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  • What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,467 views

    My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

    AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

  • What's So Important About Pentecost? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 55,539 views

    A look at the importance of this sometimes missed church holiday.

    WHAT’S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT PENTECOST? ACTS 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION…Power for the Church by unknown Power can be used in at least two ways: it can be unleashed, or it can be harnessed. The energy in ten gallons of gasoline instance, can be released explosively by dropping a lighted match into the can. ...read more

  • Discovering Your Style (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    One of the keys to participating in evangelism is to figure out how God can use your personality and gifts to make an impact in the lives of others. While Peter was quite confrontational in his approach, Paul utilized a more intellectual line of reasonin

    Discovering Your Style, Part 1 Rev. Brian Bill 2/25/01 Sometimes pastors take some heat for speaking too long. One long-winded minister was preaching away when a woman remembered that she had left the Sunday dinner in the oven. She hastily wrote a note and slipped it to her husband, who was an ...read more

  • Plugging In

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    Two reasons for the Holy Spirit - power to live for God and to work in those who are yet to believe.

    One thing that is very much a part of our society is power. We crave it. We get it. We use it. We abuse it. This morning in preparation for our time of communion together, I want us to think about power for a few moments. To begin, I ask for your response to this question: “What are sources of ...read more

  • "Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    The business of the in-between.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Is Our Guest Room Prepared?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the top priorities for people who are shopping for a home is to be sure that there is an extra bedroom… …a place where they can put an extra bed, nightstand, ...read more

  • What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,245 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

  • Maynard's Motorcycle

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

    Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

  • The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

    Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

    7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

  • Out Of Sight: When The Lot Falls On You -- Or Doesn't

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    Our work is different when we are supervised than when we are not, but our character and commitment are measured thereby. We can be Matthias, who accepted an assignment he did not seek, with joy; or Joseph Justus, who failed to get that same assignment,

    When you can see your supervisor, you work. When you cannot see him, your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you can see your supervisor, you work diligently. You work hard; you get the ...read more

  • Holy Spirt Baptism

    Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 1,882 views

    Understanding the baptism in the Holy Spirit

    I. What Is This Baptism? 1. He is a Gift to be given to the believer - Acts 2:38. a. Every born again Christian has the Holy Spirit in them but not every Christian has received the BAPTISM (immersion) with the Spirit. 2. He is also a PROMISE that can be claimed - Acts 1:4 ...read more

  • We Are One

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,438 views

    This Sermon is about the importance of unity in the church.

    Text: John 17:20-26, Acts 1:14 Title: We Are One By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that we are living in some amazing times when our horizons are both expanding and contracting. Never before has it been so easy to be in direct contact with people from all ...read more

  • You've Got The Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    Jesus knew that the apostles could not succeed unless they were continually filled with the Spirit’s divine grace, power and love for people who are struggling with their sins.

    1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

  • Whitsunday

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    A sermon describing the importance and meaning of Pentecost.

    Whitsunday Acts 2:1-47 White Sunday - OE Hwita Sunnandaeg -- so called from the white robes of the people worn by the recently baptized persons on Whitsunday. Pentecost = Fifty Days One of the three required feasts for devout Jews. Feast of Weeks - Seven weeks past Passover. Exodus 34:22; ...read more

  • When The Church Was Born

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    The story of Pentecost tells us not only of how the church was born, but also how the church has continued to outreach and outdo herself because of the power, influence and inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

    WHEN THE CHURCH WAS BORN Text: Acts 2:1-21 I read the story about a football player whose performance exceeded the expectation of others. "…. In the last two minutes of the game, with the score against his team, makes a touchdown. He runs faster than his legs can carry him, and farther than ...read more

  • Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more