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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    The Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 3,544 views

    Have you truly encountered God’s grace? Has he revealed to you the depth of your sin? Has he awakened you to the miracle of his mercy? Has he offered you a new and fuller life? And are you will to take Him up on his offer.

    The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22 Background Story • The church is flourishing in Jerusalem, • But resistance is intensifying, • It’s all starting to come to a head following the death of Stephen, • Stephen can be viewed as the church’s first martyr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How God Uses Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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     | 5,123 views

    Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

    The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution: Restoring New Testament Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,222 views

    This lesson examines what the Bible means when it talks about evangelism and then compares this to what we see being called "evangelism" today. Have we redefined evangelism to ease our consciences?

    Introduction Our first lesson was a reminder of our mission. We have been given the green light to evangelize by the Lord, and this mission was given to each and every Christian, not just a select few. Each one of us are called by God to “love our neighbor as ourselves” and to have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
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     | 5,869 views

    For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

    Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,044 views

    When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

    Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Paul Sends Out Missionaries

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013
     | 3,982 views

    God's word gets published by those who oppose the Gospel and those who proclaim and promote it.

    Paul Sends out Missionaries Acts 8:1-3 Introduction Last week we finished the powerful sermon of Stephen, who was martyred for his defense of the Christian faith. A great crowd held their ears and rushed upon him and stoned him. We noted that he followed the example of Jesus in forgiving those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good News – Bad News For The Church Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,195 views

    Stephen's death and the following persecution was a bad news/Good News Scenario. On the one hand it was a very negative thing for the church. Yet God used this evil to motivate the church with the Great Commission they had previously ignored.

    GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ, September 07, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The story has been told of a man waking up in the hospital after a car accident. A.) As the man gains consciousness, his doctor says to him, I have good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
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     | 3,343 views

    LAST WEEK AS A CHURCH WE FACED OUR MUTUAL HURT. IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL WHO WERE HERE THEN AND ARE HERE TODAY HURT IN VARIOUS DEGREES. WE DIVERTED FROM OUR SERIES HERE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS TO ADDRESS THIS THE ISSUE OF OUR HURT AND THE WHY WE HAVE OUR

    THE MOVEMENT OF GOD THROUGH PAIN IN THE CHURCH ACTS 8:2-8 GODLY MEN BURIED STEPHEN AND MOURNED DEEPLY FOR HIM. 3 BUT SAUL BEGAN TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. GOING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, HE DRAGGED OFF MEN AND WOMEN AND PUT THEM IN PRISON. 4 THOSE WHO HAD BEEN SCATTERED PREACHED THE WORD WHEREVER THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me This Power…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,037 views

    There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

    Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discerning Genuine From Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    What is Genuine Christianity and what does it look like? Is there such a thing as Counterfeit Christianity? And how can we recognize the difference, in our own life and for our own protection in the lives of those who try to influence and lead us?

    Discerning Genuine from Counterfeit Christianity Genuine Christianity produces Courage Counterfeit Christianity produces Insecurity Genuine Christians are focused on Christ Counterfeit Christians are focused on Self Genuine Christianity results in Joy Counterfeit Christianity results in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncomfortable Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2015
     | 4,986 views

    Our Enemies, Difficult Ministries, Loving Our Enemies

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Uncomfortable Joy Acts 8:1-8(pg. 764) July 19, 2015 Introduction: Are lost people your enemy? If someone disagrees with you do you go on the attack? When you walk through the airport and you see the guy in Middle Eastern garb do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 8 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013
     | 5,401 views

    A disciple makes himself available to God. He listens to His bidding. A disciple is ready to share Christ.

    Acts 6:5 tells us among the seven men elected to “wait on tables” were Stephen and Philip. Both left indelible marks in the history of the first church. Stephen lived a short life, but his sermon and martyrdom impacted Saul’s life, and led to an all-out persecution, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let’s Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
     | 4,251 views

    Talking about the goodness of Jesus

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Samaritan's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 27, 2016
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    To establish that the Samaritan’s were converted to the “gospel of Christ" through the preaching of Philip the Evangelist. This lesson along with the “Pentecostal’s Conversion” allows seekers of truth to see the “pattern of conversion" in the Book of Acts.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Promise of Christ to Samaria 2. The Preaching of Christ in Samaria 3. The Pardon of Christ in Samaria Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the Samaritan’s Conversion.” This is the second lesson in a series of messages regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Huddle And Scatter Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 31, 2015
     | 8,550 views

    The 1st church at first didn't spread outside of Jerusalem. It took a persecution to scatter believers into the surrounding areas, making the 1st beachheads of the Gospel. This sermon focuses on getting out of the church house and into the world.

    Huddle and Scatter Acts Series Chuck Sligh May 31, 2015 (Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby titled “Gathered but Not Scattered” found on SermonCentral.) TEXT: Turn to Acts 8 INTRODUCTION Quotation – I want to read you something by way of introduction, by Tony Evans in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist