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  • David Lansdown avatar

    Why Are We Here? Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    There appears to be the themes of persecution in verses 1-3 and evangelism in verses 4-8. But I want to suggest that this entire passage is primarily all about evangelism!

    WHY ARE WE HERE? pt 1 Acts 8:1-8 Introduction Two elderly couples were enjoying conversation when one of the men asked the other, ‘Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?’ ‘Outstanding, they taught us all the latest psychological techniques: visualisation, association, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scattered Church

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 11, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
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    God has one desire for us: to go and share the good news!

    THE SCATTERED CHURCH ACTS 8: 1-8, 26-40 AUGUST 11, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Who knew it was so simple. Asking children in my Sunday school class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to heaven?” “NO”! The children answered. “If I cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    A Man Called Philip - Moving In The Miraculous And Baptizing In Water Series

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,165 views

    God set precidents through the lives of two deacons, Stephen and Philip, that remain in the church to this day.

    Water Baptism Series #3 - A Man Called Phillip - Moving in the Miraculous & baptizing in Water Bible Text: Selected passages from the Book of Acts chapters 6 and 8. Philip - a deacon In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,486 views

    This sermon describes the predictable attacks of Satan when the Spirit moves in a church or a person’s life and how we should respond to those attacks.

    When The Spirit Moves Acts 8:1-8 April 28, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration: From the sermon, "Spreading Power through Persecution" by John Piper, senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota] On January 9, 1985, a Congregational pastor in Bulgaria named Christo Kuleczef, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

    Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Hamby avatar

    Gathered But Not Scattered Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,494 views

    The church is to gather for power but to scatter to proclaim the word.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ACTS Sermon # 15 GATHERED BUT NOT SCATTERED Acts 8:1-4 “In football they have a huddle, the goal of the huddle is to give you thirty seconds to call the play, that is why they give you a huddle.(At a professional football game there may be ) Sixty thousand people watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Cogan avatar

    The Power Of Baptism

    Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,196 views

    In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

    The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • A. David Hart avatar

    There's No Stopping The Mission Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

    THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want What You Have Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    Philip heads North and finds that Non-Jews are eleigible to receive the grace of God.

    I want what you have Last week we had a large section of scripture covering the very brief ministry of Stephen. I described it as being like some of the fireworks we may have witnessed. The story starts out starting with some of Stephen’s character traits. Then it was not long before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    A sermon on the place of baptism in the ministry of Phillip the evangelist.

    Baptism in the Ministry of Phillip Acts 8 INTRO.: Phillip was not one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the first deacons, selected in Acts 6. He is described as a man “full of the Spirit and wisdom.” Acts 6:3-5. He was a powerful and capable preacher of the Gospel. There was serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Créteur fabien avatar

    Pourquoi Les Eglises Ferùent

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
     | 1,656 views

    Il y a un certain nombre de raisons pour lesquelles une église peut baisser et être confronté à la perspective de la mort du ministère en place. Certaines des causes sont en dehors du contrôle de l’Eglise. D’autres sont le résultat direct de ce que le p

    POURQUOI LES EGLISES FERMENT ? Il y a un certain nombre de raisons pour lesquelles une église peut baisser et être confronté à la perspective de la mort du ministère en place. Certaines des causes sont en dehors du contrôle de l’Eglise. D’autres sont le résultat direct de ce que le peuple fait ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Jesus Bids Us Shine

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,723 views

    God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

    Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 11- Available To God; What To Do Before Your Call Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    We’re going to look at a man named Philip •Philip is what we might call a "minor character of Acts" •We know great characters of Peter and Paul. •When we meet Philip: -Not a professional missionary; great evangelist; powerful preacher -Just an o

    Available to God (or, “What to do before your call”) Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:1-8) 1982 was a momentous year in my life. After 12 yrs. of school and 4 yrs. of college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree. It was a wonderful accomplishment. •Unfortunately, like many college graduates my goal up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James W. Hare avatar

    Lets Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by James W. Hare on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    LET PEPOLE KNOW THAT JESUS IS WHAT IT ALL ABOUT

    LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS ACTS 8:1-8 We are living in a crucial and chaotic day. As we look around us, we see the same violence that characterized Mose’s day. We find the same corruption that was found in the city of Sodom. We behold the same pride that was in the era of Nebuchadnezzar. We seethe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    When Things Seem Wrong

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

    When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational