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  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Being Controversial

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    We need to be controversial at the appropriate times. Can God count on you to take the stand?

    Being Controversial Acts 4:1-4 I am not sure what you thought when you heard the title of the message tonight, but I feel that it’s some that we need to do in the right place and in the right time. Illustration: Jerry Falwell While I was on vacation, a great man of God was laid to rest. Say what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

    INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Act Three: Redefining Sin Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    In Luke 15 Jesus redefines sin... speaking to pharisees and sinners he compels both sides with the story of not one son, but two!

    ACT THREE: Redefining Sin Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” luke 15: 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Act Like Men: Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,021 views

    A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

    “As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Acts Of The Apostles # 25 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,400 views

    In this chapter we see something that is of major importance.

    Paul had spent eighteen months at Corinth, reasoning with the Jews and planting the seed of Christ's being the Son of God, but had had very little success. He left, and Apollos came behind him, and had tremendous success. This passage reveals that Apollos was successful for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Should Act Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    What should a christian act like? How are we to be different in the world, and what does God expect?

    Romans 13:1-14 Getting on The Same Page as God about How We Should Act Introduction A. When your growing up it seems like everybody is trying to teach you how to act B. Your parents, your teacher, your Sunday School teacher, your boss at your first job, your professors at college, every were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Of Joshua And Acts-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012
     | 5,285 views

    To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between the Books of Joshua and Acts in this 2-Part Series.

    Of Joshua and Acts -Part 1 Amazing thing about the Bible is that several things which occurred in the New dispensation of grace were either prophesied directly or portrayed through symbolic events in the OT times. Take the prophecy of "Redeemer" Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Focusing On God's Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,136 views

    This sermon encourages believers to combat Biblical illiteracy, center their worship around God's Word, and deepen their relationship with God through understanding and applying Scripture.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a community bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the timeless words of Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Visit many good books, but live ...read more

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    Acts 15 - Resolving Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2013
     | 10,500 views

    Learn from the Council in Jerusalem. Unite around the essentials. Make concessions in non-essentials. Show love in everything.

    We have been looking at troubles and persecutions from without. • Today, we are going to look at problems from within - disagreements among believers. • Christians will quarrel. Nothing wrong with that. If you had never had an argument with a brother or sister, I’m more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Hope--Act 3 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,748 views

    God did not abandon his creation after the fall in the Garden and the flood, but rather initiated a covenant through Abraham that would one day save the world.

    A New Hope—Act #3 Gen. 12:1-3 and various others 3KCOC 4/17/11 Intro: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Most of you have seen this (PP or Youtube of Star Wars Opening). I am sure that George Lucas must have had reasonable confidences that audiences would love his story, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acts Of The Apostle 33 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,623 views

    Paul was warned several times against going to Jerusalem, but he felt he must.

    Yes, Paul had been warned and the words of the warning came true. He was bound and made prisoner. In chapter 23, we read of his defense in the presence of the council. We read of: I. THE ABUSE A. HIS CONDUCT Verse 1, "And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of The Apostles 21 Of 39

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,767 views

    In chapter fifteen we have reached the fourth major turning point in the book of Acts.

    (1) The first major turning point was when the Church was filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts, chapter 2. (2) The second major turning point was when the Christian Church was able to convert the apostle Paul from Judaism in Acts 9. (3) The third major turning point, was when the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts 9 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013
     | 23,251 views

    Disciples are chosen for His purpose. Disciples are products of God's grace. Disciples are willing to obey God.

    How do you feel if someone comes up to you and say, “You’ve been chosen…” – chosen to represent the school, represent the company, or the country… • We feel good. It is an honour to be chosen. Yet the truth is we are all chosen – chosen by Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Voices"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus.

    John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist