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  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    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

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Pentecost: Experience The Rest

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    This sermon unravels the mystery of the "Gospel of Judas" announced by National Geographic: a true charicature of Judas Iscariot...

    Illustration: A paraplegic man I saw, raising his twisted limbs to sing “Your Grace Is Enough.” Whatever situations you may be facing in life, remember His Grace is enough for YOU today! He’s saved you from your sins and saved you from the flames and darkness of forever punishment. His Grace is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Plug Into The Power

    Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 29,426 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,135 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Promise Of Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    Through the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, God gives us the power to do his work.

    THE PROMISE OF POWER Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Acts 1:1-11 2. One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by N A on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 54,855 views

    Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

    THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gameplan Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    A challenge on Super Bowl Sunday to shift from self centeredness to others centeredness.

    Welcome and Happy Super Bowl Sunday Video: Evangelism Linebacker (Sermonspice.com) Acts 1:8 MKJV (8) But you shall receive power, the Holy Spirit coming upon you. And you shall be witnesses to Me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Transition: Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Is Foreign Missions Relevant To Kemc (Or Your Local Church) Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    Our missions committee asked me to write a sermon in response to the question "How is foreign missions relevant to our church?"...this is the result.

    HOW IS FOREIGN MISSIONS RELEVANT TO Kemc? This question has been asked lately as we reviewed the effectiveness of our annual missions conference. There is a feeling out there that missions has shifted so substantially in the last decade that we question the need for foreign involvement. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    Easter message that gives three reasons Jesus made such a difference to this world.

    Acts 1:1-9, Luke 24:1-53 Making a Difference Intro: No person who has ever lived on the earth has made a greater impact than that of Jesus Christ. I don’t think anyone, Christian or non-Christian would dispute that statement. Certainly we could name some famous men (Scientist, Philosophers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transformation Of Struggling Disciples

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    Consider the four dynamics that will change struggling disciples into dynamic disciples.

    Introduction- Have you ever had a duh moment in your faith walk? Duh is a new word that has come into use in recent years. Duh is a slang term of sorts. It is used to tease someone who misses something that is obvious. Such as, if you were to fall and break your arm and I were to ask “Does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Quit Sitting There Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    Too often, we have a tendency to stare up into the clouds waiting for Jesus to doing something amazing when the whole time He wants to be doing amazing things through us.

    Over the last few months we have learned a lot from Nehemiah and the Israelites as they rebuilt the Jerusalem wall and reestablished the city. Tonight, we are going to turn away from Nehemiah and begin looking at a new book of the Bible. That book is Acts which is the fifth book of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,243 views

    We spend so much time preparing in life for many different things. Sports, getting dressed, going to bed, school, etc. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the disciples went back to Jerusalem to prepare for the coming of the Spirit. Why don’t we prepare to be

    As we left the disciples last week, they had spent their last moments with Jesus before he ascended to Heaven. As they watched him disappear in a cloud, they stood there and strained to see where Jesus went, trying to figure out exactly what was happening. Suddenly, two angels interrupted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    David's Prayer Life

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,581 views

    Sometimes we need to pattern ourselves after other great men. What made David great was not his warrior tactics, his position or his name. It was his prayer life.

    David’s Prayer Life Acts 1:13-14 When people refer to Pentecost and the first church, many times they get so tangled up with the results instead of focusing on the actual application that it took to get to the results of Pentecost. Never forget, verse 14 tells you why they were able to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist