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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Proclamation To Liberation

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020
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    If the Gospel is proclaimed, people will ultimately be liberated. However, what we need to see is that there is a process...

    Last time we left off with Peter and the other disciples preaching the Gospel. Acts 4:13 says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Peter and John had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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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    How God Uses Evil For Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023
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    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

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    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

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    Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024
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     | 1,081 views

    Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

    Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    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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    The Well-Rounded Church At Antioch Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    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
     | 1,138 views

    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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    The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023
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    The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

    Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,243 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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    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
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     | 3,813 views

    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 557 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
     | 540 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

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    Christian Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 432 views

    Christian Persecution

    Acts 8:1-8 Christian Persecution It's Reality - 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. It's Rigour - The Time - And at that time The Test - there was a great persecution The Target - against the church which was at Jerusalem; It's Result - The Movement - and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    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