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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    How Good Is Good Enough?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

    Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "God...i Have A Problem"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Facing a problem or challenge? Here is God’s 5 step strategy for working through it!

    "God…I Have a Problem" Acts 1: 12-26 January 27, 2002 I) Intro A) Find current illustration of a problem that people are familiar with. 1) From the illustration make the connection that we all have problems to deal with B) Recap (See notes from Sermon titled Change is Constant) 1) Jesus ascended ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "Backdraft"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    When oxygen is re-introduced into a heat/fuel mixture (Backdraft)the results are explosive! But what happens when the "Oxygen" of the Holy Spirit is introduced into the life of the believer?

    “BACKDRAFT” Acts 2:1-13 I Intro A) Revisit Fire Triangle (See notes from “Don’t burnout…Just burn”) B) Example of Backdraft 1) Fire consumes oxygen a) Heat and fuel present but no Oxygen 2) Backdraft happens when Oxygen is re-introduced into the Heat and Fuel mixture (Unfortunately this usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Grice's Quality Maxim Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    Generally good guidelines to follow in basic Communications, Grice’s Maxims can be used to improve our Evangelism skills and serve the Lord!

    Using Grice’s Maxims for Optimal Evangelism 1 - Grice’s Quality Maxim Though Paul Grice was a philosopher and not a theologian, he had principles that can apply in sharing our Faith with others seeking and curious about Christianity. ’Grice’s Maxims’ were his ideas for effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Worship Is Boring, Then Who Am I Worshipping? (Acts - Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    What it means to be spiritual...

    If worship is boring, then who am I worshipping? Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 3 Pastor Jeff Christopherson January 26, 2003 Acts 2:1-13 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ¡¥SPIRITUAL¡¦: 1. Worship flows from my Heart. ¡§When the day of Pentecost came, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Heal The Painful Wounds Inflicted By A Friend (Acts - Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    How to survive being betrayed...

    How to heal the painful hurts inflicted by a friend Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 2 Pastor Jeff Christopherson January 19, 2003 Acts 1:12-26 HOW TO SURVIVE BEING BETRAYED: I. Be aware of the potential internal damage: 1. Being betrayed will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Laisani Cox avatar

    A Spiritual Tsunami

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

    Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Are You Listening God? Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    This is a sermon on hinderances to our prayers being heard and answered.

    Are you listening God? – Hindrances to our prayers being heard and answered Acts 1:12-14 Five things to check when you think God isn’t listening. 1. Are your motives right? James 4:3 2. Is there unconfessed sin in your life? Isaiah 59:1-2 It is strange that while praying, we seldom ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toungues Of Fire Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    This sermon focuses on what it is that should drive or empower our Churches.

    Tongues of Fire – The day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-12, What is it that drives our Church? Drive - To push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward; To guide, control, or direct; To cause or sustain, as if by supplying force or power. Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Recapturing God's Power Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Power For Today Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    This sermon ivestigates the difference in today’s church and the early church in the area of the Holy Spirits Power working in us.

    Walking In The Spirit Pt 2 ¡V Power For Today Acts 2:1-12 Last week we began this series on spirit filled living by asking a series of questions about the church today. Why have our dreams become so small, our outreach so impotent, and our coffers so empty? Why have we become irrelevant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Understanding Church Growth

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    how church growth exploded on the scene

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Park avatar

    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

    EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    The Baptism Of The Baptized Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    The meaning of Pentecost, God pouring out His Spirit to empower the mission from Jesus to go into all the world as His witnesses to make disciples from all nations.

    A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son…” When he had completed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed