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  • David Owens avatar

    The Ascension Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,950 views

    Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

    Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look Up In The Sky!! Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    This in another in a series of youth sermons that parrallels Superman’s ability to fly with Jesus’ acension and promised return.

    Look, Up in the Sky! “Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s Superman!” Those words are among the most familiar in American pop culture. Many people don’t realize, though, that when Superman first appeared he wasn’t able to fly. In the first issue of Action Comics and until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Waiting For The Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,278 views

    God’s plan to save this world requires the fulfillment of His promise to believers.

    Waiting for the Promise Acts 1:1-8 Intro: Some people say that promises were made to be broken. That might be reality in some relationships, but with God, this is not the case. When He makes a promise, He keeps it! When people make promises to Him, He expects them to keep those promises, with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Watching, Waiting, & Working Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Christ’s work is finished, but He left us with important work to do, esp. sharing the good news about Him.

    Watching, Waiting, & Working (Don’t Just Stand There!) Acts 1:9-14 Intro: Have you ever seen something really spectacular? Have you ever seen something that just caused your jaw to drop and your eyes to bug out as you stood there and gazed at it? If you’ve ever watched Extreme Makeover Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,018 views

    We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely.

    Taking Care of Business “Discerning God’s Will” Acts 1:15-26 Intro: This might be the 1st church business meeting in history. Prop: We can know God’s will if we keep our hearts right and trust Him completely. Interrogative: How do we do that? TS: The following perspectives will help us discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Departure

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    Examaining the departure of Jesus Christ from this earth, I look at the four P’s of His departure.

    Departure! Acts 1:1-11 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach Acts 1:1 Theophilus= A Christian to whom Luke addressed the books of Luke and Acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing God's Will

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,509 views

    So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that god has for us. We must rely on the power that God hs given us.

    Doing God’s Will Acts 1: 4-26 Monte T. Brown May 20, 2007 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Adhere to God’s Precepts We need to listen to God. So many times we run ahead and miss out on the blessings that God has for us. On one occasion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Accepting The Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.

    Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Go Into The City! Our City!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
     | 2,946 views

    We must follow Jesus’ call to go into our community and make disciples.

    Acts 1:1-11 August 12, 2007 ACTS 1:1-9 1 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. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,815 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Takes The Gospel To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,161 views

    God honors his people with ambassadorships in his government.

    Scripture Introduction Today we read the introduction of a letter written by the physician, Luke, to a dear friend. Since at least AD 300, the church has called this book, “The Acts of the Apostles,” because Dr. Luke tells the continuing story of the work of Jesus through his chosen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Conquering Church

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

    MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,390 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Power In You Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,178 views

    This is a message on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit from a pentecostal perspective

    TITLE: The Holy Spirit, God’s Power IN the Believer TEXT: Acts 1:8 THEME: What’s the big Deal About the Holy Spirit P.S. Spirit can help us do it, if we ask Him to! He is the power source to live for God. We must plug into Him if we are going to live for Him! INTRODUCTION Illustration: The story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empowering The Kfc - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,098 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