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The Very Early Church

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006

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Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Church: God's Instrument For Revival

Contributed by Laren Whaley on May 21, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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The church is the body of Christ, and the members of the body of Christ are the only one in all of God’s creation that are breathed upon, inspired, anointed, and moved upon by the Holy Spirit. Our challenge today is to be the continuation of that New Tes

(Mat 16:13-18 KJV) When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? {14} And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. {15} He saith unto them, But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2006

based on 77 ratings

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God can and will change your life.

EXTREME MAKEOVER, SPIRITUAL EDITION Acts 9:1-19 S: Salvation C: Change God brings Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD CAN AND WILL BRING CHANGE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Inductive I. FURY (1-2) II. CONTACT (3-5) III. INSTRUCTION (6-8) IV. CONNECTION (9-16) V. FELLOWSHIP (17-19) PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Unity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006

based on 31 ratings

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A unified chruch will bring praise and honor to the Lord. In turn God will bless the church for their unity.

THE BOOK OF ACTS – WHEN LIFE IS ABOUT GOD Marks of Unity Acts 4:32-37 INTRODUCTION: A. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! David declared in Psalm 133:1 1. There is nothing better than a church, a group of brethren, who dwell together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Hypodermic For Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Hypocritical ways hurt the church and the name of Christ. This message is intended to shed light on our hypocritical ways and encourage us to put them away through repentance, confession and forsaking.

A HYPODERMIC FOR HYPOCRISY Acts 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Open with a short skit at a bus stop - Good morning, how are you? - Fine, how about you? - I’m doing well thank you. - While were just standing here waiting for the bus, would you mind if I asked you a question? - No, go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle In The Midst Of A Midnight Dilemma

Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 22, 2006

based on 47 ratings

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This passage of scripture shows Paul and Silas in Jail, they have been badly beaten and they are awaiting there sentence which is certain death. However, a miracle occurs in the midst of their dilemma.

Sermon - #41 Title – “A Miracle in the midst of a midnight Dilemma” Scripture – Acts 16:22-36 Key Terms – Miracle – A marvel or act of God Dilemma – A situation that requires a choice between options usually unequally or unfavorable Background – I have personally witnessed a miracle ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Hear Jesus Say ‘goodbye'”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Luke’s account of Jesus’ ascension into heaven gives us a "goodbye" unlike any we have ever heard.

“Good-bye! It was great visiting with you. Let’s keep in touch! See you in a few months!” Without bringing tears to the eyes of those of you who hate to say goodbye I want all of you to bring to mind a time when you were saying goodbye to family or friends. What were some of the things that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of God In Unity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2005

based on 40 ratings

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The sermon speaks of our calling to unity and the power of God that works through our unified spirits. We must be unified in Christ because anything else is a sin before God almighty!

Intro: As the Untied states of America we are united because of what we have in common. We all have the divine right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. As Christians we are called to be united because of Whom we have in common, the Lord Jesus Christ. We will see in Acts Today an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Widening Your Circle Of Unlikely Friends"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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Do we bypass people with the good news about Jesus because we think they wouldn’t be interested because they are not like us in the way they dress or talk? How to pull down the barriers that keep us separated from people who are unlikely friends.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches August 28, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Widening Your Circle of Unlikely Friends” Acts 10:9-35 Introduction: Peter had come a long way in his walk with the Lord but he had restricted his preaching of the gospel to a limited audience focusing only on the Jews. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35

Denomination: Methodist

There's Nothing Like A Satisfied Customer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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A sermon on how to make the church a more enjoyable atmosphere. (Taken from D. Michael Lindsay’s book Friendship: Creating a Culture of Connectivity In Your Church)

Sermon for 8/21/2005 There’s Nothing Like a Satisfied Customer Introduction: John Drea, a professor of business at Western Illinois University, wrote in an article, A base of satisfied customers is vital for any healthy organization. Just as a physician takes your temperature as an indicator of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

based on 185 ratings

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Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Toughened Heart - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2005

based on 267 ratings

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Acts 16 is the story of 3 hearts: Lydia’s TENDER heart, the Slave Girl’s TORMENTED heart, and the Philippian Jailer’s TOUGHENED heart. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

A Toughened Heart Acts 16:22-40 ----- Is there someone you know who needs to be saved, and you would label them as “a tough case”? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking, “oh, they’ll never get saved, they’re too hardened”? A good subtitle for this message would be: Jesus CAN save the hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know You Are Saved?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 25, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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I want us to look at Acts 9:1-19 today and look at the conversion of Saul and see if we truly can know if we are saved.

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE SAVED? ACTS 9:1-19 I would like to take a look at Saul’s conversion experience in Acts 9 this morning to help us answer a basic question that people sometimes have when they are Christians. The question is: How do I know I am saved? Can I be sure? Saul became saved and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taken And Shaken

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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To Peter and John it may have seemed as if all was lost, but after they were taken because of the witness and power of the Holy Spirit in their ministry...they went back to some home folk and the place was shaken!

Intro: Peter and John had healed a crippled man and were teaching multitudes about the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. They were taken before the Sanhedrin and accused of false teaching and heresies, but because they could see the crippled man that wasn’t crippled anymore and because the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

based on 144 ratings

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Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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