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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    One Of Those Days

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 9, 2010
    based on 1,107 ratings
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    Have you ever had "one of those days?" One of those days; when there was a hint that things were not going to go well? One of those days when one bad thing after another seems to hit you?

    During our New Testament reading ... we heard a story concerning Paul's adventure ... in Greece. Paul and Silas were on a missionary journey ... in the area of Philippi ... and initially things seemed to be going ... pretty well. One day, however, ... things began to change. A certain woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
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    Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray On My Child

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011
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    in times like these we need to cont in prayer at all times

    “Pray On My Child” Background Scriptures James 5; 13-18 Key Verse Acts 16; 16-34 Supporting Scriptures 1st Timothy 5; 5 Luke 18; 9-14 Luke 22; 41-44 Date January 28, 2009 Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God’s Good News Is Great

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2011
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     | 4,384 views

    1. It’s stronger than our worst enemies (vs. 16-18). 2. It’s worth the worst suffering (vs. 19-23). 3. It gives a joyful song in our darkest night (vs. 23-25). 4. It will save anyone who believes in Jesus (vs. 26-34).

    Why God’s Good News Is Great Acts 16:16-34 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 11, 2010 *If you came to the United States from another planet last week, you might think the greatest thing in the world was basketball superstar Lebron James going to the Miami Heat. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 13, 2010
     | 6,551 views

    Real freedom comes only from knowing Jesus Christ.

    Text: “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). Story: “Bought to be Freed” A young girl who had one black parent and one white parent was being sold at an auction one day. She was a beautiful girl, tall and slender. The bidding was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Benefits Of Worship (Worship 3) Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,678 views

    We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.”

    Acts 16 We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.” Now I haven’t heard one negative thing about the worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Check Your Manhood At The Jail

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2008
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    Thw "jailhouse rock"experience with the jailer shows us clearly the importance of men leading the way for our families to receive Christ

    CHECK YOUR MANHOOD AT THE JAIL ACTS 16: 16-34 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE SCRIPTURE WHERE PAUL AND SILAS ARE PUT IN JAIL. DURING THIS STAY THERE WAS A EARTHQUAKE AND THE JOKE IS THIS IS THE FIRST “JAILHOUSE ROCK” IT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Do You Serve? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008
     | 11,874 views

    We are destined to serve somebody or something. Do you really serve the true God?

    TEXT: ACTS 16:16-34 TITLE: “WHO DO YOU SERVE?” OPEN: A. A preacher meets an old friend from Bible college while at the North American Christian Convention. The old friend asks the preacher, “How many members are in your congregation?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Prayer

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2008
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     | 11,399 views

    1- Prayer will increase our devotion 2- Prayer will release us from our prisons 3- Prayer will open the door to doing good

    INTRO. - ILL.- One lady said: My AUNT KAREN is the mother of two high-spirited young girls. When I called her one morning, our conversation was constantly interrupted by the din of kids screaming and chasing each other. "Could you hold on for a moment?" my aunt finally asked, putting down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Acts To Save Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,160 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

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    Importance Our Testimony Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 17, 2013
     | 18,301 views

    Message about the important of our testimony. Also how the Lord can use it to bring others to Christ.

    Title: Our Testimony Theme: Showing the importance of our testimony. Text: Acts 16:35-40 Acts 16:35-40 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, "Let those men go." (36) So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014
     | 10,404 views

    Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 8,037 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Believe...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 29, 2015
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     | 11,037 views

    No matter what your need is... there's no length that God is not willing to go to...to not only meet, but exceed far beyond your wildest expectations if you are willing to dare to believe He can do what He says He can do....

    Dare to Believe Illus. By John Raulerson A guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into the backyard and sees a black mutt just sitting there. "You talk?" he asks. "Yep," the mutt replies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Environment Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,111 views

    THIS PASSAGE PRESENTS US WITH SEVERAL SCENARIOS, EACH OF WHICH PRESENTS PAUL AND BY INFERENCE US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE NOTE OF THE PRINCIPLE THAT CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. IN OTHER WORDS, CHOICES

    THE ENVIRONMENT OF CHOICE Acts 16:11-40 From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day on to Neapolis. 12 From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days. 13 On the Sabbath we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist