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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,101 views

    Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence In Criticism Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just When I Need Him Most Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 136 ratings
     | 21,970 views

    The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

    Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Declaring Your Citizenship

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,537 views

    This sermon reminds the believer that we are not citizens of this world, but citizens of a home being prepared by Christ.

    Subject: Declaring Your Citizenship Text: Acts 22:22-30 (NKJV) 22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, "Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!" 23Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Citizenship

    Contributed by John Gaither on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    We are in three wars in America. War against Terror. War against Christian Values. War against Our Souls.

    CITIZENSHIP TEXT: Acts 16:35-40 - And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Against The Grain Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

    Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Turning Your Worst Experiences To Your Best Legacy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    God over-turned and overcame the opposition of the Jews and the Romans allowing Paul’s worst time to become His best enduring legacy. Challenge - Can we, like Paul trust and obey God even when our best efforts for Him seem to initially fail?

    Turning Your Worst Times to Your Best Legacy (Acts 22) We see a lot of reality shows on TV today but perhaps my favorite is Bridezilla. It amazes me how what should be the best time of a young woman’s life turns out to be her worst legacy. The show chronicles the life and experiences of young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Defense Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Paul appeals to the Jews regarding the faith.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. A recent study revealed that non-Christians have a very tough time understanding what Christians mean when some they use some of the phrases that the church often takes for granted. 63% of non-Christians don’t know what Christians mean when they talk about the Gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanhedrin's Inquiry

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,465 views

    The Sanhedrin questions one of their own who has returned.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. In Cambodia during the 1970’s, Hiam and his family were rounded by the Communists for being Christians. "Bad Blood" they were called. They were tied together and made to lie on the ground all night. The next morning, they were told to dig their own grave, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conscience

    Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    What is our conscience, how is it shaped and what function does it perform in our lives?

    CONSCIENCE CHILDREN’S LESSON 1. Ask for definition of conscience. 2. Read story of Odysseus (Book of Virtues, p.79) a. explain how it is easy and tempting to justify things that go against a person’s conscience b. That’s what Odysseus’s men did c. That’s what we can do if we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    First in a series on Witness

    Text: Acts 22:6-24 Sean Smuts Subject: Witnessing Theme: Cost of Witnessing "God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow" Introduction:A boy who applied for work was told by the manager he did not think they had enough work to keep another boy employed. The boy said, “But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Humble Surrender Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,698 views

    One of the greatest lessons we can ever learn is how to humbly surrender ourselves to the One who created us.

    The Power of Humble Surrender Acts 22:1 - 22:30 Intro: Paul was one of the most influential and spiritually powerful men we can read about in our Bibles. What made him so? Jesus told His disciples what the key to greatness was. He said, “If you want to be great, then learn to serve. If you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming An Effective Witness For Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,270 views

    Jesus wants us to be witnesses for Him, who effectively share the good news of His grace with others.

    Becoming an Effective Witness for Christ Acts 23:1-11 Intro: [Get picture of a BMW] Has anyone here ever owned a BMW? Has anyone here ever wanted to own a BMW? Well, it may shock you to know that Jesus gave His disciples a BMW before He went back to heaven. Well, sort of. In Acts 1, Jesus told His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Born Free

    Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,831 views

    The Centurion had purchased his freedom at a great price, but Paul was born free. Our freedom has been purchased at great price by the blood of Jesus Christ.

    Born Free Wednesday, July 2, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Acts 22:25-28, "And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible