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Faithful Thomas

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Jesus saw something in Thomas more than the doubts, fears and frustrations that Thomas had. Jesus called him because he saw a man who would have faith to the end.

FAITHFUL THOMAS One of the most misunderstood characters of the New Testament was an Apostle named Thomas Didymus, otherwise known as “doubting Thomas”. We have all heard of “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who refused to believe in the resurrected Lord until he saw Jesus and felt of the wounds in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Acts 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Roll Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 8,676 views

Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

LET’S ROLL – ACTS 1:1-8 One of the heroic stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is the story of Todd Beamer. He along with several passengers on flight __ have become hero’s to us because of their bravery. In all likelyhood, their actions, in the face of death, saved hundreds of life, possibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 11,630 views

Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 10,407 views

This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 30, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 11,183 views

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

| 2,742 views

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

| 21,958 views

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

We Can't Move Ahead Without The Axehead

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Jun 5, 2002

based on 161 ratings

| 28,329 views

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

Pentecost

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 8, 2002

based on 167 ratings

| 29,034 views

A sermon for the Day of Pentecost

Pentecost John 20:19-23 Act 2:1-21 "A young man was apprenticed to a master artist who produced the most beautiful stained glass windows anywhere. The apprentice could not approach the master’s genius so he borrowed his master’s tools, thinking that was the answer. After several weeks, the young ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

It Ain't Over

Contributed by George Smith on Jul 2, 2002

based on 65 ratings

| 8,693 views

Being full of the Holy Ghost

IT AIN’T OVER INTRO: Something happen on the Day of Pentecost, Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. [2] And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did The Holy Spirit Come? Series

Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 13, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 26,318 views

The only legitimate purpose of the dedicated Christian is to accept the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit into our lives and then become witnesses of the life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension and promised return of Jesus, as the Chri

“WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT COME?” pt. 1 Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; "for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002

based on 129 ratings

| 18,167 views

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Jesus' Ascension Mean?

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 12, 2003

based on 127 ratings

| 22,777 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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Service

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 13, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 3,552 views

A Sermon for Ascension Day - and life after death!

My friend Ron, who is the Vicar of Sixpenny Handley, is a story teller like I am. Some years ago, in the week before Ascension Day, he told us this story.. "I was a little lad at School, and, at the start of the year in my new Class my teacher was giving jobs out to the boys and girls. "Mary, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Overpowering, Overcoming, And Overwhelming Birth Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 19, 2003

based on 38 ratings

| 5,012 views

The Birth of the Church. Babies change everything... Parenthood also changes with each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child differs from having your first...

Mother’s Day – The Overpowering, Overcoming, and Overwhelming Birth Babies change everything Yes, parenthood changes everything. But parenthood also changes with each baby. Here, some of the ways having a second and third child differs from having your first: PREPARING FOR THE BIRTH 1st baby: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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