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  • Brian Credille avatar

    The Power Of The Name

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 3,358 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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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Boldness

    Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 36,665 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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    Religious Or Believer? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

    Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Steve avatar

    What Is Your Passion

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    Sermon that begins with my own personal passion, (you put yours in), then ends with my other spiritual passion of saving souls, that should be the same for all of us.

    Have you ever had an absolute passion for something? I absolutely love the sport of basketball. I absolutely love College basketball. I love the Kentucky Wildcats. I love everything about the sport. I like hearing the roar of the crowd. I like seeing the players do amazing feats like defying ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What The Resurrection Means To Me!

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    This sermon explains why the resurrection is not just an historical event, but it has relevence for our lives today.

    Resurrection Sunday What the Resurrection Means to Me! March 31, 2002 Acts 4:8-31 Intro: A. [illustration, by Joel Pankow] I have heard that possums are smart animals. You wouldn’t think so because you hardly ever see one except when it’s dead on the road. There’s a joke that goes, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Case Of Mistaken Identity?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    If we choose to live for and with God, then we must understand who we are in Him.

    TALKING POINTS: 1. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and we looked at the tale of two gardens, the Garden of Eden and what happened to humanity when they disobeyed God and the Garden of the Empty Tomb and what it undid from the first garden. As I prepared that message, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,428 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,322 views

    Find out why Jason would rather sleep in on Sundays than attend Church, and what Gods word has to say to him.

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 6th 2001 Acts 4:12 2nd Peter 3:9 “No Other Name” Pastor Mark Hensley 1”2Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Say The Name

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    A very short message given after an Easter Musical.

    Say the Name Thank you for coming here tonight (today). We trust you have been blessed and encouraged by the message of the resurrected Christ. I would like to take just a few moments to visit with you about 3 things related to the Name of Jesus. First, His Name means something. In Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,392 views

    A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

    One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    People live their lives by faith. The question is, "Upon WHAT do you rest your faith?" This sermon (based on the hymn) answers that question.

    Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is a word that finds its way into most religions. It is in the definition of that word that Christianity separates itself from all other so-called attempts to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Be Bold

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,024 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can You Tell If Someone Has Faulty Theology?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,795 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,551 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