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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Unity, Hypocrisy And Engagement With A Needy Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2021
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    But there’s more to Christian life. Much more. It’s a series of challenges and privileges that come to us with our existence in human society. We model our love for other human beings on the love God has for us.

    Seventh Sunday of Easter The prophet Isaiah said it several hundred years before Jesus was born: “My thoughts are not your thoughts. Your ways are not my ways.” Our psalm says it in another way: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has [God] put our transgressions from us.” God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    And Who Would Betray Him Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2021
     | 1,191 views

    Let's try to enter into the mind of Judas Iscariot, and learn something about ourselves

    And Who Would Betray Him Of all the men and women who followed Jesus during his active ministry on earth, one is a total enigma. He was one of the twelve apostles. He was the treasurer of the group, so he was educated to some extent. The name: Judas Iscariot, son of Simon Iscariot (Jn 6: 71). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Will Replace Judas? Determining God's Will For Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
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     | 3,289 views

    Some of you want to hit the “reset” button in life. Perhaps you need to start over because of a really bad semester of school. You're coming out of a bad job situation or marriage, and you want to hit the reset button.

    Matt is a surveyor for a land development firm. He has designs on going back to college. He started his family when he was young and didn’t have time to take but a couple of courses at night. Yet, the kids are moving on with their lives and he’s been wondering what God wants him to do with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Works While We Are Waiting Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023
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    We need to know that all that goes on here is the wind up to what is getting ready to happen. This time is the bridge to get to what God is getting ready to do.

    I. Their Devotion A. You will see this theme throughout the book of acts. B. Why did they pray at this time? 1. It was how Jesus taught them to do. 2. It was a natural response to their circumstances. 3. It was needful to understand the will of God. C. How did they pray? 1. Together 2. Devoted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2024
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    The result of the Holy Spirit’s arrival as a gift to humanity is a turning point in history. It not only birthed the church, but it set the disciples on a path of dedicated witnessing for Christ.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 2 The Birth of the Church Acts 1:12 – 2:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    United In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2022
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    If we are going to be a NT church, we need to be a praying church.

    United In Prayer Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the 1850s, the United States was in a weak spiritual state, as people were preoccupied with concern for material things. In 1857 a quiet forty-six-year-old businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier, felt led to start a noon-time weekly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Devil’s Fangs For Hire – 30 Pieces Of Silver (Judas Iscariot) Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2022
     | 1,747 views

    Judas Iscariot was possessed by Satan and proceeded to do his bidding, leading the treacherous gang in his betrayal of Jesus. This message looks at that betrayal and what happened to Judas after that wicked decision of his to betray the Lord.

    THE DEVIL’S FANGS FOR HIRE – 30 PIECES OF SILVER (JUDAS ISCARIOT) PART 2 CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - - JUDAS ISCARIOT – PART 2 of 2 [G]. THE ACCOUNT OF THE BETRAYAL. John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
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    A young man saw a sign in a restaurant window that read, “Help wanted." He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job.

    He needed a job, so he went inside to apply for the job. He asked the owner about the job description, and what it paid. • The man said, "The job pays $25.00 a week plus all meals." • The young man said, "Is the food good here?" • The owner rubbed his big tummy, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's No Such Thing As Luck

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
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    Saying we’re "lucky" implies God is not in control.

    There’s No Such Thing As Luck 1. Parachute story-U.S. Airborne unit in Germany. Parachute drop zone next to a Mercedes test track. Wind blew him onto track. Hard asphalt, braced himself, no broken bones. Wind dragged him down track. Hit release. Car speeding toward him. Ran to side. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 32,182 views

    How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

    “Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,183 views

    Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

    As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God...i Have A Problem"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

    "God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

    Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "So, What Now?"

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,851 views

    After the ascension and before Pentecost, the disciples seemed to have the attitude "so, what do we do now?"

    Title: "So, What Now?" Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction In the days following the Ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples seemed to have the attitude, "So, what do we do now?" QUOTE: William P Barker wrote, "If the last mighty act of God had been the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene