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Observing The Ordinances

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 20, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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This message deals with both Communion and Baptism.

INTRODUCTION We believe, as a New Testament Church, that there are two ordinances that God gave to the Church to observe. Both of them are mentioned in the text today as being practiced by the first Church at Jerusalem. They are baptism (41) and the Lord’s Supper (42, 46). Likewise we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 20, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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The strength of the Church in its observance of the Apostol’s doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

The New Testament Church; Its Strengths Acts 2:42 INTRO.: The Church at Jerusalem, whose beginning is recorded in Acts 2, is often thought of as a model church because it was the first congregation of the Body of Christ ever established. I believe God intends that church to serve as an example for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 24, 2003

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From James & Dave’s Bible Page: A detailed, question and answer study of a vitally imporatant topic to the Christian life today.

As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 14:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church As A Filled Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

When The Message Is Over

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

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Now the vital issue of concern to all of us is: What Act or Activity Follows the SpokenWord? Following the Public Proclamation of the Lecture or Lesson, the Exposition or Exegesis, or the Sermon or Message, the question is: What Happens?

I submit to us that the Preaching of the Gospel, the Teaching of the Text,the Sounding of the Script,Should Effect a Host of Heavenly Activity Among the Hearers of the Word! Yet, I hasten to add this appendage, the Ideal is seldom Realized in the Realm of Our Here and Now. A Host of Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

God From The Very Beginning Of The World Had A Plan For This World

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

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God has a plan.

PALM SUNDAY, 2002 A. God from the very beginning of the world had a plan for this world. ACTS 2:22 23 B. Jesus was the biggest part of this plan and God sent Him when the time was right. GALATIANS 4:4 EPHESIANS 1:10 C. From His birth to His death it was all set out. ACTS 2:24 1 CORINTHIANS 15:21 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Finally Ready: Or Are You?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2003

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For Ascension and for Graduate Recognition: when we think we are ready for life, we may be the least ready! Trusting the Lord, however, will provide a challenging life plan. The church can and will support young adults who dream great dreams for the Lor

Every year about this time we engage in a little ritual. In May or June, proud families drive off to some distant university, there to celebrate with a young adult who has finally slugged through four or more years of classes, writing papers, taking exams, and surviving all-nighters, and who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To The Good Old Days

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003

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The song says Oh Zion what’s the matter now? The Church needs to go back to the old days back to their first love.

What Happened to the Good Old Days?????? Acts 2:37-47 & 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 In Acts the 2nd chapter we understand that this is the beginning of the church. For we know that the church began on the Day of Pentecost. Understand that at this time, the beginning of church that the church folk had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Letting The Inside Out

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

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This Is A Pentecost Day Sermon Dealing With Letting The Holy Spirit On The Inside Of Us Manifest Himself On The Outside Of Us.

Letting The Inside Out NLF Pentecost 6/8/2003 2 Chronicles 34:1-18 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of the bags are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sump'n Other Than Slump'n

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

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Churches, like individuals, have "body language". If we seem to be slumping, let’s look at our victories; and let’s look at the body language for mission: bending the knees, touching power, expecting the Presence.

Even if you cannot hear what someone is saying with his lips, you can often read his body language. The words may not be clear, but the body language may be eloquent. What is body language? Body language is posture, gesturing, facial expressions, the way you present yourself to others. And that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

What A Day

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003

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50 days after Penticost the Holy Spirit poured out upon the church.

What a day. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 04/21/02 On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed and world war 2 begin. That is one of the sad days we remember in American history. You might call December 7,1941 the birthday of World War II. Years before the war, a young maiden gave birth to a baby ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Fire And Fiery Words Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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The Holy Spirit was given for the End of Times

Sermon: Fire and Fiery Words Acts 2:1-4,14-21 June 8, 2003 Thesis: The Holy Spirit was given for the last days! I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Why The Spirit Came

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

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• Today the effectiveness of the church still depends upon our understanding of the Holy Spirit and our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to minister to others through us.

Why the Spirit Came Acts 1:8 I Cor 2: 14 • Acts chapter one marks the end of the earthly ministry of Christ and the foundation of the church by the apostles • Jesus prepared the disciples to be in ministry so when they were filled with the Holy Spirit they would launch the ministry of the new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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