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  • "So, What Now?"

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    After the ascension and before Pentecost, the disciples seemed to have the attitude "so, what do we do now?"

    Title: "So, What Now?" Text: Acts 1:12-26 Introduction In the days following the Ascension and prior to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples seemed to have the attitude, "So, what do we do now?" QUOTE: William P Barker wrote, "If the last mighty act of God had been the ...read more

  • The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

    Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

    7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

  • Out Of Sight: When The Lot Falls On You -- Or Doesn't

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Our work is different when we are supervised than when we are not, but our character and commitment are measured thereby. We can be Matthias, who accepted an assignment he did not seek, with joy; or Joseph Justus, who failed to get that same assignment,

    When you can see your supervisor, you work. When you cannot see him, your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you can see your supervisor, you work diligently. You work hard; you get the ...read more

  • Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,907 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

  • Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,860 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

  • Having A Witnessing Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    Sermon in the Sseries Let’s Be Jesus Friends

    Series: Let’s Be Jesus Friends Sermon 2: Having a Witnessing Lifestyle Acts 1:1-26 The Great Commission applies to our lifestyle. We are a people are always on the go. The average family moves once every five years. We are also on the god on a day-to-day basis. We who know Jesus are citizens of ...read more

  • Principles For Choosing Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 25,775 views

    Leadership is the most important function in the church. The church will never rise above its leadership. Therefore, selecting the right leaders is vital to be an effective, Christ-honoring, and scriptural church.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:12-26 TITLE: “PRINCIPLES FOR CHOOSING LEADERS” INTRODUCTION: A. A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. ...read more

  • Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,639 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

  • How The Holy Spirit Moves

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,800 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

  • Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,714 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

  • Filling The Gaps Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,274 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

  • Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,380 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

  • The Waiting Game Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,845 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

  • While We Wait Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,117 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

  • Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more