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  • A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    Paul is on trial for his life, and his accusers are playing hardball. How does he stand up against these scurilous attacks? How can we?

    Passage: Acts 24:1-27 Intro: Can you imagine being on trial for your life, with a group of accusers who had researched your life and were putting it on display? 1. that kind of idea gives us the creeps. 2. and some people more than others would avoid that kind of scene at all costs. 3. but ...read more

  • Fly High - Acts Part 22 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,637 views

    The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the qu

    Fly High Acts part 22 Thesis: The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the quality of ...read more

  • Trial By Felix

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
     | 3,628 views

    Paul faces trial by the Roman authorities and appeals to Caesar.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. This week, the Presidential race officially began. The Democrats were seen heating up the airwaves and newspapers in Iowa, as the American public sees their potential voting field trimmed down somewhat. b. President Bush, on the other hand, addressed the nation in a ...read more

  • Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,248 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

  • Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

    Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

  • I Must Have Been Wrong

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Mar 24, 2012
     | 3,632 views

    Reflection upon the rightness & wrongness of Christian thinking. Allowing the congregation to be stirred up by deciding if all preaching is just vanity

    "Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to take more than one night.’" (Charlie Brown) I Must Have Been Wrong. Rhodes Friends 3-25-2012 Since I must have been wrong, I must apologize. Since I must ...read more

  • Don't Over Think It Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    Paul presents not just a defense but a clear testimony of the Gospel to Felix, who fell conviction but falls prey to procrastination.

    Today we are continuing through our series through the book of Acts. A few weeks ago we looked at the story of Paul returning to Jerusalem. This was a goal of his life, he wanted to go there to share the gospel with his people. But when he got there he was mis-judged, falsely accused and ...read more

  • The Worst Excuse Ever Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,631 views

    Part 14 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of following God’s leading when He asks us to make spiritual decisions.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/21/08 Being the Church The Worst Excuse Ever Scriptures: Acts 24:10-27 Intro: The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.” ...read more

  • Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 25, 2015
     | 3,080 views

    Paul and David had clear consciences when they did what was right. We can also have clear consciences when we do what is right. A good conscience will help us make choices and take actions that are appropriate to God's kingdom.

    The readings from Acts 24:1-23 and 2 Samuel 19:1-23 deal with how we can use our consciences to deal with the consequences of rebellion. In the reading we just heard from Acts 24:1-23, Paul has been arrested and is appearing before the governor Felix to answer the charges against him. Tartullus, ...read more

  • Paul Before Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 26, 2017
     | 7,692 views

    Paul’s removal to Caesarea began a two-year imprisonment in that city. During these years he had his share of appearances at legal hearings where he stated his case (and therefore the case for the Gospel) before two governors and a king,—Felix, Festus...

    May 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.2: Paul Before Felix (24:1-21) Acts 24:1-21 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

  • What To Do When Falsely Accused Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 18, 2018
     | 11,705 views

    How should a believer respond when falsely accused? Paul's response to false accusations gives us a template for how to respond to such situations in our lives.

    What to Do When Falsely Accused Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 18, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 24 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been falsely accused? If so, I bet it was one of the hardest experiences ...read more

  • Trial At Caesarea Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2013
     | 5,390 views

    Trial at Caesarea - Acts 24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The charges against Paul (vs 1-9) (B). Paul’s defence (vs 10-21) (C). Felix’s (in)decision (vs 22-23) (D). Felix’s dialogues with Paul (vs 24-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: Some stupid questions or answers that were actually given in ...read more

  • The Impact Of Truth

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2013
     | 4,999 views

    Three things are important to remember in the life of a Christian: truth is to be lived, truth is to be spoken, and truth is to be demonstrated.

    The Impact of Truth Acts 24:1-27 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Paul understood that ...read more

  • The Gospel Demands Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,121 views

    We’re going to looking inside a first-century Roman courtroom. And as I love a good legal drama as much as anyone, I’m eager to tell the story

    You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. I’m preaching on selected Scriptures throughout the forty days as you listen. As with last week’s ...read more

  • Dodging Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021
     | 1,398 views

    What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

    Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more