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Adventures In Acts
Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Nov 10, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. This Same Jesus
Contributed on Nov 10, 2014
Ascension of Jesus. This SAME Jesus will return!
TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: During WWII the Japanese overran the Philippines, and on March 11, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship, and ran a Japanese blockade. When he arrived in Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I came through and I shall return." ...read more
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2. Standing Tall When It Counts
Contributed on May 30, 2016
Stephen stood alone when it counted and became the first martyr, giving his life as a testimony.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 007 TITLE: Standing Tall When it Counts TEXT: Acts 6:8-15 INTRO: In the eighth chapter of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Stephen, which means "crown." He was a Greek speaking Jew and a deacon who became the first gospel preacher. He was full of faith and ...read more
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3. A Life Transformed
Contributed on May 30, 2016
Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and is transformed from a persecutor to a preacher of the Gospel.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 010 TITLE: A Life Transformed TEXT: Acts 9:1-8 INTRO: One day a lady was leaving a beauty shop, when she met another lady who said, Mary Smith, I haven’t seen you in years, my how you’ve changed…slimmed down, hair different, clothing style, what a ...read more
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4. The Church Driven Into The World
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The church at Jerusalem is driven into the world as result of persecution and carries the Gospel everywhere.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 008 TITLE: The Church Driven into the World TEXT: Acts 8:1-25 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus had told His Disciples, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to ...read more
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5. The Gospel Finds A New Audience
Contributed on May 30, 2016
Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more
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6. A Life Transformed
Contributed on Oct 12, 2015
A very religious Saul, on the way to Damascus to persecute Christians, is transformed in an encounter with Christ. Saul, the persecutor becomes Paul, the world's greatest missionary, and people living today can have their lives transformed.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 010 TITLE: A Life Transformed TEXT: Acts 9:1-8 INTRO: One day a lady was leaving a beauty shop, when she met another lady who said, Mary Smith, I haven’t seen you in years, my how you’ve changed…slimmed down, hair different, clothing style, what a ...read more
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7. The Power And Purpose Of The Church
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The early church receives the Holy Spirit and is empowered to preach the Gospel to everyone, everywhere.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 002 TITLE: The Power and Purpose of the Church TEXT: Acts 2:1-8 INTRO: In the Bible, we find God working with men in various ways at different times: 1. In the OT we see the Father working with men. 2. In the Gospels we see Jesus working among men. 3. In Acts ...read more
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8. This Same Jesus
Contributed on May 30, 2016
Jesus is coming back and He will be the same Jesus, not a different one.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 001 TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: During WWII the Japanese overran the Philippines, and on March 11, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur climbed aboard a gun ship, and ran a Japanese blockade. When he arrived in Australia, MacArthur told reporters, "I ...read more
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9. Something Better Than Gold
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The Apostles had something to give that was better than the wealth of the world.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 003 TITLE: Something Better Than Gold TEXT: Acts 3:1-11 INTRO: Luke described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). But, he doesn't telll us what the signs ...read more
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10. The First Persecution Of The Church
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame ...read more
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11. Disciples And Deceivers
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The early church contends with deceivers in their midst
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 005 TITLE: Disciples and Deceivers TEXT: Acts 5:1-12 INTRO: Our text, today, is one that is often passed over, because some strange things happen in it, and it makes people feel uncomfortable. The early church was in great revival with thousands getting ...read more
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12. Obeying God Rather Than Men
Contributed on May 30, 2016
The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.
SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all ...read more