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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Choose Faith, Not Fear

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    The story of Lydia, who responded to Paul’s leadership by being baptized.

    Choose Faith, Not Fear Acts 16:9-15 May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day that we are all familiar with because we all have had mothers at one time or another. I have a feeling (Now I could be wrong about this. Maybe other men don’t share my perspective. But I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Rogers avatar

    What Can Lydia Teach Us

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,695 views

    A sermon on how faith guides us if we just let it

    What Can Lydia Teach Us Acts 16:14-15 Prayer Introduction Good evening. I know that everyone is full and satisfied, and rested from this day that God has given us to rest. You know as I was thinking about this sermon and preparing it I began to realize that often times we hear God’s word, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Not Going Out Like This Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,965 views

    Overcoming the force of the enemy and defeating his cause

    Title: I am not going out like this Theme: To encourage those who have been tempted to give up or give in. Text: Acts 16:35-40 Introduction I have read this passage over and over again trying to find meaning to what Paul is doing. What difference does it make if Paul goes out the front door ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marcel Odimgbe avatar

    Lydia: The Business Woman Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,984 views

    Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

    LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Smith avatar

    The Apostolic Invasion Of Europe (A Sermon On Acts 16:9-15)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    Philippi was a tough place to start a mission - wrong type of people, wrong area, wrong timing! But it seems that God doesn’t need straightforward circumstances in or...

    We’re reading from the diary of St Paul, as given to us in the book of Acts - a section covering Paul’s second tour of duty in Asia Minor. In Acts Chapter 16, Paul begins what we might call the Apostolic invasion of Europe! In the diary entry that follows this one, Paul and his comrade Silas are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Touch And Go"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

    Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Trying To Enter Bithynia?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    Are you sure that where you now are is fully in the will of God? If not, allow God to speak to you.

    Stiffkey 16-05-04 Acts 16:6-15: The Vision of Macedonia This morning’s first reading – Acts 16:6-15, is the earliest record of how the Gospel first came to Europe. And I’d like to focus on one verse only – verse 7 which says: “When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Yes We Can"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

    Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Open Door Evangelism

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    You’ve heard of the "Open Door" Policy, well, did you know about Open Door Evangelism? God opens the door. We also see Open Eyes, Open Ears, Open Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Homes.

    Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on 5/16/2004 Title: “Open” Door Evangelism Text: Acts 16:9-15 Introduction 1. I subscribe to the “open door” policy… • When I was an Administrator in a Nursing Home… • I always had my door open… • Unless I was meeting with someone about something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking The Right Path

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 39,245 views

    The story of Lydia gives us direction for the new believer.

    She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory - Gospel In Europe Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 631 ratings
     | 94,916 views

    Catch the vision and hear the "Macedonian Call". We are in debt to Paul and Silas who let God turn them around and into Europe. Link included to free formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint.

    The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 ----- This is part 1 of a 3 part message from this chapter. The 3 people saved were Lydia [A TENDER heart--this sermon], the possessed slave girl [A TORMENTED heart], and the Philippian jailer [A TOUGHENED heart]. Please see all 3 sermons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,815 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Staying Focused Amid Challenges

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,855 views

    This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

    Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,399 views

    A Review Of Faith Journey Through Fantasy Lands

    Few discussions will provoke opinions among believers as heated as whether or not Christians ought to enjoy works of popular fantasy. On the one hand, some claim believers should avoid these realms of the imagination. On the other, there are those Christians so desperate to justify their interest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Happy Mother's Day, Lydia

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 7, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 30,668 views

    Women have to wear so many "hats!" Lydia was the same way so many centuries ago, but find out which "hat" she considered to be most important...

    Sermon 050910 Mother’s Day Acts 16:9-15 Happy Mother’s Day! I hope many of you have started the day well, maybe breakfast in bed, or getting to sleep in a little, or maybe just a card or flowers. Mother’s Day is a great day! And it just so happens that we have a great mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran