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  • John Hamby avatar

    There Is No Other Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,920 views

    Jesus is the only way of salvation

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Extreme Courage

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 2,014 views

    We need to demonstrate extreme courage daily as we stand for Christ.

    EPIC Gathering-10/13/02-Extreme Courage (Acts 4) Open to Acts 4 Story that took place not long after Christ’s death One afternoon two of His followers, Peter & John, went to the temple for the 3 o’clock prayer service. -come across a beggar, who had been unable to walk since birth -asks for $, ...read more

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    Opposition To Godly Things

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,876 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

  • Mike Turner avatar

    If You've Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 23,589 views

    It was obvious that Peter, and John had been with Jesus. What indications are there that we have ?

    If You’ve Been With Jesus Acts 4:1-13 This morning I want us to examine a statement which is made in V 13 concerning Peter, and John. ......."they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    Jesus. A name that could create some problems. When we begin to share about Jesus, people will get upset. What is more important, being liked, or telling people about Jesus

    Acts 4:1-22 All I Did Was Talk About Jesus Introduction A. When I was your age, I walked to school B. Bare foot, C. 5 feet of snow D. Up hill E. Both ways F. We had to cut down a tree to make our own paper G. (Reverse sides) H. Ohh yeah, well you didn’t have to deal with gangs I. With terrorism ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,507 views

    We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

    PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Doebler avatar

    Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Teens are interested in religion and religious topics and yet we have such a tough time sharing our faith. Why? What can we do about it?

    Youth Rally Sermon Shattering Sharethefaithaphobia There are a lot of phobias out there, aren’t there? You’ve heard of some of them, like aquaphobia, arachnophobia, xenophobia, but here are a few more: Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Jesus Freaks

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,904 views

    Jesus followers might be seen as freaks today

    Jesus Freaks How did it go yesterday? Let people share about acts of kindness done in Jesus name - lead into today’s text. Overlooked Cripple Background Acts 3 - Read vs. 1-10, 15-16 - why overlooked by Jesus? Now the party’s over - Acts 4:1-3 - 3K then 5K now enough is enough Acts of kindness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,963 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

    Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Acts Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    This is a study of Acts Chapter 4 the fifth in a series on the book of Acts

    Acts Chapter 4 Acts #05 I. The arrest of the Peter and John 4:1-4 A. The reasons for the arrest 1. They were teaching the people. NOTE: These men, Peter and John, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. 2. The taught that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. NOTE: Of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    They Had Hung Out With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006
     | 3,342 views

    Hanging out with Jesus is the wat people can see Jesus on you. Peter and Johe let the HS lead them in word and deed.

    They had “hung out” with Jesus Acts 4 1-31 Last week we heard the first half of the story. We heard about a crippled man that had sat near the gate called Beautiful for close to 40 years. Peter and John are going up to the Temple and stop and heal this life long beggar. He goes with them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kevin Purcell avatar

    A Virtuous Cycle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    This sermon focuses on Acts 4 but covers chapters 2-4 as it shows how the Christian life goes in a cycle from Spiritual Fulfillment to Ministry to Opposition to Decision whether to quit or continue on back to Spiritual Fulfillment.

    A Virtuous Cycle Acts 4:1-31 Introduction During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in the movie, the FedEx ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Zamkus avatar

    Christian Boldness

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 39,663 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    Four Reasons For Healing

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 9,627 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