Sermons on Acts 16:35-17:9: showing 16-30 of 209

Maturity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002

This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Excited

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

To be excited about the things the Lord has done for us

Getting Excited--Acts 17:2-8 Introduction: Webster says the meaning of excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Many get excited at ball games or golf or other events. Some will be thrilled at the getting of a new dress or suit. I believe it is time we got excited over things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:2-8

Denomination: *other

Living Rightside-Up In An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Dec 2, 2000

Early Christians were accused of turning the world "upside-down". The ironic thing is that it already was.

Upside-Down World Acts 17:1-9 I was 11 years old and it was summer and I was in my element. Every morning we’d pack up our stuff, climb on our bikes and head down to the neighborhood swimming pool. There were usually a gang of about 6 of us, sometimes more, sometimes less. We got to the swimming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: *other

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

You And The Church

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28, Acts 16:55

Denomination: United Methodist

Turning The World Upside Down For Jesus

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 22, 2002

A message on Soul Winning

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN FOR JESUS TEXT: ACTS 17:6 Here we find the men who came out of the Revival of Pentecost! - Acts 1:8 - Ye Shall Receive Power, Ye Shall be Witnesses Unto Me... They were to Go and Be Witnesses! -- They were to Go and Carry Out The Great Commission – Mt. 28: 19,20 - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Verdict?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002

Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Hour Of Revival

Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 15, 2003

We are living in a historical hour of Church History!

We are living in what is shaping up to be the most important hour in Church history. The word that defines this hour has to be revival. A season of grace of a manifestation of God’s visitation with evidences of salvation, healing, and deliverance. In other words, God is showing up! We are seeing it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Start Of A New Church Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003

Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Instructing In God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to hearing, learning, and applying God’s Word.

Making an Impact: Instructing in God’s Word Since Bible is our “middle” name, I thought it would be a good idea to begin this morning with a little Bible quiz. You guys should do really well on this. Let’s start with an easy one from the Old Testament. 1. Where is the first tennis match ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

Examines Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica

Paul In Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9 Primary Purpose: To examine the teaching of Paul and his ministry. After leaving the church in Philippi under the care of Dr. Luke and others, Paul and his companions travel on to the largest city in Macedonia Thessalonica. This first verse covers a quick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of The Jailer

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at the effective method of Paul and Silas in reaching out to the jailer

The Conversion of the Jailer Acts 16:25-40 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the effective witness of Paul and Silas in their words and deeds. Last week, when we left Paul and Silas they had just been beaten with rods and thrown into a inner cell. Their feet had been securely fastened with stocks. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Faith Alive Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In this introductory message, we’ll look at how this young church was started and we’ll focus on what the believers did to keep their walk with God fresh.

Keeping Your Faith Alive Two country pastors were standing by the side of a highway holding up a sign that read, “The end is near! Turn around now before it’s too late!” The plan was to lift the sign up high and point to the words as cars came down the road. The first driver slowed down enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Are Facing The Earthquakes Of Life.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 25, 2003

THE WORLD WE LIVE IN AND THE TIMES WE ARE LIVING IN WE WILL FACE THE EARTH QUAKES OF LIFE. WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

TEXT VERSE ACTS 16-26 AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A GREAT EARTHQUAKE SO THAT THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE PRISON WERE SHAKEN AND IMMEDIATELY ALL THE DOORS WERE OPENED AND EVERY ONES BANDS WERE LOOSED. KJV. THE EARTHQUAKES OF LIFE WILL COME IN ARE LIFE IT MAY BE A JOB EARTHQUAKE. B FAMILY EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-35