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When God Shows Up

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2010

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Things change, things happen, and things are different when God shows up. The question is, have I experienced the things which take place when God shows up in life?

When God Shows Up Acts 3:1-10 * If this afternoon you were sitting in your house, the doorbell rings, you answer the door, and when you open the door – you discover Jehovah God has come calling; what would you do? How would respond? What would change in your day &/or week? It is true that God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship--When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2010

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The Bible assumes that God does speak to those who seek Him. The context in which He speaks is often, almost exclusively, as people worship.

“Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"What Kind Of Guy Is God?"

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 25, 2009

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Expository sermon based on Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill about the Unknown God. What kind of guy is God? He’s a creative, caring, and commanding God. Powerpoint avaible if you email me.

THE UNKNOWN GOD Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL At a Youth for Christ rally a curious college student once posed a provocative question to the great mass-evangelist, Billy Graham. He asked, “What kind of guy is God?” He may not have realized it at the time, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:20-31

Denomination: Christian Church

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 14, 2009

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Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Music Related To The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2011

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Though the musical establishment try to stop it, the Church will have music that gives primacy to the Word of God

Monday of 2nd Week of Easter St. Athanasius–2011 May 2, 2011 The coincidence of these readings with the Feast of St. Athanasius is, I believe, unique in our lifetime. That’s because Easter is rarely this late. It helps us understand that controversy is not unique to our age, and that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

Believers Know The "Unknown God"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

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Easter 6(A) - Believers know the "unknown god" because our God created all things and our God is not far from each one of us.

BELIEVERS KNOW THE “UNKNOWN GOD” (Outline) May 9, 2010 - Easter 6 - ACTS 17:22-31 INTRO: Believers know God’s will. God wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Humans with their rebellious, sinful nature reject God’s free salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Know God?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

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Paul on Mars hill preaching about the "Unknown God"

God knows a lot of people, as a matter of fact God knows everyone. But how many KNOW GOD? The Setting – Acts 17:16-21 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. • The Whole city was given to Idolatry • Some say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009

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This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Vision For His Church

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009

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A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation Of Paul The Trailblazer For God

Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008

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How God prepared Paul to be a trailblazer for the Kingdom of God.

Title: The Preparation of Paul the Trailblazer for God Text: Acts 9:20-22 and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” All those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, “Is this not he who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Wait

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008

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Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

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In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia – A Worshipper Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 22, 2015

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Lydia – A Worshipper of God - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The work of providence in her conversion (vs 6-10). (2). The work of Paul in her conversion (vs 12-13). (3). The work of Lydia herself in her conversion (vs 14a). (4). The work of God in her conversion (vs 14b-15a). SERMONBODY: ill: • I guess you have all seen the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Brethren

Carriers Of The Presence Of God And The Anointing

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 28, 2015

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As children of God, we have the Presence of God with us always, and we carry an anointing for ministry.

Text: Acts 3 : 1 – 8, “Now Pater and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Is Satisfied With Us

Contributed by David Holman on Jan 24, 2016

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Total Dependence on God

When God is Satisfied with Us Acts 17:24-27 When is God most satisfied with us? Is He most satisfied with me I’m reading my Bible; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m doing good deeds; is He is most satisfied with me when I pray; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m working in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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