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The Cowardly Dozen

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31, Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

based on 116 ratings

| 13,677 views

This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Contrast/Baptismal Call

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 2,768 views

Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-15, Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

No Other Name Series

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001

based on 149 ratings

| 12,563 views

Find out why Jason would rather sleep in on Sundays than attend Church, and what Gods word has to say to him.

West Greeley Baptist Church May 6th 2001 Acts 4:12 2nd Peter 3:9 “No Other Name” Pastor Mark Hensley 1”2Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastoral Anniversary Celebration

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 5, 2001

based on 285 ratings

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IN their honor I wish to lift up several images of servant/leadership of God in which to acknowledge the marks of character that a Pastor possess.

ANNIVERSARY Sermon for Pastor_______ April 2001. PRAYER . . . MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGES SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE BEING CHALLENGED THIS DAY. There has been much ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

I Sinned And I Am Dead

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2001

based on 33 ratings

| 2,128 views

There will come a time when hope of Repentance is gone and life will be over, the time of opportunity to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit will be gone.

I SINNED AND I AM DEAD ACTS 4:32-5:14 MAY 6, 2001 INTRODUCTION: This epitaph adorns the grave of Ellen Shannon, twenty-six, of Girard, Pennsylvania: Who was fatally burned March 21, 1870 by the explosion of a lamp filled with “R.E. Danforth’s Non-Explosive Burning Fluid” Epitaph of a dentist named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Behold Their Threatenings Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

based on 70 ratings

| 30,069 views

Warfare Prayers

LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 29, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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People live their lives by faith. The question is, "Upon WHAT do you rest your faith?" This sermon (based on the hymn) answers that question.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is a word that finds its way into most religions. It is in the definition of that word that Christianity separates itself from all other so-called attempts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Bold

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 7,749 views

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help Make Your Church Great

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 17 ratings

| 4,150 views

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness.

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness. Many churches fall into the trap of thinking that greatness is found in large numbers. David wrote, "Thine is the greatness and the power and the glory and victory and the majesty." (I Chron. 28:11,12) Ask the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 24 ratings

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Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Of Inflexibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

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1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can You Tell If Someone Has Faulty Theology?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 23 ratings

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Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Pries

Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Priest through bribery or political intrigue ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Opportunities Instead Of Circumstantial Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 57 ratings

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Why do so many people end up focusing more on their problems than the opportunities created by their circumstances? Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that our human nature tends to have a morbid sense of interest in tragedies. Even though the apostles c

1. Why do so many people end up focusing more on their problems than the opportunities created by their circumstances? Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that our human nature tends to have a morbid sense of interest in tragedies. Even though the apostles could have become discouraged by their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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