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  • Larry Lynn avatar

    In The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by Larry Lynn on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,360 views

    Sermon that I preached for a Pastor friend during a tragedy in his life.

    In The Midnight Hour I am standing here for your wonderful Pastor who has encountered a Midnight Hour. I know everyone by now is aware of the unexpected passing of his brother Tom and his wife. Please keep them in your deepest prayers, which I know that you are. Saturday morning at 6:05am, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Impact

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    We’ve all got stories to tell. Some stories are better than others. Each one of these stories we keep inside of us and treasure, adding to the collection of our testimony of God’s IMPACT! in our lives.

    Title: Impact! Scripture: Acts 16:16-40 We’ve all got stories to tell. Some stories are better than others. Each one of those stories we keep inside of us and treasure, adding to the collection of our testimony of God’s IMPACT! in our lives. This is what God uses in winning people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Timothy Deas, Sr. avatar

    Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

    Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,643 views

    This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

    This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Blessed Assurance? Is Jesus Mine? Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    How can we be sure of our salvation?

    Several years ago, my father and I went on a fishing trip to South Carolina. As was our custom, we went to our favorite fishing pier at Myrtle Beach. Usually, we had pretty good luck, but this particular time, we just were not catching anything. I even blessed the fishing poles and Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Al Lowe avatar

    Specific Steps Of A Christian

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

    Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Liberating Power Of An Unhindered Prayer And Praise Life

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to remind the believer that nothing should hinder his prayer and praise life. (The joy of the Lord is our strenght)

    In our text, Paul and Silas encountered a young lady with the spirit of divination. She was used by many for material gain. She was a kind of fortune teller, a sooth sayer, a voodoo girl. Many days she would follow Paul and Silas refering to them as men of the most high God. But one particular day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

    December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Witch's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 16,824 views

    3rd in series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. This sermon is to inform Christians of the snares of the occult and how to recognize them.

    A Witch’s Invitation Several years ago Christian music artist Carman produced a song and video entitled "A Witch’s Invitation." Very seldom do you hear Christian artist or even Pastors telling about the snares of the occult. What I want to discuss tonight is the occult. The definition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,583 views

    : True Disciples Praise the Lord regardless of the immediate circumstances of life!

    I WILL PRAISE THE LORD ACTS 16: 16-34 MAY 5, 2002 INTRODUCTION: I AM BLESSED – MARTINA MCBRIDE Blessed (Hillary Lindsey/Troy Verges/Brett James) I get kissed by the sun each morning Put my feet on a hardwood floor I get to hear my children laughing Down the hall through the bedroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Unleash God's Power In Your Life (Acts - Part 27) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    6 Ways to Tap into God’s Power

    How to unleash god¡¦s power in your life Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 27 Pastor Jeff Christopherson July 20, 2003 Acts 16:9-40 6 WAYS TO TAP INTO GOD¡¦S POWER: 1. Follow God¡¦s Vision: (Do the Last Thing that God said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Demons Know You?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    Do they laugh or fear when they hear your name?

    Do The Demons Know You? People like to be associated with famous people because in some sense they feel they are famous. They like riding the coattails of people. I have been to meetings where someone of some stature was present and for a certain price you could have your picture taken with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Hope Sings Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    In this sermon we will look at the connection between Hope and song. This sermon is a preach a little sing a little sermon.

    Have you ever thought about how pervasive music is? There has never been a single human culture which did not produce some kind of music. We have discovered cave paintings of prehistoric people playing flutes and horns. Music is a part of all major occasions across all cultures; weddings, funerals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

    Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Freedom In A Prison Cell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,987 views

    Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    One Of Those Days

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 9, 2010
    based on 1,107 ratings
     | 95,055 views

    Have you ever had "one of those days?" One of those days; when there was a hint that things were not going to go well? One of those days when one bad thing after another seems to hit you?

    During our New Testament reading ... we heard a story concerning Paul's adventure ... in Greece. Paul and Silas were on a missionary journey ... in the area of Philippi ... and initially things seemed to be going ... pretty well. One day, however, ... things began to change. A certain woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican