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  • David King avatar

    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,276 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. 4 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,127 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

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Behold! He Stinketh Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

    EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Wrapping Up Loosed Ends Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    Our text from the second half of Acts 1 tells about an important prayer meeting. As it turns out it is a history-making prayer meeting. But there is a chilling ABSENCE at this meeting. Why did the talented, priveledged Judas disqualify himself. The proc

    Wrapping Up Lose Ends Series: Book of Acts #7 Acts 1:12-26[1] 12-4-05 Intro We will begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Crimes & Misdemeanors.” To cover sins of adultery and extortion, Judah Rosenthal has had his mistress murdered. In this scene he sits down beside Cliff Stern, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Waiting - Pentecost

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,068 views

    A sermon for the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost

    In many ways the period between the Ascension Day and Pentecost is a period of waiting for the church. I liken it to being in the third trimester of the pregnancy out of which the church is birthed. The first trimester is the period between the birth of Jesus and his death. The period during ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    The Begining Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

    We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brad Froese avatar

    The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    This sermon unravels the mystery of the "Gospel of Judas" announced by National Geographic: a true charicature of Judas Iscariot...

    Illustration: A paraplegic man I saw, raising his twisted limbs to sing “Your Grace Is Enough.” Whatever situations you may be facing in life, remember His Grace is enough for YOU today! He’s saved you from your sins and saved you from the flames and darkness of forever punishment. His Grace is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    Proof Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,801 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

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,652 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

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Priorities Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

    1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Park avatar

    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

    EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Moves

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,175 views

    How the Holy Spirit moves in the church.

    How the Holy Spirit Moves By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Acts 1 The first mentioned of the Holy Spirit of the bible says, “The Spirit of God moved” 1. The Spirit of God moves where there is unity a. Acts 1:4 “Gathering them together…” b. Acts 1:14 “These all with one mind …” c. Acts 2:1 “When the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,106 views

    We spend so much time preparing in life for many different things. Sports, getting dressed, going to bed, school, etc. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the disciples went back to Jerusalem to prepare for the coming of the Spirit. Why don’t we prepare to be

    As we left the disciples last week, they had spent their last moments with Jesus before he ascended to Heaven. As they watched him disappear in a cloud, they stood there and strained to see where Jesus went, trying to figure out exactly what was happening. Suddenly, two angels interrupted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    All New

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,084 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