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The Gift God Promised

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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The significance of the Pentecost. We need the rely upon the Holy Spirit for church growth. Purpose of church is to communicate God’s love to a lost world.

Acts 1:4-9; 2:1-12 The Gift God Promised Jesus died and rose again on Easter Sunday. He spent 40 days on earth with His disciples. Acts 1 recorded His last words to His followers. And He was taken up before their very eyes - that was His ascension. Jesus specifically asked them to "wait for a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Can Really Explain Away The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 22, 2002

based on 84 ratings

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There are souls who seek to explain away what God has done before them, even though they have seen His work with their own eyes. This text reminds us of how Peter dealt with those situations and thus we are encouraged by his actions.

May 19 2002 Day of Pentecost “The Activity of God is something that we just cannot explain away.” Acts 2:1-21 One of my long time friends, Charlie, was at my birthday party when I turned six. As a special gift to me, my mother hired a friend of hers who happened to do a few magic tricks. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

based on 40 ratings

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An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

based on 36 ratings

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Understanding the basic disciplines that were practiced by the FIRST CHURCH and leading God’s people to recapture that foundation.

2002: The Paradigm of Spiritual Passion ¡V Part Two ¡§Our Window of Opportunity¡¨ Acts 2:42-47 „¦Larry L. Thompson (1-27-2002) Introduction: This great country that we love has been given what I believe is one more chance, one more window of opportunity, to return to our spiritual heritage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through Problems Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 24, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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When you face 1) Problems: choose the 2) People you go to, 3) Praise God and turn in 4)Prayer to the God who is over it all.

Praying through problems Acts 4:23-31 WBC 26/5/02pm Problems So- what’s the problem, here? - it’s not a problem, unless you’re a Saducee! - = brilliant for the 5000 Xians!  40+ yr old man healed at Beautiful gate  no one could deny it. Even priests, Saducees - but tragic that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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From the unity of the Spirit in days of crisis, the church was born with an attitude of fellowship. From those beginnings, the fellowship of the church has been carried on to us.

AN ATTITUDE OF FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:42-47 INTRO: A commercial airliner waits at the extended arm of the passenger loading dock, preparing to embark from a major international airport. It could be almost any airport in the Western world. Without looking directly at one another, passengers filing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Oneness: Loving One Another

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

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We are to be known for our love.

ONENESS: LOVING ONE ANOTHER Romans 13:8-10; Acts 2:42 S: A Place of Grace Th: Oneness Pr: We are to be known for our love. ?: Who? Who do we love? KW: Person TS: We will find in our study three persons that we are to love. The ____ person we are to love is… I. GOD II. ONE ANOTHER III. OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Growth: Growing In Grace

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 29, 2002

based on 231 ratings

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We are to develop as people of grace.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: GROWING IN GRACE Colossians 1:9-11; Acts 2:42 S: Four Marks of the Church Th: Spiritual Maturity Pr: WE ARE TO DEVELOP AS PEOPLE OF GRACE. ?: How? KW: Desires TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 1:9-11, three desires that we need to have in order to develop as people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Should Be A Striking Likeness Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

based on 70 ratings

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A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ

Striking Likenesses of Jesus Christ Text: Acts 4:13 And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus Scripture: Acts 4:1-20 Introduction: Spurgeon once said, “A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ.” We have read lives of Christ beautifully and eloquently ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Methodist

Relationships: Empowered By God -- Christ's Invisible Imprit Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

based on 21 ratings

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God will empower our relationships so that others will see the invisible imprint of Jesus in our lives.

Acts 1:8 You will RECEIVE POWER when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Jesus said that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be energized with “explosive power.” Power is the Greek word “ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All My Springs Are In God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 31, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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The well of the heart is where Gods love springs from.

Harvest House Pastor Jim Parisi 5-26-02 10 am service Acts 1:8 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." The true secret of Ministry is “Spiritual Power”. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Power!

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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This is a message having to do with the Day of Pentecost and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Special Thanks to Rev. Dennis Marquardt of Vermont for the "seeds" to this message. Stand & Read - Acts 1:4-8 ?And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; [5] for John baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Other

How To Experience Personal Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

We Can't Move Ahead Without The Axehead

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Jun 5, 2002

based on 161 ratings

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This sermon focuses on the importance of the Holy Ghost working within the Church.

WE CAN’T MOVE AHEAD WITHOUT THE AXEHEAD We would all agree that we desperately need Revival. Revival in the classroom & family room. In the community & the church. Hear what some have said about Revival: Evangelism affects the other fellow; revival affects me. Leonard Ravenhill (1867-1942) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Acts 1:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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