Sermons on Acts (Page 9)
Paul before Felix
Acts 24:1-23 This morning we again look at the continuing battle between Good and Evil. Paul has been brought before the governor, Felix, in a court of law, in which: * Paul’s enemies attack with lies. * Paul powerfully refutes their lies.
Take Courage: The Lord is with You
Acts 23:11-35 This morning we looked at Christ’s promise in two points. * His promise to bring Paul safely to Rome. * How the Lord began to fulfill that promise.
Shrewd as Serpents, Harmless as Doves
Acts 22:22-23:10 This morning, we return to an earlier theme in the book of Acts, seeing a reminder of the hatred the world has for Christ and Christians.
Paul’s Testimony
Acts 22:1-21 After Paul is apprehended by the Roman guard, he is given a chance to speak to the mob that had just tried to kill him. In his speech, Paul shares: * His life before Christ. * His conversion. * His call. * His life after conversion.
All Who Live Godly Will Be Persecuted
Acts 21:27-40 After Paul stays in Jerusalem and is completing the days of purification in keeping with his vows, he is recognized by some Jews from Asia. They riot around him and try to kill him. A Centurion carries Paul back to the barracks.
Do All Things for the Sake of the Gospel
Acts 21:15-26 Despite the warnings he had received, Paul undertakes the last leg of his journey to Jerusalem, accompanied by faithful disciples.
The Lord’s Will be Done
Acts 21:1-14 As Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem, the disciples beg him not to go, because they foresee the danger and possible death that await him there. After Paul convinces them that it is God’s will for him to go, they submit.
It is More Blessed to Give than to Receive
Acts 20:32-38 As Paul leaves the Ephesian Elders, he exhibits a spirit of selfless service that is a mark of his own Christlikeness.
Be On Your Guard
Acts 20:28-31 Paul calls the Ephesian elders to him on his journey to Jerusalem. After encouraging them to be faithful in their service, he warns them that spiritual warfare is all around them and exhorts them to be prepared for battle.
The Whole Counsel of God
Acts 20:13-27 As Paul makes his way to Jerusalem to be there in time for Pentecost, he breaks his journey in Miletus and calls for the Ephesian Elders to meet him there.
Miracle at Troas
Acts 20:5-12 This morning, the Lord gives us several more encouragements from the book of Acts: Even though we face opposition in the Christian life, even though there are battles to fight, there are blessings as well:
The Stone the Builders Rejected
Acts 4:11-12 As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ at this time of the year, we consider a prophetic description of this event that was originally given in Psalm 118:22 and was then used by Peter in a sermon during the early days of the church.