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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
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    For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

    Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Uses Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
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    Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

    The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Brock avatar

    Healthy Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Dec 21, 2011
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    Conflict and struggles are bound to happen but there are benefits to conflict and healthy ways to handle it in a godly and biblical way.

    “UP-rooted ~ Healthy Conflict” 9.25.11 There’s nothing like a good wind storm to remind us how fragile life can be: It’s always disheartening to wake up & find a magnificent tree that once stood tall for literally decades, that has been UP-rooted overnight by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
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    LAST WEEK AS A CHURCH WE FACED OUR MUTUAL HURT. IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL WHO WERE HERE THEN AND ARE HERE TODAY HURT IN VARIOUS DEGREES. WE DIVERTED FROM OUR SERIES HERE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS TO ADDRESS THIS THE ISSUE OF OUR HURT AND THE WHY WE HAVE OUR

    THE MOVEMENT OF GOD THROUGH PAIN IN THE CHURCH ACTS 8:2-8 GODLY MEN BURIED STEPHEN AND MOURNED DEEPLY FOR HIM. 3 BUT SAUL BEGAN TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. GOING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, HE DRAGGED OFF MEN AND WOMEN AND PUT THEM IN PRISON. 4 THOSE WHO HAD BEEN SCATTERED PREACHED THE WORD WHEREVER THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me This Power…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012
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    There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

    Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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    Have you truly encountered God’s grace? Has he revealed to you the depth of your sin? Has he awakened you to the miracle of his mercy? Has he offered you a new and fuller life? And are you will to take Him up on his offer.

    The Journey of Faith Acts 9:1-22 Background Story • The church is flourishing in Jerusalem, • But resistance is intensifying, • It’s all starting to come to a head following the death of Stephen, • Stephen can be viewed as the church’s first martyr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Purpose And Passion Meet

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
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    When one possesses passion and purpose they are mostly unstoppable.

    When Passion and Purpose Meet. Here is one of my early ones. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Ecc. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Wanna Be Guilty!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017
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    Looks at how the Apostles so lived that when they were accused of being Christians and preaching Christ, there was enough evidence to convict them

    “I Wanna Be Guilty!” : Acts 8:1-6, 4:19-20. 5:27-29 David P. Nolte It’s a human tendency to defend our innocence when we are accused even if we are guilty. We may even attempt defending the actions we cannot deny. We may rationalize, minimize, justify or even lie about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saving Souls In Samaria

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017
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    Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip was an evangelist. His business was telling others of Jesus,

    SAVING SOULS IN SAMARIA Philip was a deacon (Acts 6:1-7) and he was an evangelist (Acts 8:1-40) ?- he is referred to by the Holy Spirit as “the Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Not every believer is supposed be in a position of leadership in the Church, but every Christian should be an evangelist. Philip ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Is Scattered Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 27, 2017
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    Those who were scattered preached the Gospel everywhere they went. Hundreds of individual evangelists were giving the Gospel to thousands of souls, and the message became known over the whole area.

    February 8, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.4: The Church is Scattered (8:1-3) Acts 8:1-3 (KJV) 1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Truthbombs - Pt. 1 - Delivery Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 9,786 views

    Just because we don't like the truth, can't handle the truth or it doesn't line up with our experience/feelings doesn't make it any less truth. Can you handle truth bombs?

    Truth Bombs Pt. 1 - Delivery I. Introduction Truth is talked about a lot. It has been said that truth is different for everyone. I would beg to differ. Truth is truth because it is truth across the board. That is what makes it truth. There has to be a standard of truth by which what we believe to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 15,845 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Revival, God Let It Start With Me. Acts 8:1-8 I love to look back at church history. I especially love reading about those Great Revivals, where entire cities were turned upside down in the Name of Jesus! Some 200+ years ago a preacher named Charles Finney conducted Revivals in the North Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Paul Sends Out Missionaries

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013
     | 4,536 views

    God's word gets published by those who oppose the Gospel and those who proclaim and promote it.

    Paul Sends out Missionaries Acts 8:1-3 Introduction Last week we finished the powerful sermon of Stephen, who was martyred for his defense of the Christian faith. A great crowd held their ears and rushed upon him and stoned him. We noted that he followed the example of Jesus in forgiving those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Discerning Genuine From Counterfeit Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    What is Genuine Christianity and what does it look like? Is there such a thing as Counterfeit Christianity? And how can we recognize the difference, in our own life and for our own protection in the lives of those who try to influence and lead us?

    Discerning Genuine from Counterfeit Christianity Genuine Christianity produces Courage Counterfeit Christianity produces Insecurity Genuine Christians are focused on Christ Counterfeit Christians are focused on Self Genuine Christianity results in Joy Counterfeit Christianity results in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Driven Into The World Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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     | 6,346 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