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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I-Give Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 23 ratings
     | 25,195 views

    The early church sold their lands to help the poor and needy amongst them. Were they setting the pattern for a communist commune? Were they socialists? Or was there something more basic going on here?

    OPEN: The past two weeks we’ve been talking about iPods. Ever since Apple Computers began marketing these miniature music machines in 2001 they’ve been a popular item with both adults and kids alike. iPods have been marketed in various shapes and sizes and colors, and there are all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    The key in ministry may not be that people know that we have been to seminary; it may be that they know that we have been with Jesus.

    Intro. In our text this morning, There is something that stands out concerning the disciples of Jesus. Unlike the world, people were not impressed with their titles, degrees or church affiliation. Observed they were refferred to as unlearned men. But what was it about them that stood out? Let’s be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,703 views

    This message shows the powerful witness of Peter and John and the lame man who was healed at the temple gate. I am making 3 points in this message: (1) No matter what people do to you, they cannot stop your witness. (2) No matter how many people rej

    “The Power of a Changed Life” Acts 4:1-12 In many advertisements in magazines especially if you’re reading a magazine on physical fitness, you will see what is refereed to as a before and after picture. Sometimes it will be a picture of someone who may have been overweight and lost a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 32,057 views

    There is no name like the name of Jesus. This message shows the power of the name of Jesus in the early church and reminds us that that power has not faded. Jesus still heals, He still saves and He is still on HIs throne. 5 main points in the message.

    “The Powerful Name of Jesus” Acts 4:13-31 These men who stood here and witnessed the courage of Peter and John were now in a huge dilemma. No matter which way they turned they were trapped. They couldn’t deny the miracle that this lame man had been healed because he was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Keeping On Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

    *Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Stone The Builders Rejected

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,487 views

    The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

    The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Morphing Jesus In America

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Leonard Sweet in his book Soul Tsunami wrote: "our post modern American culture wants tolerance of all beliefs..." the result is the morphing of Jesus into syncretism. Americans are deeply spiritual and secualar. We cook up our own religion to our taste

    In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2009 Text: Acts 4:12 Easter IV - Redeemer “Morphing Jesus in America” (Begin with a “transformer” as an illustration of how one thing changes into another…. An example of “morphing”.) Michael Jackson is a great example of one who has chosen to morph his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    Jesus is the ultimate name -- the only name through which there is salvation.

    Well, as you’re aware by now my name is Brad. Although, that is not the whole truth. Brad is actually a shortened form of Bradley. That’s what my parents named me -- Bradley. Bradley is a name from the British Isles that means broad meadow -- perhaps a commentary on girth. Now, I wish that I could ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Rules We Play By

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 2, 2009
     | 2,555 views

    In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Rules We Play By Text: Acts 4:1-12 Thesis: In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Most games have rules that players play by. However, sometimes, as has been my experience with playing with our grandchildren, players sometimes change the rules or make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,420 views

    In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

    Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 4 - Stand Strong Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,871 views

    Seek the truth and stand strong. Know your identity and be strong. Exercise authority and stay strong.

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave the disciples exceptional courage to bear witness to Christ. • They showed unwavering faith in Jesus, despite the danger and opposition. • They were strong because of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Peter did not mince his words. The people did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    They Laid Hands On Them

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013
     | 1,887 views

    The early church in conflict with the elders of the city.

    And They Laid Hands on Them Acts 4:4 It was just a short time after the church was birthed that the apostles began to understand what Jesus had said concerning the Kingdom of Heaven. He had told His disciples, “If the world hates you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.” In ...read more

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Jesus Saves

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 7, 2014
     | 4,934 views

    The saving grace o Jesus.

    Jesus Saves by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (1/6/2014) “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole” ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Michael Cotie avatar

    Have You Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014
     | 7,045 views

    When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

    Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist