Sermons on Hechos 8:39:

Disciples Reach Out Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2021

Disciples are never content to RECEIVE the Gospel, because a key element of the Gospel is that it is to be shared! The Spirit prompts us to share the Gospel - are we listening?

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES REACH OUT TOGETHER Acts 8:26-39 Introduction Disciples are never content to RECEIVE the Gospel, because a key element of the Gospel is that it is to be shared! The Spirit prompts us to share the Gospel - are we listening? Acts is Dr. Luke’s account of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"how To Giveaway Your Faith"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

So our scripture this morning focuses on 3 characters, a deacon named Philip, a man driving a chariot from Ethiopia and an angel. And all 3 of them play a very important role in the story. One more thing and that is the scripture. All four of these are necessary for this story to take place.

"How to Giveaway Your Faith" Acts 8:26-40 So our scripture this morning focuses on 3 characters, a deacon named Philip, a man driving a chariot from Ethiopia and an angel. And all 3 of them play a very important role in the story. One more thing and that is the scripture. All four of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rise & Go Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

We must be faithful to do OUR PART, and trust God to do HIS PART.

Rise & Go! Acts 8:26-40 I heard about a barber once who was in church one Sunday, like you are here today, and the pastor preached a message about being a witness and sharing the gospel – like I’m going to do today. At the end of the service the barber felt convicted that he had not been a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Philip And The Ethiopian Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 12, 2018

People approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and points of view. God’s Word helps us clear the clutter and shines the light on the person, deity and work of Jesus Christ. Today’s study will help us better understand this.

Acts 8:26-40 - AMP SUMMARY This message addresses the conversation that took place between Evangelist Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch which resulted in the Eunuch’s conversion and subsequent water baptism. People generally approach the message of the Gospel from many different backgrounds and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Ephesians 3:14-15, Isaiah 53:7-8, Romans 10:11-15, Acts 8:29-30, Acts 8:5-13, Acts 2:1-41, Acts 8:26-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Miracles In The Desert Times Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon using the Acts 8 account of Philip and the Ethiopian to show how God works miracles in the deert times

Acts 8:26-40 English Standard Version (ESV) Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 12, 2018

Part 4 of this series describes what the first Christians were like, some of the things they did in Christianity's earliest days, and the spread of Christianity in the region and the world.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Romans 8:1-2, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Luke 3:10-11, Acts 2:43-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Baptism is an act of obedience to Jesus who said to go into all the world and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It was an act of obedience on Philip's part to baptize the Ethiopian and act of obedience on his part to be baptized.

Some of the best things in life can be so bad. It is somewhat shocking, but Lewis B. Smedes in his book Caring and Commitment points out that even commitment can be a bad thing. The purpose of the book is to get Christians more committed, but he points out the negative side of this very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

The Man Who Disappeared

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2019

The Spirit gave Philip a supersonic ride for over 20 miles. Why? Because he'd been obedient to win an African dignitary who became a missionary to Ethiopia! To the Eunuch, Philip was a servant of God who disappeared without a trace!

THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED Acts 8:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a professor of preaching who demanded that his students come up with catchy sermon titles. He said, “They must be so engaging that someone riding by the church on a bus, and seeing the sermon title, should be impelled to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism

Contributed by Val Black on Jan 5, 2020

What does "baptism? mean? Why is it necessary for a Christian to be baptized? Does baptism save us?

Baptism Sunday a.m. - March 30, 2008 1) Jesus Christ walked about 40 miles to the Jordan River to be baptized by John he Baptist. a. If Jesus walked that far to be baptized it should tell us that baptism is very important. b. Just before Jesus ascended into Heaven, He gave the disciples this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26, Ephesians 5:25-26, Mark 16:16, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 22:16, Matthew 3:13-15, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Romans 6:4, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Life On Mission - Share

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 13, 2021

It is all about those who call themselves followers of the Christ. "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" It is all about you.

Let us pray...... Hear God's word: BIBLE "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him who they have not heard? And how shall they hear without someone preaching?" END (Romans 10:14) Beloved this is all about ...you. It is all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 53:7-8, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 28:20, Romans 10:14, Acts 8:5-8, Acts 4:12, Acts 8:26-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Philip & The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

God works strategically so that all races are included. God is working to populate heaven with all kinds of color. The Holy Spirit wants us to move past the barrier of the races.

We love to tell the “before and after” stories. Weight loss - I lost 100 pounds! Before and after for dental cosmetics commercials. Rogaine – I have hair! Or look at this one: meet my wife’s first husband (show picture of younger me) -:). Acts loves to tell “before and after” stories as well. Only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Directions Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 16, 2015

What do we need to be able to Receive The directions from the Lord and to follow them?

Divine Directions We must first have GPS (The Holy Spirit) We must hear and understand the voice of our “GPS” We must Follow the Directions of our “GPS” Slide Intro Have you ever had problems with a GPS? Have you ever felt like your GPS was treating you like the GPS in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

For some, following Jesus means to go into cross-cultural missions

September 22 Leave Acts 8:26-40 Going is a part of following. If we say we love Jesus, then we must have on our hearts what God has on His heart, and God has the world on His heart. Follow Influence Connect Go What is God’s word for us today? 1. Remember that going is a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Man Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015

To establish that God is always searching for men through us to be saved and accomplish his divine will, this lesson presents a clear example of the New Testament's "pattern of conversion," replicated throughout the Book of Acts.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God Sought for a Man - Found Philip 2. Philip Sought for a Man - Found the Eunuch 3. Eunuch Sought for a Man - Found Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. In our scripture lesson, a call went out. The angel of the Lord directed Philip: "To go south into the desert." He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:1-3, Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism 101

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 19, 2015

When we are nearing the end of our witnessing, we have to wait for signs of readiness and response. If that readiness indicates belief in the resurrection, the audience is ready to begin their new life in Christ.

Have you ever wondered how you can share the Good News with the people you meet? If so, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40 is a good teaching manual. Philip was leading a revival in Samaria that was leading multitudes of people to Christ. God called Philip from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican