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  • "Almost Thou Persuadest Me To Be A Christian"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,081 views

    A closer look at the phrase "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" - The DESPISED word, the DECISIVE word,the DANGEROUS word

    Acts 26:1-32 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" The chapter out of which our text is taken contains an account of Paul’s conversion to Christianity which he gave before governor Festus and King Agrippa. Paul’s speech before Agrippa is his sixth and final defense of ...read more

  • Forging A Real World Faith

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    This sermon looks at what we must do to forge a faith that is real and effective in our world today.

    Forging A Real World Faith: Live as a Servant and Witness of the Lord Acts 26 Intro.: A. We have been talking about Forging a Real World Faith! A couple of special word pictures we have to help us understand that God wants to Forge in us a Real World Faith is… 1. BlackSmith who took molted metal, ...read more

  • Fly High - Acts Part 25 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,470 views

    Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some elements to incorporate into our story are admitting our wrongs, finding forgiveness in Jesus, and how this experience has changed our lives and made us authentic genuine Christians. We also lea

    Fly High – Acts part 25 Opening Illustration: “Not Ashamed” from Sermon Spice.com Vol. 2 – When we are called to witness to others about Jesus, we often shrink away from even saying His name. Has this ever happened to you? Thesis: Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some ...read more

  • Paul's Testimony Before Agrippa

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Paul was a changed man. Note the difference in his life.

    Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa Ac 26:1-23 I. PAUL’S LIFE BEFORE HIS CONVERSION (1-12) 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself ...read more

  • Article #8 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,396 views

    The eighth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the conversion of Saul/Paul as an example of true repentance.

    Article of Faith #8 - Repentance Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s an ongoing battle at the Twitchell household. We have a great number of beautiful songbirds that come to our birdfeeders in the front yard: goldfinches, house finches, red-winged blackbirds, ...read more

  • Exploding Manhole Covers Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,301 views

    A series of exploding manhole covers in Washington is compared with the series of unexpected and disruptive events in Paul’s life. Surviving becomes a matter of one’s vision of where we have come from and where we are going.

    It all started in Georgetown. On M Street, in broad daylight, a manhole cover suddenly exploded into the air, flying six feet straight up and landing with a heavy clatter. There were no injuries, but there were fiery flames, an acrid smell, cars dodging one another, pedestrians pumping ...read more

  • Almost Persuaded

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 14,351 views

    To be almost Saved is to be altogether Lost

    Almost Persuaded Acts 26 Intro: These words are some of the most disappointing and sobering words ever recorded in Scripture. Before we look at the reasons that Agrippa refused to be saved, let’s first look at some interesting facts that helps put things in perspective. A. The Messenger – the ...read more

  • Three Snapshots

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,530 views

    A sermon on Festus, King Agrippa, and Paul from Acts 26:19-32. (Outline adapted from J.C. Ryle and MaClaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

    Sermon for 9/25/2005 Three Snapshots Introduction: A. I hate pictures. Crystal loves them. I had a great problem when we made our pictorial directory. B. What bothers me is that someone takes a camera and says, “Smile.” C. When I was a child I hated it more than I do now. It has come to ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,789 views

    Just saying that you are a Christian does not make you a Christian. Going to Church doesn’t make you a Christian.

    TEXT: Acts 26:20 TITLE: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN? Listen to this from The Living Bible: “I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and through Judea, and also to the Gentiles that all must forsake their sins and turn to God-- and prove their repentance by doing good ...read more

  • Between A Lie And The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

    Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

  • Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

    Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

  • "To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,165 views

    Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

  • Remember Our Heroes

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

    REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

  • Giving Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,834 views

    How we can learn, from Paul’s testimony, to give our testimony and share our faith better

    Giving your testimony Acts 26:12-32 WBC 17/11/02 pm Drama: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear ...read more

  • New Year's Revolution Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

    New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more