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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #9-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    First of two messages about witnessing.

    Be Intentional #9 – Sharing the Good News of Jesus Acts 4:12, John 14:6 March 16, 2003 Introduction Since the beginning of the year, we have been looking at the whole issue of intentionality – in other words, living life by decision rather than by default. We have covered the areas of allowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

    INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,605 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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    Use The Name Jesus!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    We should use the name of Jesus often and boldly, both in our prayers, and in our praise.

    Acts 4:8-12 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: "Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on May 5, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    Easter 3: We’re still celebrating Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead... and in this Resurrection, Christ offers us a new identity.

    Jeff Foxworthy became famous with jokes based on the line, “You just might be a Redneck IF...” and then he would give you a stereotypical behavioral association. He would say stuff like: ·“You just might be a Redneck IF...You use your fishing license as a form of identification.” ·“You just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 30,520 views

    “I am the good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by my own. As the Father knows me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep” John 10:14-15.

    Theme: Christ the good Shepherd Text: Acts 4:5-12; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 We all learn by example and this is the way children easily pick up the habits of adults. A young couple returning home from work one afternoon opened their front door only to hear their nine-year-old son and seven year ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,841 views

    Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

    OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,418 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ghost Story

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    New Age philosophy is alive and pervasive. Movies are a particularly potent media for this new/old heresy.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Sets Jesus Apart From Other Prophets?

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    Why is Jesus the Christ Different from all other prophets? A good midweek sermon.

    What sets Jesus apart from other prophets? It has been said that what makes the difference between Christianity and all other religions. Is that in all other religions people are willing to die for their god. But only in Christianity is God willing to die for His people. Love so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin to deliver a message of salvation

    Bold and Courageous Acts 4:1-14 Jeff Hughes – March 9, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Last week, we finished up Acts chapter 3. We looked at Peter’s explanation to the crowd gathered for the miraculous healing that had just taken place, and we saw Peter’s evangelistic appeal to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Passion

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,943 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
     | 10,111 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
     | 3,657 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