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  • The Samaritan Mission: An Exposition Of Acts 8:5-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,816 views

    It was time for the word to go out to the next mission field.

    The Samaritan Mission: an Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells them that the Apostles would be His witnesses, first in Jerusalem, then in Judaea and Samaria, and then to the ends of the earth. This forms a basic outline to the Book of Acts itself. The church started in Jerusalem on ...read more

  • When God Moves, People Rejoice!

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 4,346 views

    : God is working when we cannot see it. We are never out of reach of God’s purposes and plan.

    I. God uses those who prove themselves obedient. (vs. 5; 26; 40) A. The first thing any Christian should be obedient to is the preaching of the gospel. B. In verse 5 Philip moves, having been scattered, to preach the gospel “as he goes”. C. In verse 26 having been obedient to Christ, is used by ...read more

  • The Gospel Should Mean Everything To Us.

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 2,236 views

    While we are comfortable in our homes and pews there are people around the world who are suffering and dying for the sake of the gospel. This should embolden us to preach the gospel ever more.

    I. Stephen’s death seems to instigate the persecution of the church. A. The stoning was likely illegal. B. It was a result of the crowd’s emotions being stirred up. C. It seems to have emboldened Saul carry out his persecution of the church. II. The church persecuted. A. This portion of this verse ...read more

  • Is Confirmation Biblical

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 8, 2019
     | 5,221 views

    What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2.

    What is this thing called confirmation? What does it have to do with baptism? Is it even in the Bible or just vain human tradition? Let’s look at how the biblical term “laying on of hands” is confirmation, and that it is found in the list of basic doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-2. Infant baptism in NOT ...read more

  • Don't Get Too Comfortable

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2019
     | 8,411 views

    When the Church lost sight of the full extent of the Great Commission God allowed persecution to drive them out

    Sermon Don’t get too comfortable Jose Rodriguez, a bank robber who lived in Mexico, but preferred to rob American banks. In the wild days of the west before Donald Trump built his wall, Jose would slip across the border into Texas, rob a few banks and flee back into Mexico. One day, a Texas ...read more

  • Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,940 views

    When you know the Lord, He turns your pain into praise. He turns opposition into opportunity for the spread of the Gospel if you will take that opportunity to preach the Word to all without prejudice and without price.

    Eagles are fascinating birds. Did you know a mother eagle constructs her nest with thorns and jagged rocks? These are the first things she lays down. Then she covers that prickly nest with wool, feathers, and the fur of animals she has killed. That makes the nest soft and comfortable, a nice home ...read more

  • Reaching Out To Samaria

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 5,056 views

    The gospel is not only for Jerusalem and Judea, but also for Samaria, and all the nations.

    REACHING OUT TO SAMARIA. Acts 8:5-25. I. ORIGINS OF THE SAMARITANS 1. The schism (1 Kings 11:26-40; 1 Kings 12) 2. The city of Samaria (1 Kings 16:23-24) 3. The province of Samaria (2 Kings 17:5-41) People of the land unfriendly to returning Jews 1. Hindered building the Temple (Ezra ...read more

  • Break The Spell

    Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,251 views

    Every single human being has the chance to have friends and they will either be the same as you or different to you; some have trees as their friends, some have their pets as friends and many of us have human beings as our friends.

    Acts 8:9-11 Every single human being has the chance to have friends and they will either be the same as you or different to you; some have trees as their friends, some have their pets as friends and many of us have human beings as our friends. There are three categories or friends: 1. Comrades ...read more

  • 4 Things A Church In Revival Will Have

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,659 views

    The Book of Acts gives the model of what an on-fire N.T. church should look like. Philip's revival at Samaria has four distinct signs of what should drive and characterize an awakening. If you want revival, then have a look at the real deal!

    4 THINGS A CHURCH IN REVIVAL WILL HAVE Acts 8:5-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having the Right Perspective 1. I heard recently about a lady (I won't speculate as to what color her hair was) who went into a Napa auto parts store. She asked for a seven-ten cap. 2. The employees all looked at each other ...read more

  • You've Fallen ...but You Can Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
     | 6,716 views

    Three tips on how to avoid spiritual backsliding.

    August 25, 2013 Church Planting You’ve Fallen …But You Can Get Up! Acts 8:9-25 Opening words: The end is near. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy ...read more

  • Let’s Talk About Jesus

    Contributed by James W Hare on Sep 3, 2013
     | 4,629 views

    Talking about the goodness of Jesus

    LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS ACTS 8:1-8 We are living in a crucial and chaotic day. As we look around us, we see the same violence that characterized Mose’s day. We find the same corruption that was found in the city of Sodom. We behold the same pride that was in the era of ...read more

  • Our Spiritual Checkup Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,716 views

    AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WE ARE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE LIFE OF PHILIP. AS WE HAVE NOTED PREVIOUSLY THE ONSET OF THE MINISTRY OF PHILIP WAS THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. PERSECUTION TO THE EXTENT THAT GENTILE BELIEVERS WERE FO

    OUR SPIRITUAL CHECKUP PROPOSITION: INWARD EXAMINATION PROMOTES OUTWARD GODLY INTENTION Acts 8:9-25 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him ...read more

  • The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
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     | 3,661 views

    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

  • Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
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     | 6,376 views

    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

  • I Wanna Be Guilty!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017
     | 5,617 views

    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