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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    God’s Endowment For Ministry

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2012
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    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service.Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture.

    God’s Endowment for Ministry June 3, 2012 A The Baptism of the Holy Spirit releases supernatural enabling for practical service. 1 Through out history (OT promise, NT fulfillment, Modern Era) the BOTHS has empowered the church impact the culture. a Dr. Larry Hart, professor of theology at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2012
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    Signs and wonders in nature are not to be taken lightly, because they are not given for trivial reasons. God’s power displayed by signs and wonders in nature in the last days will be unprecedented because it will serve to confirm and signify one of the gr

    Spirit-Filled Church [Acts 2: 1-4; 13-21] Opening illustration: During our ministry in the Middle-East at one of the underground churches a gentleman used to walk around 5 miles to attend that worship and fellowship. He had a lowly job at a remote construction site in the wilderness and could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For Power

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Oct 21, 2012
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    Just before Jesus took Him place in Heaven He told the disciples to wait. They were to wait for the Holy Spirit to give them power. Today, Jesus may still be telling us to wait for His power. We must take a position of prayer and patience until the Holy S

    I. Background of Acts A. Written by Luke 1. Was a physician 2. Possibly cared for Paul when he was ill B. Written to Theophilus - vs. 1 1. His name means “Friend of God” or “lover of God” 2. Luke 1:3-4, Luke calls him “Most Excellent Theophilus” which is a ...read more

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    He's Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Oct 23, 2012
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    Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. When we are living with an attitude of expectancy our steps begin to quicken & our eyes brighten as

    UPON THIS ROCK “HE’S COMING BACK!! Text: Acts 1:10-11 Introduction: An Attitude of Expectancy Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. The times when we can't think of anything but what we are expecting to occur. I can remember many times like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2012
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    We don’t need Pentecost again as such, just as we don’t need Jesus’ birth, death, or resurrection to occur again. But we constantly need the power of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, in control of our lives and the church.

    5/18/2003 Title: Where the Spirit of the Lord Is Text: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place…And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012
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    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dunamis Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012
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    The power of the Holy Spirit is dynamite power. This is not an external possession that may be bought or sold but a living and abiding presence within every Spirit-filled believer. There is no reason for Holy Spirit-filled dunamis empowered children o

    DUNAMIS POWER Jesus told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 What kind ...read more

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    The Fullness Of God Pt 3 - You Will Recieve Power Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012
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    You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you… Dunamis – Power, might, strength – the meaning of this word is not stored power like a battery but power to enable to work to accomplish. The disciples were interested in political power –

    The Fullness of God Pt 3 – You Will Receive Power Acts 1:6-8; 4:31-37 We have been talking about rediscovering the work of the Holy Spirit in the church this third person of the Trinity – the God who seems to be all but forgotten in the church of the 21st century. Last week we talked ...read more

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    The Second Coming Of Christ:

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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    The 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ is the HOPE of Believers that God is in control of all things, and is faithful to the promises and prophecies in His Word. In His 1st coming, Jesus came to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, just as prophesied. Jesus

    1st Coming: Isaiah 7:14 2nd Coming Isaiah 9:6-7; Zechariah 14:4  The 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ is the HOPE of Believers that God is in control of all things, and is faithful to the promises and prophecies in His Word. In His 1st coming, Jesus came to earth as a baby in a manger in ...read more

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  • David Henderson avatar

    Reaching Our Potential In Christ Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2012
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    Our potential is God's gift to us. What we do with it is our gift to Him. How will you use yours?

    “Reaching Our Potential in Christ” Acts 1:12-26 Dale Carnegie wrote the book titled “How to Win Friends and Influence people.” It was an overnight success selling over 15 million copies. Dale Carnegie was a master at identifying people with great potential. He was once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Restoring The Power

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2012
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    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas t

    A mechanic was called to come to a motorist who was stranded. When the mechanic arrived he found the problem and told the driver…“your car is out of gas.” The motorist asked the mechanic if he thought it would be ok to drive the car home with the gas tank empty. The motorist had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Kingdom Do You Serve?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 18, 2012
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    Live your calling as an Ambassador.

    Acts 5:34-39 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; 35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Works Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2010
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    Appreciate the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He regenerates, renews and revives us.

    Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Works of the Holy Spirit Pentecost was an act of God. No one dictated it or commanded it, God Himself did. • No disciple asked for it, and no one understood the significance of it until it happened. • Jesus said the Father will send the Holy Spirit after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Reservations Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010
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    In shifting to a blitzkrieg examination of the role of the church in the Book of Acts, I reworked my sermon on Acts 1. This has some repetition with the other one posted a couple of years ago, but has some new material, too.

    Do any of you know what is the last word in the Book of Acts? It is ακωλυτως, pronounced “ah-koh-LOO-tohs” by some and “ah-koh-LEE-tohs” by others, and means “not-hindered,” “not prevented,” “not ...read more

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    Stormbringers Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010
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    For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

    In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

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