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  • David King avatar

    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

    TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,211 views

    Acts Series, 4th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF OBEDIENCE..."Spiritual ATM"= Attendance/Tithing/Ministry

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. We read in that last verse about the day of Pentecost…when the fire of God fell on those believers/the wind of God blew across their hearts/the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Acts Series: 5th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF UNITY.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 Then, to sum of vv. 15-26, it tells how they chose Matthias to replace the fallen disciple, Judas Iscariot. The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    Acts Series: 6th Sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF PRAYER

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 3 Acts 1:12-14 v. 12 1st price—obedience v. 14 2nd price—unity v. 14 3rd price-“prayer and supplication” (& fasting) It takes a lot of prayer to have a powerful church! People willing to pay the price of intensive, genuine, heart-agonizing prayer. Nothing of eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    Acts Series: 7th Sermon--"PAYING THE PRICE OF LEADERSHIP"--3 qualities of a Biblical Leader: MUST BE CONVERTED, CONVICTED, COMMITTED

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 4 Acts 1:15-26 Time magazine medical section: a man went to psychiatrist/complaining of voices in his head/oh boy!/what kind of voices?/sound like radio broadcasts/how about right now?/clearly!/what’s on?/Rudy Valley broadcasting live from Atlantic City/that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All New

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,077 views

    Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Walking In The Wonder Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Walking in the Wonder of God

    Acts 1:12, “The apostles were at the Mount of Olives when this happened, so they walked the half mile back to Jerusalem.” Here then we turn our attention to an event that is of utmost importance for us in our study of Acts thus far. We have surveyed thus far, the Kingdom of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Mission With God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Four reasons we can be on mission with God

    Acts 1:1-14 On Mission with God Introduction Perhaps one of the most dynamic stories in all of history is that of the followers of Jesus, those who constituted His first church turning the world upside down. It is in reality an account of a church with humble beginnings on mission with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have A Job To Do Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,360 views

    Jesus left this world to prepare a place for us. He left us with marching orders that keep us busy till he returns. Luke’s inspired message of Acts reminds us of our task and our strength in Christ.

    Acts 1:1-11 We have a job to do. Scott Bayles, from the Church of Christ at Freeport Illinois said something like this: The average Christian in America has heard over 4000 sermons, sung over 20,000 songs, participated in over 8000 public prayers… and converted zero sinners to Christ. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Way To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,693 views

    This sermon tends to illustrate the difficulty in becoming completely obedient to the command of total discipleship.

    Scripture: Acts 1:1 – 14 Title: “On The Way To The Upper Room” Introduction: This small group of men that had followed Jesus around for about three years stood and watched as Jesus disappeared up out of their sight as He began His trip back to heaven and the right hand of the Father. RINGING in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Stands In The Way?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,236 views

    For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

    When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Experiencing Revival (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    “Every revival begins in a prayer meeting” –J. Edwin Orr “Whenever God intends great blessings for His people, He first sets them to praying” –Matthew Henry 1. The promise of revival: Acts 1:4-8. Predicted by John the Baptist. “You shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost, not many days from now” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    They Went Up

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,162 views

    Not everybody that comes in goes up, Find out who they are and whether or not you want to be in that crowd

    Acts 1:12-13 Lu 24:49 Jesus tells his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they be endued with power from on high. Acts 1:8 Jesus tells his disciples, Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you,....... Acts 1:9-11 As Jesus ascends into heaven his disciples stand watching his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    You Shall Receive The Spirit (Acts 1, Pt 2) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    The inerrant Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit has come upon the church, the renewed Israel, to empower the gospelizing of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest part of the earth.

    Outline: The chapter breaks down into three sections. The Prologue of the Physician The Promise of Pentecost The Prophecy Passes 1. The Prologue of the Physician 1:1-3 Acts 1:1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,639 views

    1st in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Studies the first 4 references to prayer in Acts to see how the church made prayer a way of life.

    Text: Acts 1:14-24, 2:41-42, 3:1 Introduction Things looked bleak for the children of George Muller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in 19th century England. It was time for breakfast, and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Muller was visiting in the home. Muller took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God