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What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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An evangelistic message on what a Christian is, what a Christian has, and what a Christian will be.

What Is A Christian? Act 11:26 Acts 11:26 “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Introduction What is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow Of A Man

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 27, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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The presence of the Lord in the shadow of a man.

THE SHADOW OF A MAN Acts 5:15. Insomuch that they brought forth the sick, into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. In the Bible we read of many miracles of God; miracles of healing. We read of the woman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Kind Of Waiting

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

based on 245 ratings

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A message encouraging evangelism by church members.

PENTECOSTAL KIND OF WAITING Acts 2:1-21 INTRO: All of us have some experience with waiting. Who can’t recall the delight of going to the doctor’s office? Don’t you wish you could charge the doctor for your time? No doubt you had the joy of waiting in the grocery store check-out line. You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Spiritual leadership is a special opportunity given to God-chosen individuals for a special purpose.

Spiritual leadership is a very important subject worthy to be considered for deeper study. Its indisputable value and amplification has reached a new milestone. Its admirable effects are now being desired by highly competitive and intellectual people in the secular realm. Men of integrity have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Reunion With The Saints.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 28, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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After Peter’s release from prison, he began to seek the Saints, God’s people. When you turn people lose to go wherever they please you soon discover their character.

The reunion with the Saints. Acts 12:12 -- 17. 04/28/04 We are finishing up our study about the life of Peter. This is the third study in acts chapter 12. We started by talking about the repression of the King. We saw how that king Herod had James killed and it pleased the ungodly Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Obedient World Christian

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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The purpose of this message is to convey the importance of allowing the believer’s Christian values impact the world.

The Obedient World Christian Is: Acts 5:17-32 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Guts And Infamy Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Why are missions important? Look at Jonah and Isaiah to see

Fish Guts and Infamy You are the heart of the church series 11-27-05 Intro: Our favorite verse is John 3:16. Can you recite that with me? The key words in that first phrase are God, Loved, World. Last week we talked about God’s love being the Tiger in our Tank! It is His love that motivates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nest Egg That Hatched

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 1, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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The story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches a lesson on the righteousness of God’s people, the reality of God’s Presence, and the reassurance of God’s power.

The Nest Egg that Hatched Acts 5:1-11 INTRO.: My Grandmother kept chickens and she would put a plaster egg in the nests of her hens. She claimed it encouraged the hens to lay their eggs in the proper place. She also had an incubator, but she never put a nest egg in the incubator because she never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hokie Pokie

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

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We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Pentecost And Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon of reasons for evangelism/missions.

PENTECOST AND MISSIONS Acts 2:1-12 INTRO: After unusual events occurred on the day of Pentecost, the people asked one another “What does this mean?” (v. 12 TEV). The question is relevant today. What does it mean for us here and now? On the day of Pentecost God gave an inspiring symbolic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas At Antioch

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 17, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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A brief look at the work of a great pastor at a great church.

BARNABAS AT ANTIOCH Acts 11:19-24 (vs.23) INTRO. Antioch was about 280 miles from Jerusalem. It was a city of some importance in the New Testament. It was here that the author of Acts, Dr. Luke was born as well as his friend Theophilus. It was to Antioch that many Christians fled after the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

My Shadow And I

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

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The inevitability and importance of of the influence we have in the lives of others

MY SHADOW & I As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. (Acts 5:15) Introduction: The Need For Shadows. · There is much heartache, suffering , & weariness in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002

based on 48 ratings

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I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Backdraft"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

“BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Perils Of Misusing Privilege

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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Some of the dangers and difficulties of misuing the privileges we are given

The Perils of Misusing Privilege (Acts 13:16-41) Illustration:Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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