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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    When God Encourages His Children Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013
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    Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

    When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Having A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Phillip Frye on Mar 4, 2012
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    Do you have a clear conscience concerning your relationship with Christ?

    And Paul looking earnestly at the council, said, "Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day." Acts 23:1 If Paul could say that, can you say the same about yourself? The continuing verses referr to Paul and the division in the Church with the religious leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guilt Cannot Overpower Us

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2013
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    It doesn't matter who you used to be. In spite of your past, God loves you, he will change you, and he will use you—if you open your heart to him.

    Guilt cannot overpower us Acts 23:1-11; 1 Tim 1:12-16 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Character During Adversity Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 31, 2011
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     | 14,669 views

    The character of Paul is revealed as his stands trial before the high priest who reveals he already has deemed Paul guilty.

    If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hinge Of Resurrection-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2018
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    3 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

    The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-III Attention: The Trapper’s Stove! An engineer, a psychologist, & a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped & a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And Healing Through A Clear Conscience Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 28, 2018
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    Paul stressed in Acts 23 that he had a good conscience toward everyone. This messages focuses on the importance of a clear conscience and how to gain a good conscience.

    Freedom and Healing through a Clear Conscience Acts Series Chuck Sligh January 28, 2018 TEXT: Acts 23:1-11 - "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Long Road Rome Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021
     | 2,425 views

    Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

    The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    'from Danger Into Danger' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2022
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    From Danger into Danger - Acts chapter 23 verses 1-35. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Paul and the Council (vs 1-11). • Paul and the Conspirators (vs 12-22). • Paul and the Captain (vs 23-35). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some time ago, there was a zoo in North Yorkshire, • Today it has been turned into Flamingo Land. • But when it was a zoo they had a problem, • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Acts Of The Apostle 33 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    Paul was warned several times against going to Jerusalem, but he felt he must.

    Yes, Paul had been warned and the words of the warning came true. He was bound and made prisoner. In chapter 23, we read of his defense in the presence of the council. We read of: I. THE ABUSE A. HIS CONDUCT Verse 1, "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Is Interrogated By The High Council Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2024
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    God’s promise to Paul is no different than the one He makes to us. Where we are lacking, we must lean on God for strength and courage, this is what Paul learns and experiences during this time.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 35 Paul is Interrogated by the High Council Acts 22:24 – Acts 23:11 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Men’s and Ladies studies are Tues nights, 6:30, here at the church Wed nights: Book of Romans - focused on chapters 8 through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 22, 2025
     | 537 views

    People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels

    People all through the ages either believe in a resurrection to a life eternal in the heavens or they do not believe in life after this physical life. There are people who believe in God Almighty and do not believe in a resurrection. They have been deceived by Satan and his angels, his beasts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023
     | 2,304 views

    Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

    Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2023
     | 2,280 views

    Paul emphasized the importance of maintaining a pure conscience, and we should do likewise. Message provides five keys to caring for our conscience and teaches how a pure conscience facilitates faith for answered prayer.

    Intro Last week we introduced the subject of conscience. We identified what the conscience is and how it works. It is not a perfect guide because its moral judgment is based on the knowledge it has. But we are constituted in such a way that if we violate conscience, we become laden with guilt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,747 views

    How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

    We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

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