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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,198 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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    What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,546 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,263 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ghost Story

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    New Age philosophy is alive and pervasive. Movies are a particularly potent media for this new/old heresy.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Opposition To Godly Things

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

    Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Identification In Cross-Cultural

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism

    Principles of Identification in Cross-Cultural Church Planting and Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how one identifies with someone from another culture in evangelism. 2. The students will write a short paper discussing some of the limits of identifying with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Sanders avatar

    The Benefits Of Being With Jesus

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,819 views

    When a person spends time with Christ, it affects his or her life. Everyone around that person can see a change in their quality of life.

    I. Introduction · Most of you are aware of the fact that I work for Easter Seals, the non-profit organization that provides services to people with disabilities and special needs. I actually have the privilege of working for their national headquarters in Chicago. · Easter Seals has had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

    AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Should Be A Striking Likeness Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ

    Striking Likenesses of Jesus Christ Text: Acts 4:13 And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus Scripture: Acts 4:1-20 Introduction: Spurgeon once said, “A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ.” We have read lives of Christ beautifully and eloquently ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,986 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

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    The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

    INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Use The Name Jesus!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,681 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

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Because Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Standing for the cause of Christ.

    Title: Because of Christ! Text: Acts 4:18-22 Introduction: Have your ever stood for something? --In high school they took our break, we boycotted lunch --No matter what you think of Promise Keepers, you have to admire their stand. --America was even founded by men with a cause!! 1. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    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