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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Acts Series: 25th Sermon--"Stand!" [The Courage of Our Witness]--Courage born of Compulsion, Consecration, and Compassion!

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 “Go” deals with the consistency of our witness “Stand” deals with the courage of our witness “Speak” deals with the communication of our witness There is something we are privileged to be able to do/commanded to do, which even the angels cannot do. v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    Acts Series: 26th Sermon--"Speak!" [The Communication of our Witness]--"5 Principles for Talking to People about Jesus"

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 3 Acts 5:17-20 Go=the consistency of our witness Go to work looking to witness/school/dr.’s office/gas station/golfing! Stand=the courage of our witness Overcoming fear/heart pounding out of chest! How to be bold and courageous, and have courage born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Very Afraid

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    Ananias and Sapphira’s quick death was not about giving....it was about being genuine, and not hypocrites

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships November 21, 2004 1Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Preaching Jesus Everywhere

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jealous For Christ Series

    Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    Jealousy causes us to live life in fear, anger and pride - Christ calls us to live in peace, confidance, and humilty.

    Jealous for Christ Acts 5:17-42 11/24/02 Introduction A. In addressing the topic of jealousy this morning, I would like to start by using a story the Dr. Gary Collins wrote: “For many years Sir Walter Scott was the leading literary figure in the British Empire. No one could write as well as he. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

    1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success Follows Cleansing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Let us remember that contrary to popular opinion, God’s ways are always perfect and He knows what the church needs to make it successful

    1. One might think that after the dramatic deaths of Ananias and Sapphira many would have hesitated to become involved with the Christian church ö however, just the opposite occurred. Instead of the judgment creating panic, the church experienced an extraordinary period of success. The growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Between Spiritual And Worldly Authority 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blo

    1. Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blood (physical opponents) but against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Changing Wake

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    As a boat travels through the water it leaves a wake. As you go through life, what is left in your wake?

    A Life Changing Wake Acts 5:14-16 I want you to thank about about a boat traveling down the river. Behind the boat is a wake that moves outwards. Any vessel following the boat is affected by it’s wake. As you and I travel through life, we also leave a wake. Some of us leave a wake of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attacked Again Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 21,299 views

    The church is called to stand for the truth.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “Attacked Again” Acts 5:12-42 “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. (13) Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Ignite A Revival

    Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,855 views

    If we really want to see revival then we must allow the Holy Spirit to "kill" the sin within us so that the "common people" will be touched through us.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Peril Of Playing With God Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,894 views

    This message is in a series and it deals with the dangers involved in a soul playing with God in the context of church membership.

    As servants of the Savior and creatures of the Sovereign, the worse mistake we can make is To Play With God Our Maker and Judge. For we are reminded from the initial Genesis to the final Revelation of God’s Word that HE DOES NOT PLAY! Yet, not taking that revelation seriously, we have conjured up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    We Are The Winners Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,295 views

    Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY!

    We are the Winners in this Game of Life! I have read the end of The Book and we win! Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY! Acts 5:12-40 -- Key verses = 39-42 The world cant stop us! – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Steps Out Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Out And About Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,268 views

    Lessons to learn from when the apostles were set free from jail.

    INTRO>On one of his European tours, master magician and locksmith Harry Houdini found himself locked in jail for improper actions. After he had been searched and manacled in a Scottish town jail, the old jail keeper shut him in a cell and walked away. Houdini quickly freed himself from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist