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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Signs And Wonders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2024
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    Acts 5:12-16 shows us some keys to the accomplishment of the church’s mission.

    Introduction John MacArthur wrote these words: A perennial problem the church of Jesus Christ faces is a lack of focus on its mission (John F. MacArthur Jr., Acts, vol. 1, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody Press, 1994], 159). He goes on to note that widespread confusion exists ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Responses To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024
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    Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

    Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sitting On The Fence

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024
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    A first person narrative sermon from the perspective of Gamaliel.

    Title: Sitting on the Fence Text: Acts 5:12 Subject: How Did The Sanhedrin Decide To Spare The Lives Of The Apostles? Complement: By Waiting To See If God Was Involved Big Idea: I'm trying to decide what to believe about Jesus. The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 11, 2024
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    The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Active Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 19, 2025
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    The Church continued to grow

    The Active Church Acts 5:12-28 A little over thirteen years ago, the Elder Board of Living Faith Fellowship asked me to write an essay on my ideal Church. Part of what I wrote said, “The vision of the church is: We exist to bring Praise and Glory to our King, Jesus Christ. We do this by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Disaster And A Healing. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 11, 2021
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     | 2,025 views

    'A Disaster and a Healing' Acts chapter 5 verses 1-16 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A contrast worth noting (vs 1-2). (2). A pair as bad as each other (vs 1-2). (3). A charge of deceit and lying (vs :3-4,9). (4). A warning they will never forget (vs 11). (5). A ministry back on track (vs 12-16) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One summer morning in the 1920s, • A ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Under Pressure. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2021
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    'Under Pressure' Acts chapter 5 verses 17-42 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Joy in the Jail (vs 18-20) (2). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21-26) (3). Courage before the Court (vs 27-40) (4). House to House (vs 41-42) SERMON BODY: We use the word, ‘pressure’ in a variety of ways. • e.g., We put air in our tires and check the pressure. • e.g., You go ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God Still Heals Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022
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     | 1,968 views

    The God that lived in the Book of Acts is still the same today.

    God Still Heals Text: Acts 5:12-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God is moving powerfully in and amongst children in this hour. You will see MANY children raised up to preach, heal, prophesy, move in miracles, signs, and wonders. (Patricia King). 2. Church, our God is still in the miracle working ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,959 views

    When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

    Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 17, 2024
     | 912 views

    In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives.

    “God Is In Control” Acts 5:16-25 In uncertainty and chaotic times, it is so comforting to be reminded that God is in control. No matter what this present world may think or do; we draw strength knowing that the LORD really is involved in our lives. Illustration: Jim Elliot, along with four of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Position Yourself For The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 21, 2024
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     | 1,348 views

    How can we position ourselves to be used by God in the gifts of the Spirit? Seven keys for making ourselves available to God for his supernatural operation through our lives are discussed.

    Intro In this message, we are concluding our series on the spiritual gifts. We have gotten into a lot of detail in 1 Corinthians 14, so let me go back to the beginning of Paul’s teaching on the subject. 1 Corinthians 12:1: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Posiciónate Para Recibir Los Dones Del Espíritu Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2024
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     | 351 views

    ¿Cómo podemos posicionarnos para que Dios nos use en los dones del Espíritu? Se analizan siete claves para ponernos a disposición de Dios para su operación sobrenatural a través de nuestras vidas.

    Introducción En este mensaje, estamos concluyendo nuestra serie sobre los dones espirituales. Hemos profundizado mucho en 1 Corintios 14, así que permítanme volver al principio de la enseñanza de Pablo sobre el tema. 1 Corintios 12:1: “No quiero, hermanos, que ignoréis ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Collins avatar

    The Love Above All Loves

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 15, 2023
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    In this sermon I seek to explore the 4 different kinds of loves that exist today, and how we need to keep God's Divine Agape love at the center of all the 4 loves.

    THE LOVE ABOVE ALL LOVES Uses of the Word Love in the world today 1. Eros (Romantic Love) - This is the love shared between a man and woman who are attracted to each other and is quite often connected with sexual behavior. 2. Phileo (Brotherly Love) - This is the love shared between two friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Count It As Joy

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024
     | 1,282 views

    When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

    Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unshakable Courage, Unstoppable God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 10, 2025
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    We serve a God who is not only big but powerful, and responsive to our prayers.

    Scripture Focus: Acts 4:29-31 Introduction • Open with the story of the early church facing persecution (Acts 4). o The Threat: Peter and John had just been released after being arrested for healing the lame man and proclaiming Jesus. o The religious leaders commanded them not to speak in Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God