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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Living In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    Sermon 2 0f 5. Written and Preached by Steve Higgs of MCC. "What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom?"

    Living In The Kingdom What are some of the thoughts and images that come to your mind when you think about the word kingdom? Some of you maybe struggle with the controlling side of life and you immediately think, “Well…. every kingdom needs a king and why not me?” You imagine yourself sitting on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 22,746 views

    Jesus’ ascension is one of the facts of salvation we confess in the Apostle’s Creed every week. But what does it mean for us today?

    In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach {2} until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. {3} After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Gives Two "Cans" To Those Who Think "I Can't"

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,385 views

    how Jesus enabled his disciples to carry on after his ascension

    June 1, 2001 Acts 1:1-14 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Is Coming Again

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    His first coming brought you liberation, His second coming is going to bring you transformation. His first coming brought heaven down to you; His second coming will bring you up to heaven.

    Christmas Is Coming Again Scripture Reference: Acts 1:1 – 11 Introduction There is clear evidence that we are in the throes of the holiday season. It actually started the day after Thanksgiving. Someone even said that preparations where even being made after Halloween. Have you caught the fever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is Our Guest Room Prepared?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,813 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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,706 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Intention Of The Ascension

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    In the final post-resurrection appearance of Jesus, He ascends into Heaven to send the Holy Spirit to indwell each believer to fulfill the Commission He gave them.

    “The Intention Of The Ascension” Acts 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Since Easter Sunday, we have been studying the “Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus”. We saw how Jesus appeared to: o The women at the tomb. o The 2 disciples on the Road to Emmaus. o The 10 Disciples, with Thomas absent. o The 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    Christ’s return is inevitable. We need to be ready for His return.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:1-11 TITLE: ‘GETTING READY” INTRODUCTION: A. A fresh graduate from Bible college was in the pulpit in his first church. He was extremely nervous because he was attempting to preach without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

    Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Holy Spirit And The Church/

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 18, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 11,477 views

    A sermon that looks at the need for the Holy Spirit using material from David Watson and considers the call for the Christian to ask for the spirit

    There is a Snoopy cartoon where charlie Browns baseball game is rained off - the frames show him going to the telephone and having a chat. When he comes outside his friend Schroeder says - "The rain has stopped Charlie Brown . What did you do, call the weatherman?" His answer No, dial a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sixth Sense

    Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,733 views

    Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

    “THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Burnout...just Burn

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    Before Jesus returned to heaven he gave His disciples everything they would need to start the fire that would "burn into" the church, but what does that mean for us today?

    "Don’t Burnout…Just Burn" Acts 1: 1-8 I. Intro. A)Pastor to the church board: Bad news: the church burned down last Sunday Good news: no one complained that the Sanctuary was too cold! B)To say the Sanctuary is on fire is a mostly true statement 1)The Fire Triangle(Fire needs heat, fuel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit And You - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    This series is on the Holy Spirit and how He he works in the Christians life.

    Why is it that when we read the Bible or even hear a sermon we always try and relate it to someone else? Someone else has the duty Someone else has the job Someone else has the calling Someone else has the power of God SURELY IT CAN?T BE ME! The fact of the matter is in the Bible there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Orders

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 9,355 views

    As we begin the book of Acts, Jesus gives the church her "fighting orders" - Wait and Witness.

    "The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen. 3To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Prayer Cover

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    one of a series on Acts

    Prayer Cover Out of this Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness by Frank Peritti - are both powerful stories. They illustrate several important reality for Christians today. We are not in a battle with flesh and blood. We are in a battle with spiritual forces. Eph 6 makes it clear - we are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ