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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,289 views

    Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

    OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,352 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Becoming A Biblical Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

    “Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Determination To Make Christ Known Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

    Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Lansdown avatar

    These Men Had Been With Jesus! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 14,570 views

    Seven principles for living a dynamic Christian life.

    THESE MEN HAD BEEN WITH JESUS! Acts 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION A couple of questions. Firstly: Why are so many churches nearly empty?! (ALLOW RESPONSES) Secondly: Why do so few Christians make an impact?(ALLOW RESPONSES) Someone read 1 Cor 3:1-4 What does this passage say about the questions we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,869 views

    We have witnessed Christ in our His grace, in His creation, and in our fellowship...How can we help but speak about these things? We’ve heard the message, we are without excuse

    WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MAN AIM: To give the congregation courage to speak the word of God Boldly OPEN: 1) Good Morning 2) Finally here 3) Excited about the possibilities 4) I have enjoyed our visits 5) Look forward to next week 6) Moved In, Just about unpacked. 7) Share my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    Teens are interested in religion and religious topics and yet we have such a tough time sharing our faith. Why? What can we do about it?

    Youth Rally Sermon Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia There are a lot of phobias out there, aren’t there? You’ve heard of some of them, like aquaphobia, arachnophobia, xenophobia, but here are a few more: Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Othey McNew Jr. avatar

    What's The Difference

    Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    The difference in any life is the resurrected Jesus.

    What’s The Difference? Luke 22: 54-62 54 Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    The Evidence for Christ

    Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Extended Hands

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a Prescription by the Paramedics, which resulted in the Capture of Five Thousand Converts Triggered The Extension of Three Sets of Hands.

    WE NEED TO TALK. The subject I want to highlight as a headline in our little chat is: EXTENDED HANDS. The first 37 verses of Acts 4 shall serve as our Target Text. TEMPLE TACTICS TRIGGERED EXTENDED HANDS! A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    We Have To Say It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,899 views

    Believers courageously speak the truth.

    WE HAVE TO SAY IT! Acts 4:1-22 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK THE TRUTH. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4:1-22 three parts that show how the disciples react to adversity. The _____ part is the… I. TRIAL (1-12) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Confidence Of Peter And John"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,084 views

    Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

    On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Standing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,205 views

    A word on social responsibility

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “Standing for Jesus: A Word on Social Responsibility” Acts 4:13-22 The Christians in the early church made a tremendous impact upon the society in which they lived. There were some things that stood out about them and marked them as the saints of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Empowered By Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

    Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ