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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    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

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    The Command To "Cheer Up!"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015
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    In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

    THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Responsibilities In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
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    In this text we see some responsibilities that we all have in this life. 1- Our duty to God 2- Our respect to man 3- Our witness to mankind

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with some crazy ideas on how to make life more enjoyable. - Old telephone books make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don’t know. - Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Guilt Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
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     | 10,385 views

    Part 13 of "Being the Church," focusing on the terrible power guilt has over many of our lives and how God overcomes guilt with the power of His grace.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 Being the Church Overcoming Guilt Scripture: Acts 23:1-23, 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Icebreaker: A wedding guest bubbled over with accolades to the bride as she passed through the receiving line. She said, “Oh, you look so lovely, my dear. I’m so pleased that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard White avatar

    Difference Makers Know Why They Believe Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 23, 2009
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     | 5,015 views

    Do you know why you believe? Are you willing to die for that belief. Teh Apostles faced horrible deaths for their proclamation of the resurrection.

    Difference Makers Know why they believe. Acts 23:1-11 Do we know why we believe? Are we willing to die for what we believe? Chuck Colson, "henchman" of the Nixon Administration, former Marine Officer was converted to Christ. His story is fascinating. It was not a Biblical passage per se that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Nt Court Tv Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009
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     | 4,884 views

    Exposition of the first 11 verses of Acts 23 about Paul’s informal trial in front of the Sanhedrin, his outburst, and his deliverance.

    Text: Acts 23:1-11, Title: NT Court TV, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/10/09, AM A. Opening illustration: It’s interesting that there has been such an increase of shows on television that involve the court room. These shows really are all about the judge. He or she is the focus of the program. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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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    What Resurrection Means?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013
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    Resurrection means nothing to many, but to others it is everything.

    Acts 23:6 I am on trial because of my hope in Resurrection. 1. The Resurrection means nothing To some people A. Resurrection means nothing To those who are craving for the ways of the world B. Resurrection means nothing To those who have their mind on earthly things and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Always Has A Plan

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 3, 2018
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    The plans of God when followed always ends in glory, joy and honour

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD ALWAYS HAS A PLAN Acts 23:1-11 King James Version (KJV) 23 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Pray For Our Government Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2018
     | 6,425 views

    Pray for government: 1. That protects the innocent. 2. That is patient securing justice. 3. That is prompt in admitting mistakes. 4. That performs in obedience to the law. 5. Not paralyzed by partisan strife. 6. Led by godly people.

    How to Pray for Our Government The Book of Acts - Part 80 Acts 22:22-23:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 29, 2015 *Church: We need to pray for our government. We need to pray for our leaders. That's what the Apostle Paul urges us to do 1 Timothy 2:1-6. There, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018
     | 12,630 views

    1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

    When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Paul Preaching To The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 6, 2022
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    Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem marked a new term of his work. He completed his third Journey and now his next Journey from Jerusalem to Rome would be in chains. He would address powerful leaders, the High Priest, Felix, Festus, King Agrippa and on to appeal to Caesar.

    Context of Paul to Sanhedrin Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was in Jerusalem and explaining to the Jerusalem leaders all that had happened through the Lord to the gentiles. Paul was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit, but Paul was also anticipating troubles in Jerusalem ...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
     | 2,404 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

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostle 33 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,640 views

    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

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Mission Of Love (Thursday Of The 7th Week Of Easter)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020
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     | 2,330 views

    Are we ready to venture into mission of love rather than our differences with others?

    Reflection We read in the Acts (Acts 22:30; 23:6-11) that Paul came down and spoke as a Pharisee realising that there were two groups. They were: 1. Pharisees, & 2. Sadducees. Pharisee believed in resurrection, spirits and angels. Sadducee did not believe all three. The debate broke out ...read more

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