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  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 12- Counterfeit Faith; Simon The Sorcerer Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,451 views

    In Acts 8 we meet just such a leader. •A man with a following; a man who is viewed by those around him as powerful and dynamic and charismatic. •Yet whose spirituality is just as phony as David Koresh or Marshall Applewhite.

    Counterfeit Faith Simon the Sorcerer; 8:9-25 It was Nov. 18, 1978. Congressman Leo Ryan from San Francisco had decided to fly a fact-finding mission to a place called Jonestown Guyana, South America. His mission is to investigate alleged human rights abuses at a religious cult known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Where The Grass Is Greener ( Envy) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Envy has a powerful effect upon our lives. It rubs of of peace, joy and love. God not only offers us forgiveness, but also a life of contentment.

    Acts 8:9-25 “Where the Grass Is Greener (Envy)” INTRODUCTION We are complex individuals. To be able to say that we were completely dedicated to and solely motivated by God’s will may be our dream and desire, but it is not the reality. All too often the less noble forces of greed, pride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

    Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

    Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

    Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    I Want What You Have Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,749 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

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Reccord avatar

    God Never Guides Where He Doesn't Also Provide Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,053 views

    Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count)

    Theme: God guides and provides for your mission one step at a time. (Principle 7 from Made to Count) Introduction: Carpe Diem! A life of adventure. A life of significance, not merely success. That’s what we all really want deep inside our hearts - even if the first part of our life has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,998 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

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,572 views

    We have good news to tell.

    A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,252 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Or Not Real?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

    Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Simon Says Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009
     | 6,050 views

    If you want to get right with God, you had better humble yourself!

    Simon Says (Acts 8:9-25) 1. Listen to this true story: "My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    All About Me Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

    When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Hargrave avatar

    The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,317 views

    A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

    The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ