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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Be Bold

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. A number of years ago, when Margaret and I answered God's call to go into ministry, one of the most important things we had to do was to sell our house. The equity in the house would help pay for all our living and schooling costs for three years. We decided to try and sell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,351 views

    Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

    1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can You Tell If Someone Has Faulty Theology?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,802 views

    Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Pries

    Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Priest through bribery or political intrigue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,556 views

    1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles.

    1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles. The apostles were arrested and asked, "By what power or by whose authority have you done this?" (Acts 4:7) Instead of losing self-control, the apostles remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is No Other Name Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,043 views

    Jesus is the only way of salvation

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Reasons For Healing

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 8,121 views

    There are at least four reasons why healing comes.

    “FOUR REASONS FOR HEALING” Text: Acts 3:11-21; 4:1-4 Introduction: This is a beautiful story of the healing of the lame man who had been crippled all of his life and he was over 40 years old. Divine healing is fascinating. We live in a world that is plagued with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of The Name

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 3,377 views

    The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

    The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Boldness

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 36,696 views

    The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

    On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

    I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Confidence Of Peter And John"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,108 views

    Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

    On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Extended Hands

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a Prescription by the Paramedics, which resulted in the Capture of Five Thousand Converts Triggered The Extension of Three Sets of Hands.

    WE NEED TO TALK. The subject I want to highlight as a headline in our little chat is: EXTENDED HANDS. The first 37 verses of Acts 4 shall serve as our Target Text. TEMPLE TACTICS TRIGGERED EXTENDED HANDS! A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,089 views

    Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,444 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    The Evidence for Christ

    Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Compulsive Preaching Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

    One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican