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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Is The Biblical Mission Of The Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 4, 2007
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     | 8,000 views

    Seven thing the church shouldbe doing

    WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH? The church is here for a Divine purpose. I want us to learn that purpose so that as we live from day to day we can have that purpose clearly as our motive to live. Let us look at Acts 1:8 and Matt. 28:20 I. IT IS GIVEN TO US TO PREACH AND TEACH THE WORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Holy Spirit In You. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,918 views

    This sermon looks at the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. The Holy Spirit whom enables the believer to witness in the world Acts 1:8.To develop unity in the Church Eph 4:1-6. And equips the Christian to live Holy lives and bear fruit Gal:5:16-25

    “The Holy Spirit in you.” The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is the gift of the risen Christ in dwelling His followers. The Day of Pentecost marks the inauguration of the coming of the Holy Spirit. Jesus had ascended to the right hand of the Father and as promised the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007
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    John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer Meeting Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 23, 2007
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     | 63,000 views

    Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time.

    Prayer Meeting Acts 1: 14 Many think prayer is a waste of time, but without the ministry of prayer, our work is a waste of time. The thermometer of any church is its prayer meeting. You can do more than pray - but only after you have prayed. You can do more than pray after you have prayed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Ii Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

    Jerusalem Jews for Jesus II (Acts 1:1-8, part two) 1.True story from Reader’s Digest: Our surname, Stead, rhymes with bed, but people often say steed, like the horse. One day a business associate of mine came over to the house and was greeted by my mother. "Is Mr. Steed in?" the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 5,385 views

    esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

    On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power...for What? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

    Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,258 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Missed Opportunities

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Apr 8, 2008
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     | 4,716 views

    This sermon is about some basics of prayer that we as Christians seem to have forgotten.

    Missed Opportunities It happened only a few weeks ago. The normal time for prayer came in the service. I had asked for requests. Only one person raised their hand. And so I proceeded with the prayer itself. But the moment I was finished praying hands shot up all over the sanctuary. It ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 9, 2008
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     | 11,241 views

    Time to put Pentecost back into our churches

    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 was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Words To Count On

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

    Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 3,198 views

    A short sermon fictionalzing what it might have been like in the early church, showing us that the Apostles were normal men, and that everything we do should be done to the glory of God

    Business as usual Early Church Business Meeting I want us to imagine what an early church business meeting was like Lets imagine Peter was the moderator Ok I declare us in conference for discussion of this months business First lets hear our clerks report Brother Matthew Last month on the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

    Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Going Out Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

    ---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    The Kingdom Focused Church “Empowering the Kingdom Focused Church” Acts 1:9-26 > Acts 2 records the beginning the church age. Candidly, the church as we know it today was born right here. To read Acts 2 is to see the chapter opening with some 120 believers in the upper room and the Manifest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist