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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    What Must I Do?

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    In this passage, man’s greatest question is met by God’s greatest answer.

    WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? Acts 16:19-34 INTRO. A. "What must I do to be saved?" This is man’s greatest question. B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." This is God’s greatest answer. 1. In these verses a despairing man saw his need for "repentance toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,753 views

    Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

    December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Six Basic Needs Of The Unsaved

    Contributed by Ronnie Mutina on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,680 views

    Every person needs to know information about how they can be saved.

    THE SIX BASIC NEEDS OF THE UNSAVED Acts 16:25 – 31 INTRODUCTION A. This passage, we are looking at today, has some great meaning in it. 1. We could talk about the faithfulness of Paul and Silas. 2. We could talk about the power of prayer and how God answers them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    A Miracle At Midnight

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 83,807 views

    Many of us have been seduced into believing that as long as our lives are being lived out within the will of God, everything is going to be alright.

    I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Can Set You Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,495 views

    This sermon examinces how the jailer was brought to despair and back through the earthquake and testimony of Paul. It is Epiphany Sunday celebrating Jesus’ baptism.

    January 12, 2006 Acts 16:25-34 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Not So Great Escape Series

    Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

    The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • 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
     | 15,885 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
     | 16,945 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

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,958 views

    Praise opens the Door for God’s deliverance.

    Acts 16: 22. Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods. 23. And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. 24. Having received ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jailhouse Rock Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
     | 5,240 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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    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bong Baylon avatar

    Power Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,893 views

    Praising God brings God’s presence into the here and now. Find out how.

    Title: The Power of Praise Text: Acts 16:25-31 Take-off 1. Last week we talked about preaching the Gospel. Today we want to talk about the third key where we can use our God-given authority to experience the reality of the kingdom of God – The Power of Praise! 2. Our text today shows us that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Pless avatar

    What Must I Do To Be Saved

    Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,148 views

    How to be saved

    What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-31 Intro: Three necessary things to be Saved. 1- Right Belief 2- Right Understanding 3- Right Confession I- Right Belief 1- Right Belief in God. Genesis 1:1 (KJV) 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    What Is Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,880 views

    Teen Youth Group Study - What is Salvation?

    What is SALVATION? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org Eternal Life Anyone can have Everlasting Life simply by believing in Christ (Acts 16:31). Faith in Jesus Christ alone brings the gift of Everlasting Life (Ephesians 2:8-9). The Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tyrone Blue avatar

    A Miracle In The Midst Of A Midnight Dilemma

    Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 22, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,246 views

    This passage of scripture shows Paul and Silas in Jail, they have been badly beaten and they are awaiting there sentence which is certain death. However, a miracle occurs in the midst of their dilemma.

    Sermon - #41 Title – “A Miracle in the midst of a midnight Dilemma” Scripture – Acts 16:22-36 Key Terms – Miracle – A marvel or act of God Dilemma – A situation that requires a choice between options usually unequally or unfavorable Background – I have personally witnessed a miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist