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    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
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    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024
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    It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

    “Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
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    Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

    A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024
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    Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

    Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Has Left The Building!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024
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    God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

    ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
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    Christian Persecution

    Acts 8:1-8 Christian Persecution It's Reality - 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. It's Rigour - The Time - And at that time The Test - there was a great persecution The Target - against the church which was at Jerusalem; It's Result - The Movement - and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stay!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025
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    God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

    “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessing Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    This sermon explores finding hope and joy in God, even amidst adversity, through perseverance, faith, and love, as illustrated in Acts 8:1-8.

    Good morning, friends. We gather here today, each one of us carrying our own stories, our own struggles, our own triumphs. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day of promise. A day of hope. We're here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, to find strength and wisdom. We're here ...read more

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