Sermons on Hechos 9:4:

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Nov 16, 2016

We all have our stories. Let's look at Saul's story to learn how to better tell our own for the sake of the gospel.

The compilation “One Thousand and One Nights” tells the story of a Persian King who caught his wife caught wife being unfaithful. He had her executed then proceeded to go through a number of “wives”, executing them after spending a night together. The Vizier’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 9, 2016

How the Lordship of Christ helps us have courage to take the gospel to the streets

Sermon text: Acts 9:1-19 Title: To the Streets Introduction Today we are continuing in our series on the Book of Acts and this morning we are looking at Acts 9:1-19. This is the conclusion of our "To the Streets" portion of Acts which runs from chapters 5-9. Let’s begin by reading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 53:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

This is the second part of the sermon on "Eating the fruit of your labor". Debunking the notion that the fruit of our labor is worth eating.

Another example of labor in the Bible was the labor of Judas and Lazy man JUDAS He performed hard labor to betray Jesus Christ. It cannot be an easy task to betray Jesus! What effort it must have taken to convince the high priest that he can turn Jesus over to them? But he prevailed and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Was Paul The Gentile Moses

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2017

How is Paul like Moses?

Was Paul the Gentile Moses? Acts 9:1:19 We will take a look at a remarkable event this morning. The technical term for a vision of God used by theologians is a theophany. This is where God appears in a certain and life-changing way. Moses had such a vision at the burning bush. Isaiah saw the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Sees The Lord Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2017

It was a little more difficult to preach in Samaria, because of the ancient traditions and prejudices of long standing which were expressed in the familiar words, “Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).

February 26, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.B.1: Paul Sees the Lord (9:1-9) Scripture 1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 44: A Complete Sermon Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 28, 2018

Learn elements of a complete sermon

Lesson Goal Learn some elements of a complete sermon. Lesson Intro We have discussed many varieties of sermon types so far, but what makes for a complete sermon? Are there elements which make for a balanced approach to preaching? Lesson Plan This chapter introduces a number of counselors with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-9, Acts 26:12-14, Acts 22:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Collect For Trinity 1 And John Newton

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 28, 2018

The collect for Trinity 1 is a prayer made for us all as it identifies our real need and our dependence upon God - it puts everything into perspective. Many of the great have fallen from high office or fallen out of favour from such a lack of dependence.

Collect for Trinity 1 and John Newton The collect for the 1st Sunday after Trinity is a prayer made for me and made for you. It’s a prayer that identifies our real need and our dependence upon God. It is a prayer that if we our honest with ourselves puts everything into perspective. How many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Transformation

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013

God Transforms Us to Transform Others. Are you willing to be God’s agent of transformation for the world?

Transformation Text: Acts 9:1-22 Good morning all of you! It’s good to be with you all this morning. How are you guys doing this morning? Today, I want to talk to you about the “transformers”. By the way, how many of you have watched Transformers 3? While watching it, how many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Getting Our Attention Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

God speaks gently to us when we are in a daily relationship with Him, but sometimes He needs to us a spiritual 2 x 4 to get our attention.

I read the following story in a sermon online by Joseph Smith (http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/major-adjustments-joseph-smith-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-60305.asp?page=0) The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

Disciples are chosen for His purpose. Disciples are products of God's grace. Disciples are willing to obey God.

How do you feel if someone comes up to you and say, “You’ve been chosen…” – chosen to represent the school, represent the company, or the country… • We feel good. It is an honour to be chosen. Yet the truth is we are all chosen – chosen by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 24, 2013

Many know the story of Saul’s conversion – but many miss the meaning of it and how it applies to Christians today. (Acts 9:1-19)

Discipleship Means Total Commitment Acts 9:1-19 Introduction - Not all of us have everything together – especially in the church -- When it comes to dwelling together we often rub each other the wrong way -- Saul’s conversion gives a unique backstage look into our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alone In A Crowd With God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

If He needs to speak to you, He does not care where you are, what you are doing or who is with you.

Acts 9:3-7 3 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: 4 And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Revitalization Through Reassessment Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 7, 2013

Saul set out to destroy the church and instead found Jesus and himself.

I want to start this week with a list on names. Some of them you may know others you might not know. Jane Fonda- an actor that some consider a traitor. During the Vietnam War, she went to North Vietnam and posed on a Vietnamese anti-aircraft battery as if she was shooting at in-coming American ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-18

Denomination: Foursquare

I Love Sundays - Because Of How God Surprised Me Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 23, 2015

God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says He is. Are you willing to let Him surprise you? If you let Him surprise you on Sunday then watch out surprises will also come Monday thru Saturday! God loves to say, “Surprise!”

Opening Video from Outreach kit Back to Church Sunday: Sundays can surprise you! Series: I love Sundays! Opening Illustration: Have you ever been surprised? Show pictures of surprises! Sermon: Because God surprised me! Thesis: God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational