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  • Scott Voss avatar

    Apostolic Without Apology

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 9,292 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

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    The Power Of The Name

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
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    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

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    Bold Witnesses

    Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

    BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Be Bold

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Problems Of Inflexibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,962 views

    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

    1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
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    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Way To Make A Lasting Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    The apostles did not fellowship with those who kept crying, "What is in it for me?" Do not spend your time associating with selfish people who are not willing to grow up in Christ. Perhaps, the biggest opponents for the advancement of the kingdom of God a

    1. Everyone wants to make a positive difference, but few seem to know how. However, many people become so indifferent that end up having more of a negative than a positive influence on those around them ö not the apostles. Dr. Luke wrote, "And the congregation of those who believed were of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,551 views

    A word on social responsibility

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “Standing for Jesus: A Word on Social Responsibility” Acts 4:13-22 The Christians in the early church made a tremendous impact upon the society in which they lived. There were some things that stood out about them and marked them as the saints of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered By Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,140 views

    Prayer is the powerhouse of the believer.

    Empowered By Prayer! Acts 4 The Church is gasping for air. She is losing her power as her life slowly ebbs away. The ICU unit is filled to overflowing with scores of churches whose glory days were a generation ago, but who today are surviving only on a ventilator of determination to see another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cowardly Dozen

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,288 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
     | 8,440 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

  • Mark Ripper avatar

    Contrast/Baptismal Call

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,867 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

  • James Rich avatar

    Contagious

    Contributed by James Rich on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    Much like AIDS, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and even the common flu. This religion of Pentecost spread like wildfire through out the then known world. The things that prevent the diseases of the world will also prevent the spreading of the Gospel

    Acts 4:6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,317 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

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    Denomination: Other

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Religious Or Believer? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,806 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational