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  • John Hamby avatar

    Two Conversion Stories Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,284 views

    Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

    Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Not For Sale

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    How do we make ourselves acceptable to God? We can’t! We can only make ourselves available to Him and accept His forgiveness.

    1. Last week as I introduced our current series, Living in Light of Easter, I asked you a question, “Who Are You?” It is a question about identity because when we make the decision to acknowledge the sin in our life and choose to accept and receive God’s forgiveness of our sin, those choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Great Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,275 views

    This sermon is based on a man in Acts 8 who the people of the city referred to as "The Great Power." This sermon demostrates how the real "Great Power" is the Spirit of God!

    The Great Power Acts 8:9-25 May 5, 2002 Intro: A. Today, we come to a couple of stories about a man whom the people in the city called "The Great Power." B. As we come to the teaching of the Word, I want to ask us to bow very meditatively and sing the first two verses #278 "Open My Eyes, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

    SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,531 views

    When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

    Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    And The Gospel Goes On Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,526 views

    The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

    And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Advancement Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 27, 2008
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    The Holy Spirit came and empowered the believers, who were praying in the upper room, and then things really started happening. The people who had become believers in Christ decided not to go back home, but to stay right there in Jerusalem where the acti

    The book of Acts may be listed in your Bible as the “Acts of the Apostles,” but these titles are not part of the inspired text. These titles have been added a long time after the text was given to men by the inspiration of God. The same thing is true about chapter divisions, verse numbers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,111 views

    The truth about Jesus will have a powerful effect on those who receive it and live it.

    Amazed by Grace Acts 8:9-13 Intro: These Samaritans had been amazed and seduced by magic and sorcery for a long time and had become addicted to Simon and his deception. However, they were even more amazed by the straightforward truth of the good news, and they believed on Jesus. Simon himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of A Minister Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

    The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Maturity Before Reproduction

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    Learn the two keys to Christian maturity

    Acts 6:1-5; 8:4-13; 26-40 This past Tuesday, I brought Esther to the pediatric dentist. In the office were various neon light pictures. One of these pictures was Pooh Bear holding behind him a red Valentine’s heart. I asked Esther what that neon picture was. She said, “It’s a heart.” I ...read more

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  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Saturation Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Sermon in the Series Let’s Be Jesus Friends

    Series:Let’s Be Jesus Friends Sermon 3: Saturation Evangelism Acts 8:1-25 Wherever we are, is an opportunity to witness. It matters not where or how often we move. Moving is a way of life. We change locations for many reasons. Christians are not exempted from moving. We, of all people, should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Committee.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,932 views

    The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

    The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

    How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherie Mercier avatar

    One Soul Is Worth It!

    Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    If we like Phillip, not get caught up in preaching the Word to masses, but go to one soul, it is worth it.

    1 SOUL IS WORTH IT Acts 8:1-8, 12-17 & 25-40 Today’s message is having to do with going after the one soul, the one life for Jesus. As believers, we should pursue the salvation of even one soul as we never know what that person’s life will bring about to the glory of God and to His kingdom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Una Alma Lo Vale

    Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    Un mensaje como nosotros que utilizar para Dios y como importante es una alma.

    UN ALMA LO VALE Esta tarde yo hablaré acerca de cuánta una alma vale a Dios. Pensamos que tiene que haber mucho salvado, mas Dios utilizó a un hombre, Phillip para predicar el Evangelio de Jesucristo a una persona. Esa persona volvió a su país y Jesús predicado. Después que la muerte de Esteban ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal