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Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

based on 865 ratings

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May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Jewels Of Easter

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

based on 681 ratings

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Precious jewels are often deceptive. You have to grow in your appreciation of their quality before you really begin to see their value.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED IN 2021) TEXT: Acts 2:22 36 ILL. You probably don’t remember the name Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, nor should you. But during his day he was the 2nd most powerful man in the Soviet Union. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus - His Ascension

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

based on 394 ratings

| 46,043 views

The ascension of Jesus is just a continuation of His resurrection, & one is lacking without the other.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Very few of us ever enjoy the luxury of coming to the end of even our most productive day & saying, "It is finished. I’m through. I’ve accomplished everything I set out to do today." Instead, most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Boldness

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

based on 145 ratings

| 40,374 views

The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Man, Some Man, Some Other Man

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 13, 2001

based on 75 ratings

| 5,917 views

THIS WORLD IS SEARCHING FOR THE ANSWERS, JUST LIKE THIS MAN WHO WENT TO JERUSALEM TO WORSHIP, BUT GOD NEED SOME MAN TO SHOW HIM, WILL YOU BE THAT PERSON GOD USES??

When we come to where we are in the book of Acts, we find that Saul of Tarus was making havoc of the Church, but even in the midst of all the persecution God still had a man that was determined to be faithful to him, a man named Phillip. One that was willing to stand in the gap, willing to go where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Really Happened At Pentecost

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 15, 2001

based on 38 ratings

| 4,520 views

God empowered the church greatly on the day of Pentecost.

What Really Happened At Pentecost? (Acts 2:1-4) I. The Power Of God Was Released A. A Sure Agreement (v. 1) 1. Notice that God has to first have something worth working with. 2. God will not work with a group of back-biting, self-centered, arguing, ill-tempered Christians. 3. Learn to agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Definition Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

based on 21 ratings

| 2,932 views

This is an attempt to clear up the blurred condition in the minds of people concerning the basics of Christianity.

Scripture: Acts 11:26 Title: “A Definition of Christianity” Introduction: What a sweet, suggestive title “Christian.” They were called after the name of Christ because they had believed on Him, and turned to Him, and were now, with full purpose of heart, living for Him. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created For Community

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001

based on 609 ratings

| 93,498 views

In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Church Vital Signs

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 19, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 4,999 views

A deductive exposition of the text that reveals the six vital ministries of the church.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to work for health and vitality in our local congregation. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray at the altar rail and commit themselves to working for even greater vitality in our church. Visual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Magnetic Community Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 5,086 views

One of a series on Building Community

God’s Magnetic Community There are three ways that everyday ordinary folk like you and I can come to know of and experience God. We experience God in His Creation. Go into Creation, pay attention and it reads like a huge billboard pointing to the creative genius of Almighty God. Veggies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 9, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 4,034 views

There are two reasons why we need to allow the Holy Spirit to be present in our lives – strength to live God’s way and power to do God’s mission.

MAIN THEME/TOPIC: Who is the Holy Spirit? TEXT: Isaiah 40:31 “ But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Acts 1: 8 “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

El Don Del Espiritu Santo

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 9, 2002

based on 88 ratings

| 8,298 views

El hombre por si mismo nunca será capas de hacer la voluntad de Dios, es el Espiritu Santo quien lo capacita para lograrlo, acompaneme y veamos como.

EL DON DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO Base bíblica: Cuando llegó el día de Pentecostés, estaban todos unánimes juntos. Y de repente vino del cielo un estruendo como de un viento recio que soplaba, el cual llenó toda la casa donde estaban sentados; y se les aparecieron lenguas repartidas, como de fuego, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

based on 147 ratings

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Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Calling You!

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Mar 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 4,595 views

Bible study on God’s call in our lives.

GOD IS CALLING YOU? Bible Study By Norman Mc Leod March 10, 2002 Introduction: Some of us in the in the body of Christ do not believe in the phrase being called of God. We act like we do not believe God calls us. No one can be saved unless God calls us. You don’t have to be an ordained minister ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

based on 18 ratings

| 8,165 views

A look at the controversy of Baptism and a view of the New Testament passages and practices. We will also look at the early Churches precedents and see where this topic truly should be.

I.Baptism Instituted by Christ page 1 II.Church History and Baptism page 4 III.Differing Views/Modes of Baptism page 14 IV.Conclusion page 18 Water Baptism in Church History and New Testament Theology Bruce P. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10, Acts 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

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