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The Leader We Need Today

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 12, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Wiating for God to move on us

The Lord’s Test I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head. My car wouldn’t start so I walked to school instead. I forgot all of my assignments I failed all of my tests. I dropped my head in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Promise Of The Spirit

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Before the followers of Christ could be His witnesses, they needed the power of the Spirit.

Author: Luke He was a MEDICAL DOCTOR: "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14). He was a COMPANION OF PAUL: "Only Luke is with me" (2 Tim. 4:11). He was a GENTILE. The Book of Acts is really a SEQUEL to the Gospel of Luke. "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus of all that Jesus BEGAN both to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Missed Opportunity

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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How to be there in Jesus’ name

A Missed Opportunity The other day I ran across the story of a man who had a great opportunity that he missed. His friend took him for a ride one day way out in the country. They drove off the main road and drove through groves of trees to a large uninhabited expanse of land. A few horses were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is The Mission Really Complete?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 3, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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When Jesus ascended into heaven, what did he want his disciples to be concerned about? Do we pick up where He left off?

Is the Mission Really Complete? Pastor Glenn Newton April 1, 2005 Acts 1:1-11 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." But Jesus could do that. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Life

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

based on 144 ratings

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God desires His power flow through us empowering you, equipping you, enabling us.

"Power For Life" Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Intro: Jesus said those who receive the Holy Spirit, receive power. Power for living, power to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until God Fixes Things

Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005

based on 139 ratings

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Sermon for Ascension Sunday

Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 1,774 views

Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 5,843 views

In a less literal sense, the Kingdom of God is now; in a more literal sense, it will be established when Christ returns to reign. We can bank on it, because God is a Sovereign who keeps His promises as originally understood.

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet 1. In 1999, an article in Time Magazine discussed the influential people of the millennium. The article said, quote, “"It would require much exotic calculation to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all of human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Acts, Part 1- What Happened Next Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 7,211 views

We are going to begin a study of the greatest revolution in human history. •A revolution that began with a single man; and when that man died he had little more than a hundred followers. •Yet the revolution he began has changed the world. It has chan

“What Happened Next” Intro to Acts Acts 1:1-11 Introduction I flew up to Portland this weekend (I had a paper I was delivering at a biblical studies conference). As I was flying, I got bored and was flipping through the in-flight magazine and I came across an editorial John Kelly, the CEO of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of Our Faith

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 8, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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What are people saying about our faith?

SPEAKING OF OUR FAITH ROMANS 1:8 I. A CERTAIN FAITH A. There is A False or Invalid Faith 1. Faith Based On Feelings 2. Faith Based on an Event 3. Faith Based on Belief James 2:19 (KJV) 4. Faith Based on Religion Micah 6:6-8 (KJV) 6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Power Source

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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How to Live in the P.O.W.E.R. of the Holy Spirit

POWER SOURCE Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit INTRO: - ILLUS: Imagine that you are going to Best Buy to purchase a new refrigerator. (You get the most high tech fridge out there $3500.) They deliver your shiny new appliance into your home, put it in place and you stuff it with plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

"Hear Jesus Say ‘goodbye'”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Luke’s account of Jesus’ ascension into heaven gives us a "goodbye" unlike any we have ever heard.

“Good-bye! It was great visiting with you. Let’s keep in touch! See you in a few months!” Without bringing tears to the eyes of those of you who hate to say goodbye I want all of you to bring to mind a time when you were saying goodbye to family or friends. What were some of the things that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Interpreting Acts Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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Sermon lays foundation for a study of Acts by addressing three key hermeneutical issues. (1) Unity of Acts and Luke’s Gospel (2) Theological value of Luke’s writings (3) Context of Luke’s writings, particularly Acts.

Interpreting Acts Series: Book of Acts #1 Acts 1:1-2[1] 10-2-05 Intro Today we begin a study of the Book of Acts. It is perhaps the most exciting book in the Bible. It is a book of action. In Acts the world is being turned upside down and right side up by the gospel of Jesus Christ preached ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

A Prophetic Heritage Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

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We will see the desire of God and the design of God in anointing a prophetic people for His glory. (1) Spoken through Moses in Numbers 11 (2) Exemplified in Jesus.

A Prophetic Heritage Series: Book of Acts #2 Acts 1:1-2[1] 10-9-05 Intro Acts 1:1-2 “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.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

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