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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Use The Name Jesus!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,705 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
     | 5,678 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
     | 12,030 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

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    Christ, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,165 views

    “I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

    Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Al Lowe avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Carter avatar

    They Had Been With Jesus

    Contributed by David Carter on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    THE DISCIPLES HAD BEEN WITH JESUS

    THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS Text: Acts 4:13 1. THEIR ZEAL Peter and John were filled with zeal and the Holy Spirit. The word "Zeal" means An Intense Fervor, A Passionate Eagerness, A Earnest Enthusiasm for something or someone displayed in action! Peter went to Jesus walking on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roy Hughes avatar

    The Cowardly Dozen

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

    THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seen, But Not Heard!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,309 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

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    Contrast/Baptismal Call

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

    Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,210 views

    Find out why Jason would rather sleep in on Sundays than attend Church, and what Gods word has to say to him.

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 6th 2001 Acts 4:12 2nd Peter 3:9 “No Other Name” Pastor Mark Hensley 1”2Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    People live their lives by faith. The question is, "Upon WHAT do you rest your faith?" This sermon (based on the hymn) answers that question.

    Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is a word that finds its way into most religions. It is in the definition of that word that Christianity separates itself from all other so-called attempts to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Voss avatar

    Apostolic Without Apology

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    Apostolic without apologizing for what we believe!

    Apostolic Without Apology Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas (Acts 4:19-20) But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. {20} For we cannot but speak the things which we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Credille avatar

    The Power Of The Name

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

    The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...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
     | 40,333 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