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Take A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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Share your faith

Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

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The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising The Bar Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002

based on 246 ratings

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This is part of a series of sermons that encourages members to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the local church.

RAISING THE BAR THE BAR OF EVANGELISM Acts 4:32-33 INTRODUCTION: Each day as Paul Harvey signs on he says, “You know what the news is. In a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” POEM> What’s the News? What’s the news? What’s the news? Pray, what’s the order of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Baptism Necessary?

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

based on 182 ratings

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We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyone Has A Story

Contributed by Eric Thomas on Nov 14, 2002

based on 23 ratings

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As followers of Christ, we must embrace and share the story that God has penned upon the fabric of our hearts.

Introduction The members of First Church saw that they had a story to tell and they shared it with others wherever they went and whenever they could. This morning I pray that we might see our life’s story as the members of the First Church saw their life story. I pray that we might celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002

based on 86 ratings

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Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Get Set For Time And Eternity

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

based on 21 ratings

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The Lord makes it possible for those who put him before them to be blessed now and in eternity.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Nov 2002 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Psalm 16:8 Get Set for Time and Eternity Preparation is made for almost everything that we do in life although we don’t always prepare thoroughly. We do well with some things and not so well with others. Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-27, Psalm 16:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002

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The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In The Christian Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Personal Pentecost

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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In a positional sense there were only two "Pentecosts" mentioned in the Bible recorded in Acts 2 and Acts 10 but a "personal pentecost" is available to every Christian who earnestly seeks the anointing power of the Holy Spirit in their life.

THE POWER OF A PERSONAL PENTECOST "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8. The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of Change Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

based on 59 ratings

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This sermon talks about a major hindrance to changing our sinful habits which is the fear of change itself. The apostle Paul is an example of man who fought change. "Kick against the goads?"

THE FEAR OF CHANGE Acts 9; Acts 26 Someone once said that there are 572 known phobias or fears. Let’s see if you have any of these fears? Acrophobia – fear of heights. Arachibutyrophobia – fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. Ballistophobia – fear of bullets. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Gates

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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God moves in the hearts of men in many different ways. Consider some "gates" in the new birth experience.

DIFFERENT GATES "And it came about that as he journeyed, he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; and he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, ’Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ And he said, ’Who art Thou, Lord?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jealous For Christ Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 22, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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Jealousy causes us to live life in fear, anger and pride - Christ calls us to live in peace, confidance, and humilty.

Jealous for Christ Acts 5:17-42 11/24/02 Introduction A. In addressing the topic of jealousy this morning, I would like to start by using a story the Dr. Gary Collins wrote: “For many years Sir Walter Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Holiness

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