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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008
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    Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

    God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blinded By The Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 13, 2008
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    As Saul was blinded by the light, we may have to experience "blindness" to really see the truth.

    “Blinded By the Light” November 12, 2008 Pastor Charlie Wallis A family had gone to the movies, and on the way in the teenager of the family stopped by the refreshment stand to pick up some popcorn. By the time he got into the theater the lights were already dim. He scanned the theater and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want To Be Made!

    Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011
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    Becoming what God has planned

    I Want to Be Made Acts 9:1-15 Intro: MTV's MADE: Features an individual who wants to become something that seems totally out of their character. There is a 85lb sophomore that wants to become a varsity football player, there is the klutz who can barely walk without falling that wants to become a ...read more

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    From Persecutor To Propagator- Paul (Saul) Meets The Christ! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 11, 2011
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    We need to seriously examine whether we are in a position to hear God's voice and to obey His commands to us, and to understand that God is able to get our attention if necessary and it may not necessarily be a pleasant experience if we are not in a posi

    Act 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Certain Disciple At Damascus, Named Ananias... Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2011
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    God uses you even if you are not famous as long as you make yourself available for His service and yourself spiritually to receive and obey His commands.

    And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Know For Sure? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
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    There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recycled People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2007
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    God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new.

    Title: Recycled People Text: Acts 9:1-20 Thesis: God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new. Introduction There is a growing awareness of increasing efforts to recycle… it is going on all around us: The most notable home in Colorado built with recycled materials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord What Do You Want Me To Do?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007
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    Sermon based on Paul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus and Simon Peter and the disciples at the Sea of Galillee Jesus’ 3rd appearance

    Lord, what do you want me to do? How often we have spoken these very words. How often I have prayed this prayer. Today we live in a world that seems to leave us so helpless in the midst of crisis. Whether it comes in the form of World events such as war and famine in Africa, to the tragedy on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Expect Me To Love Him Deeply? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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    retelling Ananias’ story, leading to see that all that really matters is loving God and loving others

    You Expect Me To Love HIM Deeply? Acts 9:1-19a The Story (pt 1): The man and his family were settling into their new city. Oh, it certainly wasn’t Jerusalem, but Damascus wasn’t all that bad, really. And after what had happened to Stephen when he shared what he believed about Jesus, he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Alongside Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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    Can God really change people? Barnabus believed He could, even with Saul. Do we believe it too, enough to come alongside others?

    Coming Alongside: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 9:19-30 Intro: Bob Torrence was by far the best athlete in our neighbourhood. Didn’t matter the sport – street hockey, football, whatever. Bob was the best – he even went on and played for the Calgary Stampeders for awhile – he was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
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     | 16,881 views

    Barnabus the giver, the risk-taker, the faithful

    Barnabas: Stories of God’s People May 21, 2006 Intro: How many of you can think of someone who, at some point in your life, believed in you when you weren’t sure you believed in yourself? Someone probably a little older, a little wiser, more experienced, who looked at you and the situation you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crisis Points

    Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007
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    A crisis can affect us all - but God is the master of the crisis. (originally used in the context of a healing service)

    Crisis points Acts 9:1-9 The English language is constantly changing. Not only are new words added, but words change their meanings. In one such word is the word ‘crisis’. It is a word that we frequently come across in the newspapers, or on the television news. There is a crisis in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When We Are Close To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
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    How do we know when and if it is God that is speaking to us?

    WHEN WE ARE CLOSE TO GOD Acts 9:10-18 INTRO: Just how aware are we of God speaking to us? Just how obedient are we when we know He is telling us to do a certain thing, or go a certain place? What is the result of our obedience? our disobedience? How do we know when and if it is God that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Roark avatar

    In The Presence Of A Holy God

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 24, 2007
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    Once we have an encounter with God, we will never be the same.

    In the presence of a Holy God Exodus 3:1-5 and Acts 9:4-8 In 1961 A.W. Tozer was given the opportunity to speak to a group of ministers on a subject of his choice. Not surprisingly he chose to speak to them about the holiness of God. During that talk he said the following words: “I believe we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy As Falling Off Your Horse

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
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    We, like Paul, as followers of Christ, Christians, are sent to the Gentiles of our time: secular humanists, moral relativists, materialists, even atheists, to open their eyes, like Saul’s were opened by Ananias, so they may turn from darkness to light.

    In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we celebrate the Apostle Paul’s conversion. As Saul Paulus of Tarsus, he was a rising star in the rabbinical leadership of the time. When Saint Stephen was stoned to death as the first Christian martyr, Paul stood by, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican