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  • John Hamby avatar

    Two Conversion Stories Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,617 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

  • Jerry Carr avatar

    A Man, Some Man, Some Other Man

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 13, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
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    THIS WORLD IS SEARCHING FOR THE ANSWERS, JUST LIKE THIS MAN WHO WENT TO JERUSALEM TO WORSHIP, BUT GOD NEED SOME MAN TO SHOW HIM, WILL YOU BE THAT PERSON GOD USES??

    When we come to where we are in the book of Acts, we find that Saul of Tarus was making havoc of the Church, but even in the midst of all the persecution God still had a man that was determined to be faithful to him, a man named Phillip. One that was willing to stand in the gap, willing to go where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stick To It!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,707 views

    This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

    Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    Good news must be spoken.

    WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 8.26-40 S: Evangelism C: Willingness to speak Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOOD NEWS MUST BE SPOKEN. ?: How? How do we accomplish this? KW: Tasks TS: Let’s study how Philip leads a spiritually thirsty man to life-giving water. Type: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meet The Ethiopian Convert"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    We can all be evangelists.

    Acts 8:26-40 John 15:1-8 “Meet the Ethiopian Convert” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen to assist the apostles in their work. The deacons were given the responsibility of overlooking the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    You Are Not Just A Number To The Lord

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 15, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
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    The Story of Philip ministering to the Ethiopian eunuch teaches us the value God places on each human soul. The world might not treat us as anything special, but we are precious to the Lord.

    Easter 5 Acts 8:26-40 4**-2*-85*5 is a very important number to me. Can you guess what significance there is in those numbers? It’s not a phone number…it’s what Uncle Sam calls me. You see, there are a lot of Peter Schmidts living in the US, and so when I fill out official documents like tax forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Philip: Preacher On The Run"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    Our opportunity for service may be in sight in a moment, and bypass us in another if we’re not ready to run to obedience. Philip ran to do God’s bidding.

    Following the Acts record it would appear that the newborn church had been pretty cozy and comfortable, up until the martyrdom of Stephen. It had begun with a very public demonstration of God’s power in the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the others had boldly proclaimed their risen Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    The Spirit, A Preacher And A Man

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    The Holy Spirit knows if some one is seeking the Lord. The Holy Spirit knows if some one does not understand the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit sent Phillip to the eunuch and the Holy Spirit will send others!!!

    The Spirit, a preacher and a man! Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 …an angle of the Lord… 1. angle of the Lord… The word angle literally means messenger. In this scripture you could easily read, “Now a messenger of the Lord” and be correct in you reading. The messenger here meant was the Spirit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Forget God

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    Remember God

    Don’t Forget God Acts 8:26-40 The story of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch has fascinated and blessed many readers of the Bible. The Ethiopian’s journey to Jerusalem, his meeting with Philip the evangelist, and his surrender to Jesus Christ, are very well known. However I wonder if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    The Evidence Of A Spirit Led Life Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 36,350 views

    There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door Locomobile. The car was delivered to his hometown in I

    THE EVIDENCE OF A SPIRIT LED LIFE Acts 8:26-40 There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,746 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

  • Yuen Woh Voon avatar

    5 Benefits Of Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,201 views

    The goal of this sermon is to encourage believers to share their faith by enumerating 5 benefits of witnessing.

    5 Benefits of Sharing Your Faith Acts 8:26-40 Intro It was a time of persecution in Jerusalem. Instead of running scared, the believers saw God’s hand to push them out of Jerusalem so that they can witness and make disciples of “all nations.” Many went to Samaria in accordance to the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Loving Seekers Deeply Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    We are ambassadors - never forget to which Kingdom we belong, but let us love the people of this world as much as Jesus loves them.

    Loving Seekers Deeply: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 8:26-40 Intro: After the resurrection of Jesus, the believers experienced the incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit came power, which was evident in miracles and in changed lives and in the incredible growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Divine Enounter

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven.

    A DIVINE ENCOUNTER Acts 8:26-40 I want to talk to you about how it is possible for you to experience a divine encounter. A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven. When it is all over you understand that, though it played out in an earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,721 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