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Power For Mission Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I personally think we are at a significant crisis in the church of America.

Power for Mission Series: Book of Acts #6 Acts 1:8[1] 11-20-05 Intro: Show Movie clip from “Mission Impossible #1”.[2] The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I. Impossible MISSION As long as we think it is just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

7 Things Jesus Left Behind [ascension] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006

based on 349 ratings

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40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. We should never forget 7 things Jesus remembered to leave behind. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

What Jesus Left Behind Acts 1:6-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7ThingsLeftBehind.html Goodbyes aren’t easy, especially if the one leaving will be gone long. Ill—Babe Ruth said goodbye at Yankee Stadium, eaten up w/ cancer, and w/ tears he said goodbye. Ill—Watergate hearings, Nixon said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Find Courage In Jesus' Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2006

based on 17 ratings

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Find Courage In Jesus’ Ascension 1) Our place in heaven is secure 2) Our purpose on earth is clear

Tears filled his eyes as he watched his brother go. “So this was it,” he thought. His brother was really going. He could hardly believe it. No on in the family could really believe it. They never thought that someone they knew, much less a sibling, would become Prime Minister! What a difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Entering The Upper Room (Or) Countdown To Pentecost

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 31, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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The Upper Room is not just a geographical location. It is any where we encounter the Living God.

Countdown to Pentecost ENTERING THE UPPER ROOM Acts 1:6-14 (Preached at FUMC, McMinnville Tn 5/28/2006 by Dr. Steve Angus Whenever a Christian visits the Holy Land one of the places he wants to visit is the Upper Room. There were so many significant things that occurred in the Upper Room. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14, Matthew 1:5-40

Denomination: United Methodist

The Promise Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jun 20, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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The book of Acts is either ignored or abused by the church

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #2 Acts 1:8-26 “The _promise of the Holy Spirit” Vs. 8 The word _power__ is “dunamis” (Greek). The word “dunamis” implies two meanings. (1. We get the word dynamite (2. We get the word dynamo which refers to a generator. “is come _upon___ you” indicates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Begining Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

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Ovireview of the Book of Acts - Begingng of a series. The idea that the letter is written to you and me and perhaps other purposes too.

We are going to do something a little different for our sermon time. At least it is different for me. For the next while, at least through the Fall we are going to remain in one book of the Bible. That means that when you arrive Each Sunday you will already know which book and chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon takes the three promises of Jesus in Acts 1 and focuses on the fact that we can Rely on His Promise to REturn. We can be assured that Jesus will come back Personally, Visibly and Suddenly!

Jesus Promises: I will be Back Acts 1:1-11 Intro.: A. There are some passages in Scripture that as you read them and study them, you really wish you could have been there personally! I would have loved to been there to witness Jesus’ Baptism when God spoke in an audible voice saying this is my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Pentecost: Experience The Rest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

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Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plug Into The Power

Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006

based on 74 ratings

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If we are going to have the power of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives, we must first get "plugged in", "turned on" and "fired up" with Jesus.

Plug into the Power By Pastor Jim May (This sermon references a video that was purchased from Sermonspice.com that depicts a young man using a chainsaw without starting it.) Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 25, 2006

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Certainly, every believer should live a life that is respectful but there is more. It’s the "more" part that is so often lacking.

Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary Introduction: Think about this quote for a moment: "I’m not impressed with anyone’s life unless they have integrity. But I’m not happy with their life until they are dangerous!" Many believers have made it their primary goal in life to be well-respected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Power

Contributed by James Arnold on Jul 27, 2006

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You have a promise of power if you decide to use it.

MESSAGE: THE PROMISE OF THE POWER Key Scripture: Acts 1:4-8 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

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Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Naturally Supernatural: An Introduction To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 6, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,512 views

#1 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20060903. Welcome to September! Itï¿½s time to go back to school. Time to begin new season of learning. Sandy & I are excited to begin a new teaching series this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

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