sermons on Hechos 8:36:

God’s Way Of Winning Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012

Philip and the Ethiopian - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Characters • An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) • A eunuch from Ethiopia (vs 27) The Situation. • The servant of the Lord (vs 27) • A seeker of the Lord (vs 27-28) The Conversation. • The helpful evangelist (vs 30 and 36) • The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Brethren

What Is To Stop Me From Being Baptised? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2012

Who should be baptised? Why should one be baptised? These are questions that must be answered by each one calling himself or herself after the Name of the Son of God.

“As they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘Look, there is water! What is to stop me from being baptized?’” [1], [2] Baptism is truly the water that divides. It is an unfortunate fact of ecclesiastical history that the rite has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

An Analytic Review Of The New Birth

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 9, 2016

To establish that an entrance into the kingdom of God is possible only through the new birth. This lesson settles the argument that the new birth truly does consist of two components mentioned by Christ - and they are "the water and the Spirit."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Narrative of the New Birth 2. The Nature of the New Birth 3. The Necessity of the New Birth Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will answer the many objections and opinions regarding "the new birth." We will conduct an analytic review of this topic in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8, Acts 8:26-39, Titus 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Jonah Or Philip?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Did you read something new in God's Word this past week?

Are you Jonah or Philip? Today I’d like us to examine 2 people in the bible, one from OT and one from NT. Our key passages are found in: Jonah 1:3 and Acts 8:30. Ideally, we will all see a little bit of both of these men in ourselves. Stand with me as we honor God while reading His word. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17, Acts 8:26-39

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

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

There Is One Baptism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2024

Ephesians 4 says that there is one baptism, but the New Testament mentions six different baptisms. Which is the one baptism that saves and unites?

A. The story is told of a preacher who had just started serving with a new congregation and for eight Sundays in a row, he preached about baptism. 1. The elders were growing tired of hearing about baptism and decided to assign the preacher a text for the next Sunday that would hopefully result in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 10:37, Acts 1:4-5, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 19:1-6, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, 1 Peter 3:20-21, Acts 8:35-39, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Baptism – The First Step In An Obedient Walk With The Lord – A Chat On Baptism Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 5, 2024

From my experience, those who have been baptised straight after conversion are stronger in their faith, as baptism is the first step forward in one’s walk with the Lord. We study the subject of water baptism in the light of scriptural practice. Some insights from over the years of my life.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM – THE FIRST STEP IN AN OBEDIENT WALK WITH THE LORD – A CHAT ON BAPTISM NOTE:- In this message I have put in writing, I am using the English spellings that I know differ from some American spellings. This subject, when mentioned, seems to have people jumping into various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6, Mark 1:4, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:41-42, Acts 16:26-27, Acts 16:28-32, Acts 16:33-34, Acts 8:35-38, Romans 6:3-5, Galatians 3:26-27, Colossians 2:11, Ephesians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Must Be Proclaimed Near And Far! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2024

Philip kept on working by continuing to tell about Jesus. This is exactly the same command / or example / or charge we have right now; our direction is to go and make disciples … at any cost!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 11 The Gospel must be proclaimed near AND far! Acts 8:26-40 Show the video for Ecclesiastes before the message Wed night studies will resume this Wednesday at 6:30pm! (Ecclesiastes) Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:17, John 6:35, Isaiah 53:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Inspired Spontaneity

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

Holy Spirit-Inspired Spontaneity (Hearing & Responding to God) - Learning from Philip

Philip (aka Philip the evangelist) 1. Like Stephen, he was one of the seven chosen to ‘serve tables’ of the widows (Acts 6:5). 2. In Samaria, Philip ‘preached Christ,’ there was great response and miraculous confirmation of the word. (Acts 8:5-8). 3. Philip’s life and ministry in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Foursquare

Espontaneidad Inspirada Por El Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 13, 2024

Espontaneidad Inspirada Por El Espíritu Santo

Felipe (también conocido como Felipe el evangelista) 1. Al igual que Esteban, fue uno de los siete elegidos para “servir a las mesas” de las viudas (Hechos 6:5). 2. En Samaria, Felipe “predicó a Cristo”, hubo una gran respuesta y una confirmación milagrosa de la palabra (Hechos ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Foursquare

A Faith That Does Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024

Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tale Of The Broken Coffee Machine: The Importance Of Others In Comprehending God's Word

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Oct 14, 2024

By looking at the example of Philip and the Ethiopian from Acts 8, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight the importance of having others to instruct us in the meaning of scripture in order for us to fully understand it.

So this morning, I’m going to tell you a story… a true story… a story about a coffee machine… specifically, the coffee machine that my partner and I have in in our flat! This coffee machine (a Tassimo)—so not that dissimilar to something like a Nespresso—was already in the flat when we moved in, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7