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  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014
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     | 11,652 views

    This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fear To Boldness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 14, 2015
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     | 7,500 views

    How was it that the disciples of Jesus went from locking the doors in fear of the Jews to giving them the message about what a mess they had made of things, how do we boldly approach our faith?

    Sermon: from fear to boldness. There was a shift that occurred in the lives of the disciples. I remember as a young boy doing things for the first time and a lot of them involved overcoming fear, swimming across the Maitai River, riding a bike, riding a bike no handed, riding a bike down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Story Must Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,604 views

    The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

    INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Deny Gravity - It Hurts! Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,962 views

    Peter and John looked the religious leaders in the eyes, which truth would actually be heard? Peter and John were determined to make sure it would be their truth that would stand the test of time.

    INTRODUCTION: We had been out in the field for about a week moving from one position to another. This time we had stopped for a short rest. It was late in the morning, probably around 2am so I was standing around with several Marines when one of them asked, “Hey Chaps do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Counter-Attack!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,096 views

    Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

    Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Just Ordinary Men... But No Ordinary God!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,194 views

    A sermon that encourages the listener to live a life empowered by our great God.

    Just Ordinary Men... But no Ordinary God! Pastor Glenn Newton 10-16-05 AC 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. 14 But since they could see the man who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

    THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,812 views

    The purpose of this message is to help believers understand the consequences of proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encourage us to count the cost and stand firm in Him.

    WHAT SHALL WE DO? Acts 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been a position that you needed to know what to do? 1. Do we sell or hold on to our stock or house? 2. Do we need this or that type of insurance? 3. Should we buy a new car or continue to repair the old one? 4. Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Courage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    The purpose of this mesage is to show believers the qualities of Christian Courage and encourage believers to tell the gospel story with truth and courage.

    CHRISTIAN COURAGE* Acts 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: A. As I study a book of the Bible or a particular passage I do a lot of reading in commentaries. 1. Three of my favorites are The Pulpit Commentary, The Biblical Illustrator, and The Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary. 2. They each have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

    I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Evidence Of Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,031 views

    We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not.

    THE EVIDENCE OF BEING BORN AGAIN Acts 4:13-22 We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not. We live in a world of false pretenses, and in the church false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Burke avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,127 views

    Lift up the name of Jesus everywhere!

    THE NAME OF JESUS! "Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Obedience Is Required Even In Persecution Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    Our responsiblity to God to be obedient and share our faith does NOT go away when persecution flares up in our face. We are responsible to be obedient when we are chastised for our faith, when we are lied about and dinegrated for our faith, even when we a

    Sermon Date: February 18, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Sharing our faith… being obedient to the call of Christ is NOT an option and we cannot dictate the circumstances under which we will be obedient or disobedient. So many of us look to the missionaries of old and praise them for their courage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    The A-Z Of Boldness Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,359 views

    We are going to begin a new series this morning. I have noticed that the world has become more bold in promoting values and ideas that are oppesed to christian beliefs. I have also noticed that very few christians are willing to say or do anything about i

    Boldness in the Lord Introduction We are going to begin a new series this morning. I have noticed that the world has become more bold in promoting values and ideas that are oppesed to christian beliefs. I have also noticed that very few christians are willing to say or do anything about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Dealing With Difficulty Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,227 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