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A Good Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 25, 2005

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In this sermon you will study the life of Barnabus. Barnabus is described as a good man. This sermon will cause people to rethink their definition of "goodness."

Have you ever known anyone you would describe as “a good person?” A person is described as “good” based upon varying criteria. For some it means a person of integrity. For some it means a person who treats their neighbors kindly. For some it refers to a person of upstanding moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

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At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Paul Proclaims God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 9, 2006

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Easter 4(C) - Paul proclaims God’s message of salvation which is a message revealing ignorance, disobedience and sin but also a message providing knowledge, forgiveness and life.

PAUL PROCLAIMS GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION May 7, 2006 - EASTER 4 - Acts 13:15,16a; 26-33 Dear Friends, Fellow-Redeemed: Today, once again we are going to hear about the apostle Paul. And who can forget Paul, once called Saul? Last week we heard how the Lord changed his life with a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't You Just Love Surprises?

Contributed by James May on Jan 19, 2003

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God’s ability to answer prayer will even surprise those who are praying.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 21, 2003

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Have you ever desired God’s hand upon your life and ministry? Do you want to know the fullness of God’s power in winning souls? This message can show you how the early Christians were so powerful.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby And The Hand Of The Lord Was With Them (Preached at Fellowship Baptist Church Manchester, Ga - 1990) Acts 11:19-21, "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

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Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The New Testament Church; Its Name Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2003

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The meaning and origin of the name "Christian" and who has a right to wear it.

The New Testament Church: Its Name Acts 11:26 INTRO.: The Republican Methodist Church began on Christmas Day, 1793 in Manikintown Virginia. It was formed by several Methodist congregations who rebelled against the Methodist Episcopal form of government brought from England. Soon. There were several ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace At Work: Then And Now

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 16, 2003

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God’s amazing grace is at work for our missionaries and his grace is at work through the message of what Jesus has done to save sinners.

God’s Grace at Work: Then and Now Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit speaks to us us is Acts 13:1-5 [Read the text] Dear friends, in whom God’s grace is at work: The river ran wide and deep. No bridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 16, 2003

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This sermon was for a member’s homegoing celebration. Mr. Roosevelt Cook had a long bout with illness and he died recently. I choose to not do lengthy sermons for occasions such as this. But I did encourage the family and community to strive for peacef

27 September 2003 Funeral Services for Mr. Roosevelt Cook at Saint John A. M. E. Zion Church, Georgiana, AL., Pastor Harold O’N. Simpson, Officiate and Eulogist “For he was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. And a considerable number was added to the Lord” (Acts 11.24). The Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24

Denomination: Methodist

I Am A C?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 29, 2003

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If being a Christian is about BEING CHANGED and BEARING CHALLENGES, how well do we line up?

Acts 11:19-26; 1 Peter 4:12-16 – I Am a C? There were two evil brothers. They were rich and used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church and looked to be perfect Christians. Then, their pastor retired and a new one was hired. Not only could he see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Chained Up But Not Chained In

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

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The eighth sermon in a Fall 2005 series through Acts

(To the reader: I created the following dramatic reading for this sermon. I recorded it onto a CD and then played it during the worship service. I portrayed Peter writing his account of the event to Timothy several years after it occurred as the CD played.) My Dear Timothy, I am sorry to hear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005

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All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extend Blessing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

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Bringing the gospel outside our comfort zones

Ethnocentricity - my nationality is superior to yours (A) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (B) The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (C) Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2005

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A little encouragement will go a long way!

INTRODUCTION • There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said last time, but it keeps getting worse.” (Source: John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-39, Acts 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006

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To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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