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"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

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God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004

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The reality of expectant faith

Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

" Must" For The Growing Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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If we are to see our churches growing like the early church, we must be like the Jerusalem church. Certain characteristics should be present in our churches today before growth takes place.

The whole process of growth is caused by God. A farmer plows his field, sows the seed and fertilizes and cultivates the plant--all the while knowing that, in the final analysis, he is utterly dependent on forces outside himself. He knows he cannot cause the seed to germinate nor can he produce the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Penecost

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

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Pentecost -- 2004

Matthew Eyerman May 30, 2004 Pentecost I. Introduction 1. what is the miracle in the first reading from Acts 2. tempted to say a. strong wind b. tongues as if of fire 3. certainly special effects capture our imagination 4. anyone see the new movie: The Day After Tomorrow a. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

"For Me, Who Him To Death Pursued"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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Drop the fluff and the internet cutsie stories; send a clear message of the need for repentance and the obedience of faith!

(“And Can it Be?” – C. Wesley) “Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brethren, what shall we do?’ And Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Orthodox

Pointing To Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 11, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Our lives as Christians should be a powerful witness for the life giving powe rof Jesus

Pointing to Christ Acts 1:8 October 10, 2004 Introduction Glen Holland was an aspiring composer who had a dream of writing the great American symphony but along the way he takes a detour. He takes a temporary job as a music teacher until he can devote his full efforts to writing his music. As he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Experiencing God Series

Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apostles' Teaching Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

based on 19 ratings

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A sermon based on Acts 2:42 starting with the breakdown of the Apostles’ teaching and how they committed themselves to it.

Back to the Basics- Apostles’ teaching Basic training How many of you have been through basic training? Christian’s have a basic training too! Acts 2:42 Devote- to addict, reflexive pronoun, to devote oneself to, wholly They were devoted to Christ and following Him Military- you have to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

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Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Genius Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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Looking at fellowship and how we overlook so much of what it means to us as Christians, but really Christianity offers something no other "religion" does, true fellowship.

The Genius of Christianity! Story of Linda and Whitehorse Community is the genius of Christianity -having areas of interest in common, sharing things Acts 2:42 Koinonia- sharing, participation, contribution Let’s study this more! Acts 2:44-47 Where is the community in this passage? V. 44- in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Confidence Of Peter And John"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004

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Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Orthodox

From Lame Man To Leaping Man

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 11, 2005

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Too many of us today are have our focus set on our afflictions, problems worries, our attention must be directed to God as the lame mans was so that we can turn affliction into adoration with our attention on God.

Intro: I don’t know if you have ever heard of Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations. It is a story of an orphan boy named Pip. After a turn of events he is left a large sum of money by an unknown benefactor. He wants so terribly bad to become a gentleman and no longer be common. He has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be "In One Accord" As A Church?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2005

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This message focuses on the places the Greek word "homothumadon" (meaning: "in one accord") is used in the book of Acts. What can we learn from their unity? This message points to 7 ways we can maintain our unity.

How can we maintain that unity? - I want to do more than diagnose the problem, I want to talk about what we can do to make sure it doesn’t happen to us. - I got to thinking about the unity that the early church enjoyed and how we can have that. - There is a Greek word - “homothumadon” - that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: A Global Perspective Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 19, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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This is the Fifth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of developing a global perpective on witnessing. It includes the ideas of home, community, the unwanted, and the world.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 5 ¡V A Global Perspective Acts 1:6-8 We started this series some weeks ago with this very text. We have been talking about this passage as the beginning and the heart of the newly developed church. Today I want to put the finishing touches on this idea of becoming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

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