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  • RICHARD A. BRADLEY avatar

    So, You Had A Bad Day?

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012
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     | 15,343 views

    We all have had bad days; even believers. How we react to those bad days testify to the depth of our spiritual maturity.

    “SO, YOU HAD A BAD DAY” Acts 16:16-25 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Bearing Testimony In Troubled Times" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Third in a patriotic sermon series.

    Paul and Silas were ministering in the city of Philippi when trouble befell them. It seems that the work they were doing was perceived by some to be a threat to their business, so they had them arrested, flogged, and imprisoned. Ever have one of those days when things don’t seem to be going too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake, Rattle, And Roll

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    Discovering the art of true worship despite difficult circumstances you may be encountering in your life. Find out how two buddies who love God deeply, literally brought the house down around them while finding their true worship to God.

    I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only sporadically. In his mind the little boy was attempting to learn what was alike and what was different about the two meeting places which his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jailhouse Rock Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
     | 5,169 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    I’m old enough to remember the 1973 debut of “The Exorcist”, starring Linda Blair as a demon-possessed girl delivered from her haunting by a pair of priests. The film earned 10 Academy Award nominations, and the image of the possessed girl with her head turned backwards on her body has undoubtedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sharing Heaven's Good News

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,285 views

    Sharing the Good News of Jesus...Results in Changed Lives, Can Bring Trouble, Results in Freedom, Requires Personal Sacrifice

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • 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
     | 15,826 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

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    Staying Focused Amid Challenges

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,859 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
     | 2,406 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

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    Plan B Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    Do you ever get into a situation where you are trying to follow God’s will but things just don’t seem to work out? If so, you are in good company. Find out how the Lord used a pinball to guide Paul, and you!

    We’d love to get an email from God with our day all planned out but it doesn’t work that way. And so we seek God and move forward—only to run into road blocks and rivers and dead ends. So what gives? Does the fact that things don’t work out perfectly mean we don’t hear God or are somehow not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Real Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,189 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

    Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,736 views

    The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Acts To Save Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,176 views

    God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

    Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    From Praise To Power

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,652 views

    This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

    From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prison To Praise: Praise Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,873 views

    Paul and Silas were put in prison, and set free by praise.

    Prison to Praise: Worship brings freedom and salvation Paul and Silas are freed from prison through praise Explanation: Text: 16:16-30 1. Paul and Silas get in trouble because of slave girl (money) 2. They are beaten and put in stocks (not fun!) 3. How do the respond? They sing! Praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Sound - Pt. 2 - Sound Seep Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

    Sound Pt. 2 – Sound Seep As you will remember we began this series last week by talking about Sound Doctrine. We said that sound is powerful. Genesis teaches us from moment one that sound isn't just for communication but has power in it. Sound sets atmosphere and mood. I stated that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal