Sermons on Gevurot 8:12:

It's A Heart Attitude

Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010

When we have heart issues we actually give the enemy a foothold, then what He does is lie to us And tell us we’re not worthy.

It’s a Heart Attitude Importance of testimonies – When you give one – It’s out in the airwaves – God gets the glory What you may not consider as important can actually change someone’s life Testimonies are given So that all of heaven can hear – All ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-24

Denomination: *other

Supernatural #8: Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2009

The church in Acts continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine - in the Word (Acts 2:42). God’s desire for His church is that we would continue to preach the Word!

SUPERNATURAL #8: PREACHING THE WORD THE THEME OF ACTS: (Acts 1:8). “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” PREACHING THE WORD = OVER 30 TIMES IN ACTS: Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

We live in a time in history where religion and spirituality seems to be at an all-time high. Everyone seems to have some sort of religious belief system – even if it’s something they found on the internet or something they made up themselves. And to go along with all this spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Is Worthless Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

* Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

When They Believed, They Were Baptised

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 30, 2011

In the New Testament account, those who believed, and only those who believed, were baptised.

“There was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, ‘This man is the power of God that is called Great.’ And they paid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where He Leads Me, I'll Go

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 17, 2011

Challenge to see if you are really willing to go and do what the Lord asks you do.

Where ever He leads, I’ll go Acts chapter 8 Introduction- (Some ideas taken from fellow coleagues of Sermoncentral) Please turn to Acts chapter 8 I want to challenge you this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Baptism In The Spirit - Spiritual Warfare Part 7 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-07) The Baptism IN the Spirit Acts 8:12-17 If you had to ask me what the most underutilized resources was in the Church in the West both collectively as the Body of Christ and individually believers, I would say ‘power’, the supernatural, miraculous power of God that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17

Denomination: *other

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 19, 2007

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

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Methodist

Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare 2 Share

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

A sermon based on Acts 8:5-40 and focuses on evangelism

Dare 2 Share Pastor Jeff Williams 07-08-07 I think I’m going to throw up! This past April, we took twenty-nine students to a youth evangelism conference in Chicago called “Dare 2 Share.” Started by Pastor Greg Stier after the Columbine school tragedy, Dare 2 Share seeks to train students to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Must We Do? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

So what does Scripture say is necessary for a person to be saved? What are the non-negotiables, the things that don’t require any interpretation? Well, as always let’s go to the source of all matters of Christian faith and practice, the Bible. And let’s n

There was man named Simon who was a sorcerer or magician in Samaria. People thought he was great and he thought he was great. But then Phillip comes along, a nobody really, and he preaches the good news and also did many signs and miracles. And in Acts chapter 8 it says after seeing all this, even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Holy Spirit And Miracles Today Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2012

A sermon on the cessationist view of charismatic gifts (Material taken from Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 8, and Power from On High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, chapter 11)

HoHum: Many commented on spiritual gifts last week. Probably talk about that more in the future. Last week we talked about how there were temporary gifts and permanent spiritual gifts. Tonight we are talking about “cessationism”. It’s important to remember that this has nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Fullness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 16, 2020

Today's sermon is a part of our series on "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." In this message we look at the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and how, through the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, we can have a fresh flow of God in our lives

The Holy Spirit Living in the Fullness Acts 8:9-25 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!uNV3mYBJ!DTRLyXnFAUV3jWt63L1z36VOd4P5Ekptdp3T8-giliM } Does the fire of God’s glory burn within you, or has that fire begun to wane? For the majority of us the answer would be more toward the fire of God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Foursquare

Thy Kingdom Come! Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020

To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Acts 2:47, Acts 8:12, Colossians 1:13, Daniel 2:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discerning Genuine From Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2015

What is Genuine Christianity and what does it look like? Is there such a thing as Counterfeit Christianity? And how can we recognize the difference, in our own life and for our own protection in the lives of those who try to influence and lead us?

Discerning Genuine from Counterfeit Christianity Genuine Christianity produces Courage Counterfeit Christianity produces Insecurity Genuine Christians are focused on Christ Counterfeit Christians are focused on Self Genuine Christianity results in Joy Counterfeit Christianity results in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:2-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational