Sermons on Hechos 9:39:

We Have A Purpose!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 19, 2009

We Have A Purpose! To serve others as we serve the Lord

What’s your purpose in life? You get up every morning to do what? Go to school perhaps. But for what purpose? You go to school to get good grades so you can get a good job…but for what purpose? To make lots of money? What if you don’t achieve that goal? Will your life be meaningless? To be sure, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Effective Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008

Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 13, 2008

Be a devoted disciple who does good deeds and helps the hurting.

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Acts 9:36-42 Rev. Brian Bill 7/13/08 Believe it or not, I just recently learned what the three letters AKA stand for – “Also Known As.” Famous people often take on different names. Here are a few I came across this week. * Chevy Chase is really Cornelius Crane ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Insignificant

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008

Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Doug Humphrey on Nov 18, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to help people trust God in the midst of life’s suffering and trials. Rather than focus on the "Why" question, I encourage them to focus on the "Who" question. For behind life’s trials stands a God who is good, loving and sov

When Bad Things Happen to Good People Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: The Bible teaches that we live in a fallen world. This is not the world as God originally created it. It is not the world as it will be one day. But when Adam and Eve sinned everything changed. The Bible says that creation itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need-Meeting God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to people by meeting the needs in their lives.

The Need-Meeting God Acts 9:32-43 Intro: [Review] Have you ever tried to help somebody, but as you were doing so, you wondered, “Hey! Am I really helping this person, or is this just a temporary fix for a deeper problem?” I am sure we’ve all felt that at times, but that doesn’t mean that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of A Corpse Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 10, 2008

Tabitha had a reputation among the believers as being "full of good works." She helped people by using the talents she had to encourage others. Her death stunned the community, where she was adored for her sweet , giving spirit.

I. The Restoration Of A Cripple (32-35) A. A Paralyzed Man B. A Powerful Miracle The Raising Of A Corpse Acts 9:36-43 Tabitha, whose Greek name is Dorcas lived in Joppa, which was about fifty miles northwest of Jerusalem on the Mediterranean Sea. Joppa is the city where Jonah fled to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the seventeenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

“The Ripple Effect” Acts 9:32-43 September 2, 2007 Hannibal used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Luke has been setting the stage for the coming-together of God’s grand plan of expanding the gospel to all people, and today’s text demonstrates the continued “widening” of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Israel: Sick But Healed - Dead But Alive (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013

Peter performed two miracles, both of which are striking illustrations of the nation that Peter was ministering to – Israel. These miracles sent a message to Israel and many did in fact believe in response to these miracles.

Israel – Sick, but Healed, Dead, but Alive Acts 9:32-43 Introduction: 1. In this chapter we have the glorious salvation of Saul of Tarsus who would become the apostle Paul. This man will end up being the central figure in the book of Acts. • To him would be revealed the dispensation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Bible Church

The Essential Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 18, 2017

The Essential Christian Life: 1. Our going. 2. Our gathering. 3. Our giving. 4. Our God. 5. Our goal.

The Essential Christian Life Acts 9:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised March 5, 2017 INTRODUCTION: *The average person breathes about 12 to 18 times a minute. Of course, we do that all the time. And if you're like me, you almost never think about it. But when it comes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Divinely Redirected

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on Apr 20, 2018

When a divine appointment becomes your redirections.

“Divinely Redirected” Divine appointments are often the beginning of a new direction. Acts 9:23-28 A Redirected Person Needs a Barnabas 1. Encouragement is powerful. 2. Someone who believes in you is even more important. Acts 9:29-31 The Holy Spirit’s Work 1. Building Confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-42

When God Is In It, He Will Be Glorified.

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

All that we do must be guided by and done according to God’s will.

I. God is still working in people’s lives. (vs.33, 36) A. God had a plan for Aeneas’ life. 1. That plan was that he would be healed. 2. That plan was that he would bring glory to God. 3. That plan was that his life testimony would help people believe. B. God had a plan for Dorcas’ life. 1. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Influential Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2018

Peter's influence on the early church cast a long shadow for good.

Introduction: A. There is a Peanuts cartoon that shows Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown and she says, “Guess what, Chuck? It was just the first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” 1. Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Acts 9:32-42, Acts 5:1-11, Acts 9:9-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ