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  • Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

  • Jesus Saves

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 7, 2014
     | 4,698 views

    The saving grace o Jesus.

    Jesus Saves by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (1/6/2014) “Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole” ...read more

  • Act Like Men: Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,801 views

    A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

    “As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

  • All Paths Lead To God... Not!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2012
     | 5,506 views

    All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places... the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path.

    Title: All Paths Lead to God… Not! Text: Acts 4:5-12 (John 14:6) Thesis: All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places… the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path. Introduction Imagine one of our staff of teachers ...read more

  • God’s Bail-Out Plan

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012
     | 3,210 views

    God has provided the way of salvation.

    God’s Bail-Out Plan January 18, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has provided the way of salvation. Focus Passage: Acts 4:8-12 Introduction: Leaky boats. I. Present Situation Summary a. Economic: banks failing, homes foreclosed, ...read more

  • A Wild Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 38 ratings
     | 30,989 views

    Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

    OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

  • From Mission Impossible To Mission Accomplished!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,758 views

    God is delighted and able to take the misfits and rejected of society, and patiently turn them into world shakers and world changers for the Kingdom of God! All he needs is a surrendered and committed life.

    Acts 4:1-13 KJV And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto ...read more

  • Do We Look Like We Have Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,384 views

    This message tells us that we can change our lives and be better people by embracing the creeds and deeds of Christ.

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, 2much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead. 3So they arrested them and put them in custody until the ...read more

  • Spending Time With Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,004 views

    What the Cause and Effect is of Spending Time With Jesus

    SPENDING TIME WITH JESUS ACTS 4:1-22 Key verses are 4:13, 23-31 INTRODUCTION: The first recorded miracle of the church takes place in chapter three of the book of Acts. Here is one of the most familiar stories of the New Testament, the story of the healing of the lame man at the gate of the ...read more

  • Jesus—the One And Only

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,773 views

    A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about what only Jesus can do for us and for the world.

    I want you to take God’s Word and find Colossians chapter 1; and, when you’ve found it, look up here. Last week, we talked to you about the one true God, and we told you it’s not enough to believe in one god—if you believe in one god, and he’s the wrong god, ...read more

  • Growth And Persecution

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,126 views

    A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

    This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

  • Differences Between Religion & Salvation

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,352 views

    There is no salvation in prophets, apostles, priests, pastors, ministers, or any religious leaders but only in Jesus Christ. You may boast of your fine church buildings, large membership; be active in religious and charitable work, but all these are power

    Intro: At certain seasons of the year, we find many religious celebrations being conducted. We find that the natural man wants to be religious. He will often do many pious things in hope that he is performing an act of worship and service to the Lord. But God in His word teaches that religion is ...read more

  • Our Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,995 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    God is so faithful! He’s faithful to us as individuals and faithful to us as a church. And as long as we continue to be a church that’s all about [2] loving God and loving others, God will continue to bless us and show us His faithfulness. We show our love for God when we’re ...read more

  • "These Men Had Been With Jesus"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Special message for our county fair about how when we hang out with Jesus, he changes our lives and makes us effective witnesses for Him.

    Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 3 – Respecting Other People’s Boundaries Romans 14 August 15, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I spent my high school years in a rather permissive atmosphere. My ...read more

  • The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    This message shows the powerful witness of Peter and John and the lame man who was healed at the temple gate. I am making 3 points in this message: (1) No matter what people do to you, they cannot stop your witness. (2) No matter how many people rej

    “The Power of a Changed Life” Acts 4:1-12 In many advertisements in magazines especially if you’re reading a magazine on physical fitness, you will see what is refereed to as a before and after picture. Sometimes it will be a picture of someone who may have been overweight and lost a lot of ...read more