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  • Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

    Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 337 ratings
     | 115,918 views

    What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

    The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

  • "We All Need Some Encouragement"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.

    Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother ...read more

  • The Nettles Of God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

    INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

  • Understanding God's Will

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 52,655 views

    Acts 16 reveals three basic facts about God’s direction for our lives.

    UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL Acts 16:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was getting at his present church. Since he was a very devout and spiritual man, he spent much time in prayer trying to determine what God wanted him to ...read more

  • When Christians Disgree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,814 views

    There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    Insights into how the Holy Spirit can lead you if you as He led the apostles

    How the Holy Spirit Leads (Acts 16:1-13) Illustration:Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God ...read more

  • Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

  • How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

    How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

  • Lessons Of Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,978 views

    Successful people know how to apply the principles of the art and science of conflict resolution

    Lessons of Conflict Resolution (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there ...read more

  • When God Changes Our Plans! Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

    When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

  • When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,950 views

    Disagreements among Christians are inevitable, but they can be overcome.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

  • Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,888 views

    Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

    Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

  • Marks Of An Effective Christ-Follower Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Effective Christ-followers are those who learn to lovingly do what God wants them to do. Let’s take a look at some of the identifiers of an effective Christ-follower.

    Marks of an Effective Christ-Follower Acts 16:1-12 Intro: The world today is confused about what it means to be a Christian. They’ve seen enough scandals and double standards that many of them have completely lost all faith in the church, religion, or Christians. In fact, in many settings it is ...read more

  • This Far And No More Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

    Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

  • Fly High - Acts Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 13 On the Lighter Side of Life: Thesis: The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them. Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-41: 1Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the ...read more