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Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 17, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Important Preparations Concerning Christian Ministry (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining certain preparations we must make concerning Christian ministry.
IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Part 1 Acts 1:12-14 The preceding verses record the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Jesus had chosen these men for a specific mission, soon that mission would commence. In these verses we find much ...read more
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2. Important Preparations Concerning Christian Ministry (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining Christian ministry.
IMPORTANT PREPARATIONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Part 2 Acts 1:12-14 Over the last couple of weeks we have examined certain precautions that we must take concerning our future Christian ministry. Along with these precautions, there are some preparations that we must make as well. I would ...read more
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3. Behind The Scenes (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 1, 2010
A sermon examining those who serve in the shadows of Christian ministry.
BEHIND THE SCENES Part 1 Acts 1:15-26 Certain followers of Christ are well known to others. We all know of the great work that God did through Peter, John and the rest of the Apostles. We know the names of great men of God like Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Mark & Luke. We often reference such ...read more
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4. Behind The Scenes (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 2, 2010
A sermon examining those who serve in the shadows of Christian ministry.
BEHIND THE SCENES Part 2 Acts 1:15-26 The Bible gives us a wealth of information about the Apostles Peter & John. Often mentioned with them is John’s brother, James (the first Apostle to be martyred for his service to Christ). There are a certain passages that briefly mention Matthew, ...read more
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5. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 8, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 1 Acts 2:1-4 In his second Epistle, the Apostle Peter wrote that God has given us “exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature”. God has given His children many wonderful promises; one of ...read more
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6. How To Have A Ministry That Endures
Contributed on Jan 18, 2010
A sermon examining our to endure in our service to the Lord.
HOW TO HAVE A MINISTRY THAT ENDURES Acts 21:8-9 The following is a message that was delivered at a local pastors conference) I grew up in a church that had an average pastoral tenure of less than two years. As a result, I developed relationships with many men in ministry who have had a tremendous ...read more
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7. A Transition Of Power (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 26, 2010
A sermon examining the time between Christ's ascension and Pentecost.
A Transition Of Power - Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (an introduction to the book of Acts) In America, when one president leaves office and another is inaugurated, we go through a period called “The Transition Of Power”. Sometimes this is a smooth transition, (and as we have seen recently) not so much! ...read more
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8. Important Precautions Concerning Christian Ministry (Part 1)
Contributed on Jan 26, 2010
A sermon examining certain precautions we must take concerning Christian ministry.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Part 1 Acts 1:6-11 Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the upcoming arrival of the Holy Spirit and He explained ...read more
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9. A Transition Of Power (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining the time between the ascension and Pentecost
A Transition Of Power - Part 2 Acts 1:1-4 (an introduction to the Book of Acts) The book of Acts records the most important transition of power in the history of the world. For some 33 years Jesus Christ had walked the earth, and for the last 3 years He was involved in His amazing earthly ...read more
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10. When Jesus Says "wait"
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining the peril getting ahead of God.
When Jesus Says Wait Acts 1:4 (A Message for pastors, preached at a recent pastors conference) Every man in this room possesses the honor of having been called into the Gospel ministry. We have been chosen by Christ to be His ambassadors in this world. We have been given specific instructions ...read more
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11. Important Precautions Concerning Christian Ministry (Part 2)
Contributed on Jan 28, 2010
A sermon examining certain precautions we must take concerning Christian ministry.
IIMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Part 2 Acts 1:6-11 Just before He ascended, Jesus had one final conversation with His Disciples. The intent of this conversation was to prepare them for the future. He told them about the upcoming arrival of the Holy Spirit and He ...read more
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12. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 9, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-4 In Acts Chapter 2 we are given the details surrounding the arrival of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. We are currently examining the events of Pentecost and how the arrival of the Holy Spirit transformed the believers and ...read more
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13. Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3)
Contributed on Feb 14, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost.
PENTECOST: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Part 3 Acts 2:5-13 Over the last couple of weeks we have been studying the subject of “Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit”. So far we have seen that “The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit Transformed The Believers. Today I would like to continue to ...read more
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14. Pentecost: The Birth Of The Church
Contributed on Feb 15, 2010
A sermon examining the events on the day of Pentecost
PENTECOST: THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH Acts 2:1-4 Years ago there was a Television show called “How It’s Made”; this program illustrated how certain products from everyday life are manufactured. I always found it fascinating to watch how these items were transitioned from raw materials into finished ...read more
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15. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 16, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 1: Peter’s Reference To Joel’s Prophecy Acts 2:14-20 There have been many great and powerful sermons preached throughout the history of Christ’s Church. Most of you have probably heard Johnathan Edwards’s sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. Maybe you ...read more
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16. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 2)
Contributed on Feb 20, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 2: Peter’s Reference To David’s Psalms Acts 2:21-36 For the last several weeks we have been studying the subject of Pentecost. In that time we have examined the arrival of the Holy Spirit and how the Spirit of God transformed the Believers and how it confounded ...read more
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17. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 3a)
Contributed on Mar 1, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon – Part 3a Peter’s Call To Repentance & Invitation To Salvation Acts 2:37-40 We are currently examining the first and perhaps greatest Christian sermon ever preached. On the Day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit descended and the followers of Christ, they began to ...read more
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18. Pentecost: Peter's Sermon (Part 3b)
Contributed on Mar 4, 2010
A sermon examining Peter's Sermon On The Day Of Pentecost.
Pentecost: Peter’s Sermon Part 3b: Peter’s Call To Repentance & Invitation To Salvation Acts 2:37-40 After several weeks, today we will finally conclude our study of the first and perhaps greatest Christian sermon ever preached. Last week we began to examine the conclusion of this great ...read more
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19. The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 1)
Contributed on Mar 7, 2010
A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.
THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 1 Acts 2:41-47 In February of 1979 Stockdale’s previous sanctuary burned to the ground; within just a few months this current sanctuary was erected. The men of the church in those days didn’t just go purchase thousands of dollars’ worth of materials and come ...read more
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20. The Blueprint For Christ's Church (Part 2)
Contributed on Mar 9, 2010
A sermon examining Christ's design for His Church.
THE BLUEPRINT FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Part 2 Acts 2:41-47 Recently I began to look through all of the many resources in my personal library. A great number of those books are focused on church growth, organization and church health. One of the books that I found is focused on churches that are dead; ...read more
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21. The Crusade At Solomon's Colonnade
Contributed on Mar 11, 2010
A sermon examining the evangelistic efforts of Peter after the healing of the lame man.
THE CRUSADE AT SOLOMON’S COLONNADE Acts 3:11-15 A gospel crusade is a concentrated effort to evangelize a city or region. Prior to the preaching the groundwork is laid, a large venue is rented, whole communities are invited, musicians and counselors are lined up, and churches are asked to pray. ...read more
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22. God's Sovereignty In Salvation
Contributed on Jul 12, 2014
A sermon examining God's great gift of salvation.
GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN SALVATION Acts 8:26-39 I hardly ever use pop culture references in my sermons. However, there is a reference from a classic movie that I have not been able to get off my mind in recent days. How many of you remember the movie “Forrest Gump”? There is a moment in that film ...read more
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23. The Healing Of The Lame Beggar (Part 1)
Contributed on Mar 22, 2010
A sermon examining the work that Jesus did in the life of the lame man at the beautiful gate.
THE HEALING OF A LAME BEGGAR Part 1 – What Jesus Did For The Lame Man Acts 3:1-10 Our selected text tells of a man who was hoping to receive a small contribution of charity from Peter & John. They were not able to give him what he wanted, but they were able to provide him with something ...read more
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24. The Healing Of The Lame Beggar (Part 2)
Contributed on Mar 22, 2010
A sermon examining God's amazing work in the life of the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple.
THE HEALING OF THE LAME BEGGAR (Part 2) Acts 3:1-10 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the miraculous healing of a lame beggar. These verses tell of a man who was hoping to receive a small contribution of charity from Peter & John. They were not able to give him what he ...read more
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25. There Is Hope For You!
Contributed on Mar 24, 2010
A sermon examining the hope of salvation in Christ Jesus.
THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU! Acts 3:16-19 It is vitally important for each person here to comprehend the reality that absolutely no one is beyond the reach of God’s amazing grace. It is true that an innumerable multitude will face eternal condemnation. Revelation 21:8 tells us that “the cowardly, ...read more
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26. Jesus Is... (Part 1)
Contributed on Apr 8, 2010
A sermon examining who Jesus is.
JESUS IS… (Part 1) Acts 3:18-20 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade when the crowd gathered around him after the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This man who had been lame from birth had received an amazing ...read more
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27. Jesus Is... (Part 2)
Contributed on Apr 24, 2010
A sermon examining who Jesus is.
JESUS IS… (Part 2) Acts 3:18-23 Our selected text covers a sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade in response to the astonishment of the crowd after the healing of the lame man. Peter addressed the people and made it clear that he did not heal this man by his own power. In verse ...read more
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28. The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2)
Contributed on Apr 24, 2010
A sermon examining the persecution that Christians have endured throughout history.
THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we are faithful to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we ...read more
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29. Defending Your Faith
Contributed on May 2, 2010
A sermon examining the proper response to persecution.
DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 Peter 3:13-15 “who is he who will harm you if you become ...read more
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30. God's Sovereignty In Salvation
Contributed on May 2, 2010
A sermon examining God's amazing work of salvation.
GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN SALVATION Acts 8:26-39 I hardly ever use pop culture references in my sermons. However, there is a reference from a classic movie that I have not been able to get off my mind in recent days. How many of you remember the movie “Forrest Gump”? There is a moment in that film ...read more