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Overview Of Acts Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 19, 2002

based on 7 ratings

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Acts- the ’acts’ of who? ‘The continuing Acts of Jesus, to the glory of the Father, by the power of the HS, through Christians… to the end of the earth”

Acts overview Acts 1:1-11 WBC 21/4/2 am ACTS Such an important book! Without it wouldn’t know: - who Paul is (or that once called Saul). His background - background of many of the churches that our epistles are written to - how they came into being - Galatian, Ephesian, Philppian churches. Those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Off!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2002

based on 109 ratings

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A look at the Ascension of Christ and its relevance to our lives today.

Lift Off! Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Let God Be God In Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

based on 55 ratings

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May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Acts 1:1-11 Title: “Let God be God in our lives.” Color: White Luke is the author of both the Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, the only evangelist to write a two-volume work. He delineates three periods of salvation history: 1) the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Spirit And The Church/

Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 11,451 views

A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

based on 394 ratings

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The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sixth Sense

Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001

based on 67 ratings

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Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

“THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Burnout...just Burn

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

"Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 3,943 views

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

Luke wrote in the opening of the book of Acts Jesus’ knew He had risen because of “many infallible proofs.” "To whom [the apostles] he [Jesus] shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

As Jesus Ascended To The Father, He Gave Gifts. Series

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 29, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 7,428 views

As Jesus ascended He gave us a promise, and the Apostle Paul reminds us of the hope, inheritance, and greatness of the promises of God.

THE Last Sunday IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, Ascension Sunday INTRODUCTION;;Luke-24: 44-53, ACTS 1:11 There are many days of the church year WE CELEBRATE, CHRISTMAS, EASTER, PENTECOST. YET, There are ALSO days of the church year the we fail to recognize, and these days and events reveal to us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Instructed His Disciples Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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How Jesus taught the disciples through the Spirit’s power

How Jesus Instructed The Apostles Through the Empowering Spirit Acts 1:1-5 Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. 1. Jesus instructed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 4,942 views

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:8)How to unify believers with different perspectives

How Jesus Kept His Disciples United (Acts 1:1-8) Illustration:I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field. John Wesley. Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,680 views

This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

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