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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    If My People Will...give It Away Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 28, 2008
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    Money is not the answer. We cannot buy spiritual power. The people of God must pray and repent for our nation to be healed. It is our responsibility.

    If my people will…Give it away October 28, 2008 Money is not the Answer: We Cannot Buy What We need the Most: Spiritual Power I was at a football game and ready to eat my lunch. I have been trying to eat better, so I brought some peanuts. Peanuts are like dessert when you are trying to eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strongholds Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
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    Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

    onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Or Not Real?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009
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    How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

    Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Save Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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    Don’t be misguided on where you will spend eternity. Only true faith, will set you free.

    Intro One of the most fearful realities in all of scriptures is that some who think they are saved will be eternally lost. They think they are on the narrow path that leads to heaven, but in reality they are on the broad path of religion that leads to destruction. Once day they will hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The First False Believer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

    Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Good Conquers Evil

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
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    In our text, let’s consider the procedure of how good conquered evil. 1- Philip preached - that’s the good 2- Simon boasted - that’s the bad 3- People believed - that’s the good 4- Simon backslid - that’s the bad 5- Peter warned - that’s the good

    INTRO.- ILL.- In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation for Easter and Passover holidays and decided to contact the local ACLU about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while the atheists had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Simon Says Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009
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    If you want to get right with God, you had better humble yourself!

    Simon Says (Acts 8:9-25) 1. Listen to this true story: "My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All About Me Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

    When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009
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    A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

    The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009
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    The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

    SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

    A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,792 views

    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

  • David Henderson avatar

    Off To See The Wizard Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009
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     | 4,071 views

    This message focuses on wizardry and those who teach false doctrine. Many seems to want to buy God but they do not want to serve God.

    “Off to See the Wizard” Acts 8:1-3 and 9-25 Last week we wrapped up chapter 7 as we saw the death of the first martyr in the local church. His name was Stephen. According to church history it would have happened something like this ... The criminal would be taken to a place where there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Calo avatar

    It's A Heart Attitude

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010
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    When we have heart issues we actually give the enemy a foothold, then what He does is lie to us And tell us we’re not worthy.

    It’s a Heart Attitude Importance of testimonies – When you give one – It’s out in the airwaves – God gets the glory What you may not consider as important can actually change someone’s life Testimonies are given So that all of heaven can hear – All ...read more

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  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Uncommon Service Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
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    A look at how Philip’s life was an example of uncommon service.

    UNCOMMON SERVICE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 4 Jesus lived and breathed service. Jesus stooped to love. He bent over backward to concern himself with others’ needs. It doesn’t seem logical that God would choose service as the path to try to impact the world. Yet the most strident atheist ...read more

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