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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Truth Will Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
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    Truth will bring freedom to those who receive it.

    The Truth Will Set You Free Acts 7:1-60 Intro: [Review Stephen’s ministry, arrest, and the charges against Him.] Acts 6:8 ”Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people.” He faced opposition from other Greek-speaking Jews who falsely ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Prevailing Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    God’s most basic purpose - bringing people into a loving relationship with Him - will prevail in our lives if we say YES to Him.

    The Prevailing Purpose of God Acts 8:1-8 Intro: One might imagine after Stephen was unjustly put to death by the Sanhedrin, that Stephen’s friends were disappointed, discouraged, and depressed as they mourned the loss of their godly friend. Maybe some of them were asking, “God, what are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From Philip

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

    Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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    God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

    Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    But God

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
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    Your situation may be dire BUT GOD will deliver.

    BUT GOD And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, (Act 7:9) For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. (Psa 75:6-7) I. Joseph: (Acts 7:9a) (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Things Seem Wrong

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

    When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Gregory Howell on Jan 31, 2008
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    Jesus was devoted to God’s work, Paul was dedicated to God’s work...what are you dedicated to?

    Palm Sunday evening Service I think that it bears merit to mention that today is Palm Sunday. Today almost two thousand years ago, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Jesus was totally devoted to following the will of the Father. Jesus was dedicated to doing whatever it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: The Princely Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008
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     | 5,267 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Stephen: The Princely Prayer Acts 7:54-7:60 Over these past few months I have taken scriptures and prayers in the Bible and used them as sermon topics. I have called them prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a man that modeled the Lord he so loved and served. He even modeled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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    I preach expository messages, and this is the fourteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    In Step with the Spirit Acts 8:1b-40 August 12, 2007 Raised a Baptist, I’ve still got Baptist feet. In other words, you don’t want to see me try to dance. That doesn’t mean I don’t have rhythm; I’m okay there, but dance? No. I’ve never laughed as much in my life, I don’t think, as I did a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spiritual Nobility Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 4,782 views

    Stephen was in many ways a forerunner to Paul. He boldly confronted the synagogues of foreign Jews in Jerusalem, possibly even entering them to debate their members. Stephen faced fierce opposition, even to the point of physical persecution. It is even

    Spiritual Nobility Acts 6:8-15 Intro This passage marks a transition in the book of Acts. Up to this point, Peter has been the dominating figure, fulfilling his calling by taking the gospel to the people. Another figure of importance looms on the horizon: the apostle Paul, who is introduced at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Is On My Side

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

    Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation: A Heart Transformation Or A Head Transaction

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 18, 2007
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     | 7,559 views

    The Purpose of this message is to encourage us to examine our profession of salvation and make sure it is a possession of Christ and not just words.

    INTRODUCTION: A. This morning I want to bring a message concerning salvation, though it might not be in the manner you are used to or expecting. 1. I want to read you the beginning of an article that is posted on facingforever.org. It was written by Michael J. Vlach in an article entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 24, 2007
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    We have to do it God’s way.....

    ACTS 7:23"When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his fellow Israelites. 24He saw one of them being mistreated by an Egyptian, so he went to his defense and avenged him by killing the Egyptian. 25Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    The Moment

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 2, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    Each of us must have a moment like Moses where we come face to face with God.

    A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one another; the attraction was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Yield To The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,653 views

    We must yield to the Holy Ghost

    Yield to the Holy Ghost Acts 7 In the setting of the text, it is an exciting time for the church. People are getting saved daily literally by the thousands. Everyday is a new adventure, as you never know what kind of miracle you are going to see. The lame are starting to walk, demonic spirits ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal