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  • Jim Bennett avatar

    After Camping, We Should Shut Up About The Rapture, Right?

    Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 22, 2011
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     | 3,381 views

    A May 22, 2011 response to the false teachings of Harold Camping with regard to May 21, 2011 explaining that Christians need to declare the truths of Christ's return more enthusiastically than ever.

    Because of the intense scrutiny brought upon the person and people of Jesus Christ by a false prophecy, I believe the Spirit of God has led me to give address the truth of Jesus Christ’s promised return for His bride. Jesus Christ didn’t return yesterday. There was no rapture. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ahora, Después De La Resurrección

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 24, 2011
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    Cristo ya resucitó. El mundo no ha terminado. Hay que seguir activo en la tarea que nos dejó Dios.

    Después de la Resurrección Cristo resucitó, apareció a varios creyentes, y ascendió. ¿Ahora, qué? Hch. 1:4-8 4 Y estando juntos, les mandó que no se fuesen de Jerusalén, sino que esperasen el cumplimiento de la promesa del Padre, "de la cual me oísteis hablar; 5 porque Juan, a la verdad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take A Hike"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 1, 2011
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    A sermon about the Ascension of Christ and how that impacts our lives today.

    Acts 1:1-14 “Get Over It; Quit Gawking; Take a Hike” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org A tribal chief lay dying. He called to him three of his people and said, “I must select a successor. Therefore, climb our holy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,190 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011
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    God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

    I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Same Jesus...is Coming Again! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 10, 2011
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    Jesus is coming again, just as He left He will return!

    And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Only God Can Stop Racism

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jun 21, 2015
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    America is in need of healing from racism and bitterness, what can we do as a CHURCH to fix this crisis?

    “If you are a racist, your church will die.” (Yes Black folks can be racist TOO!) Dr. Martin Luther King said that Sunday morning was the most segregated day of the week, and sadly enough it still is nearly 40 years later. We have made good strides in the area of race relations in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    40 Days

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
     | 8,790 views

    From the time Jesus rose from the dead, until he ascended to Heaven, there were 40 very important days.

    40 Days Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 26th, 2015 After Jesus Rose from the dead, he spent the next 40 days preparing his 120 followers, and especially the 11 apostles, for the ministry he was giving to them. He restored some, who had denied him or fled, strengthened them all, equipped them, and made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Heavenly Language

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 30, 2015
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    The proper uses of speaking in an unknown (to the speaker) language, both in private, and in public settings.

    Heavenly Languages Explained Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 24, 2015 Today is Pentecost Sunday. This is a good time to remember what happened on the first Pentecost after the resurrection and ascension of the Lord, and to consider what these things means for us now. Let’s review Acts 1:1-14 so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 6,043 views

    The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus

    August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a Titus 3:5; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    In Search Of A Man Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,388 views

    To establish that God is always searching for men through us to be saved and accomplish his divine will, this lesson presents a clear example of the New Testament's "pattern of conversion," replicated throughout the Book of Acts.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. God Sought for a Man - Found Philip 2. Philip Sought for a Man - Found the Eunuch 3. Eunuch Sought for a Man - Found Jesus Introductory Remarks. 1. In our scripture lesson, a call went out. The angel of the Lord directed Philip: "To go south into the desert." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    a sermon for ascension day

    “Lord is this the time when you will restore the Kingdom to Israel?” It is 40 days after the most amazing surprise - Jesus came back from the dead. And now it is obvious what is going to happen next: Jesus is going to lead a massive army, possibly including angels and defeat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stop Being A Baby About Jesus’ Ascension

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 17, 2015
     | 4,579 views

    Stop Being A Baby About Jesus’ Ascension (He may be concealed, but he’s not gone.)

    Have you ever tried to play hide-and-seek with a newborn? Try it the next time you’re around a baby who is less than three months old and you’ll find out that it isn’t much fun. Why not? Because babies that young haven’t yet developed a sense of “object ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Wait"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 18, 2015
     | 10,536 views

    The sermon shares sometimes it is important to wait in a place, wait to be immersed, wait to be ready, and wait so they could witnesses.

    Acts 1:1-11 “Wait” Today’s text asks us to wait Several years ago I preached a sermon entitled on this same passage the Significant Pause For the early disciples it was an era of uncertainty so they waited and were told to wait. 1. To wait is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Pentecostal Fire Or Hell Fire

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 20, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,670 views

    The Bible shares with us two different fires - the Fire of the Holy Spirit and the Fire of Hell. This sermon shares four different ways they are both similar and yet vastly different. It is a way to use the metaphor of fire in a sermon on Pentecost.

    Scripture: Acts 1:1-13 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Pentecostal Fire or Hell Fire? INTRO: Good morning! A few years ago, the story goes that a certain pastor asked his congregation as rather particular question on Pentecost Sunday. He asked all those sitting in the sanctuary, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene