Sermons on Hechos 8:9:

Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 4, 2020

Doing Christian things doesn't make you a Christian.

Many years ago, I visited someone in the hospital whom I had never met before. He was a member of the church I pastored but had not gathered for a service in years. After introducing myself I looked for a way to have a spiritual conversation with him. From all the cussing he was doing, I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Barriers Of Bewitchment

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 24, 2024

Bewitchment is a serious bondage against the captivated victims and only the truth of God, with fervent prayers under the power of the Holy Spirit can bring genuine and permanent deliverance.

Breaking the Barriers of Bewitchment Study Text: Acts 8: 9 - 13 Introduction: Bewitchment is one of the common Satanic barriers used against people from fulfilling their God-given purpose and destiny in life. To bewitch is to charm a person and spiritually control him using Satanic powers. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Does Not Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024

Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024

The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Of Philip Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2021

The Persecution of the early church scattered believers all over, everyone witnessed according to their understanding and gifts. Philip landed in Samaria and did wonders and reached many. Read and enjoy.

Acts 8:4-25 Samaria: Philip, Peter, and John 08:04-08 Ministry of Philip in Samaria 08:09-13,17-24 Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer 08:14-25 Ministry of Peter and John in Samaria Happy New Year 2021!. This Part 3 of the ACTS covers the expansion of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023

The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

Trying To Bottle The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2023

The Holy Spirit cannot be bottled, but he will go where he is welcomed.

TRYING TO BOTTLE THE HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 8:9-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. John Maxwell said, “Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” 2. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church for the benefit of the Church, not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 John 4:1, Acts 8:9-10, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

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

Identity Theft

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24, 1 John 2:15-16, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:5-11, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:15-19, Colossians 3:1-8, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025

He practiced sorcery and amazed people with his deeds. Then Philip the evangelist arrived and preached Jesus. What Simon did after this tells me he was truly a false prophet, like Elymas Bar-Jesus.

False Prophets-Simon Magus of Samaria (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-23-2025, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Someone once remarked that where you find a religion, you’ll find a prophet or more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Simon Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Simple Simon

Acts 8:9 - 25 Simple Simon The Man - 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, His Methods - which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, His Means - and bewitched the people of Samaria, His Message - giving out that himself was some great one: His Magnetism - 10 To whom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Holiness

Stay!

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025

God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

“After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On The Move

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2025

A great persecution arose against the church

The Church on the Move Acts 8:1-17 There is a Yiddish proverb loosely based on Psalm 2 and James 4 that says, "We make plans and God laughs." This illustrates the truth of how we make our plans; however, unexpected events and things from the LORD alter those plans. Before going back to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whosoever Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 11, 2025

I cannot say for anybody else, but I am so glad that God will save whosoever. Although it is not in our text we certainly see the free will of man and his ability to call unto God for salvation.

“Whosoever” Acts 8:9-13 1-12-2025 AM I cannot say for anybody else, but I am so glad that God will save whosoever. Paul said in, 1 Timothy 1:15 “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” In our text today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist