Sermons on Troas:

Door (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

Old and New Testament

I wonder if The Doors "Fire on the Mountain" song was inspired by the Bible. Hosea 2:15 "Then I will give her her vineyards from there, And the valley of Achor as a door of hope. The Lord wants to give us hope while we are in here and when we leave. Acts 14:27 - When they had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:15

Denomination: Vineyard

Pursuing The Call Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we resume the study of the book of Acts, The Apostle Paul is in the spotlight for most of the remainder of the book. In Acts 16 we meet some new and key figures for the church, Timothy, Lyddia and we learn about the need in Macedonia. At each turn we see Paul pursuing the call.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 1 JUNE 9, 2019 Acts 16:1-15 How To Pursue The Call of Jesus OUTLINE YOU MUST. . . Know the cost Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2021

Paul's farewell speech to the Ephesian elders reveals his conduct (of the past), his commitment (in the present) and his concern (for the future). We see the heart of a shepherd.

Having been speaking to a laptop screen for the last 10 months, it feels good to be able to speak to you face-to-face again! • We give thanks to God for this day. Let us look into His Word, taken from Acts 20. Read Acts 20:13-38. LET US PRAY: Our heavenly Father, we have come again into your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38, 1 Timothy 4:16, Revelation 2:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Encounter Of Openness And Truth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 28, 2019

It is God who sets things in motion, and God who opens hearts to the Gospel.

THE ENCOUNTER OF OPENNESS AND TRUTH. Acts 16:9-15. It is a bit of a cliché, but ‘when God closes one door, He opens another’. This was certainly the experience of Paul and his companions: Silas (cf. Acts 15:40), Timothy (cf. Acts 16:1-3), and Luke (cf. Acts 16:10). We are not told how, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 16:1-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2022

This first section of Acts 16 focuses on Paul and several others as they ministered in Philippi. Lydia from Thyatira was there and she was the first person in Europe to believe the Gospel!

1 Paul and Silas add Timothy Text: Acts 16:1-5, KJV: 1Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Smell Good Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024

When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The New Covenant Gospel Preacher

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 12, 2005

This message begins by considering how Paul dealt with the tension between evangelism (Reaching the lost)and pastoral care (looking after those who are now saved)and how we might apply it to ourselves, plus an application of this long Bible passage.

2 Corinthians 2: 12 to end of Chapter 3 Introduction: In this letter to the church in Corinth Paul began by greeting the church, and by praying that Jesus would be kind to them and bless them with peace. He then went on to praise God, and to explain his apparently inconsistent behaviour. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Satan Could Change History

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jun 1, 2005

Eye opener to if satan had the opportunity to change history, what would some of the things be that he would tamper with?

If Satan Could Change History Rev. Eric D. Smith Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Let's Restore The New Testament Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

A sermon on areas that need to be restored from the New Testament church (Outline and material adapted from Ed Bousman at http://edbousman.net/pages/default2.asp?active_page_id=383)

Introduction: I got this outline from Brother Ed Bousman who has gone on to be with the Lord. Let’s restore the New Testament Church. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, let us restore the people to the church of the New Testament. The New Testament Church has been here since the Day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Visit The Won Souls Again

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 24, 2018

When we win souls, we need to go back and encourage them to continue in the Lord

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: VISIT THE WON SOULS AGAIN Acts 20:1-16 King James Version (KJV) 20 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Eutychus Falls Asleep Lesson 46 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Eutychus falls asleep

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Paul traveled to South Greece (Corinth). 2. The letter to the Romans. a. The most systematic presentation of the gospel. b. The essence of Paul’s sermons God’s plan of salvation. c. Personal greeting in chapter 16 from believers in Rome. (1) The book of Romans teaches that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Acts 21:13

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Part 9 If You Want To Leave An Impact On People Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

Now, you might be thinking wow that’s great he’s a super Christian, I could never do that. NOT TRUE. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things! YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT!

ACTS Pursuing The Call Dr. Tom Bartlett September 1, 2019 Acts 20:1-17a OUTLINE If You Want To Leave An Impact On People ENCOURAGE THEM After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. When he had gone through those ...read more

Denomination: Other

"the Call"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 25, 2019

The sermon calls us to be responders to share faith with others.

Acts 16:9-15 “THE CALL” 1. Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke received a call to go into the district of Macedonia, • The call came in a vision” a man from Macedonia pleaded, “Come over to Macedonia and help us” • I volunteer as chaplain for the fire department I have app called dispatch when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist