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  • David Schaal avatar

    Evangelical Passion Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,541 views

    The Bible teaches us that the things we are passionate about will be the things we act upon. Evangelical Passion is the sign of a true believer, because he or she is busy telling everybody they meet about their faith.

    “EVANGELICAL PASSION” TEXT: Luke 14:15-24;Luke 15:1-32;Acts 8:26-35 INTRO: Today we will continue to look at the attributes of an Authentic Christian. So far we have discovered the importance of having a “Righteous Lifestyle”. An authentic Christian understands that they are not the same. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Providence And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,119 views

    The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch affords us a picture of how God weaves His providential working, His Word, and human witnesses to bring sinners to faith in Christ.

    Providence and Evangelism Acts Chuck Sligh July 11, 2015 TEXT: Acts 8:26-39 – “And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Reading? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    If we listen to God and the Lost, we'll be able to discern how to share the gospel and help people respond in faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    I’m going to do something different this morning as we get started. Normally, we read the scripture that is listed up on the screen as we get started, but today I want to read from Colossians 4:2,5-6 and then we’ll focus on the passage in Acts. As I read this, file it in the back of your mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arise And Go

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016
     | 13,241 views

    A look at the conversion of the Ethiopian Eunuch and a challenge to each of us to arise and go when God asks us to.

    Arise and Go Acts 8:26-39 A man walks along a lonely desert road Dangers lie all around him The obvious danger of the extreme heat easily takes its toll on even the strongest of men But being in the desert brings other hazards Wild beasts, starving, not having eaten in weeks Ready to pounce on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prophetic People: Hope For A Troubled World

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,628 views

    God’s desire is that we would become a prophetic people who bring hope to a troubled world.

    A PROPHETIC PEOPLE: HOPE FOR A TROUBLED WORLD (October 2009 – Bible Fellowship Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO SPEAKER: Tell brief salvation story, how Jesus Christ changed my life Three years ago we were at BF when we got the call to go pastor BCC Since coming to BCC, the church has been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sensitive Servants

    Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    Gods servants making theirselves available when God calls

    Servants Sensitive to the Spirit Acts 6:26-39 Listen to one of the most exciting stories in all the scriptures: Learning to listen to the Lord is one of the greatest needs in our churches today. It is not always easy to know where to go its not always easy to know what to do its not always easy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Food Sign Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,760 views

    Jesus did many miracles but only 2 are told about in all four Gospels. One is the miracle of Jesus' resurrection... and the other is the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. The question is "Why are these 2 the only miracles listed that in all 4?"

    (Note: I put a large piece of Matzah bread on the communion table for a physical illustration later in the sermon) OPEN: (We put a “McDonald’s sign” – without the word McDonalds – up on the screen) Does anybody recognize this? That’s right, it’s the symbol for McDonalds. The first McDonalds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Disciples

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

    John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Engage Glocally Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,889 views

    We're called to go locally and globally.

    Engage Glocally Acts 8:26-40 Rev. Brian Bill October 8-9, 2016 I came across some word combinations that are awkward and yet surprisingly useful. • Cellfish – An individual who continues talking on their phone so as to be rude or inconsiderate of other people. • Carcolepsy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging In There Before Impossibilties Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,897 views

    God specializes in impossible things. When we encounter those things over which we have no control, who better to turn to than the God of impossibilities, because nothing is too impossible for God.

    Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 1:37; 18:27 Robert Schuller in his book, Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking begins the book with these questions: Are you limping when you could be walking strong; whimpering when you could be whistling; crying when you could be laughing? Are you being defeated by your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All About Me Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,943 views

    When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

    When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifting Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 20, 2012
     | 8,335 views

    The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the scriptures His story continues in the lives of the disciples, and today the story goes on in our lives. The primary assignment of the Church is to lift up Jesus. We are not a social or political

    Lifting Up Jesus Acts 8:1-13 Introduction The story of Jesus doesn’t end with His ascension. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Used! Being The Instruments Of God

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,086 views

    God is still working His will today, and He uses whomever he needs to accomplish that task.

    USED! Being the Instruments of God BRAINSTORM:  God’s mission is to bring the world to a love of him!  He desires that none should perish but all come to eternal life!  In the beginning of the church, God birthed her at Jerusalem, under the apostles labour.  He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stick To It!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

    Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Bible Is... Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 23, 2013
     | 5,837 views

    The sermon stresses the significance of the Bible.

    Church Planting The Bible Is… Acts 8:26-39 Opening words: The end has come. This is my thirteenth and final message in my sermon series, Church Planting. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. So much has happened to this point. It is impossible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist