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  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Stuck In A Place Called Troas

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 4, 2020
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    At Troas something remarkable happened to Apostle Paul that will change the course of the early church history.

    STUCK IN A PLACE CALLED TROAS "6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repair The Temple Of God: It's Time To Be Set Apart As Holy

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers.

    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers. They had to deal with persecution. They had to deal with Gnosticism and the gnostic gospel forgeries. They had to deal with the bishops of Rome and later the corruption of the papacy. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Polarized (June 2016)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022
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    This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

    POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Preaching From Philippians #7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
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    As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

    Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022
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    Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

    Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
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    In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

    Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2024
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    Acts 1:12-26 shows us how the apostles prepared for the growth of the church.

    Introduction Imagine for a moment that Jesus suddenly appeared in person at the next Session meeting. Stunned by his sudden appearance, one of the elders finally manages to blurt out, “Lord, why are you here? What’s going on?” Jesus replies, “As you know, I am building my church. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Wise For Worthy Life

    Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 17, 2024
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    Apostle Paul discussed the rules to follow of those who belonged to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I. To WAKE Up 1. The POWER of the light *verse 13, (EVERYTHING that is hidden will be EXPOSED by the light) "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. 2. The PERK of the Lord *verse 14, (rise from SLEEP so that Jesus SHINE on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001
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    As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

    THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Them

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 13, 2010
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    The Apostle Paul was working with a church that had some real issues concerning just how Christians should treat each other regardless of their Spiritual Giftedness. The Apostle was writing to a church in conflict, but one that thought they had ARRIVED, s

    Love Them Our text for this day is not what it first appears. We all have seen excerpts from this beautiful piece of literature and possibly have a copy of it hung on some wall in our house. I do! But our text is not just a lovie-dovie mushy- gooshy text on falling in love and getting married. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    James Put To Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017
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     | 8,454 views

    If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

    June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Released From The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 17, 2008
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    In today’s sermon the apostle Paul explains how we are "Released from the Law," in order to serve God in the Spirit.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 7:1-6: "1 Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? 2 For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Trial: Grace Or Guilt?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2014
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    Today we are going to look at Romans 8:1-4 which is the response of Jesus Christ to our accusers on the “sinful nature” team. Let us read the response of the defense and I believe along the way you and I will gain some perspective on grace and guilt.

    GRACE OR GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION Order in the court! I am going to ask you to put yourself on trial this morning. I want you to imagine that you are sitting in the court room of life and you are in the hot seat. You are on trial. Your actions and thoughts are on trial. Your attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    Being A Super-Dad

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008
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    The Apostle Paul gives all of us dads both an admonition and some encouragement in the spiritual realm for today’s church.

    I Thessalonians 2:10-12 “You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Take Up The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 2, 2003
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    Paul teaches us how to be strong in Lord in this lesson on taking up the full armor of God. Too many Christians are defensive minded when Paul lists armor that is completely used for soldiers who are in forward motion in the good fight of faith. There is

    The Armor of God, My Protection from Satan and His Demons – Eph. 6:10-18 Illustration: Today I learned that my Mother has a deadly form of c-121 ovarian cancer. More than ever I need to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. But I need something more. I need to continue to march forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational