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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Christ. You Can Kill Him. But You Can't Even Hope To Contain Him.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,759 views

    how Peter confronted the Jews on killing the author of life, and how we are to use witnessing opportunies to do the same

    April 27, 2003 Acts 3:12-20 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? 13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hungry For Faith

    Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

    I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surprised By Times Of Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    Peter’s sermon ’on the fly’ shows how those of us who are spiritually crippled can be refreshed like the crippled man was healed.

    “Surprised by the Time of Refreshing” Acts 3:11:26 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ June 6th, 2004 1. It takes me a very long time to write a sermon. a. The actual writing can take a number of hours... b. But the time from beginning to end can be a number of days... i. I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caution - God At Work

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

    Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Man Who Asked For Alms And Got Legs [lame Man / Healing] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 40,413 views

    Acts Series: Sermon 14. "The Man, The Miracle, and The Message"

    The Man Who Asked for Alms and Got Legs Acts 3:1-10 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Christianity begins with grace, and then grace follows us throughout our Christian experience. We see in our text Peter and John going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    Acts Series: 15th sermon--"You Desired a Murderer, You Denied the Lord, You Must Decide to Repent!"

    The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon Acts 3:11-20 v. 1-10 The lame man asked for alms and got legs…this led directly into Peter’s 2nd sermon. He and John gave the lame man something much better than the finances he was requesting…and he walked, leaped, and praised God…and it drew a big crowd! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

    The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus? Turn To Him! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response...will it be to turn to him?

    What will you do with Jesus? Turn to Him Acts 3:17-22 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response¡K will it be to turn to him? Function: To call hearers to turn their lives away from sin and back towards Him. Sunday mornings at our house are crazy¡Xas you might imagine! I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Church, Do You Know God? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    With so many problems within the church today we need to ask: Church, Do You Know God? This message is entended to open our minds and enlighten our hearts to the saving message of the gospel and see the church truly believe in Jesus Christ.

    CHURCH, DO YOU KNOW GOD? Acts 3:11-21 INTRODUCTION: A. If you had to build a defense (in a court of law) for knowing God, what would you do? 1. Who would you call on as a character witness? 2. What fruit of the Spirit could you show evidence of? 3. What acts of selflessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable "Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte Series

    Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    Es mas hoy vamos a mirar el libro de Hechos 3, y vamos a descubrir un encuentro que Pedro y Juan tuvieron con un mendigo. Y el día de hoy deseo que aprendamos 4 lecciones de este encuentro.

    Simón Pedro: Un Líder Poco Probable “Compasión Para El Quebrantado” – Parte 3 Liderazgo y compasión usualmente no se mencionan en la misma frase. Los lideres son conocidos por ser duros, gente que se para encima de cualquiera que se les ponga en frente con tal de alcázar su objetivo. Los lideres ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Big Mistake

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    When Peter took the opportunity presented by the healing of the lame man in the Temple, he minced no words. There is a big mistake we can commit, but we can also turn from it and find forgiveness and rest.

    Passage: Acts 3:11-26 Intro: I got an email this week encouraging me to boycott Target stores. They have removed the word “Christmas” from their stores. 1. happening for years. PP “Merry Christmas” fades out, replaced by “Happy Holidays” (what will they do when they discover Holiday is short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Joy Of Change Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,578 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Joy of Change” Acts 3:11-26 6.10.07 The Joy of…books:  Cooking  Sex  Websites o “Soup” o Belly-dancing o Painting o Sake (rice wine) o Handspinning o Socks o Sox (Boston Red Sox)  Nature Channel – “Pigs” And that’s just with 3 pages of Google ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Times Of Refreshing Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 52,854 views

    We can be continually refreshed, if we will live in right relationship with God.

    Times of Refreshing Acts 3:11-26 Intro: What is the most refreshing thing you can think of? For some of you, perhaps Coke is it! For others, when you’ve been working hard and perspiring profusely, a nice tall glass of iced tea is just the ticket. Still for others, there is nothing like cool ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Peter's Sermon After The Beggar Is Healed

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    Peter and John give us a model for Christian acts of service and proclamation. Also, Peter’s sermon focuses on Good News now and for the future.

    Background: Two of Jesus’ disciples – Peter and John – are on their way to the temple for prayer (Acts 3:1). In other words even though they were the first Christians – believing and trusting in Jesus as Messiah, and having witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection – they had not turned their backs ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,715 views

    Expostion of the last part of Peter’s sermon in Acts three about the exaltation of Christ through the forgiveness of the people who killed Him

    Text: Acts 3:17-26, Title: Exaltation Through Forgiveness, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. Wanting to straighten things out, he sent word for Bill to come and see him. When Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist