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False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Heart After God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005

based on 46 ratings

| 18,200 views

going after God

Intro: in 20 years of pasturing I have made many trips to the hospital for people having open heart surgery, but only once did I have someone who was having a heart transplant. This is an amazing thought, you have a heart that is so diseased that you are going to die, and you receive a brand new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I, Robot Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 8,605 views

You need to know when "no" doesn’t mean "no."

I Robot: Fulfilling Your Purpose 04.22.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues our God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit our evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. One of the most thought-provoking scenes in I Robot is the monologue by Dr. Alfred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36, 2 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Lost

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,934 views

The penalty of envy and the blessings lost because of it

Paul is here preaching in Antioch of Pisidia and his theme being “Justified by Faith.” Often times we get uneasy when we see new and different things going on in the church but most of the time these uneasy feelings cause us to loose God’s blessings and bestow them upon someone else or another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jealousy In The World Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 23, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 6,899 views

Jealousy in the world

Acts 6:8, "And Stephen, full of faith[a] and power, did great wonders and signs among the people." The key words here are full of faith and power. Stephen was a man moved by the Spirit’s leading to perform the miracles and signs that God wanted to do; too testify to His ministry through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Move Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 23, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,716 views

The Move of the Spirit

Acts 6:1, “1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists,[a] because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.” The congregation was growing in numbers but problems lay ahead for the congregation. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 14,059 views

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

Saul And Ananias

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 28,230 views

Christ’s call to Saul on the Road to Damascus and Christ’s call to Ananias to visit Saul in Damascus both provide insight into the nature of Christ’s call.

This passage is most typically known as Saul’s conversion story—his Damascus Road Experience. It describes a dramatic encounter between Saul and Jesus on the road to Damascus…the encounter that started Saul down a new path that would make him the most prolific evangelist of the early church and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 25, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 27,679 views

In this sermon you will study the life of Barnabus. Barnabus is described as a good man. This sermon will cause people to rethink their definition of "goodness."

Have you ever known anyone you would describe as “a good person?” A person is described as “good” based upon varying criteria. For some it means a person of integrity. For some it means a person who treats their neighbors kindly. For some it refers to a person of upstanding moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 12,569 views

At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Shake That Ole Snake Off Into The Fire!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 27,292 views

Spiritual vipers often appear out of the fires of life.

SHAKE OFF THAT OLE SNAKE INTO THE FIRE I. Background: The religious Jews (Pharisees & Sadducees) want to kill Paul. Paul goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and is recognized by the Pharisees. They start to beat Paul but he is rescued by Roman soldiers. Paul gives a defense before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Everyone Can Tell The Good News

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 8,895 views

Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

#2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take? [gospel - Assurance - Simple - Simplicity - Faith]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2005

based on 155 ratings

| 15,773 views

Gospel pollution and what it takes to truly be saved. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoint, and Handout.

What Does It Take? Acts 15:1-11 If someone were to walk up to you on the street and ask you out of the blue, “how can I be saved?”, what would you say? Would you know how to answer them? What would you say it would take for them to be born again? This is no small question…for the correct answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Blind So I Might See

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

based on 95 ratings

| 11,930 views

A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part 9 - Helps And Administration Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 28, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 5,370 views

This is the last installment of the Spiritual Gifts Series where we wrap up the gifts with Helps and Administration.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 9 – Helps and Administration First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. If you are visiting today, please be sure to fill out a visitor card and leave it in the pew after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

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