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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,625 views

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

    Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Unhindered Gospel In The Hindered Church Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,662 views

    I wrote this sermon to preach in a church where the pastor had just died on Wednesday night before. God wanted to demonstrate how His timing and His power is more important than the humans in charge.

    The Unhindered Gospel in the Hindered Church A 20th century philosopher, Gamaliel Bradford, once said that “Life is hope triumphing over experience.” In those words, he summed up 20th century optimism. He implied that humanity would learn from its experience and improve. His hope was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Living Examples Of Jesus And His Teachings Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    This is week 6 of a 9 week sermon series expressing what God wants for our lives.

    SLOW AND STEADY The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release a tremendous amount of power and energy by just dropping a lighted match into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Power Up!"

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

    In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Transition Of Power (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,382 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 1 Acts 1:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning - January 26th, 2025) This week for the 46th time in our nation’s history we transitioned from one presidential administration to another with the inauguration of our 47th president. Many significant changes have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Transition Of Power (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 27,368 views

    A sermon examining the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

    A TRANSITION OF POWER Part 2 Acts 1:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday morning – February 2nd, 2025) Throughout my life I have witnessed seven transitions of power as one presidential administration handed over the responsibility of governing the United States to another. On May 6th, 2023, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Naves avatar

    The 7ups Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,800 views

    God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

    Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Power To Change The World Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    In this message we take a look at the early church in Jerusalem and how God radically changed the people and how they in turn radically changed the world.

    Power to Change the World Acts 1:1-11 A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane which was late due to another flight being cancelled. The crowd had become very impatient as the time went on. Finally a very angry man who really overestimated his importance pushed his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Un-Finished Task

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    A Call for ALL the saints of God to Finish the Work the Lord has called us ALL to do, and how to do it.

    The Un-Finished Task Acts 1:1-11 KJV Introduction: The key to this thought is found in verse 8... “ye shall be witnesses unto me” This verse is the Un-Finished task. ~There are family members that need to hear this witness ~There are friends ~There are co-workers ~There are people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Elevated

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 5,822 views

    The whole idea of Christ elevated is totally incomprehensible, or if you will: heavenly / for those of us who are able to understand Latin: celestial.

    Life elevated Let me show you the two standard issue License Plates of our state, both of which feature the slogan: Life Elevated Depending on whether you are the winter or summer type you either pick the Arches or the Greatest Snow on Earth. I pick the Snow. Either of them refer to the strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,850 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

    Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Conquering Church

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

    MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Belcher avatar

    Truth And Power

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,952 views

    How would you know if a revival happened? The best place to look is in Acts--a tiny group of peasants and slaves had no political, economic, cultural or religious power, but within three centuries the Christians were the only ones keeping the world togeth

    The Great Awakening prevented the French Revolution from happing in England. As a result, social healing took place. The rich became just and generous with their resources. The poor became more self-disciplined after conversion. Britain abolished the slave trade. There were lots of reforms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Hear Jesus Say ‘goodbye'”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,739 views

    Luke’s account of Jesus’ ascension into heaven gives us a "goodbye" unlike any we have ever heard.

    “Good-bye! It was great visiting with you. Let’s keep in touch! See you in a few months!” Without bringing tears to the eyes of those of you who hate to say goodbye I want all of you to bring to mind a time when you were saying goodbye to family or friends. What were some of the things that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran