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Lord, Behold Their Threatenings Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

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Warfare Prayers

LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36, Acts 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Died

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004

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The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:38, Acts 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

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1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Put Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 28, 2004

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Who killed Jesus? With all the recent controversy from the Mel Gibson movie on the Passion of Christ, Just who was responsible for the death of Christ.

Who Killed Jesus? Lk. 23:33 Luke 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, Intro. – There has been a great deal of controversy recently about Mel Gibson’s new movie – THE PASSION OF CHRIST. The controversy has been regarding the violence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, Acts 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Qualities In A Church God Blesses

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

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A church that is blessed by God is no accident. There are certain characteristics that bring a church to the place where God can bless it.

A church God blesses is… 1. A church where God is welcomed Ps 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2. A Praying Church Lu 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Peter And The Passion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

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The Sanhedrin was up in arms because Peter was making them guilty of "Jesus Blood." It’s not like they could accuse Peter of anti-semiticism... but were they guilty?

OPEN: In Reader’s Digest, a young woman told of being employed as a dental receptionist. She said: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generosity & Holding Back Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

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These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Stewardship Part 2 The Church's Calling Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

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This sermon is about proper stewardship of the church’s calling.

What is balance? Balance is a tricky thing. The last couple months I have watched Victoria learn the concept of balance when it comes to a bicycle. It was a tricky at first for her. She was constantly leaning to one side. One training wheel was well worn, and the other looked brand new. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Anaias And Saphira - Wasn't It Just A Tad Ott To Kill Them?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

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A look at the story of Ananias and Saphira to see that God treats sin seriously and that we are called to be people of Integrity

Introduction Have any of you seen the movie Catch Me If You Can. I have to say before I say it I thought it was recipe for disaster. I mean it starred Leonardo Di Capreo. But actually it turned out to be quite good. It’s the true story of Frank Abignail, who as a teenager runs away from home and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Church- God's Establishment Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004

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In this sermon we go back to what the Bible says about the establishment of the church. We should want to be the church Jesus died to establish.

Kim Huffman 1/4/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church Series #1 "THE CHURCH—GOD’S ESTABLISHMENT" MT. 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: How would you define the role of the church in the world today? The church was born, she conformed, she became deformed, she was reformed but what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Should You Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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The first sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers understand the necessity of membership in a Bible-believing church. (See also "Which Church Should You Join?" by the same preacher.)

Scripture In May 1855, an eighteen-year-old boy went to the elders of a church in Boston. He had been raised in a Unitarian church, in almost total ignorance of the gospel, but when he moved to Boston to make his fortune, he began to attend a Bible-preaching church. Then, in April of 1855, his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which Church Should You Join? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004

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The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex, Lies And Videotape, Lies

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 3, 2004

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Part 2 of, Sex, Lies and Videotape. Part 2 deals with lies and their consiquences.

Sex, Lies and Videotape Part 2. Lies. What are lies ? Is a lie an untruth, an omission of all the facts, is it a sin or unrightiouness, is it something that people use ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10, Joshua 9:3-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is God?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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One week removed from Easter and there are already events taking place which make some question the presence of an Almighty God. Today’s message reminds us not to lose hope!

HE HAS RISEN! HE HAS RISEN INDEED! Acts 5:17-42 Second Sunday of Easter (see also John 20:19-31) Authored 4/13/04 A puzzled teenager came up to me and asked in tears that reflected anger, “where is God?” The question came on the eve of September 11th, 2001. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Lutheran

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