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  • Ps Trevor Bartley avatar

    What Is Pentecost?

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018
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    The words of Jesus found in Acts 1:4 intrigued me “Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak.” Are you interested to find out what Jesus said to His disciples?

    THE RUACH HA-KODESH (HOLY SPIRIT) It has been 50 days since resurrection Sunday, culminating the 50th day for the Jews as Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks) (Exodus 34:22). For the Christians, this is the day of the indwelling of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh (HOLY SPIRIT) on the first disciples. ...read more

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    Ignition Point

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 26, 2018
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    This sermon is about obtaining and living into the power of the Holy Spirit

    A young man accepted Christ and became a Christian one night at a community revival. He found a church to attend and began reading his bible beginning with the gospel and then continuing on through the book of Acts. This young man was excited about what he was reading and wished to see the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost 2018

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 30, 2018
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    When the Holy Spirit comes into our lives is there a radical change? Should there be a radical change? Is there a difference when the Holy Spirit infills and directs a church and when He does not? Let's see what the Bible says!

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Little Faith And A Breath

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 3, 2018
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    With A Little Faith and A Breath, God Reaches Everyone (This was preached the weekend after the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas -- that is mentioned near the end of the sermon)

    Dear friends in Christ, grace to you and peace from God our Creator, Jesus our Savior, and from the Unpredictable and Unquenchable Holy Spirit whose presence we celebrate this day. Amen Imagine yourself in the time of Ezekiel. It is about 600 BC. Nebuchadnezzar was about to destroy what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    Why Should You Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 27, 2015
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    why should you be filled with the Holy Spirit?

    Why should you be filled with the Holy Spirit, should you be filled with the Holy Spirit because someone told you to, or should you be filled with the holy Spirit to be more spiritual, or should you be filled with the Holy Spirit so you can tell others you are. Why should you be filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spirit-Filled Oregonians

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
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    Why should someone seek to be filled with the HS? What difference does it really make in a person’s life? Are we supposed to seek something more than forgiveness? Is there more that God wants to do in our lives and through us? Let's look at God's word.

    Spirit-Filled Eastern Oregonians -We focused on the baptism in the Holy Spirit last week, but what difference does it make? Why should someone seek to be filled with the HS? What difference does it really make in a person’s life? Some would say that we are baptized or filled with the HS when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Holy Ghost Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 16, 2015
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    To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. This gift of God (Holy Ghost Baptism) was not received by any of the assembled multitude, the 120 disciples or any other believers on that day.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Promise of the Holy Ghost 2. Purpose of the Holy Ghost 3. Pentecost and the Holy Ghost Remarks. 1. There has been many promises of the Holy Ghost baptism starting with the prophesy of Joel and culminating with the teachings of Christ. Joel said: "It shall come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talk The Walk Or Talk And Talk

    Contributed by Bharat Raaya on Oct 26, 2015
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    Jesus walked the talk which is a rarity in this present world and even among Christians. If we are His followers, we must learn our lessons to emulate Him in this.

    Talk the walk or talk and talk? ".........Jesus began both to do and teach" - Acts 1:1 The present day politicians lure their voters with their manifestos which they promise to perform if they are elected to that coveted position. But most often they fail miserably because they have promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Are You In A Receiving And Giving Mode? (In That Order)

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2015
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    The greatest proof a non-believer can ever receive comes from men and women who are turned on to the Gospel! Turned on to the Word of God. It’s so easy to think, “O, it just the book of Acts or one of the other 65 books of God’s word.”

    Are You In A Receiving and Giving Mode? (In that order) Acts 1:1-8NKJ Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I convinced that boy in front of me in school that my religion is better than his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Until Then- Wake Up!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 29, 2015
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    The question is, “Are you a missionary or a mission field?” Acts 1:9NLT After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. Gravity lose its hold on Jesus.

    Until Then- Wake Up! Acts 1:9-11, 2:1-8NKJ J. B. Phillips writes in the preface to The Young Church in Action, that one cannot spend several months in close study of this book, “without being profoundly stirred and, to be honest, disturbed. The reader is stirred,” he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 16, 2015
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    This is the 6th installment on a series on the Holy Spirit. In this study, we move into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit,” & observe the Spirit in this epoch.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2015
     | 6,639 views

    The 6th installment of a series on the Holy Spirit. Tonight we’re moving into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Follow Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 6,028 views

    The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus

    August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a Titus 3:5; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    In Search Of A Man Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    To establish that God is always searching for men through us to be saved and accomplish his divine will, this lesson presents a clear example of the New Testament's "pattern of conversion," replicated throughout the Book of Acts.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God Sought for a Man - Found Philip 2. Philip Sought for a Man - Found the Eunuch 3. Eunuch Sought for a Man - Found Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. In our scripture lesson, a call went out. The angel of the Lord directed Philip: "To go south into the desert." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015
     | 8,099 views

    What was the Holy Spirit doing in that fabled first century? Should He be doing the same today?

    IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Acts 1:3-8. 3 ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God