Podcasts about Acts 8

Steve Moldrup-Acts 8

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January 14, 2026 - Kyle Rye - Acts 8 by Buford Church of Christ

Acts 8 is a pivotal moment in the advance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The first reality it reveals is the sovereignty of God to bring his kingdom and do his will on earth as it is in heaven. Today we draw great encouragement from the account of the evangelism of the scattered church and the conversation of Samaritans to Christ because it leads us to trust in our purposeful and all powerful God. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

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FINDING SALVATION AT THE FEET OF THE SAVIOR (Acts 8:30-9:8) For it is at the feet of the Savior, Jesus Christ, that everyone's salvation takes place.  It is by no other name in heaven above, or on the earth, or below the earth, that salvation can occur.  It is only by the blood of Jesus Christ that our salvation can be purchased.  In today's message we will see that in every conversion there are three ingredients that are brought to bear to create that conversion. First, there is the work of the Holy Spirit: The Spirit of God goes ahead to prepare the heart of the lost person, and also to prepare the messenger.  This leading of the Spirit of God is absolutely essential.  Unfortunately, in many cases, we get ahead of the Holy Spirit and barge forward before He has set the stage for us.  We ought to make it a matter of definite prayer before we talk to anyone. We should talk to the Lord about that person, before, we talk to them about the Lord. It is not simply that we need the Holy Spirit to lead us. What we need is for the Spirit of God to go ahead of us and prepare the way, then to call us up to where He is.  The second ingredient that is brought to bear is The Word of God:  The Word of God is absolutely essential. The Holy Spirit will take the things of Christ and will reveal them to an individual. It is the Spirit of God, using the Word of God, that brings the knowledge of God, and the faith in God.  For it is in the Word of God that the very basis of our faith is found.  Without the promises of the Word of God, our faith is empty and without merit.   The third ingredient is the man of God:  When God gets ready to save somebody, He uses human instrumentality. God doesn't reach out of Heaven and simply convict, convert, and save a person without human instrumentality being involved someway. That is the plan of God.  The ministry of the Holy Spirit of God is primarily a ministry of cooperation. He will not do it without you, and you cannot do it without Him.  Now, it doesn't have to be a preacher, or a missionary, it could simply be a friend or a stranger, that brings to that person the Word of God.  It could be by how they live their lives that causes them to ask questions, or by direct witness.  I believe that the Spirit of God, uses the man of God, who delivers the Word of God, to produce a son of God, one who is born again.  Click on the link below to hear a message on how salvation can be found at the feet of the Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Noticing, Wondering, Explaining: Acts 8:26-39 (Josh Lewis) by Highlands Community Church

BELIEVER'S BAPTISM (Acts 8:35-39) In today's message I want to show you what the Bible has to say about Believer's Baptism. I want you to understand the importance of the ordinance of Believer's Baptism, because we dare not minimize it. Baptism has a message in it, and it speaks primarily of three things.   First, it speaks of our past redemption. What I mean by that is, baptism is a portrayal of the gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   Second, it pictures my present regeneration. Because, I have died to the old way, and I have been raised to walk in a new life. I died with Him. I was buried with Him. I rose with Him. I am now living in the power of His resurrection. Third, it pictures my prospective resurrection.  One day I will die, and they'll carry my dead, empty, body out to some cemetery, and they will put me beneath the ground.  And one of these days, our Lord Jesus is going to “[come] in the glory of [the] Father with the holy angels.” (Mark 8:38) And, there will come “the voice of the archangel, and … the trump of God: and the dead in Christ [will] rise first.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16) And, just as I came up out of that water when I was baptized, I am going to come up out of this ground. I am going to be raised with the Lord Jesus in a glorified body, and that glorified body is going to meet up with my spirit and soul to be with Jesus forever and ever. That is what baptism is all about. Baptism pictures the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is a liquid tomb. And, when a person is baptized and he is put beneath the water, that symbolizes a burial. When he comes up out of the water, that symbolizes a resurrection. Now, it symbolizes primarily the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  And every time a person is baptized, he is preaching that he believes what literally happened is that Jesus died, that Jesus was buried, and that Jesus rose again. And, while baptism does not bring salvation, it is an answer of obedience to our Lord. And, when you obey our Lord, that is when the joy begins. If you are having trouble, difficulty, in your Christian life and you are not growing—you are saying, “What's wrong with me?”—then why don't you go back and do a check up—not just with the command to be baptized, but any command in the Word of God. And when you begin to obey, God begins to manifest Himself to you. Click on the link below to hear a message on the meaning of Believer's Baptism and why it is important to you. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Acts - Acts 8:26-40 by Peter Lamme & Steve Coward

23 Isaiah 40-41; 20 Proverbs 29; 44 Acts 8

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DON'T GO TO HEAVEN ALONE (Acts 8:26-35) The title of today's lesson is “Don't Go to Heaven Alone.” Instead, take somebody with you. I want to talk to you about how to win men, women, boys, and girls to Jesus Christ.  Did you know that we have an ability, and a joy, that angels don't have? That is to win souls. Did you know that angels can't do what we can do? And did you know that winning a soul is something that we can do now, that we will not be able to do when we get to Heaven? There is something, there is a joy, that Earth has that Heaven knows nothing about, and that is the winning of souls. And my, how you ought to be interested—not only in going to Heaven, but in taking somebody with you! The simple truth is that you are not fit to be a servant of God, if you are not willing to witness.  Amen? Every servant of God is to be filled with the Holy Spirit who can witness through you.  The ministry of the Holy Spirit of God is primarily a ministry of cooperation. He will not do it without you, and you cannot do it without Him.  It is His ability, and your availability. It is His power, and it is your personality. It is His work, but it is your witness. That is God's plan—not God doing it all, not you doing it all, but God doing it through you. And, in a Christian, Christ lives again. The Church is the Body of Christ. And the Lord has said, “Ye shall receive power, after the Holy Spirit is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me” (Acts 1:8). We ought to be sharing the message of Jesus, and God the Holy Spirit is preparing somebody in your world.  And God the Holy Spirit wants to find somebody that He can use, somebody who will be insistent to the cause of the Spirit. That is the way God does it. Oh, it is time that we got excited about winning people to Jesus Christ! What is it all about? Why did Jesus Christ hang naked on a cross in agony and blood? The Son of man has come to seek and to save that which is lost.  Getting souls saved is what it is all about. The Bible says, “He that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30).  We all have members in our family who are lost. One day, the clods will fall on that casket, and every clod will say, “Lost, lost, lost.” You'll say, “My God, why didn't I witness?”  So, I want to tell you, that it is time we got excited about what excites God, and that is bringing people to Jesus Christ.  Click on the link below to hear a message on how to be a soul winner for Christ, and don't go to Heaven alone, take somebody with you.  This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

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Acts 8:29-40

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THE DEVIL'S RELIGION (Acts 8:5-25) In today's lesson, we will be talking about false religion.  The title of the lesson is The Devil's Religion” for the simple reason that all false religion comes from the Devil.   I want you to recall that the general heading of our study of the book of Acts is “That Old-Time Religion.” For that is exactly what we are learning about, that Old-Time Religion that so many of our parents, and grandparents, and great grandparents worshipped in.  However, in many churches, that Old-Time Religion has not been carried forward into the worship services of today.  Today, progressivism and social ethics have infected many of our churches and denominations.   So, what do I mean when I use the term “Old-Time Religion?”  I mean a religion that is based on the inerrant and infallible Word of God.  Where the gospel of Jesus Christ is preached, and the bodily, physical, resurrection of our Lord, and what it means to us, is preached regularly.  That Jesus is the Son of God, and that salvation can only by obtained through Jesus Christ, and your sins are forgiven because God sent His only begotten Son to die on a cross so that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.  That your sins are redeemed by the washing of the precious blood of Jesus Christ.  That salvation is given by grace and grace alone, not by works.  Now, I could go on, but that is the general idea of what I mean when I talk about that Old-Time Religion that so many churches have pushed to the wayside in favor of the Devil's religion, which is based on selective parts of the Bible, ignoring the parts they don't like, and being deceitful about the parts they do like.  You see, if you don't teach the whole Word of God, then what you teach is a false religion, or the Devil's Religion.   Click on the link below to hear a message where we ask the question, Do you know God? I'm not asking you, are you a member of this church or any other church. I'm not asking you how religious or upstanding you are. Simon the sorcerer was religious, and he was in bondage, and in bitterness. He didn't know Jesus. If you want to live a victorious Christian life, then beware of the devil's religion, and come find the truth of God's Word and promises found in that Old-Time Religion, that Bible religion. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

In Acts 8, God shows us how He works through ordinary obedience to accomplish extraordinary gospel impact. As Philip follows the leading of the Holy Spirit, obeys immediately, and faithfully points someone to Scripture, the good news of Jesus reaches a searching heart. This passage reminds us that missional living is not about creativity or convenience, but about being Spirit-led, obedient, and committed to doing things God's way.

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Pastor Joe's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “Obey First, Understand Later”. This sermon covers Acts 8:26-40.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

Garen Forsythe | 11-09-2025 | Live Sent: Stepping Into Our Kairos Moment - Acts 8:26-40 by TABC

20 Proverbs 13-14; 26 Ezekiel 47-48; 27 Daniel 1-3; 19 Psalms 102-104; 44 Acts 8-11

THE GOSPEL REACHES OUT BEYOND JERUSALEM (Acts 8:1-17) With the death of Stephen, the intent, and purpose, of the religious leaders changes from keeping the church from being created, to destroying it and anyone who would dare to become a member. Saul of Tarsus was put in charge of this persecution.  It was religion without the Holy Spirit that blinded Saul's eyes, as it has many others throughout history.  When you look back at the history of this world, a significant portion of the wars that have occurred were fought because of the blindness that religion without the Holy Spirit brings to people.  Religion without the Holy Spirit is one of the cruelest forces in the world.   Click on the link below to hear a message that teaches us that being saved is much more than simply believing in Jesus.  Satan truly believes in Jesus, but he is not saved.  For a person to be saved they must Be convicted by the Holy Spirit.  It is the Holy Spirit that convicts the lost person of the sin of rejecting Jesus Christ.  It is not true that a sinner, in and of himself, repents and believes, and then God enters into the process in forgiveness.  God seeks the sinner. It is God that calls man unto salvation.  Next, for a person to be saved, they must acknowledge and confess their sin before God.  Confession of sin on the part of the Christian is not a mere admission of that sin to God.  The act of confession includes the Christian coming into agreement with God in regard to his sin, of agreeing with God as to what He says about that sin, and what the Christian ought to do about it.  It requires the Christian to repent of that sin, meaning they have a change of heart about that sin.  It means stopping, turning around, and choosing to turn away from that sin and follow the will of the Holy Spirit in your life. Confession of Christ means the public acknowledgment of Christ and all that He is and stands for. The act of confession implies that the one confessing, or professing, the Lord Jesus, has come to agree with the Bible's estimate of Jesus. To confess Him means much more than to make a statement with the lips. It also means to back up that statement with the life.  It is one thing to say, "Jesus Christ is Lord," and quite another thing to surrender to Him and obey His will. The walk and the talk must go together. God desires that all men are to be saved, but that salvation requires all three elements, conviction, confession, and repentance.  And most of all it requires the cleansing power of the precious blood of Christ.    This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

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How far can the gospel reach—and what happens when it does? In Acts 8:4–25, persecution scatters the early believers, but instead of hiding, they boldly proclaim Christ wherever they go. Philip travels to Samaria—enemy territory for the Jews—and through the power of the Holy Spirit, people are delivered, healed, and filled with joy as the good news takes root.This passage reveals the unstoppable reach of the gospel: enemies can be reconciled, hearts can change, and even spiritual imposters are exposed by the truth of God's Word and the work of the Spirit.

Acts 8:14-24

Pastor Joe's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “The Real Thing vs The Replica”. This sermon covers Acts 8:9-25.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

20 Proverbs 9-10; 24 Jeremiah 6-10; 19 Psalms 20-24; 44 Acts 8-11

Daily Dose of Hope December 1, 2025   Scripture - Acts 8:26-40   Prayer: Holy and Merciful God, Thank you for a new day and a new week  and thank you that your mercies are new every morning.  As we enter into this first week of Advent, help us be aware of your presence in a new way, Lord.  And right now, help us gather our scattered thoughts and focus on you and your Word.  In these next few moments of silence, help us be still and know that you are God...In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently walking through the book of Acts.  Today, we finish up Acts 8.   Today's reading finds us with Philip.  The Holy Spirit tells him to head down the road to Gaza and when he does, he encounters an Ethiopian eunuch reading the book of Isaiah.  Philip knows this is his purpose and this is a beautiful opening that God has provided.  He does not hesitate.  Philip asks the Ethiopian if he understands what he is reading; the man responds, "How can I unless someone explains it to me?"  Okay, perfect opening.  Philip takes the opportunity to explain how the prophecy points to Jesus.  He shares the Gospel and the man believes and is baptized.    I want to reiterate a point here.  Philip does not hesitate.  He sees an opening and he takes it.  Again, we need to think of our own circumstances.  How often do we have an opening or we feel the nudge to share about Jesus and we chicken out?  How often do we hesitate?  What are we afraid of?   Upon reflection, there are quite a few things we can learn from Philip's experience:       ---There are times in which we may appear to be traveling on a desert road but God can still give you opening to share your faith with someone else.  Please hear me.  Even when we go through challenges and grief, God still gives us opportunities to witness to his goodness.  How have you experienced this? ·      ----Start with a question.  Philip just asked a question.  He didn't give the Ethiopian man a long theological dissertation.  He didn't wow the man with all his religious knowledge.  No, not at all.  Philip asked a question, which led to an opening to share about Scripture. ·      ----Use Scripture.  Point to the Gospel message in the Bible.  Scripture speaks for itself. ·      ----Stick to the Good News.  Stay away from politics.  Stay away from the side conversations.  Just focus on Jesus and what his death and resurrection mean for us. ·      -----Ask for the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to when there is an opportunity and then to guide your words and actions.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

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Daily Dose of Hope November 28, 2025   Scripture: Acts 8:1-26   Prayer: Almighty God and Risen Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, We come before you today with praise and a sense of awe. Even though you are incredibly mighty and take care of us in such fundamental ways, we struggle to stay focused on our faith.  Help us gather our scattered and distracted thoughts.  Help us take a moment of silence and remember who you are...Holy Spirit, speak to us today.  We want to hear your voice.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional/podcast that complements the daily Bible reading plan for New Hope Church on Brandon, Florida.  We are currently walking through the book of Acts.  Today, we are talking at the first half of Acts 8.   After Stephen's killing, the new Christians are forced to scatter around the area.  Saul (who will become Paul) is going door to door to question people and throw Christians into prison.  This is serious stuff.  I want you to just imagine what that would be like.  We live in a place where we can worship freely but what those new Christians experience isn't too different from many parts of the world today.  Just keep that in mind.    What's interesting to me is that wherever they go, the believers spread the Gospel.  They aren't deterred by their experience in Jerusalem.  Rather, the opposite seems to be true.  They are bold and tell the story of Jesus wherever they go.  Think of your own life.  How do you share the story of Jesus?  Do you?   One more interesting part of the passage is the bit about Simon the sorcerer in Samaria.  Sorcery is absolutely forbidden by God because it relies on powers that are not of God.  When I speak of sorcery, I'm referring to black magic, the occult, witchcraft, etc.  Sometimes, there is no power attached to these things and other times, they definitely have power and it comes from the evil one.  So, friends, this is not something you want to mess with at all.  Just stay away from it.   Sorry, I digress.  Simon had become a believer after hearing Philip preach but the Holy Spirit had not yet come to the church in Samaria.  When the apostles (Peter and John) come to Samaria and lay hands on the believers, the Holy Spirit comes to them and they receive the power that comes with that.  Simon witnesses all of this and he wants it.  He offers Peter and John money to receive this power.  Of course, they are appalled.  They tell him he is wicked and needs to repent.  His heart is not right before God.  Simon appears to be repentant and we don't hear any more about him.    The apostles continue to visit Samaritan villages to spread the Gospel.   We will chat some more on Monday.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Acts 2: 43-47

Fr. Mike focuses on the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch and how it demonstrates the importance of having guidance when reading Scripture. Although God's Word is infallible, we can easily misunderstand it without proper interpretation, which is why we have the Magisterium of the Church. Lastly, Fr. Mike also touches on the role of persecution in the life of the Church, and St. Paul's encouragement to abide by the law of love. Today we read Acts 8, Romans 13-14, and Proverbs 27:15-17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pastor Joe's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “God at Work”. This sermon covers Acts 8:1-13.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

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Acts - Acts 8:4-25 by Peter Lamme & Steve Coward

In Week 12 of our Everyday Mission series, we look at the powerful encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–40.This message unpacks how God sovereignly sends His people, Jesus alone saves, and we respond in faith and obedience From divine appointments to gospel conversations, this passage shows that everyday mission is God's work — and we are invited into it. Listen as Pastor Matt reminds us that the good news of Jesus is personal, powerful, and always worth a response.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Acts 8:26-40 demonstrates that gospel movements flourish when believers prioritize divine appointments over human logic, as Philip left crowds for one seeking soul on a desert road. The Ethiopian official, returning from worship yet still searching, found answers when Philip explained how the suffering servant of Isaiah 53 was Jesus. This encounter sparked the gospel's spread to Africa, proving that investing in one person's spiritual journey can impact entire continents for generations.

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Acts 8:9–25 contrasts the gospel of the Kingdom with the transactional mindset of Simon the Magician. As Philip proclaims Christ, the people of Samaria rejoice—yet Simon approaches the gospel like something to buy, control, or use for personal gain. This passage exposes how easily we can slip into treating ministry like a product and people like customers. But everyday mission is not a sales pitch; it's an announcement of a King and a Kingdom. Peter's rebuke reminds us that the Spirit cannot be purchased, manipulated, or branded. The mission belongs to Jesus, the true King, and we are simply witnesses who proclaim His reign. When the gospel is rightly understood, it leads not to control but to repentance, surrender, and joyful obedience.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Acts 8:1-25 shows godly movements grow through faithful people willing to bloom where persecution plants them, as Philip transformed from serving tables to performing miracles in Samaria. Philip's encounter with Simon the magician shows that true spiritual power cannot be purchased or manipulated—it flows from hearts surrendered to Christ. When persecution intended to destroy the church instead multiplied it, God proved He uses opposition as fertilizer for growth.

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