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Faithful Thomas

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Jesus saw something in Thomas more than the doubts, fears and frustrations that Thomas had. Jesus called him because he saw a man who would have faith to the end.

FAITHFUL THOMAS One of the most misunderstood characters of the New Testament was an Apostle named Thomas Didymus, otherwise known as “doubting Thomas”. We have all heard of “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who refused to believe in the resurrected Lord until he saw Jesus and felt of the wounds in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Acts 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prelude To Power Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 8 ratings

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Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the New Testament Christians’ role in today’s world.

Series: Holy Boldness a study in Acts PRELUDE TO POWER Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1,2 U.S. News & World Report, April 20, 1992 ‘The First Christians’ ‘The death of Jesus of Nazareth should have put a quick and quiet end to what had been a minor religious disturbance in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-2, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Roll Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Holy Boldness is a series of messages in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

LET’S ROLL – ACTS 1:1-8 One of the heroic stories to come out of the 9/11 tragedy is the story of Todd Beamer. He along with several passengers on flight __ have become hero’s to us because of their bravery. In all likelyhood, their actions, in the face of death, saved hundreds of life, possibly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Time Is Never Wasted Time Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 4, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 11,661 views

Message is from Holy Boldness series in Acts highlighting the Christians’ role in the New Testament Church.

WAITING TIME IS NEVER WASTED TIME Acts 1:12-26 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and John and James and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

based on 46 ratings

| 10,438 views

This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of A Movement

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002

based on 35 ratings

| 4,966 views

I find it to be a strange occurrence when those who claim to worship the Creator lack creativity.

The Birth of a Movement Acts 1:8 History bares witness to many different kinds of movements. A movement is the progressive, unfolding, transitioning body of beliefs that seek to alter and change society. As we look at the last century we can see the Zionist Movement which resulted in the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 9,650 views

The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Receive Power Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 9,705 views

We must begin the exposition of Acts with a clear view of the authorship, date, theme and redemptive historical significance.

Introduction: The Lectio Continuo If you came to church before the Reformation, you would have seen the transcendence of God in the architecture. You probably would have heard an uneducated priest "say" the mass in a language neither of you understood. The entire experience would have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Shall Receive The Spirit (Acts 1, Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

based on 19 ratings

| 3,086 views

The inerrant Scriptures teach that Holy Spirit has come upon the church, the renewed Israel, to empower the gospelizing of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the remotest part of the earth.

Outline: The chapter breaks down into three sections. The Prologue of the Physician The Promise of Pentecost The Prophecy Passes 1. The Prologue of the Physician 1:1-3 Acts 1:1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

based on 114 ratings

| 26,725 views

When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Los 7 Hábitos Del Misionero Efectivo

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 14, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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Los siete pasos del misionero efectivo puestos en practica en nuestra vida haran que compartamos el evangelio mas fervientemente y asi cumplamos con la gran comision.

Titulo: Los 7 hábitos del misionero efectivo Texto: Hechos de los Apóstoles 1:8 8 Pero recibiréis poder cuando el Espíritu Santo haya venido sobre vosotros, y me seréis testigos en Jerusalén, en toda Judea, en Samaria y hasta lo último de la tierra. Himnos: 351-354 Introducción 1 En 1904 llegan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

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The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 16,567 views

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Force That Shakes The World

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 5,197 views

Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

P.o.w.e.r.

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 10,432 views

An acronym of the word POWER that looks at the work of Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER 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. Acts 1:8 PRAY effectively and with authority  There are many times that situations will present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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