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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    A Gentile In The Temple Precincts? Horrors!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2022
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    The whole ministry of the Israelites to our fallen world was supposed to be to offer right worship and right living to God, and be so attractive to the pagans that they drew them into right worship and right living.

    Thursday of 7th Week in Easter It would be great if all of us were following St. Paul’s trials and troubles chapter by chapter along with hearing them proclaimed at Mass. The scene is this: Paul has journeyed with his disciples to Jerusalem. Some of them were Gentiles and most were probably Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    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

  • 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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    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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    Denomination: Other

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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

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    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

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023
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    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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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Pray For Our Government Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2018
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    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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    Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
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    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023
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     | 1,882 views

    This is the 150th sermon in the series "Action".

    Series: Action [#150] OUT OF CONTROL Acts 23:1-35 Introduction: Does your life ever seem out of control? Do things going on in this world seem out of control? I’m sure that many of you can say yes to 1 or both of these questions. So, what do you do when things are out of control? Paul gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023
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    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
     | 2,101 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are We So Good And Polished In The Outter Court That We Bypass The Holy Place Of God. The Veil Is Gone, Come On In...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 24, 2025
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    The battle of the carnal vs the spiritual.

    CARNAL VS SPIRITUAL: EXTERNAL VS INTERNAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I once read where a Bedouin was traveling across the desert. He had traveled all bed. He stopped to set up camp. He sat up the tent. He fed and watered the camel. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 22, 2025
     | 408 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

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    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