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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Truth And Consequences

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
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    Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

    “Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be Very Afraid

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Be A Genuine Person Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    No one likes a fake. . . but how can I develop that integrity that makes me REAL? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Be a Genuine Person EVeryone who knows a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who likes a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who is sitting by a fake. . . NO, better ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Nest Egg That Hatched

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
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    The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches a lesson on the righteousness of God’s people, the reality of God’s Presence, and the reassurance of God’s power.

    The Nest Egg that Hatched Acts 5:1-11 INTRO.: My Grandmother kept chickens and she would put a plaster egg in the nests of her hens. She claimed it encouraged the hens to lay their eggs in the proper place. She also had an incubator, but she never put a nest egg in the incubator because she never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Darrell White avatar

    Deliberate Dishonesty Series

    Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,413 views

    Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

    Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Peril Of Playing With God Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,907 views

    This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

    As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Integrity Matters Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,991 views

    My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it.

    WHEN INTEGRITY MATTERS ACTS 5:1-11 My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it. I heard a story this week about a lady that wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 7- The Price Of Impurity Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 32 ratings
     | 12,696 views

    In Acts chapter 5 we meet a Church that is suddenly in the grip of fear. •But this is not a fear provoked by being strapped to a tower 254 feet high.. •It is not fear brought about by some natural phenomenon like a hurricane or earthquake. •It is not

    “The Price of Impurity” The tragic story of Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-16 Good morning. It’s good to be back with you. While I was gone we as a family took a week’s vacation and one of the things we did was took the kids to Knott’s Berry Farm. •It’s a whole different experience going to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Satan In Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

    SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    The Devil saw the church was growing too fast and he was on the warpath.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #9 “The Wheat and the Tares” Acts 5:1-11 The devil saw the church was growing too fast and he got on the warpath. The judgment that came upon Ananias and Sapphira may seem harsh but the life of the church and souls were in the balance. Vs. 1 & 2 This couple did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Dying For A Buck Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,759 views

    This is the Sixth in our CSI series looking at Crimes and deaths in the Bible. This week we look at what we can learn from the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira

    It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? The church is seeing astronomical growth, thousands of people are coming to the faith and with that come practical problems and practical solutions. The apostles are working full time to administer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Cost Of The Forgery Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
     | 3,264 views

    Biblical community wasn’t always perfect...

    The Cost of the Forgery Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Our faith journey is a shared journey as well as an individual journey. This fall we have been on a shared journey of experiencing Biblical community – of building relationships where we can live out Jesus’ new command of John 13:34: “Love one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Together With His Wife

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    Consider what Ananias and Sahhpira did, what happened to them and how it applies to us today. 1- Conspiring in evil 2- Lying to God 3- Dying in suddenness

    INTRO.- Together with his wife. This is the way it should be. A man and his wife should be together on things, such as going places, going to church, shopping, and buying lottery tickets! ILL.- Fri Jun 29, 2007. Don Harvey and his wife, Joyce, just became millionaires and then some. OKLAHOMA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,643 views

    It is really a fatal attraction to fall in love with things that have the potential to destroy our relationship with God, our fellowship with others and the peace in our lives. This is what happened in the Ananias and Sapphira story.

    Subject: “A Fatal Attraction” Text: Acts 5:1-11 Introduction: How dangerous it is to hate what God loves and to love what God hates. It is really a fatal attraction to fall in love with things that have the potential to destroy our relationship with God, our fellowship with others and the peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist