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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Controversial

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

    Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A People Bold In Word And Deed Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    What can we learn about boldness from Acts?

    ‘Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a people bold in word and deed By Adrian Warnock Audio version http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm The missional community was succeeding…… Acts 4 A Church in transition A growing church now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    You're The President Of What? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    Exposition of three truths in Acts 4:1-22 regarding the trial of the apostles before the Sanhedrin

    Text: Acts 4:1-22, Title: You’re the President of What? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Kenneth Gailbraith, in his autobiography, A Life In Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper. It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Dare You! Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 26, 2007
     | 3,015 views

    • Belief is both subjective and objective. It’s subjective when you believe it. It’s objective when someone else doesn’t, and . . .their objective is your silence.

    Let’s imagine dialogue between Abraham and God. “Abraham, this is God speaking. I want you to leave everything and go to the land I will show you.” “Where’s that?” “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me.” “Try me.” “It’s 1500 miles from here in a place called Canaan.” “Never heard of it.” “I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 6,073 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Courage In Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 25, 2009
     | 3,635 views

    God’s people have found courage through prayer throughout history. There is no time like the present to reach up and be recharged with God’s blessings through prayer.

    Courage in Prayer How do you handle being hated for your Christian faith? What do you do? In a minute we will look at Acts 4. We’ll see what God tells us about courageous praying here. (Acts 4 records how opposition arose during the early days of the church and how the early disciples handled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Name We Claim Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

    Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Confidence Of Peter And John"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

    On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Power Of Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    The power of preaching, being filled with His Spirit, walking daily with Him and praying in the power of His name can potentially influence the world.

    The Power of Jesus’ Name Acts 4:1-22 I. Preaching and Teaching In His Name Will Draw a Crowd and a Reaction (v. 1-4) A. It drew those that were hungry for God and His Word (v. 1a) B. It drew those that were threatened by the influence of Jesus Christ to change lives (v. 1b) 1. Some were threatened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    The Evidence for Christ

    Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

    I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Searight avatar

    Water In The Desert

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,839 views

    How good are you at sharing your faith? We want to share Christ with others because we know what the benefits are but more often than not we convince ourselves that it isn’t the right moment or I can’t talk about that again because they are fed up with me

    WATER IN THE DESERT
Acts 4 How good are you at sharing your faith? How often does your conversation include discussion about Jesus Christ?

 For some of us it’s really easy and speaking up is very natural.
 But for others, we find it very difficult. We get tongue-tied and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handling Persecution Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,509 views

    Persecution has always been a part of following Christ. Don’t react harshly to persecution. Be filled with the Spirit. Use persecution as an opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Be obedient to God above all. Draw together with the church in prayer and fellowship to complete the mission.

    Completing the Mission that Jesus Began Handling Persecution Acts 4:1-33 Dec 9,2012 Evangelism, ministry In Chapter 3 of Acts, Peter and John healed a crippled man. A crowd gathered and Peter and John stood and proclaimed Jesus as Messiah and God. The one that the rulers and people had demanded be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist