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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Working Prayer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,385 views

    THIS PORTION OF SCRIPTURE BRINGS US TO THE RELEASE OF PETER AND JOHN. THEY HAD HEALED A CRIPPLE THE PREVIOUS DAY (CHAPTER 3). THEY HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR CREATING A COMMOTION IN THE TEMPLE AREA, DETAINED THAT NIGHT, AND THEN FACE THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE

    WORKING PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 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 made the heaven and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rechargeable

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    Just as rechargeable batteries have revolutionized our communication world, being regularly recharged by the Holy Spirit will revolutionize our spiritual life. We need it.

    RECHARGEABLE Acts 4:29-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOROUS CHURCH SIGNS 1. “Salvation Guaranteed -- or your sins cheerfully refunded." 2. "God does not believe in atheists, therefore atheists do not exist." 3. "Forgive your enemies -- it messes with their minds." 4. "Don't be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,793 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 4, we see the church was Fearless with Persecution, Faithful with Prayer, and Free with Posse

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/10/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The early church didn’t have any of the advantages that some ministries boast and depend on today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mountain Moving Prayers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,237 views

    Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

    Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying In The Face Of Opposition

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,183 views

    When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

    Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Focused Prayer

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to consume those who

    Principle 1 for God-focused prayer: Tune to God's agenda Have you ever done a comparison between the way the apostles approached Christ in the Gospels and the way they approached Him in the book of Acts? In Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, their requests included calling fire down from heaven to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Where Is Your Power

    Contributed by Rev. Dwayne Kight on Jun 1, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,648 views

    A sermon intended on helping us understand how powerful we can be and where that power comes from.

    Most Christians are powerless. This might make some of you raise your hand in agreement or cringe with disgust. Either way, it is a statement about the church I not happy to have to make. Consider what “normal” Christianity in the typical believer looks like today. This person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barnabas—little Man, Big Deeds Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 25, 2015
     | 8,546 views

    This sermon examines Barnabas's character as an encourager, his generosity, and his obedience to God and challenges God's people to emulate him.

    Barnabas—Little Man, Big Deeds Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 25, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 4:31-37 – “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving The Lord With Passion

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,060 views

    Many in the Body of Christ have lost their zeal and passion. This is an encouraging and motivating word to inspire and encourage.

    Serving the Lord with Passion Text/Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 NKJV, “And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Celebrate A Shared Vision Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,258 views

    Commitment, Purpose, Unity, Giving

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Celebrate a Shared Vision Acts 4:31-37 (p. 761) February 19, 2017 Introduction: Every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up you’d find me and my brother Sammy glued to the TV watching Ohio Valley Wrestling. And let me tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Church Pray Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 15, 2015
     | 7,003 views

    Notes from a message on Acts 4:31. What happens when the church prays.

    Note: References used from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Acts & Utley's Guide to the Bible on Acts 4 Title: Pray Church Pray Theme: What happens when the church prays? Text: Acts 4:31 – 37 Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,428 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • James Lee avatar

    The Power Of A Prayer Meeting Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,416 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    The Power of a Prayer Meeting Acts 4:23-31 Peter and John have been arrested, threatened and forbidden to preach Christ. However, there’s just one little itsy bitsy problem. You see, the Lord has told them to do just that! Jesus told the church to preach the gospel to EVERY creature! So now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015
     | 5,127 views

    Churches need to be Spiritually Healthy

    Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Acts 4 Introduction: “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” - Erma Bombeck I. A Healthy Characteristic is a Church that Prays together. - "We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Powerless Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 26, 2015
     | 6,836 views

    When you feel powerless, remember the Holy Spirit and get ready for a power surge.

    “Getting Into Shape: When you Feel Powerless” Acts 2:1-21 & 4:23-31 When have you felt powerless? When the doctor said “There’s nothing more we can do?” When the boss said, “We have no choice but to let you go?” When the Counselor stated, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed