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Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose - Daring To Care Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

based on 317 ratings

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When you look closely at the history of the first church there in Jerusalem, you see an exciting & growing church. And as they grew, they became more & more concerned about helping those in need.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019)) TEXT: Matthew 25:31-40; Acts 4:32-35 A. During the past 2 weeks we've been looking at the purpose of the church & found that as a church we're called first of all to seek & to save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40, Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Boldness

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

based on 145 ratings

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The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Sets Jesus Apart From Other Prophets?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 24, 2003

based on 5 ratings

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Why is Jesus the Christ Different from all other prophets? A good midweek sermon.

What sets Jesus apart from other prophets? It has been said that what makes the difference between Christianity and all other religions. Is that in all other religions people are willing to die for their god. But only in Christianity is God willing to die for His people. Love so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Renewal (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

based on 77 ratings

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Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

1. The cause of their prayers: Acts 4:23-24 Restored: God had answered to release them from prison (Acts 4:23). Reported: They shared with all what the enemy did to them. Raised their voices: They prayed together. There is value in the volume of prayer. -J. Arnold 2. The character of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-30, Acts 4:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Refill

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

based on 54 ratings

| 12,441 views

Sometimes we need to get refilled up on the Holy Ghost!

A Refill Acts 4:31 Taking up where we left off last week, we have found Peter and John being released from their imprisonment, to which they received for preaching the Gospel, and doing signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. After being released, they came to their own company, and told them what had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

based on 204 ratings

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In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER.

In order to be An Exhibition of God’s Power thru the Principle of Evangelism, We Must Have An Effectual Prayer Life. I submit to you that basically Acts 4 is an account of A PRAYING CHURCH. In Verses 23-31, Luke records the epitaph of A CHURCH AT PRAYER. Some Wonderful Things Happened When This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31, Acts 4:23-33, Acts 12:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bold And Courageous

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 11, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

based on 128 ratings

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When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 5,567 views

A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, John 15:18-25

Denomination: Other

The Key To Victory In The Church

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 4, 2002

based on 175 ratings

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The potentialities of a praying church are clearly outlined in Acts 4: 23-33.

The Key to Victory in the Church Acts 4:23-33 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Wouldn't Want To Be A Part Of This? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

based on 91 ratings

| 5,821 views

Truly authentic biblical community is irrestible.

The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 3 January 27, 2002 Big Idea: Truly authentic biblical community is irresistible. INTRODUCTION In the Bible, Acts chapter 2 records a most incredible day. Less than two months after the public execution of Jesus – 50 days after his crucifixion to be exact – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Religious Or Believer? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 5,090 views

This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How It Should Be Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 2, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 4,864 views

This sermon contrasts what the first church did and what the modern church did when thier governments told them not to speak at all in the name of Jesus. It also demonstrates what we need to do now.

How It Should Be Acts 4:23-31 March 3, 2002 Intro: A. I clipped this article out of The Banner-Graphic [Greencastle, IN] in August of 1999, and saved it just for this sermon today…[This really is a true story!] Gator halts couple’s midnight dip KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP)—A woman was nearly dragged ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Blowin' Smoke"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002

based on 11 ratings

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When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

“BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

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