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Concerning the Holy Spirit, Frederick... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
Concerning the Holy Spirit, Frederick Buechner writes in his book Wishful Thinking the following: "T
The trial of Peter and... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
The trial of Peter and John was an opportunity to make a speech under the direct inspiration of the
It has been said of... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
It has been said of an especially critical parishioner that she was so particular Christ himself pro
A Chicago chain of book... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1994
A Chicago chain of book stores recently reported what book is the most shoplifted from its store.
Peter's defense of his activities... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Peter's defense of his activities brought him before the rulers.
This scripture wants us to... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
This scripture wants us to know the source of the power.
One evening's worth of television... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
One evening's worth of television commercials or one quick scan through a magazine or newspaper will
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was a prominent force on the liberal side of the liberal-fundament
Peter had done a spectacular... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Peter had done a spectacular thing, the kind of thing for which a man might be highly praised, even
How do you know Jesus... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
How do you know Jesus is risen? What evidence do you cite?
The difference between those who... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
The difference between those who are able to effect healing in the world and those who are not is fo
C, P)As... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1982
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Once a lady became very... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B
Once a lady became very distraught with me after I had told her the Gospel of Christ, the free grace
Debra F. Bruce relates an... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B
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One of the students who... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B
One of the students who was active in the campus ministry student group at Whitewater, Wisconsin, in
Years ago I bought a... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B
Years ago I bought a large quantity of hardware from a man's basement for seventy-five dollars.
Some preachers say, I do... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B
Some preachers say, "I do not talk about healing because I do not want to create false hopes." My fr
In her autobiography, On... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B
In her autobiography, On Reflection, Helen Hayes speaks about the necessity of faith.

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Christian Courage -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Durwood L. Buchheim -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1993
"You will go to prison for six months," said the Judge.
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