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The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

based on 141 ratings

| 18,495 views

Very practical and balanced sermon on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit Filled Life (part 3)â€”The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4,5,8 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 8:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 9,044 views

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Need The Lord! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 17, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 12,203 views

This sermon determines to move people towards evangelism in a purposeful way.

People Need the Lord! Acts 8:26-40 May 19, 2002 Intro: [Preparation: Put a board of some type in front of the sanctuary with a sign on the top that says, "People Need the Lord" and put three post-it notes in each bulletin. A. [Unbelievably Good Gospel, Citation: Ken Taylor, New Orleans, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

based on 109 ratings

| 25,095 views

Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...

SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25, Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Power Can Be Yours

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 8,508 views

The great need in all of our lives is a source of power. We need that power to face temptations, bear burdens, and to be effective witnesses. We can find that power in Jesus.

GOD’S POWER CAN BE YOURS Acts 8:9-24 INTRO: Two ministers were talking about the kind of Sunday morning we all have sooner or later. The alarm did not go off. Various domestic crises occurred. The traffic was unusually heavy. Finally, when he arrived at the church, he was late and someone had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 2,842 views

The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Release

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 23, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 15,785 views

I believe many of you are going through a time of pressure, a time of testing, a time of not understanding what is going on in your life. You’ve had a tendency to turn away from God in this time of great trial instead of turning to Him for strength and he

By: Donna J. Kazenske Definition of the anointing: the supernatural enablement of God which He gives to a person, through the Holy Spirit, to accomplish His purpose. In Exodus 30:22-33, we find the recipe for the holy anointing oil as given to Moses. The oil contained five different ingredients: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:22-33, Acts 8:20-22

Denomination: *other

Beautiful Believer's Baptism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 20,306 views

A Biblical look at what baptism is and is not: It’s a SYMBOL, NOT A SACRAMENT--FOR BELIEVERS, NOT FOR BABIES--by PLUNGING UNDER, not POURING ON--for SUBMISSION, NOT FOR SALVATION. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Beautiful Believer’s Baptism Acts 8:35-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Baptism.html I’m not saying baptism is for beautiful believers only! (how would you explain Gary?) But it’s a beautiful picture of what happened in the heart of one who trusted Christ as Savior. The most wonderful thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Nemesis, The Power, And The Obedient Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 22, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 4,816 views

This study is taken from our ongoing series of "Fabulous Friday Morning Bible Studies" and describes the transformation of Saul from a coat watcher to the Arch-nemesis of the church, the problem of Simon the Sorceror during the Samaritan Revival, and Phil

Acts 8 Verse 1-3 “THE ARCH-NEMESIS OF THE CHURCH Dr. Luke wants to make certain that the reader is aware of Saul’s presence and attitude regarding the mob execution of Stephen. Some have assumed that Luke is declaring that Saul had an actual vote in the Sanhedrin, but I really doubt that this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 25, 2004

based on 60 ratings

| 28,405 views

Why were Peter, John and Paul so eager to pray for people to receive the Holy Spirit? This answer the Question: Why is the Spirit so important.

The importance of the Holy Spirit A. Background: Acts 8:9-13 Here we found the working of the Holy Spirit through a man that was full of FAITH and the HOLY Spirit Acts 6:5 · God is using him mightily. · Multitudes listen to him. · Miracles were done and then even the GREAT POWER V10 , Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-25, Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Changes Our Plans! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 7, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 11,407 views

A sermon giving meaning to the things that happens in your life.

When God changes our plans! Acts 8:26-40 Jeremiah 29 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 1 st Need to have a relationship with God. Let’s look at this man called Phillip and see what we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immersion 101

Contributed by Trevor Pugh on Jul 19, 2003

based on 13 ratings

| 4,117 views

A study on the deviation of immersion and sprinkling. Good for a seeker crowd. Also helps an immersed crowd to answer questions raised in public.

Immersion 101 We basically all have been raised in the Christian Church/ Churches of Christ. And being that we all have been brought up this way, we all like to think we know how to answer the questions that arise from the outside non-Christian community. Well, neither do I. Today we’ll get in to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Winner

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,383 views

Soul Winning is a God-given responsibility not to be neglected by believers.

<PRE> Soul winners are the least appreciated people among the winners of today. They are the unpopular winners the world cannot afford to give applause. Every true Christian knows the value of soul winner’s presence in the midst of lost and dying people. It’s a sad thing but true that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of A Man

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 17, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 4,632 views

To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme: "In search of a man." B. Pro: To establish that God is always in search of faithful men to go for him unto others who are seeking his will and way. C. Text: Isa 6:8; Acts 8:25ff D. Outline: 1. God Sought For A Man - Found Philip: 2. Philip ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How In The World

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 1,856 views

The gospel spreads in Acts

How in the World? Spreading the Good News How in the world did the gospel get into all the world? Sometimes it was by divine appointments like this one to the Ethiopian eunuch. Formula - Jerusalem (home) Samaria (across racial lines) Ends of the world But How? Teamwork - see I Cor. 3:5-9 Case ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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