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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024
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    God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

    ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “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. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Vs Stephen (About The Resurrection Of Jesus)

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023
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    Paul and his friends could not win an argument against Stephen. In the end, Paul had an epiphany which lies in the understanding that God's love extends not only to Stephen and those he once persecuted but encompasses everyone, including himself.

    First, I am praying that at the end of this sermon, 1. We would have the desire to experience the deepest significance of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. 2. We will never think of Paul’s story and Easter, the same way again. [PAUL/SAUL] • Paul was born, in about the same year or a little later ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023
     | 1,585 views

    An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

    Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Uses Evil For Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,487 views

    Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

    Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. 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. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024
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    The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

    Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
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    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water Baptism

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 18, 2024
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    But the baptism in the Holy Spirit is not a substitute for Water Baptism. Neither is Water Baptism a substitute for the baptism in the Holy Spirit. They are two separate but complementary provisions of God for every person who comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

    “Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:19-20) We learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Well-Rounded Church At Antioch Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,065 views

    Ingredients of Well-Rounded Antioch Church

    A. INTRODUCTION: 1. The church in Jerusalem was mostly Jewish (Acts 2:5-11). 2. Jesus commanded they preach to all people in every nation (culture) and make disciples (Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:18-19). 3. Persecution forced them to carry out the Great Commission. “At that time a great persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

    A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    01 - James 1:1-8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2021
     | 4,104 views

    This is the 1st of 11 Studies on the Book of James and talks about our attitude to trials, and about seeking God for wisdom.

    James 1:1 “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” James begins his letter by introducing himself, as the bondservant of both God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. A bondservant was a slave to his master. In the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021
     | 3,577 views

    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

  • John Bright avatar

    Power To Heal Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
     | 1,876 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    “Power to Heal” Luke 8:40-56 A sermon for 9/5/21 Pastor John Bright We live in a day of declining trust in authority. People don’t trust the government to protect us. The recent chaos abroad has made it worse. People don’t trust their denominational leaders - that’s about all I can say at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021
     | 2,301 views

    '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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    Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 408 views

    Philip the Evangelist was a man of faith, obedience, and power. His life demonstrates that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary missions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF PHILIP THE EVANGELIST – PREACHER TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:5-8, 26-40 "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025
     | 410 views

    He practiced sorcery and amazed people with his deeds. Then Philip the evangelist arrived and preached Jesus. What Simon did after this tells me he was truly a false prophet, like Elymas Bar-Jesus.

    False Prophets-Simon Magus of Samaria (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-23-2025, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Someone once remarked that where you find a religion, you’ll find a prophet or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist