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P.o.w.e.r.

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

based on 8 ratings

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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

Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 8,774 views

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

based on 4 ratings

| 6,154 views

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

Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 41,358 views

God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8, Acts 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Naturally Supernatural: An Introduction To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 6, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,318 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

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,383 views

Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While We Wait Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,270 views

This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 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 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Go!

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

based on 21 ratings

| 7,397 views

God wants to empower the church today with the power of the Holy Spirit so we can become the Supernatural Church He intended us to be! We saw an amazing outpouring of God’s Spirit in this youth meeting.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #1: EMPOWERED TO GO! OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me lately. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with power from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Ascension Of Christ

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 17, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 5,513 views

The sermon reminds us that our home is above everything that the eye can see.

The Ascension of Christ is the only occurrence in Christianity that can rival the resurrection in its significance. The Ascension of Christ is the culmination of the Resurrection experience. After many days of proving His sameness and genuinenes, Jesus ascended before the mortal eyes of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Behold! He Stinketh Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 22, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 7,780 views

What is the meaning of Acts 1:18 when it says of Judas, "He burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out"? This is the final in a series of "Seventy-Two Hours Jesus Was In The Tomb." The order of the other sermons are: "Was Jesus Crucified On

EASTER: BEHOLD! HE STINKETH TEXT: Acts 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION: (Explain Wed. Crucifixion again) Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, proceeded the Lord in death. His death was by his own hand. Judas’ name is always accompanied in Scripture by such identifying descriptions as “who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 7,241 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

| 1,770 views

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

| 14,846 views

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

| 19,280 views

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

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