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Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

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Third message in a series concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

Seizing Evangelistic Opportunities Acts 8:26-40 I. Philip Was Moved From A Place of Comfort (Acts 8:4-8 & 26-27a) A. He was in the middle of a great soul-winning revival 1. He was enjoying preaching daily 2. He was enjoying people coming to him B. He was instructed to go to a place of supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005

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When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Grass Is Greener ( Envy) Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 13, 2005

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Envy has a powerful effect upon our lives. It rubs of of peace, joy and love. God not only offers us forgiveness, but also a life of contentment.

Acts 8:9-25 “Where the Grass Is Greener (Envy)” INTRODUCTION We are complex individuals. To be able to say that we were completely dedicated to and solely motivated by God’s will may be our dream and desire, but it is not the reality. All too often the less noble forces of greed, pride, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Lutheran

False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005

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God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Shake That Ole Snake Off Into The Fire!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Spiritual vipers often appear out of the fires of life.

SHAKE OFF THAT OLE SNAKE INTO THE FIRE I. Background: The religious Jews (Pharisees & Sadducees) want to kill Paul. Paul goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and is recognized by the Pharisees. They start to beat Paul but he is rescued by Roman soldiers. Paul gives a defense before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Power You Can't Buy

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

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Fifth sermon in a fall 2005 series through Acts

The coming of fall announces the arrival of football, the World Series, school, a new allergy season, and a new TV season. Many of us have waited all summer to see the outcome of our favorite TV show’s cliffhanger ending. Returning to TV this year is a show that features the famous (or infamous, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Ful-Philing Your Commitment Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 12, 2005

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Fulfilling/Ful-Philing you commitment to Christ by the example of Philp we can observe at least 3 things. (1)Speak Great Words about Jesus (2)Show a Holy Spirit Witness to those around us. (3)See the Worth of our Work for the Lord. We ought to be doing t

Part three in a series entitled Back to the Future but this is perfectly supported as a stand alone sermon to be preached by itself. Ful-Philing Your Commitment Acts 8:5-8 Let me see the hands of those of you here today… who have commitments to anyone? Do you have any commitments to anyone at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Spirit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

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The sixth of a Fall 2005 series through Acts

How well do you listen? We are going to find out this morning! I need 7 volunteers to help me with this. Let’s see…(I ‘volunteered’ 7 people) (3 persons were given a phrase on a 3x5 card to look at and then whisper into the ear of the person and so on and then finally to me. Following the exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:29

Denomination: Church Of God

Listening To God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

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Many of us hear things, but often we do not listen. Unfortnatly we often do the same to God. We need to be listening to God. We look at 4 voices God speaks to us with

Acts 8:26-40 Listening To God Introduction A. Note the title today it is “Listening to God” B. Key word “Listening” C. It does not mean hearing D. There is a difference E. My dad has either gave me, or taught me the ability to tune things out – I’m not sure which one it is F. That ability ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

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This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005

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Simon the Sorcerer showed wrong understanding and wrong motivation in his desire to purchase the gift of the Spirit. Some times bad examples make good teachers.

Luke is a story-teller, a narrator, a writer of historical biography. Paul, in his letters, provides guidance and encouragement through mostly through direct teaching—exposing false teachings and explaining right understanding. Luke, in his gospel and in Acts, provides guidance and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism In The Ministry Of Phillip Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 23, 2006

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A sermon on the place of baptism in the ministry of Phillip the evangelist.

Baptism in the Ministry of Phillip Acts 8 INTRO.: Phillip was not one of the twelve apostles. He was one of the first deacons, selected in Acts 6. He is described as a man “full of the Spirit and wisdom.” Acts 6:3-5. He was a powerful and capable preacher of the Gospel. There was serious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

based on 44 ratings

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We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Here's A Real Bargain

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006

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We should examine the reality of faith.

HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

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