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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Seen, But Not Heard!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,495 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

  • Mark Ripper avatar

    Contrast/Baptismal Call

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,463 views

    Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

    Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Too Obvious To Miss

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    It is still true today that the world can tell whether we have "been with Jesus" by our demeanor.

    TOO OBVIOUS TO MISS “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 It is still true today, that the world can tell whether we have “been with Jesus” by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Who Have You Been With?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    When you have been with Jesus, others will see Jesus in you.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Becoming A Biblical Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

    “Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Counting The Cost (Part 2)

    Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

    Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

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

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,655 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
     | 2,599 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

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Because Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Standing for the cause of Christ.

    Title: Because of Christ! Text: Acts 4:18-22 Introduction: Have your ever stood for something? --In high school they took our break, we boycotted lunch --No matter what you think of Promise Keepers, you have to admire their stand. --America was even founded by men with a cause!! 1. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 23,828 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

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Characteristics Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 27,455 views

    To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

    Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Bold And Courageous

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,766 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

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Growing Earthquake

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,026 views

    The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

    The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Cowardly Christian Or Bold Believer?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,750 views

    In Acts chapter four we read the word boldness three times, a mark of discipleship is boldness. Are you a bold believer, or are you a cowardly Christian?

    “Cowardly Christian or Bold Believer?” Acts 4 Their was once a little boy who owned a cure dog. A man came along and asked the boy; “what kind of dog is that?” The boy replied; “Why it’s a police dog.” The man said, “it doesn’t look like a police dog.” To which the boy said, “Well, he’s in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational