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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Learn Your Lessons Well

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2009
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     | 2,388 views

    The downward movement of God becoming man is mirrored by the upward movement of Christ returning to the Father

    Tuesday of 6th week in Easter Acts/John Earthquake! What a terrifying sound that must have been to a first-century Greek. We in South Texas, sitting on this tapioca-karst bed of limestone as we do, far from any real tectonic plate junctions, have no idea what fear the word “earthquake” provokes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    How A Family In Philippi Was Saved

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 18, 2009
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    How God, Paul and Silas, and a family in Philippi all played their parts in a story of salvation.

    HOW A FAMILY IN PHILIPPI WAS SAVED Text: Acts 16:25 – 34 Introduction: · What is the most important event that has happened to your family? · For a family in Philippi, it was the day that Paul and Silas preached to them and they all got saved. I. God set up the situation. A. He caused Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Question That Demanded An Answer

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 18, 2008
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    Have you ever been asked a question that demanded no answer? A question that requires no answer does so because the answer is self-evident. The question of the Philippian jailor demanded and answer. It was a crucial question and demanded a conclusive ans

    The Question That Demanded An Answer Acts 16: 20-34 Have you ever been asked a question that demanded no answer? A question that requires no answer does so because the answer is self-evident. The question of the Philippian jailor demanded and answer. It was a crucial question and demanded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004
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     | 3,772 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

  • William Noel avatar

    What You Thought You Knew

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 3, 2006
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     | 2,868 views

    How God uses ’conviction’ in the live of a believer

    “What You Thought You Knew” Acts 26:13-18 Intro. · Many people struggle doing the will of God, because they think they know it when they don’t! o The 9-11 terrorist thought they were doing the will of God in flying planes into the World Trade Center o Saul thought he was doing the will of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling The Power Encounter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
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     | 3,011 views

    As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

    Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lessons From Lydia

    Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006
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    What True Conversion Is Really All About…

    “LESSONS FROM LYDIA” PASTOR Gene Cullum Acts 16:14-15 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. 14: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Sings Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,579 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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    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    This sermon explains the motivation behind a call to foreign missions.

    This year, I have been using a devotional book compiled by Beth Moore entitled, “Voices of the Faithful.” The book is a compilation of devotional testimonies written by foreign missionaries. This book sheds light on some of the trials, blessings and inspiration that goes into the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Can God Shake This Place?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    My prayer is that God would shake you so hard that the things that bind you would fall off and that you could experience the freedom that God wants you to experience.

    Can God Shake This Place? In our lifetime we have heard of, and seen on the news, the deadly destruction that earthquakes, in various parts of the word have left. Mass destruction. Cities have been decimated. Homes and buildings completely destroyed. 10’ of thousands have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Greatest Question Ever Asked Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Many people have a wrong understanding of how to get to heaven. This message seeks to answer the question, "What must I do to get saved?"

    Scripture There are many great questions that have been asked in Scripture. But, I would like to suggest that the greatest question ever asked is found in Acts 16:30. It is the question the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas. After there had been a violent earthquake, the jailer thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyrone Blue avatar

    A Miracle In The Midst Of A Midnight Dilemma

    Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 22, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,134 views

    This passage of scripture shows Paul and Silas in Jail, they have been badly beaten and they are awaiting there sentence which is certain death. However, a miracle occurs in the midst of their dilemma.

    Sermon - #41 Title – “A Miracle in the midst of a midnight Dilemma” Scripture – Acts 16:22-36 Key Terms – Miracle – A marvel or act of God Dilemma – A situation that requires a choice between options usually unequally or unfavorable Background – I have personally witnessed a miracle ...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
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     | 9,913 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

  • Chris Surber avatar

    God-Given Dreams (Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 12, 2007
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     | 5,131 views

    Of all of the dreams that God has given to women it occurs to me that probably no other dream is of a higher nature than that of being a mother. A mother’s love for her children is, at times, nothing short of astonishing.

    “God-Given Dreams” Acts 16:9-15 Introduction To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk exposing our true self; to place your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Choose Faith, Not Fear

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    The story of Lydia, who responded to Paul’s leadership by being baptized.

    Choose Faith, Not Fear Acts 16:9-15 May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day that we are all familiar with because we all have had mothers at one time or another. I have a feeling (Now I could be wrong about this. Maybe other men don’t share my perspective. But I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist