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  • Walking In The Will Of God

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 538 ratings
     | 50,827 views

    Often the commited Christian finds it difficult to discern the will of God. It may surprise you to know that it is possible to be in the will of God and not really be aware of it!

    TEXT: Acts 16:6-10 INTRO: In 1984 my family attended a Spiritual Retreat (Conference) in Bertchesgaden, West Germany. This was an annual event for those involved in the Ministry to the Military in Europe. These were "high times", indeed. Not only were we "high on a mountain, nestled in the ...read more

  • Understanding God's Will

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 47,982 views

    Acts 16 reveals three basic facts about God’s direction for our lives.

    UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL Acts 16:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was getting at his present church. Since he was a very devout and spiritual man, he spent much time in prayer trying to determine what God wanted him to ...read more

  • The Story Of Salvation In Philippi Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    Compares the salvation of Lydia, the possessed slave girl and the Philippian jailer.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 29 “THE STORY OF SALVATION IN PHILIPPI” Acts 16:11-40 Every morning and every evening the head of a Jewish household would pray, giving thanks that God had not created him “a Gentile, a woman ...read more

  • Unexpected Doors

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    There are times when the Holy Spirit opens unexpected doors in our lives when we follow God

    Unexpected Doors Acts 16:6-11 June 10, 2001 Morning Service Introduction I. Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." II. The Roles of the Spirit  He ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

    How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

  • How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 18,565 views

    God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

    How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

  • How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

    How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

  • How To Inform And Motivate People About Starting New Churches

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Whatever the reasons for the growth of the church we must learn how the Spirit of God may use us more effectively to start new churches in seeing that the kingdom of God grows qualitatively (In spiritual fruits, worship, service, maturity, and fellowship)

    Church Planting - How To Inform and Motivate People About Starting New Churches! Text - Acts 1:8, 16:10-40 Statement of Problem - What do we need to know, believe, and practice in order to start a new church? Introduction - Throughout Nigeria new churches are springing up every week. The ...read more

  • A Brief History Of Missionary Efforts In Nigeria

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 30,793 views

    A Brief History of Missionary Efforts In Nigeria

    A Brief History of Missionary Efforts In Nigeria Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Nigerian, African, European, and American missionaries worked together to plant churches in Nigeria. 2. The students will be able to apply the factors that contributed to the ...read more

  • How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of

    1. Have you ever considered what are some of the ingredients of a successful partnership? In this passage, Paul the apostle demonstrates how he formed one of the best partnerships in history with Timothy. First, Paul found the church members speaking well of Timothy. Find people who have a good ...read more

  • A Listening Heart

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others.

    A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. [15] And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, ...read more

  • Purple Passion

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    We can become passionate about Kingdom work if we will first listen eagerly to God’s word; then take a step of commitment (feelings follow facts and faith); and maintain the passion by surrounding ourselves with God’s people. Then we will prevail in our

    Passionate people are frightening, and yet I admire them. I like passionate people, whose feelings run very deep. But they are scary. They remind me that it is possible to go out of control and to commit to things so intensely that we lose sight of everything else. That scares me. That sort ...read more

  • Paul's First Convert In Europe

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

    Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

  • Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

  • Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

    TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more