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Bold Prayer

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

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A look at the prayers of the early church

Prayer I love the definition of prayer found in the Devils Dictionary, written by Ambrose Bierce around the turn of the century, you ready? To ask the laws of the universe to be annulled on behalf of a single petitioner confessedly unworthy. I have no problem with that. We all believe in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

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The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Bold

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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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

Focusing On Opportunities Instead Of Circumstantial Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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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

The Best Way To Make A Lasting Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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The apostles did not fellowship with those who kept crying, "What is in it for me?" Do not spend your time associating with selfish people who are not willing to grow up in Christ. Perhaps, the biggest opponents for the advancement of the kingdom of God a

1. Everyone wants to make a positive difference, but few seem to know how. However, many people become so indifferent that end up having more of a negative than a positive influence on those around them ö not the apostles. Dr. Luke wrote, "And the congregation of those who believed were of one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cowardly Dozen

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001

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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

Compulsive Preaching Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

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The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Who Put Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 28, 2004

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Who killed Jesus? With all the recent controversy from the Mel Gibson movie on the Passion of Christ, Just who was responsible for the death of Christ.

Who Killed Jesus? Lk. 23:33 Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, Intro. – There has been a great deal of controversy recently about Mel Gibson’s new movie – THE PASSION OF CHRIST. The controversy has been regarding the violence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, Acts 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Get Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2002

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God’s people pray together.

GET TOGETHER Daniel 2:17-18 S: Praying with people Th: Live a Prayer Life (A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Using Daniel 2 as our basis, we will find three reasons why God’s people are to pray together. The _____ reason we should pray together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-18, Acts 4:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

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Through the early chruch’s example we can learn how to encounter the presence of God in a fresh and powerful way. Are you hungry for an encounter with God?

Todd Coget a minister in Indiana tells a story of growing up on a pig farm. They raised about a thousand pigs a year; there would be two or three hundred little oinkers running around in one field. Long before the sun would rise each morning Todd would walk into the field to feed the pigs and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003

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Do you want boldness? The early disciples found themselves in need of boldness and this is how they got it. Something every believer should be praying.

When the early church prayed Acts 4:23-31 The Apostles Prayer And being let go they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord You are God, who made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Biblical Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 4:7-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Virtuous Cycle Series

Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005

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This sermon focuses on Acts 4 but covers chapters 2-4 as it shows how the Christian life goes in a cycle from Spiritual Fulfillment to Ministry to Opposition to Decision whether to quit or continue on back to Spiritual Fulfillment.

A Virtuous Cycle Acts 4:1-31 Introduction During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in the movie, the FedEx ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

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A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Prayer Meeting Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

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Acts Series: 20th Sermon--4 things that can revolutionize our prayer lives: Prayers that are United, God-Centered, Scriptural, and Unselfish!

The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Peter and John have been arrested/threatened not to preach Christ...but the Lord has told them TO! [torn between God and man.] When released, where did they go? Tavern? Belly up to bar? No...they had a prayer and praise meeting! Psalm 145:1-21 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

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