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The Nemesis, The Power, And The Obedient Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 22, 2004

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This study is taken from our ongoing series of "Fabulous Friday Morning Bible Studies" and describes the transformation of Saul from a coat watcher to the Arch-nemesis of the church, the problem of Simon the Sorceror during the Samaritan Revival, and Phil

Acts 8 Verse 1-3 “THE ARCH-NEMESIS OF THE CHURCH Dr. Luke wants to make certain that the reader is aware of Saul’s presence and attitude regarding the mob execution of Stephen. Some have assumed that Luke is declaring that Saul had an actual vote in the Sanhedrin, but I really doubt that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness With God

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

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All men stand in need of God’s forgiveness of sin.

FORGIVENESS WITH GOD Acts 5:30-31 INTRO. Paul said, "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." But the Bible is not content with only one verse to prove the sinful condition of the human race. [Rom. 5:12 - "as by one man ..."; James 1:15 - "When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002

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Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stopping Your Ears

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

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There are several interesting similarities between the mob that Stephen preached to and those who will deny the same message today.

STOPPING YOUR EARS Acts 7:51-60 (vs. 57) INTRO. These are the final moments in the life of one of the first Christian martyrs. The men Stephen was speaking to were the great and mighty men of their day and nation. They knew the Scriptures and should have been among the first to recognize ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

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We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood

Contributed by Lee Brockinton on Oct 11, 2002

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servanthood

Title: Life Basic Training # 2 ..Moses -- The Making Of A Servant Text: Acts 7 Intro: Last week we began a series of messages that deals with our values. Values - is the lifestyle by which we truly live our lives by. For what we live is what we truly value. -- Last week we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirituality Of Stephen

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003

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There were certain traits in the life of Stephen that revealed his spirituality. These traits should be a part of the makeup of every child of God.

The Spirituality Of Stephen Text: Acts 7: 55-60 Intro: In my opinion, Stephen is one of the finest examples of spirituality in the entire Bible. He was one of the first deacons of the early Church in Jerusalem. The Bible describes Stephen as one who was full of the Holy Spirit, faith, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

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Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Limitations And Advantages Of Learning, As Illustrated In The Life Of M

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 5, 2004

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Advantages and disadvantages of education

Acts 7:22. Volume I. Page 48. We have heard many severe condemnations of the educational system of to-day, both by learned and unlearned. The strongest condemnation I have heard was by a doctor who had to deal with many cases of immorality among high school students. The ordinary m an knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

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How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is God?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

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One week removed from Easter and there are already events taking place which make some question the presence of an Almighty God. Today’s message reminds us not to lose hope!

HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Acts 5:17-42 Second Sunday of Easter (see also John 20:19-31) Authored 4/13/04 A puzzled teenager came up to me and asked in tears that reflected anger, “where is God?” The question came on the eve of September 11th, 2001. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Competence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

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Week two in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

08, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK TWO: COMPETENCE Introduction: None of us wants to be incompetent. We all want to succeed. In looking at the different conquerors we have studied over the last weeks one thing becomes evident – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

"Sold Out For Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2004

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Discipleship means giving Christ our best.

Acts 5:27-32 “Sold Out for Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Suppose someone threatened to kill you if you didn’t stop talking about God? You might be tempted to keep quiet. But after being threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Faces And Reflections

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

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Our textual script, verses 8-15, sketches the outline of THREE FACES that REFLECT THREE DIFFERING IMAGES. Perhaps if we hush our hearts and focus our lens, we just might perceive our face and reflection mirrored in one of these three sketches drawn by the

During what has been called the “Sizzling Sixties,” Dinah Ross and the Supremes recorded a cut entitled “Reflections.” That song was about faces and the memories those faces reflected. Looking out her rain-soaked window, she sees reflections of how things used to be. She sees the face of a distant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Across Impossibilities Part Two Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 17, 2004

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If you have faith in God.... trust and believe Him for everything... not just the big things.. but everything in your life... you can walk across impossible situations! No matter how bad things seem in your life.... don’t quit... don’t give up.

Walking Across Impossibilities Part Two Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 2:11-15 In our previous lesson, we learned that the children of Israel were in an impossible situation; under bondage and hard taskmasters. There seemed to be no way out of this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 7:22, Exodus 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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