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  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,301 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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    Because Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,586 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

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    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,115 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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    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    The Evidence for Christ

    Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Must Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    We have witnessed Christ in our His grace, in His creation, and in our fellowship...How can we help but speak about these things? We’ve heard the message, we are without excuse

    WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MAN AIM: To give the congregation courage to speak the word of God Boldly OPEN: 1) Good Morning 2) Finally here 3) Excited about the possibilities 4) I have enjoyed our visits 5) Look forward to next week 6) Moved In, Just about unpacked. 7) Share my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus Real To You

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    We have nothing to say to the world if Jesus is not real to us.

    IS JESUS REAL TO YOU Illustration: 2 College kids with very smart friend Key Phrase: Unless Jesus is real to us we have nothing to say to the world. Passage Acts 4:1-22 They took note these men had been with Jesus. They took note that Jesus was real to them. Can the same be said of us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Determination To Make Christ Known Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,088 views

    Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

    Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Men Had Been With Jesus! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 14,415 views

    Seven principles for living a dynamic Christian life.

    THESE MEN HAD BEEN WITH JESUS! Acts 4:1-22 INTRODUCTION A couple of questions. Firstly: Why are so many churches nearly empty?! (ALLOW RESPONSES) Secondly: Why do so few Christians make an impact?(ALLOW RESPONSES) Someone read 1 Cor 3:1-4 What does this passage say about the questions we have ...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
     | 8,943 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What The Resurrection Means To Me!

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,877 views

    This sermon explains why the resurrection is not just an historical event, but it has relevence for our lives today.

    Resurrection Sunday What the Resurrection Means to Me! March 31, 2002 Acts 4:8-31 Intro: A. [illustration, by Joel Pankow] I have heard that possums are smart animals. You wouldn’t think so because you hardly ever see one except when it’s dead on the road. There’s a joke that goes, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Courage

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
     | 2,096 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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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,154 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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    Being With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,511 views

    If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

    Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,052 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God