Sermons on Larry Philips:

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

Jesus Came From The Hood

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 30, 2025

Nathanael said to him, Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Philip said to him, Come and see.

As I stand before you today, I want to break down some walls and shake up some mindsets. And talk about Jesus Came from the Hood. See, too many people think God only moves in the big places, the shiny places, the perfect places. They think blessings are reserved for the palaces, the suburbs, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

The globalisation of the Gospel.

JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-36. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glory Of His Sacrifice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2018

At the very moment when Jewish authorities were plotting to kill Him, Gentiles began to desire His attention. The Greeks who came to Jesus were Gentiles, not Grecian Jews, who had become converts to Judaism.

-Monday- Jerusalem The Glory of His Sacrifice (Is. 6:10) John 12:20-50 20 Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-50

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Search For The Real Mt. Sinai

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

This outline examines the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams and their video "The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai" Much of this material comes from Tom Pickett http://www.genesisfiles.com/Exodus_RedSea.htm

The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai ________________________________________________________ Examining the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams in the video “The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai” It would be helpful to view this video first. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Darkness Shines A Light

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003

Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Man Involved In Missions

Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Dec 26, 2004

SOME GOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIP: 1. SENSITIVE TO GOD’S CALL 2. AVAILABILITY TO SERVE GOD 3. INITIATIVE TO BE OF SERVICE

A MAN INVOLVED IN MISSIONS Acts 8:25-30 Our model for our Mission is Philip, the Billy Graham of the first century. He was only a lay- person like most of us, and the principles we find in his life relate to every Christian. God had been using Philip to spread the Gospel to many places in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ethiopian Official Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2003

Preparation (26-29), Witness (30-35), and Commitment (36-39) -God led Philip to someone ready to hear the Good News.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> Philip and the Ethiopian, Acts 8:26-39 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When we’re living according to the will of God, anything can happen! In Acts chapter 8, Philip, a deacon of the church, is whisked away by God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Congregational

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Running For Freedom - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2005

Why did God send Philip witness to the Eunuch? This was an important official in Ethiopia. Why not send Peter, or John or one the other apostles?

OPEN: On our vacation last month we went to Philadelphia. We took the guided tour of the city in a double-decker bus and saw various statues and parks, Betsy Ross’s home, as well as Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Our guide told us that people throw approximately $3000 in pennies on Franklin’s grave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 14:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Souls In Samaria

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip was an evangelist. His business was telling others of Jesus,

SAVING SOULS IN SAMARIA Philip was a deacon (Acts 6:1-7) and he was an evangelist (Acts 8:1-40) ?- he is referred to by the Holy Spirit as “the Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Claim Of Jesus....i Am"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 18, 2019

Trinity Sunday. Several quotes from Philip Yancy's book. "The Jesus I Never Knew"

In Jesus Holy Name June 16, 2019 Text John 8:12-13a Redeemer Trinity Sunday “The Claim of Jesus… ‘I Am!’” “Things aren’t always what they seem”. Even Jesus isn’t always what He seems. Ask the average Joe or Jane to describe the Savior and they will come up with a most interesting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran