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  • John Lowe avatar

    Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,849 views

    Felix represents many people intrigued by the gospel but recognizes that surrendering to it means losing status, power, or control of their own lives. Mere exposure to truth does not necessarily enlighten the heart, and Felix is an excellent example of that.

    Felix Felix was Festus' predecessor. He imprisoned Paul but allowed him to speak in his defense. He hoped Paul would offer him a bribe, but he never did. Festus thought Paul was delusional, but he did not think that was cause for putting him to death or locking him up, so he let him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching That Was The Result Of The Healing

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 10, 2004
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     | 2,846 views

    The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clun

    The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clung tightly which was a witness in and of itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The End Of Things

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,866 views

    Farewell sermon.

    There is nothing more poignant than considering the end of things. Whenever we experience the end of things it helps us consider what is really important. I was struck this week by John Piper’s journal entry: He recounted as he sat beside the bed of his father keeping a vigil. He monitored his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

    There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Peter's Message Of Power Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,780 views

    A call to evangelism focusing on Peter's first message after the church received the gift and power of the Holy Spirit.

    We are continuing our study in the book of Acts this weekend. We are going to look at Chapter 2 of Acts, verses 14-41. Up to this point we see Christ ascending into Heaven, leaving his disciples with simply instructions. Spread the Gospel the ends of the earth, but to wait for the Holy Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 7, 2018
     | 6,118 views

    How can we get ready for our final good-bye? 1. Receive our ministry for God's Word (vs. 22-24). 2. Recognize the value of God's Word (vs. 25-27). 3. Remember the urgent need for God's Word (vs. 28-31).

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) The Book of Acts - Part 73 Acts 20:17-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past, and tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021
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     | 7,344 views

    The “tithe” is not our money; it’s God’s. When we refuse to trust the church in handling the tithe, and feel that we know the best use for it, then this is contempt for God and His Spirit, and we are treading on dangerous ground!

    I remember when my wife and I first got married that she would tell me stories about the Christian camp she attended as a child, because camp meant so much to her growing up. One of the songs they sang at camp was called, “God Loves a Cheerful Giver,” which was about Ananias and Sapphira; and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Example For Every Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 23, 2017
     | 9,231 views

    We should follow the footsteps of Joseph. 1. Remember that God is with us. 2. Remain true to God’s standards. 3. Remind people of the Savior.

    A Great Example for Every Christian Acts 7:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 7 one of the first deacons was on trial for the cause of Christ. His name was Stephen, and he was on trial for his life before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,761 views

    We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

    “I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Prayer Moves Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    If you really want to have a powerful influence in the life of your leaders, learn how to fervently pray for them.

    How Prayer Moves Leaders (Acts 18:12-17) Illustration:Eleven leaders of conservative renewal movements, representing eight groups from within six Protestant denominations, pooled common concerns at a third annual meeting. Conference convener Matthew J. Welde, of Presbyterians United for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Summit Of Our Vocation As Human Beings Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011
     | 2,468 views

    Music must be in harmony with Logos, not an offbeat and disordered hymn to individualism.

    Monday of 3rd Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy The Spirit that inflamed deacon Stephen is always at work in the Church. This spirit, the Holy Spirit of God, fills those who respond to the gift of faith, and makes us hungry for the Word of God, the Sacrament of the altar, and service to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Explanation Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Who was I that I could withstand God?

    PETER’S EXPLANATION. Acts 11:1-18. The turning point in Luke’s Gospel was when Jesus ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). The turning point of Luke’s second volume, the Book of Acts, is found in the breaking down of objections to the inclusion of Gentiles in the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Word To The God-Fearing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,068 views

    Peter's sermon at the house of Cornelius: the Gentile Pentecost.

    A WORD TO THE GOD-FEARING. Acts 10:34-43. Whilst meditating on a rooftop in Joppa, the Apostle Peter received a vision in which he was warned ‘not to call anything impure which God has cleansed’ (Acts 10:15). Meanwhile, in Herod’s seaport of Caesarea, a God-fearing Roman Centurion named ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News, Cornelius

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    Peter shares the gospel with Cornelius

    Good News, Cornelius! Acts 10:24 – 10:48 Jeff Hughes – July 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Over the past two weeks, we have looked at a man named Cornelius, a centurion living in Caesarea. He was a man who wanted a relationship with the living God, but he just didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disciples Are Called Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 25, 2014
     | 5,636 views

    What we see from Mark 3 is a very simple message based on the actions and teachings of Jesus: "If we are to be LIKE Jesus in our life … shouldn't we live and act as He did?"

    The Disciples are Called Mark 3:1-19 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational