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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Use The Name Jesus!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    We should use the name of Jesus often and boldly, both in our prayers, and in our praise.

    Acts 4:8-12 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 5, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,003 views

    Easter 3: We’re still celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead... and in this Resurrection, Christ offers us a new identity.

    Jeff Foxworthy became famous with jokes based on the line, “You just might be a Redneck IF...” and then he would give you a stereotypical behavioral association. He would say stuff like: ·“You just might be a Redneck IF...You use your fishing license as a form of identification.” ·“You just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,131 views

    “I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

    Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Al Lowe avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,323 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,196 views

    Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

    OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empowered By Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,508 views

    Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

    Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coming Out Of The Closet

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

    I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is My Gospel

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 269 ratings
     | 27,670 views

    "Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my Gospel."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:8 ILL. In 1789 the Congress of the United States of America called upon Pres. George Washington to proclaim a national day of prayer & thanksgiving. And he did! And such Presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Reasons For Healing

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    There are at least four reasons why healing comes.

    “FOUR REASONS FOR HEALING” Text: Acts 3:11-21; 4:1-4 Introduction: This is a beautiful story of the healing of the lame man who had been crippled all of his life and he was over 40 years old. Divine healing is fascinating. We live in a world that is plagued with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of The Name

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

    The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,937 views

    Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin to deliver a message of salvation

    Bold and Courageous Acts 4:1-14 Jeff Hughes – March 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we finished up Acts chapter 3. We looked at Peter’s explanation to the crowd gathered for the miraculous healing that had just taken place, and we saw Peter’s evangelistic appeal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Cowardly Christian Or Bold Believer?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 14,061 views

    In Acts chapter four we read the word boldness three times, a mark of discipleship is boldness. Are you a bold believer, or are you a cowardly Christian?

    “Cowardly Christian or Bold Believer?” Acts 4 Their was once a little boy who owned a cure dog. A man came along and asked the boy; “what kind of dog is that?” The boy replied; “Why it’s a police dog.” The man said, “it doesn’t look like a police dog.” To which the boy said, “Well, he’s in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #9-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    First of two messages about witnessing.

    Be Intentional #9 – Sharing the Good News of Jesus Acts 4:12, John 14:6 March 16, 2003 Introduction Since the beginning of the year, we have been looking at the whole issue of intentionality – in other words, living life by decision rather than by default. We have covered the areas of allowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Be Bold

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,587 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed