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The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

based on 418 ratings

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Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where God's Power Flows

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 695 ratings

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In what kind of environment will God’s power flow?

READ: Acts 3:1-10 It’s 3pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the throng at the great House of God. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated as an entrance in the Eastern ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Defining Discipleship" Part Two Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 10, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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The message encourages Christians to spread the Gospel and to inspire one another in effective soul winning.

Wed. Night Bible Study Prepared For Jan. 23rd, 2002 (Christian Discipleship) Defining Discipleship (Part Two) Matt 4:19 (NKJV)19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 "But you shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

based on 96 ratings

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The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cowardly Dozen

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31, Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Well Balanced Church

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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God’s word shows us the essential ingredients for a vibrant, healthy church.

A Well Balanced Church Acts 2:44 - 47 1. A balanced diet leads to good health A. The church is the Body of Christ B. A healthy body naturally grows C. A healthy body is not as succeptible to disease D. If any one element is too dominant the body is out of balance 2. The elements that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Put Jesus On The Cross?

Contributed by Michael Bell on Apr 15, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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GOD WOULD HAVE YOU SOLVE THE MOST IMPORTANT MURDER MYSTERY OF ALL TIME - that is, the MURDER of Jesus Christ.

INTRO ¶ - There is no FREEDOM of the PRESS in China. Most if not all of us have followed the continuing saga of the airplane collision & the subsequent detaining of 24 military personnel...The governmentally controlled Chinese media’s officially sanctioned story has been that we took aggressive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Seen, But Not Heard!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

based on 98 ratings

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The Bible consistently teaches that Christians are not only to be seen, but also to be heard. If we have the only message that shows how to get back to God, then God forbid we keep that message to ourselves!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I don’t know if you saw it or not, but last year there was a talk show in which the guest was contrasting the deaths of Princess Diana & Mother Theresa. One of her comments was, “I believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Apr 18, 2001

based on 96 ratings

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In the resurrection of Jesus, God opens my eyes to the greatest meanings of Easter.

The Empty Tomb Opens My Eyes Surely you’ve heard the joke about the three college students who were appearing in a national academic competition. The contest had come down to three final students. One was from Rice University, one was from Princeton University and the third was from Oklahoma State ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:31-33, 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Powerful Gift

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

based on 143 ratings

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The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

10 Benefits Of Home Cell Groups

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

based on 144 ratings

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Why are home cell groups important

HOME EXPLOSION TEN BENEFITS OF HOME CELLS Part-1 Act 2:46 - 5:42 Pastor Jeff Seaman Acts 2:46 “And they, continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart…” Acts 5:42 “Day after day, in the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-48, Acts 2:16-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001

based on 116 ratings

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This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Contrast/Baptismal Call

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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Compares the actions of the disciples during the passion of Christ with their actions after the Resurrection.

Contrast – In today’s readings we see the contrast in the apostles faith in the Gospel of Mark and that of Peter and John in the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel Jesus is recounting their unbelief – The two woman return from the tomb and tell the apostles of Jesus Christ Resurrection, yet they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-15, Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

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