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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006
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    A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

    Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

    THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
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     | 9,795 views

    The purpose of this message is to help believers understand the consequences of proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encourage us to count the cost and stand firm in Him.

    WHAT SHALL WE DO? Acts 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been a position that you needed to know what to do? 1. Do we sell or hold on to our stock or house? 2. Do we need this or that type of insurance? 3. Should we buy a new car or continue to repair the old one? 4. Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Courage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    The purpose of this mesage is to show believers the qualities of Christian Courage and encourage believers to tell the gospel story with truth and courage.

    CHRISTIAN COURAGE* Acts 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: A. As I study a book of the Bible or a particular passage I do a lot of reading in commentaries. 1. Three of my favorites are The Pulpit Commentary, The Biblical Illustrator, and The Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary. 2. They each have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,371 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Down Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

    Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Portion Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

    OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 3,212 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,258 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Driven To Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    Prayer works and God wants you to know that.

    April 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: Prayer Title: Driven to Prayer Have you ever stopped and thought about what it is that drives people to prayer? You can answer that question for yourselves, but when I stop and look at it I see that there may be many things that push ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stone The Builders Rejected

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,541 views

    The power is in Jesus name and the pardon comes through Jesus work!

    The Stone the Builders Rejected, Acts 4:5-12 Introduction It is related that Michelangelo, the famous Italian sculptor, painter, and poet, once stood before a great block of marble that had been rejected by builders and cast aside. As he stood there with eyes staring straight at the marble, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Morphing Jesus In America

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    Leonard Sweet in his book Soul Tsunami wrote: "our post modern American culture wants tolerance of all beliefs..." the result is the morphing of Jesus into syncretism. Americans are deeply spiritual and secualar. We cook up our own religion to our taste

    In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2009 Text: Acts 4:12 Easter IV - Redeemer “Morphing Jesus in America” (Begin with a “transformer” as an illustration of how one thing changes into another…. An example of “morphing”.) Michael Jackson is a great example of one who has chosen to morph his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,429 views

    Jesus is the ultimate name -- the only name through which there is salvation.

    Well, as you’re aware by now my name is Brad. Although, that is not the whole truth. Brad is actually a shortened form of Bradley. That’s what my parents named me -- Bradley. Bradley is a name from the British Isles that means broad meadow -- perhaps a commentary on girth. Now, I wish that I could ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Rules We Play By

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 2, 2009
     | 2,602 views

    In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ.

    Title: The Rules We Play By Text: Acts 4:1-12 Thesis: In all we do and say, we point the way to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Most games have rules that players play by. However, sometimes, as has been my experience with playing with our grandchildren, players sometimes change the rules or make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do We Do When Control Is Taken Away?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,974 views

    We like to be in control, some of us need to be in control but, when that control is taken away by sinful man or others, we need to look to the one who is always in full control.

    Acts 4:23-33 I suspect that most all of the conflicts and battles of life boil down to issues of control. Republicans want control of the congress and Democrats don’t want to give it up. Israelis want to control Palestinians and Palestinians resist. Sunnis and Shiites fight for control of Iraq. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran