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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Picture Of Abuse

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012
     | 3,042 views

    Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,933 views

    Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

    Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A World Changer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2018
     | 9,758 views

    To turn the world upside down you need to be committed, willing to change, walk with Jesus, love people, disciple, and be bold.

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A WORLD CHANGER Acts 17:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOR: THE PREACHER & SIN 1. A pastor was in a discussion with an woman church member about her elderly Aunt who’d finally “seen the light” and joined the church after a lifetime of riotous living. "Will my Aunt's sins be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing The Line

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 15 ratings
     | 68,146 views

    We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

    I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear's Poison, Face It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,535 views

    Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

    Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
     | 7,930 views

    Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers

    Why It Rained When Elijah Prayed I Kings 18:1-8, 41-46 Many times we become discouraged if things don’t go exactly our way. We become angry and bitter and often we blame God. Accusing Him of not answering our prayers. But God is not at fault – we are. We are the one’s who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk Where You Can’t See Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,704 views

    a reminder that we live by faith, not by sight

    This is our 5th week of talking about your bucket list. I want to say how encouraging it was for our student ministry to jump up and challenge us last week to say what needs to be said! Their enthusiasm is contagious, and catching that is a whole lot better than catching the flu, isn’t it? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Confidence.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,705 views

    AW Tozer, ”Anything God has ever done, he can do now. Anything God has ever done anywhere, he can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you.”

    Living With Confidence. Philippians 1:1-6TPT Arriving late for a little league game, a retired grandfather stopped to ask his grandchild how his team was doing. We are behind 15 to nothing, he said. The grandfather asked, are you discouraged? Of course, not, the boy responded we haven’t been up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Heathen Rage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2024
     | 917 views

    Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done.

    “When The Heathen Rage” Acts 4:23-31 Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done. We have a great example before us to consider the next time you are sharing a testimony and others decide to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldly Tell Your Testimony

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 225 views

    What will it take to Refresh your Vision for God?

    “Boldly Tell Your Testimony” 2 Timothy 1:8 Intro: What will it take to Refresh your Vision for God? Letter from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus--- commanded of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace Timothy Charged to Oppose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025
     | 463 views

    Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

    The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Falsely Accused Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023
     | 2,190 views

    Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

    FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Repent! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 966 views

    This sermon explores the power of God, the urgency of the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit's movement through the story in Acts 3:11-26. Key

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to hear from Him, and to respond to His Word. We stand on the threshold of a new understanding, a new revelation of ...read more

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    We Ought To Pray For Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,393 views

    We ought to feel comfortable praying for ourselves in a bold manner.

    Introduction I would dare say that most Christians feel more comfortable praying for someone else than praying for themselves. Christians prefer intercessory prayer rather than personal prayer. Take for example in our church, if you raise your hand to give a personal prayer request, I have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist