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  • Jason Jones avatar

    The First False Believer Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008
     | 4,481 views

    Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

    Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Getting Sinners Lost

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    A message to today’s church member who does not realize that they might be lost!

    GETTING SINNERS LOST Acts 8:5-25 INTRO: Before anyone can be saved, they must first know that they are Lost!! Church members need to realize that some of them are lost. Today, we will see the tragic story of an unconverted church member. I. SIMON’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Can We Fall

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Is the claim, "Once Saved, Always Saved" accuate, this sermon investigates this topic and answers this question

    CAN WE FALL? Text: Acts 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: 1. Many groups today believe in the doctrine that once you are saved, you are always saved. 2. In other words, they do not believe that a person can become lost once they have acquired salvation. 3. We answered the question, “Can you be separated from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    True Or False - Counterfiet Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    the difference between true faith and false faith

    Counterfeit Christianity True Or False? Courage comes with True Faith Insecurity comes with False Faith Christ is the object of True Faith Self is the object of False Faith Joy is the result of True Faith Bitterness is the result of False Faith Slide 1 Have you ever met someone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Amazing Incredible Flexible Philip Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,746 views

    Does life happen to you or do you happen to life? See how Philip adjusted to changing life circumstances and how learning from him can help us cope too.

    How you look at life really can determine whether you act on life or life acts on you. Is life a series of unrelated coincidences? Is it the cosmos is conspiring to bring about the most pain and suffering possible? Is it something you command like an army to bend to your will? None of these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Slave To Sin Or Slave To Righteousness

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Lessons From Philip

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

    Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Holy Nudges

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

    “Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    I Want What You Have Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    Philip heads North and finds that Non-Jews are eleigible to receive the grace of God.

    I want what you have Last week we had a large section of scripture covering the very brief ministry of Stephen. I described it as being like some of the fireworks we may have witnessed. The story starts out starting with some of Stephen’s character traits. Then it was not long before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Signs Of The Non-Believer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Simon the Magician looked pretty good. But his behavior after his "conversion" experience left a lot to be desired. We can find some pretty clear characterisitcs of those who look like believers, but are not.

    Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Intro: Researchers in Denmark have discovered how one of the deadliest known toxins invades and kills human cells. 1. it is the toxin that causes diseases like diphtheria, cholera and pneumonia. Il) read from news release 2. since Satan is a great counterfeiter, it should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 12- Counterfeit Faith; Simon The Sorcerer Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,374 views

    In Acts 8 we meet just such a leader. •A man with a following; a man who is viewed by those around him as powerful and dynamic and charismatic. •Yet whose spirituality is just as phony as David Koresh or Marshall Applewhite.

    Counterfeit Faith Simon the Sorcerer; 8:9-25 It was Nov. 18, 1978. Congressman Leo Ryan from San Francisco had decided to fly a fact-finding mission to a place called Jonestown Guyana, South America. His mission is to investigate alleged human rights abuses at a religious cult known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Amazed By Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,045 views

    The truth about Jesus will have a powerful effect on those who receive it and live it.

    Amazed by Grace Acts 8:9-13 Intro: These Samaritans had been amazed and seduced by magic and sorcery for a long time and had become addicted to Simon and his deception. However, they were even more amazed by the straightforward truth of the good news, and they believed on Jesus. Simon himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Heart Of A Minister Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

    The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Heart Trouble Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,241 views

    This sermon takes a close look at Simon Magus,the converted sorcerer whose heart was not quite right. It is designed to help Christian deal with old habits and attitudes that sometimes emerge during the Christian walk.

    Subject: Heart Trouble In The Church Text: Acts 8:9-24 Introduction: Up to this point, the early church had experienced its empowerment, which brought signs, wonders and miracles, and rapid growth. In chapter seven, it suffered its first martyr, Stephen. Saul kept the coats of those who stoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist