Sermons on Acts 16:11-40: showing 1-15 of 542

Riding A Tiger's Tale

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Movement 1.

Movement 1.  Idea: People have been told for years that there is not a reason to continue on with their dreams in life. Development: Einstein could not speak until he was four, and did not read until he was seven. Beethoven's music teacher said that he was a hopeless composer. Tomas Edison when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16

Songs In The Night, A Soldier

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 3, 2000

A veteran's day sermon

Songs in the Night, A Soldiers Story Acts 16:19-32 Today we honor our veterans. This brief ceremony, and these certificates are a poor attempt at expressing our gratitude and respect for each of you and the sacrifice you have made in service to our Country. So with a simple “thank you” we move ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-32

Denomination: Baptist

Great Jail Breaks - Part Ii

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

We’re set free to serve.

The year was approximately A.D. 52. Paul was on his second missionary journey and the Holy Spirit had called him and those traveling with him to Macedonea; located just East of Italy and North of the Mediterranean. Their travels took them to Philippi, a Roman colony and one of the leading cities ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Orthodox

I Can Do All Things Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000

Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:21-30, Acts 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Listening Heart

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others.

A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. [15] And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Works

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

How to have faith in your prayers

Prayer Works Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx76703 Pastor Danny L. Williams November 7, 1999 Text: Acts16: 25-31 Intro: For so many year’s , We the church have coward in the corner. As people ask us , Where is your God ? Where are his mighty act’s Where are the great thing’s that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001

This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes An Earthquake

Contributed by Myles Howard on May 22, 2001

Eathquakes in our lives cause us to be spitually shaken up.

Sometimes an Earthquake. Acts:25-33 Spiritual Earthquakes Get Much Attention Amos:29:6 "Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of host with thunder, and with earthquakes, and great noise, with storm and temptest, and the flame of devouring fire."KJV a. GOD has a way of getting your attention, he may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of Salvation In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2001

Compares the salvation of Lydia, the possessed slave girl and the Philippian jailer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 29 “THE STORY OF SALVATION IN PHILIPPI” Acts 16:11-40 Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish household would pray, giving thanks that God had not created him “a Gentile, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 1, 2001

A Memorial Day sermon with a strong anti-war message - while trying to be sensitive to the memory of those who lost loved ones. A sermon that shows how Christ at work in us runs counter to the culture.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Easter VII May 27, 2001 Acts 16:16-34 “Sudden Impact” Christianity is nothing but trouble. Ever since Jesus started his work he has done nothing but cause trouble. The leaders of his day were aghast at him. Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unexpected Doors

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

There are times when the Holy Spirit opens unexpected doors in our lives when we follow God

Unexpected Doors Acts 16:6-11 June 10, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." II. The Roles of the Spirit  He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational