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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2022
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    Where does obedience to the command of men stop and obedience to God begin?

    We must obey God rather than Men Acts 5:26-33 Sometimes, the Scripture seems to put us in quite a dilemma. Peter’s response in the passage we just read shows that Peter’s response to the High Priest’s charge that the Apostles had disobeyed the strict prohibition of the Sanhedrin that they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Barnabas Person

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
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    Barnabas we will see was a giving person and cared about other people. How can we live a life like that in a society that says it is all about You?

    Being a Barnabas Person Acts chapter 5:29-39 Introduction- my time away in Wisconsin I want to talk to you about being a Barnabas or being a part of a church that has a Barnabas mentality. Most people today wither they admit it or not have a selfish attitude about things that they have. (Tight ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Obeying God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016
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    Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Value Of Interreligious Dialogue Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2016
     | 3,729 views

    "Evangelization and interreligious dialogue, far from being opposed, mutually support and nourish one another."

    Thursday in Second Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Today we hear the story of Peter’s witness before the Sanhedrin in the months following the first Pentecost. To the authorities who had forbade preaching about Jesus, Peter reminds them that the Law of God goes before any human law. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 2, 2016
     | 5,618 views

    We are latter day apostles. We get to follow the first apostles and speak the gospel to people who are gathered in places where anyone can come.

    Have you ever noticed that people aren’t always receptive to the Good News of the Gospel? We’re living in a world where it is increasingly forbidden to share the Good News with a desire to win converts. The situation is getting to the point where the only place where the Gospel can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Your Salvation Angers The Devil

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2018
     | 3,255 views

    The devil attacks you suddenly or planned because of your salvation you have from Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOUR SALVATION ANGERS THE DEVIL Acts 5:17-25 King James Version (KJV) 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Against All Odds, Obey God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2018
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    Men would try to stop you from diligently serving God but never give up. Always be obedient to the God who has called you to a life of victory.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: AGAINST ALL ODDS, OBEY GOD Acts 5:26-32King James Version (KJV) 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When God Raises You Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 2, 2018
     | 10,661 views

    Many times we can be discouraged by being passed over, disrespected, taken for granted or outright ignored. This sermon talks about The Foundation of Promotion, The Mechanics of Promotion & No Longer Passed Over but Sought Out.

    Introduction Man is Carnal | God is Spiritual Man Strives for Democracy | God Designed the Church as a Theocracy (As Christians we live according to the government of God Acts 5:29-40 I. The Foundation of Promotion A. Prayer & Fasting 1. The Focus on the Families definition of prayer is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    (Sections 6 & 7) 6 - The Hour Of Decision And 7 - Walking In Wisdom

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
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    Some of the most precious experiences of one's life may be the times when the Lord seems near, and His Spirit has guided one to act in harmony with the Father's plan.

    (Section 6 His Will) VI. THE HOUR OF DECISION A. INTRODUCTION Some of the most precious experiences of one's life may be the times when the Lord seems near, and His Spirit has guided one to act in harmony with the Father's plan. Note carefully that it is faith, the action of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016
     | 5,436 views

    We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

    Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Defense Of Peter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    The gospel: a message which refuses to be stifled.

    PETER’S DEFENSE. Acts 5:27-32. The first time that Peter and John had been arrested was after the healing of a lame man when they were asked, ‘By what power or by what name have you done this?’ (Acts 4:7). ‘Jesus Christ of Nazareth,’ Peter boldly replied, ‘whom you crucified, whom God raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024
     | 633 views

    Be subject to authorities but obey God rather than man where there is a conflict.

    Who are you, whom do you serve? I pray you are a Christian, a Christ follower, and a Child of God. Who do you say you are? Children of God obey the laws of this earthly world AND the law that established all earthly rules, God’s Law. Humans are subject to appointed and divine powers. Man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Sitting On The Fence

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 30, 2024
     | 847 views

    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: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Are You Rapture Ready? The King’s Invitation, Authority And Greatest Command - Matthew 22 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 4, 2025
     | 284 views

    Are you Rapture Ready? The King invites us into His kingdom, calls us to live under His authority, and commands us to love Him with all our heart. The King is calling. How will you respond? Are you Rapture Ready? Better be Ready...HE's Coming Soon!

    2025.09.07. Sermon Notes. ARE YOU RAPTURE READY? The King’s Invitation, Authority, and Command _ Matthew 22:1–46 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Are you Rapture Ready? The King invites us into His kingdom, calls us to live under His authority, and commands us to love Him with all our heart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Do I Really Have To Change?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025
     | 218 views

    Encountering God’s holiness leads us to honest confession, gracious cleansing, and a life of obedient mission.

    Opening: A Question We All Know Can people really change? That question sits in the back of our minds like a song we can’t finish. It comes at two in the morning. It comes after the argument we had at dinner. It comes when the doctor says, “The test is back,” or when a child looks at us with holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist