He was born a jew, studied in jerusalem under gamaliel 22. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. Acts 9 niv bible meanwhile, saul was still breathing out. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. Acts, expository sermons from the executable outlines series by mark a.
We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of. Download free sermons, preaching outlines and illustrations. May 5, 2019 pastor mary erickson hope lutheran church acts 9. In the churches youve attended, how many of you were intentionally taught how to pray. A ministry of alan carr, pastor of calvary baptist church in lenoir, nc. Then i ask, how many of you were intentionally taught about the ministry and person of the holy spirit. In my life, this is usually through thoughts that come.
Acts is the book that reveals the power of the church. Testimony after testimony has been given about how lives have been changed by the power of grace. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 8.
Please pray for a 15yearold young man named kyler glover. Acts 9 niv sauls conversion meanwhile, saul bible gateway. The book of acts free sermon outlines and bible studies. The blessing of being provoked 2009 urban ministry conference plenary 5. Harley howard peter having escaped from herods imprisonment by gods hand, and herod himself killed by god, the narrative switches from peter back to saul. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. In chapter 22 as paul is relating the story to the jewish crowd, adds that ananias was a devout jew and he gives a few other details of this encounter. Acts 9 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Placing his hands on saul, he said, brother saul, the lordjesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming herehas sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the holy spirit. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. Kyler suffered a broken leg a while back saving his sister from being hurt in a sledding incident. James boice puts it, god spoke, and god was jesus acts baker, p. The event is the lame man being healed in jesus name and the explanation is peters sermon preached in the temple.
The beginning of chapter 9 finds saul continuing to persecute the faithful. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. The turning point of lukes second volume, the book of acts, is found in the breaking down of objections to the inclusion of gentiles in the church. Therefore, when a church begins to dwindle, lose its power, and turn dull and drab in its witness, it needs desperately to get back into the spirit, expectation, knowledge and teaching of the book of acts. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. However, beginning with chapter, saul becomes dominant.
For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. The lord continued speaking, telling saul to go into the city, where it would be told to him what he must do. Acts 9 new international version niv sauls conversion. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. This content is part of a series the book of acts chapter. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The jews took counsel to kill him, being more enraged at him than at any other of the preachers of the gospel, not only because he was more lively and zealous in his preaching than any of them, and more successful, but because he had been such a remarkable deserter, and his being a christian was a testimony. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. Harley howard the last time we looked at paul he was leading the tide of persecution against the church as a result of the death of stephen. Like in acts 2, there was an event, namely, speaking in tongues and peters explanation of the event. This gave oldness to his actions and there was an abiding authority that had not been present prior to pentecost. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to jerusalem. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more.
At the same instant, saul got a glimpse of jesus in his glory 9. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. Sermon 09 acts 9,1 an eye opening experience 81504. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Single sermons click on title 2nd floor christianity. Wright on the book of acts p15 pauls sermon at antioch, ot promises, zeal. Click chart to enlarge chart from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9. There are a number of sermons teachings, messages, and proclamations found in the book of acts. In the opening verses of this critical chapter of acts 8, three progressive features show how god uses evil for good, describing. Thomas constable expository notes on the book of acts.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15. The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter. He walked away from friends, family and fortune to go with jesus and tell others about the lord. He abandoned a life of luxury and prestige to preach the gospel of grace. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Now, here we come to one of the great days in the history of the church, the conversion of saul of tarsus.
One of the most amazing aspects of grace is how it radically changes the lives it touches. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Get sermon ideas from harley howard by the book of acts chapter. In chapter 9, pauls vision is apparently associated with pauls prayer see acts 9. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. In chapter 10, cornelius was in prayer when god spoke to him about sending for peter. He became devoted to following and serving the lord jesus, ill. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. Acts 3 is comprised of an event and peters explanation of that event as well, in the form of a speech or a sermon. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on acts 11. Oct 25, 20 like in acts 2, there was an event, namely, speaking in tongues and peters explanation of the event. Follow desiring god on instagram follow desiring god on youtube. Without question, one of the greatest christians who ever lived was a man by the name of paul.