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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Simon Says

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    This is a sermon that deals with how close someone can come to accepting Christ but still be lost.

    Simon Says! I assume everyone here at one time or another has played the game Simons say. One person calls out the commands but unless you add the phrase, “Simon Says” to it, you are not to do it. It was the jumping on one foot that always got me. My grandbabies love to play it with me. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025
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    He practiced sorcery and amazed people with his deeds. Then Philip the evangelist arrived and preached Jesus. What Simon did after this tells me he was truly a false prophet, like Elymas Bar-Jesus.

    False Prophets-Simon Magus of Samaria (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-23-2025, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Someone once remarked that where you find a religion, you’ll find a prophet or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Simon Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
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    Simple Simon

    Acts 8:9 - 25 Simple Simon The Man - 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, His Methods - which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, His Means - and bewitched the people of Samaria, His Message - giving out that himself was some great one: His Magnetism - 10 To whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024
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    The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

    Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Faith That Does Not Save Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024
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    Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

    Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,304 views

    The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

    Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Making Of A Counterfeit

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
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    Fake believers

    The making of a counterfeit believer Acts 8:15-25 Good morning everyone, Glad you have joined us. Please turn in your bibles to Acts chapter 8:9-25 As you are turning there, I will test some of your memories- Do you remember years back when they improved the formula for Coke a Cola? The Original ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025
     | 267 views

    As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

    The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'll Buy That

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 21, 2025
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    Simon wanted to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit

    I’ll Buy That Acts 8:18-25 I heard a story about a man who went into an antique shop in San Francisco, and on the floor, he noticed what appeared to be an ancient Chinese vase. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty. He thought, “The owner has no idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of Abusing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
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    Spiritual gifts are holy and precious tools from God. When they are abused, they bring dishonour, judgment, and destruction.

    THE DANGERS OF ABUSING SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:18-21 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Romans 11:29, Jude 1:11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Misplaced Trust And The God Who Never Fails

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 647 views

    This sermon warns against placing our trust in human leaders, reputation, or spiritual gifts, reminding us that true holiness and steadfast faith can only be found by fixing our eyes on Christ alone and walking in humble obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Misplaced Trust and the God who Never Fails Matthew 23:1-10; Acts 8:14-23; 3 John 1:9-10; 1 Samuel 8:1-7; Luke 22:31-34 To be “holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15) is no light command—it’s a high calling that reaches into every corner of our lives. In the Old Testament alone, Israel was given 613 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Disciple Shares The Gospel Boldly Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,694 views

    A Disciple understands the Gospel clearly and shares the Gospel boldly

    Discipleship Matters: Sharing the Gospel Boldly Acts 8:5-40 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-23-2021 I Just Wanted to Play Basketball When I was a teenager, I used to go to youth group with my brother. I wasn’t interested in Jesus. I just wanted to meet girls and play ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Story Of Simon Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

    In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 3, 2021
     | 3,685 views

    The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

    Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021
     | 2,372 views

    'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren