20 sermons preach from Acts 9 — 18 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 2 from the classic library.
“He met Paul on the Damascus road. And he turned his life upside down.”
“Reference to Paul's conversion: 'You remember back in Acts 9, I was on the Damascus road. I was cursing.'”
Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.
“You remember back in Acts 9, I was on the Damascus road—I was persecuting and even killing Christians, then the Lord struck me down and I was blind.”
Using Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa (Acts 25–26), the sermon urges believers to boldly tell the whole truth of the gospel — in love and without compromise — because God protects those who speak truth, provides an audience, and ultimately vindicates the message.
“Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats... a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him; he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.
“Paul persecuted the church but, after his conversion, God forgave him as if he had not sinned.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“Saul's encounter on the road to Damascus — he was blinded for three days and later 'scales' fell from his eyes, marking his conversion to Paul.”
A sermon centered on the Samaritan woman at the well that emphasizes Jesus offering 'living water,' the transforming power of testimony, and the call for believers to boldly share their faith and release the Holy Spirit in everyday encounters.
“Paul (Saul), who 'hated the gospel', meets Jesus, is converted, and goes on to build the church.”
Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.
“Saul persecuting the church is struck by a heavenly light and hears 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' and God tells Ananias that 'Saul is my chosen instrument.'”
A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.
“When he was persecuting the church and plotting the arrest of the believers of 'the way', he met Jesus on the road to Damascus.”
A FaithWorks conference message encouraging listeners that God is at work in their lives and will complete what He began, using Paul's conversion and ministry as the model and outlining a threefold preparation framework: the Person (God), the Place (in you), and the Promise (He will finish the work).
“'When he was on the road to Damascus... Jesus Christ knocked him off his high horse and said, Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?' (Ananias later lays hands on him to open his eyes).”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“A bright light shone down around him... 'Saul, why are you persecuting me?' When Saul opened his eyes, he was blinded for three days until Ananias came and laid hands on him to receive his sight.”
Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.
“On the way to Damascus, Jesus has stopped him (Paul's conversion).”
Pastor Allen Jackson teaches that true identity and freedom are found in Jesus and rooted in Scripture. He critiques cultural identity trends, urges believers to allow the Word to discern spirit and soul, calls for authentic conversion (acknowledging Christ as Lord), and outlines the privileges and responsibilities of being in Christ — including sanctification, bold cultural engagement, and living as God’s workmanship empowered by grace.
“When he met Jesus on the road to Damascus (Paul's conversion).”
A FaithWorks conference message encouraging listeners that God is at work in their lives and will complete what He began, using Paul's conversion and ministry as the model and outlining a threefold preparation framework: the Person (God), the Place (in you), and the Promise (He will finish the work).
“He met Paul on the Damascus road. And he turned his life upside down.”
Pastor John J. Nicholas Jr. preaches from Philippians (Pressing Toward), urging Christians to make Christ central: to receive Him, be found in Him with fervent fellowship, and pursue consecrated discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit, concluding with an invitation to accept Christ.
“The account of Saul on the road to Damascus: a bright light shone around him; 'Saul, why are you persecuting me?' When Saul opened his eyes, he was blinded for three days.”
Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.
“"Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Who art thou, Lord? I am Jesus whom thou persecutest." and "What will thou have me to do?"”
A theological teaching on 'irresistible grace' explaining that salvation is entirely God's work (monergistic regeneration): grace is unmerited, transforms the dead heart into a willing heart, and secures the believer from start to glorification.
“For God to actually speak to him personally and say, 'I am Jesus Christ, the one that you are persecuting.'”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“Remember Paul (then Saul) on the road to Damascus: 'Lord, who are you?' 'I am the Lord whom you persecute.'”
A Sunday worship service of prayer, thanksgiving and singing followed by a Bible lesson calling the church to reject sectarianism and pursue unity, evangelism and holiness, with prayers for guidance, healing, deliverance and success in upcoming outreach and convention events.
“"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" and Jesus identifies himself; Ananias is sent to lay hands and restore his sight.”
A year-end Celebration Sunday combining a church report and a Philippians-based sermon calling the congregation to move from religion to a personal relationship with Jesus, to 'press on' into 2025, and to participate in church life through service, generosity, and discipleship.
“Paul has just gone onto the Damascus road ... he goes blind”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“In Acts chapter 9 Ananias was told to go to a house where there'll be a man named Saul, and Ananias hesitated, saying, 'Saul — that's the guy that persecutes Christians.'”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“In Acts 9 God tells Ananias to go to the house where Saul is and help him, despite Ananias's objection about Saul persecuting Christians.”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“Reference to Ananias being told to go to Saul despite Saul persecuting Christians — “this guy Saul he throws christians in jail and has them killed... Ananias you're supposed to do that.””
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul... so that he might regain his sight. Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.”
A sermon on responding immediately and obediently when God interrupts your plans — using Paul's conversion and calling as the model: you are set apart, chosen by grace, empowered by God, and called for a purpose so that God is glorified.
Charles Spurgeon
GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer his church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes; and he is not short of means for turning aside the way of the wicked, or of turning it upside down. In…
Read the full text“And he had seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“Account of Ananias seeing the man in a vision and laying hands on him so he might regain his sight; Ananias objects about the man's evil, and the Lord replies, 'Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.'”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“Called is in Acts chapter 9 (v.13–15) — Ananias is told to go to Saul (Paul) and give him his sight back, and that he is a chosen instrument.”
A sermon on responding immediately and obediently when God interrupts your plans — using Paul's conversion and calling as the model: you are set apart, chosen by grace, empowered by God, and called for a purpose so that God is glorified.
“Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem.”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“But the Lord said to him, go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the...”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“God calls Saul (Paul), gives him an assignment and tells him he will suffer for My sake.”
A live online Sunday message encouraging the Deeper global family to engage in worship, giving, and prayer while declaring that the church and individuals are entering a new season. The preacher explains that intensified opposition and spiritual warfare often indicate a revealed future and an assignment from God, using the Apostle Paul's life as a case study, and closes with an invitation to faith in Christ.
“Ananias couldn't have said, no, Lord, maybe next year, because then we wouldn't have half the books in the Bible that allow us to have the Holy Spirit.”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“A revivalist named Ananias laid his hands on him and he regained his sight”
Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.
“In Acts chapter 9: Paul regains his sight after Ananias answers the call, and immediately begins preaching about Jesus Christ.”
The sermon explores what to do when God interrupts your plans, using Paul's conversion as the model: God sets people apart, calls them by grace, reveals Christ, and gives a purpose that requires immediate obedience and alignment. The preacher urged listeners to recognize their calling, stop consulting only 'flesh and blood,' and respond with urgency supported by community.
“On the road to Damascus Paul was blinded and then 'the scales fell from his eyes.'”
A Bible study exposition of Psalm 19 emphasizing three movements—God's work (creation), God's word (Scripture), and God's witness (the believer)—and applying the psalm's imagery of light and cleansing to personal discipleship, worship, and evangelistic witness.
George Whitefield
Acts 9:22 -- "But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ." It is an undoubted truth, however paradoxical it may seem to natural men, that "whosoever will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall…
Read the full text“Paul left Damascus because he did not circle his past.”
Pastor Johnteris Tate preaches from Deuteronomy 2 that God may allow people to go 'in circles' as a season of conditioning, not confinement, and now commands them to turn north/upward toward the promise. The sermon exhorts listeners to recognize cycles that build endurance, avoid stagnation, trust God, obey His command to move, and praise Him for deliverance.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.