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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Simon Says

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    This is a sermon that deals with how close someone can come to accepting Christ but still be lost.

    Simon Says! I assume everyone here at one time or another has played the game Simons say. One person calls out the commands but unless you add the phrase, “Simon Says” to it, you are not to do it. It was the jumping on one foot that always got me. My grandbabies love to play it with me. Today we ...read more

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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

  • John Bright avatar

    Power To Heal Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
     | 1,723 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
     | 2,126 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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    Revival (Section 3) What A Revival Of Religion Is (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019
     | 5,374 views

    Religion is the work of man. It is something for man to do. It consists in obeying God.

    Revival (Section 3) WHAT A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Theme Scripture Habakkuk 3:1 -2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
     | 617 views

    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counterfeit Christians Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 25, 2020
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     | 12,333 views

    This is the 18th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#18] COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANS Acts 8:9-25 Introduction: In the previous verses we saw city wide revival. Miracles were performed, souls saved. Here’s a Scriptural principle: Wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. For all God has, Satan has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025
     | 196 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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    Simple Simon Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 116 views

    Simple Simon

    Acts 8:9 - 25 Simple Simon The Man - 9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, His Methods - which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, His Means - and bewitched the people of Samaria, His Message - giving out that himself was some great one: His Magnetism - 10 To whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Laying On Of Hands

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025
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    Laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice that represents the transfer of spiritual blessings, authority, healing, and empowerment.

    LAYING ON OF HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:17 "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." – Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 6:1-2, James 5:14 INTRODUCTION Laying on of hands is a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2025
     | 389 views

    What is this "receiving of the Holy Ghost?"

    “The Power Of God” Acts 8:14-25 As we study our text today it is my desire not to cause any confusion. In order to understand this first part it is necessary to find out what is taking place and why. I. A Message Received Acts 8:14-17 "Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024
     | 802 views

    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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Faith That Does Not Save Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 924 views

    Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

    Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Last Nail In The Coffin Of Prosperity Preaching

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 17, 2024
     | 371 views

    Freely giving will not make you rich and if you are selling God's gifts and blessings you are not blessed.

    Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Trying To Bottle The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2023
     | 1,793 views

    The Holy Spirit cannot be bottled, but he will go where he is welcomed.

    TRYING TO BOTTLE THE HOLY SPIRIT Text: Acts 8:9-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. John Maxwell said, “Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.” 2. The Holy Spirit was given to the Church for the benefit of the Church, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist