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Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Major Adjustments (Conversion Of Paul)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

based on 21 ratings

| 12,643 views

The conversion of Paul demonstrates the adjustments, or changes, that God wants to make in our lives.

Major Adjustments (Paul’s Conversion) Acts 9:1-9 If you have your bibles, turn to Acts chapter 9. We’re continuing in our series on the top ten bible stories, which you all selected a few weeks ago, and today we’re looking at our first story from the new testament, the story of the Apostle Pauls ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Full Of Deacons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006

based on 85 ratings

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Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

An Unusual Group Of People

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Character Counts

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 9,108 views

Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 15, 2006

based on 140 ratings

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1- Committed to praise 2- Committed to intercession 3- Committed to seeking

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Make A Way Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006

based on 104 ratings

| 49,192 views

How God makes a way when your problems seem unsolvable.

This is the 3rd installment in the 4-part series on Second Chances. We’ve been looking at the times the Bible uses the phrase "a second time" and we’ve been learning more about how God gives each of us numerous opportunities to do His will and experience the joyful life He offers. It is so good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:10-13, Acts 7:13-40

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 6,308 views

A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simony, Nepotism And Cronyism- Oh My!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 5,842 views

A sermon on corruption in the church based on the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. (Thanks to SermonCentral Contributors and Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

Sermon for 1/22/2006 Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bird's Eye View

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,571 views

Sometimes we get lost in the details, and a larger view would be helpful. Here is a bird’s eye view of the war going on between Satan and God.

Passage: Acts 5:12-16 Intro: One of the most important aspects of war is reconnaissance. 1. great to know that the other side is doing, where they are, if your forces are aligned correctly. PP Civil War balloons PP WW 2 shots, including Omaha Beach, Auschwitz, Bismarck 2. having the big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Navigating With The Landmarks

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,755 views

We can tell where we are in our lives by looking at the map of God’s Word, as well as noticing landmarks which are characteristic of the particular path we are on. But we can change!

Passage: Acts 5:17-42 Intro: When it comes to navigation, some of us are map people and some are landmark people. 1. and some of us are hopeless! 2. map people like a nice visual representation, with street names and arrows 3. landmark people want “go to the McDonalds and turn left. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Believe

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 4,590 views

One sin will keep people out of heaven- unbelief. I must confess that I believe.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe Acts 8:26-39 Intro: Phillip leaves great success in the city of Samaria to follow the word and will of the Lord into the desert. It seems to be an unusual move, seeing there was no one to preach to in the desert, but God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Live By

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 2,190 views

The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conviction

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,462 views

What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 9,607 views

The purpose of this message is to help believers understand the consequences of proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encourage us to count the cost and stand firm in Him.

WHAT SHALL WE DO? Acts 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been a position that you needed to know what to do? 1. Do we sell or hold on to our stock or house? 2. Do we need this or that type of insurance? 3. Should we buy a new car or continue to repair the old one? 4. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

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