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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Some Of Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
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    Preaching the truth seems to always cause trouble because some people don’t want to listen to it or believe it. Paul experienced two difficulties in this text. 1- The difficulty of being misunderstood 2- The difficulty of being hassled

    INTRO.- Job 14:1 "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble." Eccl. 2:22-23 "What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless." WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put Out To Sea

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
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    From this text, let’s get some ideas about setting sail in life in order to accomplish God’s will. 1- We must set sail for our mission 2- We must set sail in regard to the Lord’s will

    INTRO.- Luke said, "We put out to sea." ILL.- Recently, we heard that Edward Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor, a cancer, but he’s not giving up. You have to give him credit for this. He’s continuing to do, to go about his business. And over Memorial Day weekend he even put out to sea and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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    Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

    Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Bound And Determined Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
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    Paul is warned not to go to Jerusalem, but he is bound and determined to trust God and go, even if it costs him dearly.

    “Bound & Determined” Acts 21:1-16 July 6, 2008 Two questions as we begin this morning: how do you know you are really trusting God? What do you do when the will of God involves doing something that will really cost you? I. A Desperate Plea - :1-6 READ VV. 1-3 - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Under Arrest Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 6,973 views

    Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested; is he doing the will of God?

    “Under Arrest” Acts 21:17-36 July 13, 2008 Could Paul have been wrong? Certainly, as I’ve repeated, he was a man, a man of flesh-and-blood, and he was not above sin! There are two points in today’s passage at which different commentators believe that Paul made an error. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walking Headlong Into Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 5,595 views

    What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.

    Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Courageous Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
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    This message focuses on the need for believers to have courageous commitment as they follow God in this world

    INTRODUCTION * Those God has used to accomplish his will and extend his mission are people who had courageous commitment - commitment = completely dedicated to the task at hand - courageous = complete the task regardless of the threat they experience * Some examples of courageous commitment: - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Learning To Compromise

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 23, 2007
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     | 3,059 views

    Sometimes the greatest asset a Chistian can have, is their ability to compromise. A lesson about the heart of Paul.

    Acts 21:17-26 We discussed this scripture a couple of Wed’s Ago Weren’t for sure if I was right— Called it from memory Come to find out I was about 80% right--- There are many lessons to be learned from this Scripture 1. Sometimes Good news is received with Concern- vs 19-21 The church was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mans Advice Vs Gods Voice

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    MANS ADVICE VS GODS VOICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    MANS ADVICE VERSUS GODS VOICE Reading: Acts chapter 21 verses 1-17: A quick reminder: • The apostle Paul was convinced that he should go to Jerusalem, • Two reasons why: (1st). He wanted to personally deliver the money donated by the churches. • If you cast your minds back a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing For The End Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    In Paul's trip to Jerusalem we see that when God sends you a hardship He also prepares you to go through it.

    (The open illustration was taken from Sermon Centrals Illustrations database) Tony Campolo tells about the time he was asked to speak at a Pentecostal college. Before the service, eight men had him kneel so they could place their hands on his head and pray. Tony was glad to have the prayer, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Milo Velebir avatar

    Shave Your Head For Jesus And Be Free!

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 6,512 views

    We are not only free FROM but also free FOR.

    5th of June 2011 Text: Acts 21:17-24.26. Shave your head for Jesus and be free! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Today I want to speak about the freedom of a Christian. Or as I was preparing this teaching and thinking of the theme I thought I also could name it: “Shave ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    Do we equate the things we love about our Churches with the authority of Scripture? You bet we do.

    What is the most authoritative part of the Bible? Is the New Testament the most authoritative part of the Bible? The New Testament is the New Covenant that Jesus Christ gave to us, that sure is a powerful thing. Could the Gospels be the most authoritative part of the Bible, because they are about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 16, 2013
     | 4,592 views

    There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 1 Acts 21 Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When God confronted Adam about ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 22, 2013
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     | 4,931 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 2 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,546 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 3 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church