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The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003

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Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Great Church

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

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A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Sea To Sea

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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A Canada Day sermon, looking at our heritage and our potential

It was his custom to start his day with prayer and Scripture reading. And that morning was no exception; he felt that before he attended to the business of his country that first he must attend to the business of his soul. And as he read from God’s word his heart and eyes were drawn to Psalm 72:8 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sin Of Keeping Back

Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 3, 2001

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The first recorded sin in the Church was the sin of “keeping back”, and God dealt with it severely because this sin was a sin against Him, His Church and that it influenced another to sin.

The first recorded sin in the Church was the sin of “keeping back”, and God dealt with it severely because this sin was a sin against Him, His Church and that it influenced another to sin. Keeping back anything once you become a Christian is a partial commitment to Jesus, and a refusal to let go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taken And Shaken

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

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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

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

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The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

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This is a study of Acts Chapter 4 the fifth in a series on the book of Acts

Acts Chapter 4 Acts #05 I. The arrest of the Peter and John 4:1-4 A. The reasons for the arrest 1. They were teaching the people. NOTE: These men, Peter and John, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. 2. The taught that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. NOTE: Of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing And Growth Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

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This is a study in the book of acts sixth sermon in the series.

The Cleansing and growth of the Early Church Acts 5:1-16 Acts # 06 I. The cleansing of the membership of the church. 5:1-12 A. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira. 5:1-2 1. The circumstance of the sin 5:1. NOTE: Was the sold property. 2. What was the sin? NOTE: Kept back part of the money and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Power In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

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The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiders And Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 15, 2004

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The church is a place for saints...spiders are a problem...but sometimes a useful tool in God’s hands.

The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, Nc November 14, 2004 12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” 13When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Shaken, Not Stirred

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2004

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God stirs believers to serve after they have come boldly to Him in prayer.

"Shaken, Not Stirred" Acts 4.31 NASB (1 of 1) November 14, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Video of Acts In a magazine some time ago there appeared an article about the installation of a new organ in a New York City church. It was a rare and costly instrument. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Very Afraid

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004

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Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003

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This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy Against God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003

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Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Pentecostal Experience

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003

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We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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