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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Me? Stephen. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2018
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    Stephen is an example of a person doing God's will, yet he will lose his life for it. Does that seem consistent with a God who loves you?

    INTRODUCTION • Apostle Paul Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Why me? Have you ever had a day, a week, a month, or a year where you asked yourself this question? • There are a variety of reasons we can feel this way. • We see loved ones develop a fatal disease. We lose a job we have help for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021
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    The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

    Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021
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    'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020
     | 7,664 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 21, 2020
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     | 7,525 views

    We gather to grow, and we scatter to sow.

    Last weekend we focused on the beatitude of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We were encouraged to lament our losses, to be sorrowful about our sins, to cry over the condition of Christians and non-Christians, and to weep for our world. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Finished Strong Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
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     | 3,629 views

    Finishing strong is the attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through to the end. Our cause is noble, our faith is secure and our mission is vital, we are built for this!

    Sermon: Striving To Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,038 views

    The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

    Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022
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    Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

    Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Like Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022
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    We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

    Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fight To The Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2022
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    How could Stephen finish so strong? How could he pray for your enemies so fervently? I believe there are several things that Stephen did that made all the difference and allowed him to finish strong. Stephen started out right.

    Sermon: A Fight to the Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejecting Change Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2017
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     | 7,699 views

    Change is hard for people and we need to think about how we deal with rejection.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our Great Complaints series by looking at a complaint on steroids! • There are many things in life that we can complain about, but one of the more difficult things we deal with is change. • It is amazing what we will do sometimes to avoid dealing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Personal-Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 9, 2017
     | 5,021 views

    Jesus is our Personal Savior!

    Title: Personal-Who is Jesus? Place: BLCC Date: 10/8/17 Text: Acts 7-9 CT: Jesus is our personal savior. [Screen 1] FAS: Kara Tippetts, an author, mother of four and co-worker with her pastor husband Jason, went home to Jesus on March 22, 2015, after a long battle with breast cancer. As the cancer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    The Church Driven Into The World Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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     | 6,190 views

    The church at Jerusalem is driven into the world as result of persecution and carries the Gospel everywhere.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 008 TITLE: The Church Driven into the World TEXT: Acts 8:1-25 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus had told His Disciples, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transforming Power Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Readling on Aug 13, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,685 views

    We are here tonight to celebrate the incredible life transforming power of Jesus Christ. Each of us, believers, have experienced this amazing work of Grace. And it is what our world so desperately needs...so lets open the treasure chest of God's word and see what precious treasures we uncover.

    I'm going to mention a few names to you tonight. When I do, you will have very definite things come to your mind. So here we go... O.J Simpson, Billy Graham, Lebron James, Adrain Rogers, Tiger Woods, Chuck Swindoll, Barak Obama and finally Donald Trump. Wow, what a list of men. Each of them is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Is Scattered

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2021
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     | 3,831 views

    Studying the response of the first church when persecuted can encourage a proper response to disruption of services in the modern church in the West.

    “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.” [1] Fairmeadows Church met at seven o’clock each Wednesday evening for a prayer meeting. One evening, rather than going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist