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  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    The Power, The Blessings, And The Benefits Of Just Showing Up

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 23, 2020
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    There is a power in just being present. We miss many of God's greatest blessings when we decide to sit the game of life or ministry out. Matthias is a great example of what can happen if we are present.

    The Power, The Blessings, & Benefits of Just Showing Up Introduction Baseball has been one of the favorite sports of Americans. Cal Ripkin, Jr. was a famous baseball player. He wrote a book titled "Just Show Up." In the book her wrote: Everyone has a 2,131. Ripkin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    MAY 12th, 2024.

    Acts 1:15-17, Acts 1:21-26, Psalm 1:1-6, 1 John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19. (A) MATTHIAS CHOSEN. Acts 1:15-17, Acts 1:21-26. When Jesus appeared to ‘the eleven’ and the rest of the Upper Room assembly after His resurrection, He demonstrated the need for His death and resurrection from the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity, Hypocrisy And Engagement With A Needy Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2021
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     | 1,493 views

    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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    Disappeared.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 15, 2021
     | 1,299 views

    The original Apostles were picking a replacement for Judas. Was Matthias really God's pick?

    Sermon Title: Disappeared. Scripture Text: Acts 1:15-17; Acts 1:21-26 ILLUSTRATION: There was this church and their Pastor had ran off because of some things in his life. Since it wasn’t a United Methodist Church they formed a Search Committee. During the search they came up with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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's Mission Is On Track Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,058 views

    God's mission is on track because God is sovereignly overseeing it.

    God’s Mission Is On Track Acts 1:15-26 In his book “Joy Unspeakable," Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones illustrates the normal Christian life like a son walking hand-in-hand with his father down the sidewalk of life. The son feels the firm grip of his father, he looks up to his father and as his father ...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
     | 1,163 views

    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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    Matthias Chosen.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 528 views

    A replacement for the now apostate apostle.

    MATTHIAS CHOSEN. Acts 1:15-17, Acts 1:21-26. When Jesus appeared to ‘the eleven’ and the rest of the Upper Room assembly after His resurrection, He demonstrated the need for His death and resurrection from the Scriptures of the Old Testament, viz. ‘the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2024
     | 545 views

    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
     | 1,502 views

    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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    Acts Of The Apostles (2 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,354 views

    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
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    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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    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

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    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