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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    The need to encourage others

    Intro: Picture yourself with me back in the early church. Jesus has died, risen, and ascended back into heaven. The apostles are in charge of the early church. These are the twelve who had been taught by Jesus. They do signs, wonders, and miracles. The church looks to them for leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Member Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

    ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
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     | 4,641 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,360 views

    This is a sermon about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He is doing, from the OT until today.

    Sermon/Bible study about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is present thru out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says “darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Revelation 22:17 says: “The spirit and the bride say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The One Prayer That Disturbs Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2013
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    When the world tries to shut us down, we should pray for strength to bear persecution, for boldness, for a demonstration of the miraculous, and a new filling of the Holy Spirit.

    THE ONE PRAYER THAT DISTURBS HELL Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stay In Like Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013
     | 5,233 views

    Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

    Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,008 views

    A introductory sermon on the Holy Spirit (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: A children’s Bible School class was learning the Apostles Creed. The teacher gave each child a portion of the creed to memorize and recite the next Sunday. The next Sunday’s class began and the first one recited, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Difficulty Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    This sermon focuses on the first persecution of the church and helps us understand how to deal with difficulty today

    * When something big happens, new people come out (i.e, winning the lottery) * There’s both a positive and negative reaction when God does something big (he just did something big in the first church) * Jesus warned that persecution and adversity would occur (John 15:18-19) * Text: First ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

    Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Counterculture Community Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 6,167 views

    As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

    A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,142 views

    Many love the Lord but do not have the fear of the Lord in their heart. They take God for granted and treat Him with contempt. We need to honour Him with reverence and respect.

    The church was enjoying the presence of the Lord, since Pentecost. • Acts 4:32-35 says all the believers were one in heart and mind. They shared everything they had. Needs were met. The apostles continued to preach with great power. The church was doing well. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Mountain Moving Prayers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,218 views

    Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

    Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,172 views

    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Heart Of True Stewardship

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,794 views

    We give and we give to this and to that... we take up offerings and write out tithe checks, but what is the most important aspect about giving? In our story today we find 2 people whose heart was NOT right when giving to God and they are harshly dealt wit

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 10, 2011 Date Preached: October 16, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Sermon On Stewardship Sermon Title: The Heart of True Stewardship Sermon Text: Acts 5:1-11 [ESV] 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,914 views

    The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren