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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "Almost Thou Persuadest Me To Be A Christian"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
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    A closer look at the phrase "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" - The DESPISED word, the DECISIVE word,the DANGEROUS word

    Acts 26:1-32 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" The chapter out of which our text is taken contains an account of Paul’s conversion to Christianity which he gave before governor Festus and King Agrippa. Paul’s speech before Agrippa is his sixth and final defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article #8 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
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    The eighth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the conversion of Saul/Paul as an example of true repentance.

    Article of Faith #8 - Repentance Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s an ongoing battle at the Twitchell household. We have a great number of beautiful songbirds that come to our birdfeeders in the front yard: goldfinches, house finches, red-winged blackbirds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    Almost Persuaded

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
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    To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

    Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Levels Of Persuasive Power In The Presentation Of The Gospel - Acts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
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    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26 On the vertical scale we want to look into the levels of how people speak about the case studies. While some people may speak with a high level of emotional involvement others may speak with a detached sense of calm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Changing Experience

    Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
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    This sermon lays out the steps Paul used and we too can use to share our testimony.

    A Life Changing Experience Acts 26:1-23 4-2-00 a.m. In 1980 when we move to Arkansas I was only 8 years old. But for 8 years I had grown up Dekalb IL. Yes your pastor was born a Yankee. However, since I have lived in Arkansas and Texas for the last 20 years I like to consider myself a Reformed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Of The Most Tragic Words In Scripture

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    Almost Persuaded

    We missed him. Our chance to change things came and passed and we did not know it was there. A dark-skinned little boy sat through Sunday School classes for three years at a great Baptist Church (First Church, San Antonio) but someone missed him. His name was Sirhan Sirhan, and at age 24 he shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Forging A Real World Faith

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    This sermon looks at what we must do to forge a faith that is real and effective in our world today.

    Forging A Real World Faith: Live as a Servant and Witness of the Lord Acts 26 Intro.: A. We have been talking about Forging a Real World Faith! A couple of special word pictures we have to help us understand that God wants to Forge in us a Real World Faith is… 1. BlackSmith who took molted metal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    New Year's Revolution Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

    New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Handle Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
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    Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Cool Under Pressure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit enabled Paul to show coolness under pressure. Dr. Luke wrote, "At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. ‘You are out of your mind Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane.’ I am not insane, most excellent Festus. What I am s

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Wise Diplomacy (Acts 26:1-28) 1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to exhibit diplomacy in our dealings with people just as He led Paul before King Agrippa. Illustration;D.L. Moody had a keen memory for names and faces. If one of his children was missing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Of Paul's Principles Of Good Communication

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    How Paul used wise principles of communication to inspire, instruct and persuade people with love

    A Few of Paul’s Principles of Communication Acts 26:1-25 Quote:I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown 1. Paul practiced wise diplomacy in the way he dealt with King Agrippa to enhance the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Between A Lie And The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,634 views

    How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

    Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

    Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    A Guide To Giving Your Personal Testimony Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 13,322 views

    A testimony should have 3 major points in its main body: 1. What I used to be like. 2. How I came to know Christ. 3. Life after I received Christ.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Persuaded? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    What’s so persuasive about the Gospel of Christ? It depends on who’s telling it. Those that live it can tell it with power.

    Almost Persuaded There were seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia. They had been on a 16 day mission and were just 16 minutes from landing. They were almost home. Almost. As the shuttle was entering the atmosphere something went terribly wrong. Later studies indicate that some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ