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    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
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    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Expect The Unexpected When God Is In The Building

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 18, 2011
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    Things happen out of the norm when the Holy Spirit shows Up

    Acts 2; 1-4 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Personal Experience Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
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     | 9,885 views

    The importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    Acts 2:1-18(KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Totally Immersed Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 21, 2011
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    "If you have the Word without the Spirit, you’ll dry up. If you have the Spirit without the Word, you’ll blow up. If you have both the Word and the Spirit, you’ll grow up." (Derek Prince)

    Opening illustration: Speaking to a large audience, D.L. Moody held up a glass and asked, "How can I get the air out of this glass?" One man shouted, "Suck it out with a pump!" Moody replied, "That would create a vacuum and shatter the glass." After numerous other suggestions Moody smiled, picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Regenerate Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2011
     | 6,611 views

    The congregation of the Lord is to be composed of redeemed individuals.

    “Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. ”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2011
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    The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).

    A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When Is Christs Birthday!!

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 27, 2011
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     | 2,602 views

    the birth of the church

    >>>When is Christs birthday!!<<< >>promise of the Holy spirit<< Joh 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. Joh 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Joh 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009
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    Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Work In Progress Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 22, 2009
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     | 5,226 views

    What God has in mind for us ahead is far greater than that which we have already experienced.

    A Work in Progress: The Beginning of the Acts September 20, 2009 Acts 1:1-11 Intro: Many of you know that during my June Sabbatical I began some courses at the University of Alberta, working on a Masters of Education degree. Among many other things, one of the implications is that during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Sharing Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

    The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Stories Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009
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     | 4,055 views

    What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Power

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
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     | 2,850 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

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    The Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
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    What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

    Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deep Gospel

    Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,743 views

    What does this mean to be convicted, i.e. cut to the heart? How does it happen? What are the results?

    Why did Christianity succeed in the Roman empire? According to Emperor Julian’s letter to one of his priests of the Greek religion: 1. Christians died better than anyone else 2. There was kindness to everyone. They were more inclusive than anyone else--religions usually divided by region, race, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed