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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Grow Or Close The Doors

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2019
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     | 3,656 views

    Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.

    Act 2:41  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Apostle Picked Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    This sermon is somewhat of a lymeric about Peter and Johns encouter with the lame man at the Beautiful gate.

    Peter Apostle Picked – The Providence of God: Acts 3:1-10 Peter Apostle Picked six particular things. 1. A particular place – the temple 2. A particular point in time – the hour of prayer 3. A particular person to be reached – the paralyzed man 4. A particular path to take – the one through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (5 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    In the previous sermon in this series, we dealt with the exciting story of God healing the lame man.

    We saw that when the Lord healed him, he went into the temple, "And all the people saw him walking and praising God: And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful. Gate of the temple... " Anyone who knew this man, knew this was a miracle, because they knew he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Healing, Resurrection, And Salvation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 25, 2018
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     | 5,902 views

    The healing of a man lame from birth, the preaching of Jesus' resurrection, and the call to salvation.

    HEALING, RESURRECTION, AND SALVATION. Acts 4:5-12. There is a parallel between the persecution of Jesus upon the healing of a man ‘blind from birth’ (John 9:1), and the persecution of Peter and John upon the healing of a man ‘lame from his mother's womb’ (Acts 3:2). Suffice it to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excuse Me – Can I Get Some Directions?”

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,729 views

    God provides everything we need to pass the stressful tests that come our way.

    "Excuse Me -- Can I Get Some Directions?" James 1:5-7 OPEN: Today we are continuing in our study in the book of James. Last we introduced the book and took a look at the topic just the first couple of verses. James started out by talking about getting a different perspective on our problems. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Cambridge avatar

    All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

    Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Wheat avatar

    Be Restored

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
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     | 10,540 views

    Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a no

    “Be Restored” John 21:15-17 Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    Believers need to quit making excuses for their laziness in serving God!

    LUKE 14:15-24 “GETTING OFF OUR BUTS!” A) So lets talk tonight about “Buts.” * We all have them! * They are usually pretty big, though some may be bigger than most, but we all have them. * Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. * Some of us use them more than others, however they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Ambassador's Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 5, 2018
     | 7,908 views

    God is raising up His Church to reclaim the Seven Mountains of Societal Influence. He is calling the Church back to the basics. Our spiritual foundations need some work. This message forces us to take a serious look at what we call the Gospel today.

    Luke 14:21-23 INTRODUCTION • God is serious about Kingdom building. No excuse for non-participation will do. • We are Ambassadors (carriers of the message) of Faith DEFINITIONS • Compel - To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Facing The Giants"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:

    Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,157 views

    We all have excuses on why we can't be a neighbor to "that" person. But Jesus doesn't leave room for excuses.

    Title: Who Is My Neighbor? Text: Luke 10 Date: 1/1/17 Intro Well good morning Real Life, welcome to the new year! It’s crazy to think 2016 has already come and gone… Last year at this time my wife and I were getting ready to make the 33 hour drive out here. A few months before that we had sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,321 views

    The healing of “a certain lame man” is one of the most inspirational miracles recorded in the book of Acts.

    THE NAME OF JESUS 1Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Peter's Sermon At Solomon's Portico Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 16, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,551 views

    A sermon examining the sermon preached to the crowd that gathered after the healing of the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate.

    PETER’S SERMON AT SOLOMON’S PORTICO Acts 3:11-15 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday July 2nd, 2025) Paste link in browser for audio: https://youtu.be/a5dox048N2c?feature=shared In late March of 2020 our lives dramatically changed; none of us expected to experience a worldwide pandemic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Father Is Still Working

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    The Pharisees revile the Lord after his healing of the lame man at the pool. This sermon is based on his response to the Pharisees. The Father is still working !!

    My Father Is Always Working ! John 5:1-18 1. After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3. In these lay a great multitude of impotent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Make Time For The Feast

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,216 views

    Christ has given you a daily invitation to fellowship with Him but many of us reject His invitation giving various excuses. Today we will spend some time reviewing the excuses they gave and see they are the same excuses we give.

    INTRODUCTION In our passage today we find Jesus teaching a parable. A parable is an earthly story that teaches a Heavenly truth. Earthly Story - A king had decided to throw a banquette and invited all of His closest friends. In those days the invitation would go out and would be accepted or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox