Sermons on simon tanner:

Dealing With Change

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Simon Peter’s experience with Cornelius gives us four lessons about dealing with change.

DEALING WITH CHANGE Acts 10-11 INTRO: Heraclitus said no one could step in the same river twice. So it was and so it is. The rivers keep moving and the world keeps changing. If Alvin Toffler was right in his book Future Shock, the only difference in our day from that of the past may be a more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 7, 2004

A good exposition not only of the fakes in some of the pews, but of sorcery and the occult so prominent today. SIMON’S PRETENSION, PROFESSION, PRESUMPTION.

Counterfeit Christianity Acts 8:9-25 In the previous verses we saw: city wide revival w/ Philip the Evangelist. Miracles were performed, souls saved. And here’s a scriptural principle which follows: wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. God sows some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius, Thy Prayer Is Heard

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 11, 2016

To establish that Cornelius was instructed by the Angel to send for the preacher to hear words whereby he and his entire house might be saved. This lesson deals with the false notion – that God does not hear or answer prayers from the unsaved or sinners.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Message of an Angel 2. The Message of Cornelius 3. The Message of Peter Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “Cornelius, thy Prayer is Heard.” These are the words of the angel that instructed him that God has remembered his prayers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Anger And Compassion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 11 focusing on God as our Heavenly Father and God as a Being with Emotions (Thanks to Clark Tanner of Sermon Central for his sermon entitled "God is Just and Justifier" on Hosea 11)

HoHum: There was a little boy who had a new winter coat. He and his dad were walking in town up and down ice covered streets. The boy didn’t have gloves so he kept his hands deep in the pockets of his new coat. At the beginning, the father said, “Give me your hand.” The boy ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Self-Righteousness

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Jesus is anointed by a sinful woman while eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Jesus' conversation with Simon serves as a warning about self-righteousness.

I. Introduction A. So, Simon invited me to his house for dinner, and I went because I knew some of the best of our society would be there. a. But I also went because I heard he was going to be inviting the man called Jesus. b. If the stories about him are true it’s about time he mingled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

When A Fever Is More Than A Fever

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us.

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 Theme: Healing/Wholeness Title: When Is a Fever More than a Fever This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

The Compelling Cross

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005

The Crucifixion from Simon, the Cyrene’s, view.

Luke 23:26 -- “And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.” l. THE FRIDAY SCENE • The Date. . . . . Friday, April 11, 32 A. D. • The Time. . . . . . Between nine and ten in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buying Blessings?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2015

Do you have a Simon the Samaritan spirit??

Acts 8 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. 18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves People More Than Anything

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 29, 2006

A sermon on Jesus healing the man with a withered, shriveled hand on the Sabbath- Luke 6:6-11. (Much material taken from Sermon Central Contributor Clark Tanner in "Christ: Compassionate". I reworked the outline)

Sermon for 6/25/2006 Luke 6:6-11 Introduction: Ron Ritchie- Some years ago we sent a team of men to minister at a Midwestern college. We were holding meetings in a large room in the women’s dormitory. There was a rule at that college that the girls had to be in their rooms at 10:30 pm. We were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All About Me Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009

When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fishing Trip

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2014

What was Jesus fishing for from Peter?

The Fishing Trip John 21:1-23 Introduction I’m going fishing. At least here in eastern Tennessee, this sounds like something one does when they want to relax. And when said in a group, it is an informal invitation for others to join. However, if we were to think this the case of Peter and the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Power Through God’s People #6: Simon Magus Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Simon Magus.

Acts 8:9-24 – God’s Power Through God’s People #6: Simon Magus Today we are continuing our journey through the Book of Acts. We first started in chapter 1, looking at how Jesus promised the Holy Spirit for all of us to live upright lives. That was followed by Judas, a fellow who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Restores The Fallen Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

Peter is going through a time of regret around the fire of denial. In response Jesus takes the initiative to restore Peter around a fire of fellowship.

Message John 21:15-25 When Jesus Restores the Fallen Do you sometimes live your life with a sense of regret? I do. In fact it can be a real struggle and I need to keep challenging myself to stop. Because, when you can keep on looking back, you can find yourself somewhat trapped by the past. And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist