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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,685 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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    There's No Such Thing As Luck

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,533 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

  • John Hamby avatar

    Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 35,020 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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    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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     | 14,543 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    While We Wait Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

    Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

    The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filling The Gaps Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,967 views

    This message is intended to encourage the members of the body of Christ, His Church, to get busy in the service ministries of the local body.

    FILLING THE GAPS Acts 1:15-26 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you can remember seeing a revolutionary war movie? 1. One of the most recent is the Patriot with Mel Gibson 2. I’m not a fan about the way they used to do battle 3. Line upon line of red coats on one side of the field and line ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    The disciples were faced with quite a dilemna. Leader gone, huge task, uncertainty filling their hearts. What should they do?

    Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Intro: Have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? Walking along and see this… PP Roller coaster pictures. 1. we have a choice as to what is going to grip us; the fear or the anticipation 2. saw last week that Jesus’ disciples given a huge task. 3. they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,094 views

    Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

    Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All New

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,126 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

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    Walking In The Wonder Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,013 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

  • Greg Nance avatar

    We Have A Job To Do Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,443 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

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    Proof Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    Evidence that Christ rose from the Dead

    INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Acts 1:4 1:1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist