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Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

based on 116 ratings

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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

| 3,002 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

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

based on 113 ratings

| 25,703 views

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider

Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 26, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 4,768 views

A church who grows deeper in the Lord, grows in number by reaching wider to the losts.

Theme : MISSION Title : “GROWING DEEPER,REACHING WIDER” Text : ACTS 2:42-47 Proposition : A growing church is both a quality and a quantity conscious church. INTRODUCTION : 1. Greetings… 2. Commentary on the Title Growing Deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

First Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 27, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 6,833 views

Once we believe and accept Jesus, there is an act that is to follow; do you know what it is?

First Act of Obedience April 28, 2001 What is the first act of obedience to God supposed to be? Do you know what you’re meant to do as a first expression of your deepest gratitude to God when you accept free salvation and grace given to you through Jesus Christ? Do you know that you are supposed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Successful Church Growth

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

based on 98 ratings

| 4,824 views

A Message to the Church

7 Steps to having Church Growth? Acts 2 Introduction Pentecost in the Old Testament occurred 50 days after Passover. New Testament occurs 50 days after Christ arose from the Grave. OT Pentecost witnessed the slaying of some 3000 souls. NT Pentecost witnessed the Saving of some 3000 souls. · Ex ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Points For Church Growth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2002

based on 158 ratings

| 11,311 views

In light of a desire for church growth many abandon the anchoring points that bring God’s blessing.

ANCHOR POINTS FOR CHURCH GROWTH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit And Church Revitalization Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2002

based on 244 ratings

| 18,792 views

Church Growth is the Supernatual Work of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit and Church Revitalization Dr. Ray W. Ellis The work of the Holy Spirit is vital to the revitalization of a local church. The entire process of revitalization is based on seeking spiritual health prayer and the energizing work of the Holy Spirit. Without the presence of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 26,228 views

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

based on 129 ratings

| 18,126 views

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bible Believing Church

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 6,031 views

We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

“A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

based on 164 ratings

| 15,754 views

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 11,591 views

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Me" Generation

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

based on 154 ratings

| 9,057 views

We live in the "ME" generation. The World has become exceedingly selfish but God’s Word calls us to be selfless rather than selfish.

The "ME" Generation - We live in the "ME" generation - Everything is about self - "Get all you can get" - "It’s my way or the highway" - "If it feels good do it" - "He who dies with the most toys, wins" - There is even a magazine called SELF - This generation can easily be called the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 8,928 views

Suffering from an inferiority complex? The same God who is a work in the lives of others desires to make your impossibilities possible. Let’s learn from the early church how to prayerfully encounter the living God!

Two cows were standing in a field saw a milk truck pass by. The truck had painted in large letters on its side, “Prairie Farms Milk –– Homogenized –– Sanitized –– Vitamin Enriched” One cow spoke up and said, “Makes me feel kind of inferior!” I’m sure that none of us have ever felt inferior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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